Battle 6: Hit em' up! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kolmio Kuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramses Rudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramses Rudd will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Kuristus
vs
Rudd

175 cm
20
187 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

192 cm
18
188 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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, Kolmio Kuristus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramses Rudd!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Kuristus or perhaps it was just good defense by Rudd which made him look bad.
Kuristus looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rudd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rudd drops Kuristus with a left and a right! Oh, Kuristus is hurt - Rudd dives into side control looking to finish!

Kuristus is rocked!
Kuristus is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Oh Kuristus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rudd tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Rudd stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rudd is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Kuristus hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ramses Rudd!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raimo Haukka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeminen Mahojakotyc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raimo Haukka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Haukka
vs
Mahojakotyc

213 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

199 cm
18
285 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Plays chess

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raimo Haukka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeminen Mahojakotyc!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haukka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A combination from Haukka does no damage.
Mahojakotyc moves out of range of the body kick from Haukka.
A head kick misses from Mahojakotyc.
Haukka feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mahojakotyc sprawling to the canvas! Mahojakotyc rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Haukka finish him?!

Mahojakotyc is rocked!
Haukka moves in looking to clinch but Mahojakotyc pushes him off.
Mahojakotyc is still on wobbly legs! Can Haukka finish him?
Haukka shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Mahojakotyc takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Haukka sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Mahojakotyc bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raimo Haukka!

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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matti Matikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matti Matikainen had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. On his way into the cage it seems that Matti Matikainen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Matti Matikainen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Matikainen
vs
Power

185 cm
19
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Matikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

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

Power closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Matikainen prevents Power from improving position.
Matikainen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Power wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Matikainen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Power on the ground.
Matikainen prevents Power from moving into mount.
Matikainen wants to control but Power postures up.

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

Power decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Power will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Power blocks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matikainen's waist but Matikainen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Power off to one side.
Matti Matikainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Power.
Power shoots for a double leg takedown but Matikainen sprawls well. He's pushed Power's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Power keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Power gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matikainen counters with a head kick.
Matikainen with a lazy takedown attempt

and Power counters with a takedown into side control.
Matikainen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Power off and has taken his back!

Matikainen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Power's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matikainen's guard. Nice work there by Power.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power looks gassed!
Power wants to control from the top but Matikainen keeps moving.
Power stands and throws Matikainen's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Power thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Matikainen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matikainen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Matikainen struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen is looking for a sweep.

Power wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matikainen, who protects the arm well.
Matikainen is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matikainen is trying to get back to his feet.

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

Power looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Power passes to side control.
Power working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen pushes Power away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Power gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Matikainen struggling a bit here.
Matikainen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Matikainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Power does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matikainen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Matikainen tries to pass to full mount but Power defends it.
Matikainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Power does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Power is trying to get back to full guard.
Matikainen is looking to advance position but Power won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Power 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.

Matikainen throws a combination that misses

and Power counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matikainen won't be happy with that.
Matikainen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Matikainen wants to get back to his feet.
Power is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matikainen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matikainen's back!
Matikainen is in bad spot here.
Power is trying to stick to Matikainen's back but Matikainen is turning into Power. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Power's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Matikainen.
Power keeping moving, preventing Matikainen from controlling successfully.
Power keeping full guard, as Matikainen tries to pass.
Power thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Power keeping busy on the bottom but Matikainen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Power wants to control but Matikainen is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Power is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Matikainen pulls his head out easily.
Power is staying active underneath Matikainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matikainen sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Power actively working from the bottom here.
Power is looking to improve his position.
Power slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Power throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Power working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matikainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matikainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Power manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Power pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Power prevents Matikainen from getting the reversal.
Max Power has got the better of the ground game so far.
Power looking to control but Matikainen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Matikainen bucks Power off and manages to get back to his feet!
Matikainen has a takedown stuffed.
Matikainen looks to land a combination but Power avoids it well.

Power scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Matikainen tries to buck Power off but Power is having none of it.
Power working the ground and pound.
Matikainen struggling a bit here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Power thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Power wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matikainen, who protects the arm well.
Power tries to move into full mount but can't pass Matikainen's legs.
Matikainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Power showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Power scores a takedown into full mount!

Power has control of Matikainen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Matikainen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Matikainen wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Power wants to finish this one by submission but Matikainen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Power.
Power lands a nice shot to the head.
Matikainen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Matikainen tries to hold on but Power postures up.

Power is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Matikainen is surviving well by controlling Power's body position as best he can.

Power looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Power can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matikainen is looking to escape.
Power breaks from Matikainen's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Matikainen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Power.
Matikainen is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen wants to control but Power is having none of it.

Power jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Matikainen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Power throws a strike aimed at the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen avoids it well.

Power working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Power working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Matikainen is looking for a sweep.
Matti Matikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power wants to control but Matikainen is keeping him busy.
Matikainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Power!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Kalmakoura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Harwinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan Harwinger will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kalmakoura
vs
Harwinger

220 cm
18
260 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

225 cm
22
273 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harwinger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kalmakourais looking to pass into half guard but Harwinger pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Harwinger is in guard.
Harwinger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalmakoura is keeping the position for now.
Kalmakoura thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

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

Kalmakoura 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! Harwinger rolls with it to try and escape but Kalmakoura cranks on the arm and Harwinger is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pertti Kalmakoura!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Dainslef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rogers
vs
Dainslef

210 cm
22
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

202 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brad Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Dainslef!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dainslef throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dainslef rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dainslef blocks a head kick by Rogers.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Dainslef sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rogers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dainslef.
Rogers throws a hook to the side of Dainslef's head but Dainslef sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dainslef lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Magnus Dainslef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dainslef.
Dainslef misses with a series of wild punches.
Dainslef ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
Rogers scores with a leg kick.
Dainslef connects with a nice looking jab.
Dainslef will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left lands for Rogers.

It looks like Magnus Dainslef has been cut.
Dainslef lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dainslef.
Dainslef avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rogers slips a jab from Dainslef.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Dainslef sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses.
Dainslef is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rogers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers lands with a straight right. Dainslef didn't see that one coming.
Good work by Dainslef as he checks the leg kick.
Rogers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rogers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dainslef walks into a stiff left hand from Rogers.
Nice combo by Dainslef! Oh, that's hurt him - Rogers falls to the canvas and Dainslef follows him into side control.

Rogers is rocked!
Rogers is trying to control Dainslef's posture but Dainslef avoids it.
Oh Rogers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Dainslef thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dainslef looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dainslef working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rogers is trying to control Dainslef's posture but Dainslef avoids it.
Rogers seems to have got his legs back now.
Rogers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rogers tries to get out of the position.
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.
Rogers tries to buck Dainslef off but Dainslef is having none of it.
Rogers is not content to let Dainslef control the position.
Rogers is trying to control Dainslef's posture but Dainslef avoids it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Dainslef scores with a hook.
Rogers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Dainslef does no damage.
Dainslef drops Rogers with a nice combination! Dainslef dives into Rogers's guard, looking to finish!
Rogers wants to stand but Dainslef is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dainslef stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogers swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Dainslef 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to keep a closed guard but Dainslef is proving a slippery customer.
Rogers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rogers, not yet.
Rogers trying to control the position.
Dainslef is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice shot by Dainslef.
Dainslef displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogers throws out the jab.
Dainslef looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
Dainslef takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses.
Dainslef keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rogers with a jab.
Dainslef cracks Rogers with a big right hand and Rogers goes down!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rogers has his hands on Dainslef's head, controlling the position.
Dainslef is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dainslef trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rogers is trying to control the position but Dainslef postures up.
Dainslef trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dainslef wants to control but Rogers is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rogers jabs at Dainslef's body.
Rogers cracks a nice hook into Dainslef's ribs.
Dainslef is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rogers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dainslef has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dainslef and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Dainslef misses.
Dainslef throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dainslef fails to land with a series of punches.
Rogers slips under a jab.
Dainslef fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Dainslef.
Rogers is looking to chop away at Dainslef's legs.
Dainslef is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rogers.
Rogers throws out a loose jab but Dainslef uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dainslef misses with a combination

and Rogers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dainslef tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rogers's elbow.

Rogers breaks the clinch.
Dainslef throws the left hand but Rogers avoids the punch easily.
Dainslef is breathing heavily.
Dainslef keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers scores with a nice right hand.
Dainslef misses with a body punch
and Rogers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dainslef's knee momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Dainslef.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dainslef checks a leg kick.
Dainslef pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dainslef swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rogers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rogers scores with a jab to the head.

That has opened up Magnus Dainslef's cut even more.
Dainslef punishes Rogers's body with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Rogers.
Rogers scores with a sloppy right hand. Dainslef should have avoided that one.
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rogers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dainslef has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dainslef and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick lands from Rogers.
Rogers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dainslef throws a big shot that misses.
Dainslef checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dainslef throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rogers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
Dainslef misses with a body punch
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab.
Dainslef jabs at Rogers's body.
Dainslef throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Rogers tumbling to the canvas!
Rogers wants to sweep but no luck.
Rogers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dainslef is controlling him.
Dainslef passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Dainslef thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rogers tries to bench press Dainslef off him but Dainslef keeps the position.
Dainslef prevents Rogers from escaping the position.
Dainslef taking a breather here.
Rogers tries to improve position but can't.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dainslef is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rogers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rogers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rogers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dainslef on the ground.
Dainslef working away.

Dainslef is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rogers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dainslef is looking to take a break and control but Rogers is keeping him honest, looking to work 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.

Dainslef goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rogers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dainslef but great work by Rogers.
Rogers wants to stand but Dainslef has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Dainslef's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dainslef keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dainslef gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Rogers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Dainslef's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Dainslef connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rogers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dainslef.
Dainslef misses with the combination.
Rogers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A combination from Rogers does no damage.
Rogers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Dainslef moves out of range.
Rogers connects with the punch.
Brad Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by Rogers.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Rogers misses.
Rogers throws a leg kick which misses Dainslef's front leg but catches the back leg as Dainslef tries to avoid it.
Dainslef takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rogers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dainslef has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dainslef lands a nice hook to Rogers's body. Rogers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dainslef misses with a body shot.
Rogers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers throws an overhand right that lands on Dainslef's shoulder, as Dainslef tries to avoid the shot.
Dainslef throws a series of punches but Rogers avoids them all with ease.
Dainslef swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dainslef lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rogers stuns Dainslef with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
Dainslef moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Rogers goes down! Can Dainslef finish him!?

Dainslef 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.
Rogers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dainslef controls the pace.
Dainslef trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dainslef postures up.
Dainslef trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Rogers keeping full guard, as Dainslef tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dainslef is one step ahead there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dainslef slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Dainslef thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dainslef wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.

Dainslef has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Rogers is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dainslef yanks on the arm and Rogers is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dainslef.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Magnus Dainslef!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between kizzer D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micke Brande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brande's choice of entrance music: Im a barbie girl. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

D
vs
Brande

176 cm
22
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, kizzer D!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Micke Brande!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brande tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Brande.
Brande fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
D misses with a takedown
and Brande counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

D shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Brande tries to lock up and control but D gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brande working to try and regain half guard.
Brande tries to improve his position but instead D has taken his back!
D tries to get the hooks in deep but Brande pushed the leg off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brande tries to roll but D sticks to his back.
Brande is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
D tries to keep control of the position but Brande is staying busy.
D is trying to stick to Brande's back but Brande is turning into D. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in D's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brande.
Brande wants to control from the top but D keeps moving.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brande rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but D moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brande stuffs the takedown attempt from D. D gets slowly back to his feet.
D circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Brande does no damage.
D misses with a takedown
and Brande counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for kizzer D. That's going to take a lot out of him.
D is breathing heavily.
Brande has his takedown stuffed

and D counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Brande's guard now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brande is pulling down on D's head. It's preventing any offense from D, at least for the moment.
Brande is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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.
Brande wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brande pulls D in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brande is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brande is on top in guard.
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 kizzer D will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Brande falls off balance throwing a combination

and D counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Brande!

Brande is trying to control the position here but D swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by D!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). kizzer D!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arabian Beattie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuka Muukaan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuka Muukaan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Beattie
vs
Muukaan

178 cm
22
169 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

211 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arabian Beattie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuka Muukaan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muukaan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Muukaan tries to keep at a distance but Beattie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muukaan missing with knees to the body.
Beattie can't get the takedown.

Beattie jumps guard.
Beattie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Muukaan is controlling him.
Muukaan wanted to stand there but Beattie had control of the position.
Beattie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Muukaan is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muukaan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Muukaan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beattie wants to sweep here but Muukaan controlling him for the moment.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beattie leaning his opponent against the cage.
Beattie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Beattie prevents Muukaan from breaking the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Beattie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Muukaan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Muukaan can't break the clinch.
Beattie connects with a nasty looking knee right to Muukaan's face.

Muukaan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muukaan misses with the combination.

Beattie closes the distance and clinches.
Muukaan wants to get back to striking at distance but Beattie won't allow it.
Beattie landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Beattie breaks the clinch.
Beattie doesn't manage to clinch there - Muukaan circles away.
Muukaan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Beattie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muukaan swivels and escapes.

Beattie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beattie showed some decent athleticism there.
Beattie prevents Muukaan from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muukaan scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Beattie manages to mount him!
Muukaan tries to buck Beattie off but Beattie takes his back!
Muukaan looks gassed!

Beattie tightening his grip on Muukaan, looking for the choke.
Muukaan controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Muukaan tries to escape but Beattie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muukaan wants to get back to his feet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Beattie controlling the positon.
Muukaan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Beattie working for the choke.

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.
Beattie is trying to stick to Muukaan's back but Muukaan is turning into Beattie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Beattie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Muukaan.
Beattie looking to control.

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

Beattie pushes Muukaan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Beattie ducks under a wild hook from Muukaan.
Beattie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muukaan but Muukaan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arabian Beattie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muukaan blocks a head kick by Beattie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arabian Beattie 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.

Beattie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Beattie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Beattie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Muukaan is trying to reverse the position but instead Beattie has taken his back - oops!

Muukaan manages to escape to his feet.
Muukaan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beattie on the side of the head.

Muukaan pushes Beattie up against the cage in a clinch.
Muukaan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Muukaan is trying to break free.
Beattie tries to land knees in the clinch but Muukaan avoids the damage to the body.
Muukaan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beattie has him pressed against the cage.
Beattie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Muukaan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Muukaan takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hook to the body lands for Beattie.
Muukaan is breathing heavily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Beattie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Muukaan tries to break the clinch but Beattie is controlling the position.

Beattie breaks the clinch.
Beattie is looking to clinch.
Beattie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beattie rushes Muukaan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Muukaan prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arabian Beattie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muukaan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beattie leaning against his opponent.
Muukaan wants to get back to striking at distance but Beattie won't allow it.
Muukaan avoids the elbow strike from Beattie, against the cage.
Beattie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beattie just misses with a elbow thrown towards Muukaan's brow.
Muukaan is trying to break free.
Muukaan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beattie has him pressed against the cage.

Muukaan manages to break the clinch.
Beattie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Muukaan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beattie tries to clinch but Muukaan is having none of it.
Beattie has a takedown stuffed.
Muukaan jabs at Beattie's body.
Muukaan lands a nice shot that snaps Beattie's head back.
Beattie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beattie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muukaan swivels and escapes.
Muukaan tries to clinch up

and Beattie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Beattie has Muukaan pressed against the cage.
Muukaan takes an elbow to the temple.
Muukaan fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Beattie breaks the clinch.

Beattie has managed to clinch.
Beattie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Muukaan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Muukaan stops a takedown attempt from Beattie.
Beattie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muukaan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Beattie prevents Muukaan from breaking the clinch.
Muukaan is trying to break free.
Beattie taking a breather.
Muukaan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Beattie breaks the clinch.
Beattie fails to land the takedown.
Muukaan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Beattie gets a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Beattie.
Beattie tries for a takedown but Muukaan manages to get underhooks.
Muukaan wants to get back to striking at distance but Beattie won't allow it.
Muukaan wants to break the clinch but can't.

Beattie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muukaan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arabian Beattie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muukaan misses with a hook.
Beattie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Beattie gets a clinch.
Muukaan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beattie blocks it with crossed arms.
Beattie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muukaan tries to break the clinch but Beattie is controlling the position.

Beattie pulls guard effortlessly.
Beattie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Muukaan's guard.
Beattie trying to control the position from guard on top but Muukaan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muukaan keeping full guard, as Beattie tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beattie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Muukaan wants to stand and escape but Beattie is having none of it.
Beattie stands and throws Muukaan's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Beattie decides to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beattie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Muukaan is fending him off so far but Beattie persists. Nope, Muukaan circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuka Muukaan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muukaan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beattie is fending him off so far but Muukaan persists. Nope, Beattie circles away and we're back to standing.
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 Arabian Beattie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Muukaan stuffs the takedown attempt from Beattie. Beattie gets slowly back to his feet.
Muukaan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Muukaan throws out a loose jab but Beattie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muukaan misses with a double jab

and Beattie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Beattie.
Beattie lands a right hand.
Muukaan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Beattie stalling the fight.

Beattie drags the fight down to the ground.
Muukaan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Muukaan stopping the sweep attempt from Beattie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beattie is trying to control the position but Muukaan postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muukaan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Beattie's guard.
Beattie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Muukaan's guard.
Beattie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Muukaan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Beattie presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Beattie fails to take his opponent's back.
Muukaan trying desperately to get to his feet.

Beattie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Muukaan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
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.
Muukaan is trying desperately to improve position.
Beattie wants to control the pace but Muukaan is squirming around nicely.
Muukaan is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Muukaan regains half guard.
Muukaan is trying to stand.
Muukaan tries to roll over but Beattie keeps him under control.
Beattie stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muukaan is trying to stand back up but Beattie is controlling him
Kuka Muukaan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Muukaan has one foot on Beattie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Muukaan scores with a jab to the body.
Muukaan thuds his shin into the meat of Beattie's side.
Beattie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Muukaan throws a series of punches but Beattie moves out of range.
Beattie tries to clinch there but Muukaan circles away.

Beattie rushes Muukaan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Muukaan manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Muukaan. No joy for Beattie on that attempt.
Muukaan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muukaan throws a nice looking combination but Beattie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muukaan throws a sloppy head kick

and Beattie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Beattie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Muukaan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arabian Beattie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muukaan trying to stall but Beattie improves his position.
Muukaan is trying to break free.
Muukaan is trying to stall.
Muukaan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Muukaan is looking to break free of the clinch but Beattie has double underhooks.
Muukaan is trying to break free.
Beattie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Beattie prevents Muukaan from breaking the clinch.
Muukaan tries to break the clinch but Beattie is controlling the position.
Muukaan is trying to break the clinch but Beattie has him pressed against the cage.
Beattie blocks an elbow strike.

Beattie breaks the clinch.
Muukaan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Muukaan connects with a high kick.
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!

Beattie clinches up with Muukaan and pushes him back against the cage.
Muukaan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Muukaan wants to get back to striking at distance but Beattie won't allow it.
Beattie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muukaan wants to break free but Beattie has control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kuka Muukaan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Beattie 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Arabian Beattie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urkki Raato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payne has chosen Can't be touched as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Raato
vs
Payne

185 cm
18
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urkki Raato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Payne!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raato wants to clinch.
Payne looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Payne looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Raato!
Raato wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Payne.
Raato wants to control but Payne is having none of it.
Payne prevents Raato from getting the reversal.
Raato wants to hold on but Payne pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raato swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raato tries to hold on but Payne pushes him away.
Raato wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Raato regains half guard.
Payne stops Raato from getting back to his feet.

Raato has one foot on Payne's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raato scores with a three punch combo!
Raato with a poor takedown
and Payne counters with a solid body kick.
Payne fails with the takedown

and Raato counters with a shoot takedown. Payne fights it but they end up in guard.
Raato sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Raato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payne is keeping the position for now.
Payne pulls Raato in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raato content to stall in guard here.
Raato works over Payne with some ground and pound from guard.
Raato controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Raato passes into half guard.
Raato lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Raato tries to pass the half guard into mount. Payne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Raato seems to be looking for submissions.
Well, if Raato 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.
Raato not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Raato performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Raato is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Payne defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Urkki Raato 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.

Raato doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Payne counters with a nice low kick that buckles Raato's knee momentarily.
Raato fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Raato shoots in and bounces Payne off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Raato sitting in guard here, content to control.
Raato won't allow Payne to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Raato stands up from Payne's guard - Raato perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Raato shoots in and bounces Payne off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raato trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raato postures up and lands a big shot to Payne's brow.
Raato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payne is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Raato accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Raato stands up and waves to Payne to follow him.
Raato shoots in looking for a takedown. Payne tries to sprawl out of it but Raato keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Payne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urkki Raato. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raato closes the distance but Payne moves to the side
and Payne counters with a nice leg kick.
Payne swats away the attempt to clinch by Raato.
Raato misses with a takedown
and Payne counters with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Raato gets the takedown into side control.

Raato decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raato changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Payne tries to avoid it but Raato manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Payne to the ground. Payne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Payne darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Payne lands with a punch from half guard.
Raato makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Raato.

Raato kicks Payne off and gets to his feet.
Raato wants to clinch up but Payne keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Urkki Raato dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Raato bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Raato lands a decent elbow from side control.
Raato controlling the position.
Raato has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Payne!
Raato fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Raato takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Raato lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Payne defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Raato.
Raato prevents Payne from getting the reversal.

Raato with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Payne avoids a series of strikes thrown by Raato.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Raato trying to control but Payne is having none of it.

Raato with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Raato scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raato pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Raato landing strikes from the mount and Payne is in trouble!
Raato landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Raato connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Urkki Raato overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raato trying to control but Payne is having none of it.
Raato cracks Payne with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Raato tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raato lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Raato with good strikes from the mount here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raato takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Raato's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jason Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raato lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Urkki Raato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Raato, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urkki Raato!