TFL 7 - Beast of Ecstasy PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Bongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Chinaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chinaski has chosen I Wish to Weep by Dadafon as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Bongo
vs
Chinaski

197 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

181 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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, Jimmy Bongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Chinaski!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bongo is looking to clinch.
Bongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chinaski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bongo tries to clinch up.

Bongo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chinaski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chinaski tries to free his leg and advance position but Bongo is retaining full guard.
Chinaski is looking to work some ground and pound but Bongo has wrist control.
Chinaski controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bongo 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.
Chinaski postures up in Bongo's guard and throws a big left but Bongo blocks it.
Chinaski tries to free his leg and advance position but Bongo is retaining full guard.
Chinaski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chinaski won't allow Bongo to get back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Bongo closes the distance and clinches up with Chinaski, looking for a takedown. Bongo pushes Chinaski against the cage but Chinaski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two 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.
Bongo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bongo with a lazy takedown attempt

and Chinaski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bongo won't be happy with that.
Chinaski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bongo's legs.
Chinaski content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bongo tries to buck Chinaski off but Chinaski is having none of it.
Bongo prevents Chinaski from improving position.
Chinaski takes a little break here. Bongo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski tries to advance to mount but Bongo denies him.
Chinaski moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Chinaski trying to control the action but Bongo is working from the bottom.
Bongo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chinaski taking a breather here.
Bongo defending against the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chinaski darts in and clinches Bongo up against the cage.
Bongo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chinaski.
Chinaski prevents a takedown attempt there.

Chinaski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bongo fails with the takedown

and Chinaski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bongo's guard.
Chinaski stands up over Bongo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chinaski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bongo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinaski is pushing down on Bongo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bongo is fighting to maintain full guard but Chinaski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chinaski stalling.
Chinaski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Chinaski 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.

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.

Despite being in the dominant position, Henry Chinaski just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bongo misses with a takedown attempt

and Chinaski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bongo won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Bongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chinaski has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Chinaski controlling the pace for now.
Chinaski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bongo looks a forlorn figure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bongo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chinaski working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chinaski controlling the position easily from mount.
Chinaski lands a big shot there that rocks Bongo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Chinaski is landing with some decent strikes but Bongo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bongo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Chinaski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Chinaski working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bongo is trying to stand.
Chinaski lands a heavy elbow.
Chinaski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bongo tries to lock up and control but Chinaski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Chinaski 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! This is the final round!

Chinaski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Well, if Chinaski 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinaski prevents Bongo from improving his position.
Bongo wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chinaski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bongo is in trouble now - Chinaski has advanced to mount!
Henry Chinaski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chinaski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bongo looks a forlorn figure.
Chinaski lands a heavy elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski landing strikes from the mount.
Chinaski looking to finish Bongo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bongo!
Chinaski lands a heavy elbow.
Chinaski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chinaski scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bongo?
Chinaski looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Henry Chinaski just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chinaski wants to clinch
and Bongo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chinaski is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Chinaski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bongo slips under a jab from Chinaski.
Bongo misses with a takedown attempt

and Chinaski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chinaski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jimmy Bongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chinaski is nestled in close to Bongo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Chinaski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Wren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Russel
vs
Wren

179 cm
19
177 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

182 cm
18
173 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Sub Zero
Hell's Balls Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cody Russel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alan Wren!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wren misses with a low kick.
Russel misses with the combination.
Russel throws a leg kick but Wren checks it.
Russel's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Russel duly obliges.
Wren checks a low kick from Russel.
Wren avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Russel misses with a straight left.
Wren throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Russel is rocked!
Wren is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Russel hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alan Wren!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Pekka Perse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Green
vs
Pekka Perse

200 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Sub Zero

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Pekka Perse!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green misses with an uppercut.
Green drops Perse with a nice combination! Green dives into Perse's guard, looking to finish!

Perse is rocked!
Green content to stall in guard here.
Perse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
Perse is trying to keep Green in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perse looking for a sweep. Not yet Perse, not yet.
Perse controls Green momentarily but Green frees himself.
Green preventing the sweep.
Perse manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

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.
Green wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Perse missing with strikes from the back.
Green trying to control the position but Perse manages to sink in the hooks.
Perse scores with punches from the back.

Perse has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Green has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is keeping busy.

Perse looking for the choke from the back.
Perse wants to control but Green is keeping busy.
Perse throwing sloppy strikes.

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.
Green looking very determined here, making life difficult for Perse.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perse missing with strikes.
Green looking to control the position.

Perse is looking for the choke from the back position but Green is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green can't escape the position.
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 George Green will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Perse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Green lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Green! Perse is backing up but he can't get away as Green lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Perse and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). George Green!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van der lie silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van der lie silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

II
vs
der lie silva

200 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
188 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Sub Zero

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cyrus II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Van der lie silva!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

II clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from II.
II is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
silva keeps control of II as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
II wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
II stops a takedown attempt from silva.
II is trying to break the clinch but silva has him pressed against the cage.
silva is trying to break free.
II gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from silva.
silva looks gassed!

II manages to break the clinch.

II fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with silva, pushing him back against the cage.

II manages to break the clinch.
II chopping away at his opponent's legs.
II is looking to slow silva down with leg kicks.

II darts in and clinches silva up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
II tries to break the clinch but silva is controlling the position.
II is trying to break the clinch but silva has him pressed against the cage.

II manages to break the clinch.
II lands with a thumping leg kick.
A left lands for II.
silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

II closes the distance and clinches.
II has had enough of the clinch but silva keeps him there for the moment.
II is looking to break free of the clinch but silva has double underhooks.
silva tries a knee to the head but II blocks it.
II wants to break the clinch but can't.
silva looking to throw knees to the head but II is blocking nicely.
II wants to break free but silva has control.
II is looking to break free of the clinch but silva has double underhooks.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
II chopping away at his opponent's legs.
II throws a leg kick which misses silva's front leg but catches the back leg as silva tries to avoid it.
II looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
II connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
II chopping away at his opponent's legs.
II scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
II lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from II, right into the meat.

II gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
II is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
II is trying to break the clinch but silva has him pressed against the cage.
silva prevents II from breaking the clinch.
silva looking for a takedown.
Cyrus II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van der lie silva.

II breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as silva blocks the low kick.
A nice combination there by II.
II throws a nice outside leg kick.
II dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on silva. That did some damage!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

II closes the distance and clinches.

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

II darts in and clinches silva up against the cage.
II wants to break free but silva has control.

II breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
silva fails to land the takedown.

II gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

silva breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

II is looking to slow silva down with leg kicks.
II lands a with a good body shot.
II fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
II buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
II throws a nice outside leg kick.
II digs a good body shot into silva's ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by II.

That's one minute gone in the round.
silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by II. II obviously looking to wear him down.
Cyrus II is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
silva is breathing heavily.
II attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
II wants to clinch up but silva keeps it at a distance.

II has silva up against the cage in a clinch.

II breaks the clinch.
II connects with a solid leg kick.
II connects with a solid leg kick.
silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says II as he avoids it easily.
silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
II lands with a thumping leg kick.
II tries to clinch but silva moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for II.

II closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming silva to the mat! silva manages to get full guard.
II controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

silva has his foot on II's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. II works his way back into a safe position though.
II is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

silva has an active guard here but II has managed to pass into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

II stands up and beckons silva to join him on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrus II dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

silva tries to clinch

and II counters by clinching up.
II wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but silva has him pressed against the cage.
silva misses with a knee strike.
II is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that silva can do to turn this around?
II wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

silva breaks the clinch.
II fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt silva.
II feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to silva's calf.
silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
II lands a nice leg kick that just misses silva's sensitive parts.
II really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
II scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
II jabs at silva's body.
A bone on bone clash there as silva blocks the leg kick.
II is looking to wear down silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from II, right into the meat.
II throws a nice outside leg kick.
II connects with the punch.
II lands a jab-cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
II misses with a low kick.
silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before II can pounce on him.
silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from II.

II pushes silva up against the cage in a clinch.
silva keeps control of II as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

II breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
II throws a front kick aimed at silva's knee but silva avoids it well.
silva fails with the takedown
and II counters with a body kick that stops silva in his tracks momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
II cracks the inside of silva's front leg.
II tries to close the distance and clinch but silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
silva tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
II connects with a nice looking jab.
II lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

silva tries to keep at a distance but II has taken the fight into the clinch.
silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
II has had enough of the clinch but silva keeps him there for the moment.
silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
II is trying to break the clinch but silva has him pressed against the cage.
silva wants to stall.

II breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
II connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van der lie silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
II is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab lands there for II.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cyrus II showed his dominance in that final round.
Well II 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:24
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:24
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrus II!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Michalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and EZ PK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Michalski
vs
PK

195 cm
19
208 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Michalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, EZ PK!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michalski scores with a body shot.
Michalski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Michalski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by PK.
PK ducks straight into an uppercut from Michalski and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - PK maanges to regain guard straight away.

It looks like EZ PK has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michalski trying to control but PK is working from the bottom.
Michalski is really struggling to control PK but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Michalski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Michalski trying to control the position from guard on top but PK is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Michalski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
PK preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Michalski trying to control but PK is working from the bottom.
Michalski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Michalski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michalski throws an overhand right that has PK reeling! Michalski follows up with a more punches and PK is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Michalski!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Hekkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey JoeJoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hekkanen comes to the cage accompanied by Its Time !. Tony Hekkanen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hekkanen
vs
JoeJoe

215 cm
21
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
260 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Demonic Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Hekkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joey JoeJoe!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hekkanen misses with a double jab.
Hekkanen throws a right and a left that JoeJoe avoids nicely.
JoeJoe misses the shot to the body.
JoeJoe works Hekkanen's body with a nice hook.
Hekkanen lands a hook that stumbles JoeJoe back into the cage. Hekkanen follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping JoeJoe to the canvas! Hekkanen pounces and lands several unanswered shots - JoeJoe has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tony Hekkanen!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nalle Karhunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nalle Karhunen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Putin
vs
Karhunen

179 cm
22
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
178 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nalle Karhunen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin blocks a head kick by Karhunen.
Karhunen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Karhunen throws a right hand that Putin ducks under and follows up with a left that Putin also avoids with ease.

Putin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Putin lands in his opponent's guard.
Karhunen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Putin manages to get himself to full guard.
Karhunen is looking to stand up but Putin won't let him.

Putin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Putin is on top in guard.
Putin trying to control the position from guard on top but Karhunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Putin looking to pass the guard.
Putin trying to control but Karhunen is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhunen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Putin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Karhunen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Karhunen has escaped and now he's on top!
Karhunen won't allow Putin to sweep him here.
Karhunen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Putin is proving hard to escape from.

Karhunen stands up and waves to Putin to follow him.
Putin tries a head kick but it misses.

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.
Putin throws a right and a left that Karhunen avoids nicely.

Putin rushes Karhunen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Karhunen breaks from the clinch.

Putin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karhunen wants to get back to his feet but Putin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Karhunen looks gassed!
Karhunen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Putin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karhunen is keeping the position for now.
Putin controlling from the top position.

Putin 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.
Putin wants to control from the top but Karhunen keeps moving.
Putin is really struggling to control Karhunen but he's trying to hold on to the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Karhunen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karhunen throws a lazy head kick

and Putin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Putin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Putin trying to control but Karhunen is having none of it.
Putin 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.

Putin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Karhunen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karhunen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Karhunen is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Karhunen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Putin.
Karhunen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Karhunen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Putin tries to control but Karhunen wriggling away.
Putin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Karhunen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Putin counters with a stiff right hand.
Putin swats away the attempt to clinch by Karhunen.

Karhunen moves into the clinch.

Karhunen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Karhunen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Putin prevents Karhunen from getting back to his feet.
Karhunen wants to sweep here but Putin controlling him for the moment.
Karhunen wants to stand up but Putin is controlling him.
Putin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karhunen's guard.
Putin trying to mount his opponent but Karhunen defends it.
Putin throwing shots but Karhunen is blocking nicely.
Putin controlling the action here.
Karhunen is breathing heavily.
Karhunen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Karhunen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhunen keeping moving, preventing Putin from controlling successfully.
Putin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Putin trying to control the position from guard on top but Karhunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karhunen keeping full guard, as Putin tries to pass.
Putin passes Karhunen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Karhunen is trying to get back to full guard.

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

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

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

Karhunen is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Putin pulls his head out easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nikolai Putin!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Your Mom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Your Mom has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Mom
vs
Thiago

195 cm
18
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

173 cm
19
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Urban Vandal fight gear

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Your Mom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodrigo Thiago!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thiago keeps the fight on the outside.
Mom is looking to clinch.
Thiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thiago throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Mom crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rodrigo Thiago!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Re Christensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendo Calrission (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calrission has chosen Polyamourus as his entrance music. Hendo Calrission has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Christensen
vs
Calrission

175 cm
22
211 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
212 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
Self confident

BJJ Purple 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, Re Christensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hendo Calrission!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christensen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Christensen misses with a hook. Calrission ducked under it nicely.
Christensen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Christensen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Christensen throws a looping overhand right but Calrission ducks down to avoid it.
Christensen misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut there from Calrission.

Christensen is rocked!
Calrission lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Christensen is looking to close the distance but Calrission sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Christensen crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Christensen is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Hendo Calrission!