TFL 8 - Babalon PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Hamfist
vs
Bishop

180 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

168 cm
18
167 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grom Hamfist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gordon Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop tries to clinch up but Hamfist circles away and keeps his distance.
Bishop circles away from the clinch attempt

and Bishop moves into the clinch.
Hamfist prevents the takedown attempt.
Hamfist lands a nice knee to the body.
Hamfist landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bishop should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hamfist prevents Bishop from breaking the clinch.
Bishop is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bishop wants to get back to striking at distance but Hamfist won't allow it.
Hamfist landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bishop goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hamfist prevents it.
Grom Hamfist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Bishop.
Bishop tries to score a body lock takedown but Hamfist shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bishop looks gassed!
Bishop takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hamfist landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hamfist landing knees to the head.

It looks like Gordon Bishop has been cut.
A knee to the head by Hamfist.
Knees to the body from Hamfist.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamfist lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hamfist.
Hamfist with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hamfist.
Hamfist connects with a knee to the head.
Hamfist lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamfist with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hamfist with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hamfist lands a nice knee to the body.
Hamfist scores a nice knee to the body.
Hamfist comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hamfist unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bishop lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hamfist unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bishop lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bishop takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hamfist landing knees to the head.
Hamfist unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bishop lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hamfist connects with a knee to the head.
Bishop jumps guard but Hamfist stands there with Bishop around his waist. Bishop gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bishop on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bishop is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hamfist is keeping busy.
Bishop goes for a takedown attempt but Hamfist pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bishop wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop darts in trying to clinch

and Hamfist moves into the clinch.
Hamfist with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hamfist with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bishop wants to get back to striking at distance but Hamfist won't allow it.
Bishop tries to stall but Hamfist uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bishop takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bishop misses with a knee strike.
Hamfist lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Bishop pulls guard effortlessly.
Bishop wants to sweep but no luck.
Bishop seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hamfist will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hamfist wants to get up but he can't break Bishop's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bishop scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Bishop closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bishop lands in his opponent's guard.
Bishop is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bishop's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bishop trying to control but Hamfist is working from the bottom.
Bishop seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hamfist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bishop seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hamfist tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
Hamfist wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.

Bishop gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bishop tries to break the clinch but Hamfist is controlling the position.
Grom Hamfist has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hamfist unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bishop lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hamfist unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bishop lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hamfist lands a nice knee to the body.
Hamfist unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bishop lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hamfist lands a nice knee to the body.
Bishop is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hamfist pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hamfist landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bishop goes for a takedown attempt but Hamfist pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hamfist tries to clinch

and Bishop counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hamfist trying to control but Bishop postures up.
Bishop is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hamfist is not content to let Bishop control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamfist has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bishop is working away from the top position though.
Hamfist is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Bishop 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.
Hamfist controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bishop sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bishop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bishop is looking to advance position but Hamfist won't allow it.
Bishop not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Gordon Bishop just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hamfist tries to clinch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop tries to clinch there but Hamfist circles away.
Bishop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grom Hamfist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Bishop.

Hamfist darts in and clinches Bishop up against the cage.
Hamfist scores with a knee to the head.
Bishop has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hamfist avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hamfist with a knee to the head.
Bishop takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bishop is looking to break free of the clinch but Hamfist has double underhooks.
Hamfist is pressed up against the cage. Bishop has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hamfist down to the mat. Hamfist avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grom Hamfist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamfist keeps the fight on the outside.
Hamfist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Hamfist. No joy for Bishop on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist tries to clinch there but Bishop circles away.
Hamfist tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Hamfist tries to close the distance and clinch but Bishop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grom Hamfist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamfist tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
Bishop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hamfist wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
Hamfist wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
Bishop wants to clinch up but Hamfist keeps it at a distance.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch but Hamfist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hamfist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamfist.
Hamfist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bishop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamfist doesn't manage to clinch there - Bishop circles away.
Hamfist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bishop misses with a double jab

and Hamfist moves into the clinch.
Bishop goes for a takedown attempt but Hamfist pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grom Hamfist dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gordon Bishop's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Hamfist tries to clinch up.

Bishop scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bishop is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hamfist holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bishop tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bishop controlling the position easily from mount.
Bishop throwing strikes here but Hamfist is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Bishop has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hamfist wants to control but Bishop is having none of it.
Hamfist on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hamfist tries to get out of the position.

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.
Hamfist holds on to Bishop as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Hamfist is looking to improve his position but Bishop isn't that keen on the idea.
Bishop unloads with some shots from mount but Hamfist bucks and avoids them well.
Bishop takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hamfist is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
BOOM! Bishop connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bishop content just to control the position here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Gordon Bishop just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bishop throws a head kick but Hamfist moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hamfist wants to clinch.
Hamfist tries to clinch there but Bishop circles away.

Bishop looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bishop perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bishop passes into side control, despite Hamfist's attempt to control the position.
Bishop misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Bishop decides to stand back up. Bishop steps back and let's Hamfist get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bishop tries to clinch there but Hamfist circles away.
Gordon Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamfist is just out of range.
Hamfist wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Bishop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hamfist 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grom Hamfist!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector LaRue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meat Stasiak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

LaRue
vs
Stasiak

183 cm
22
272 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
240 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hector LaRue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Meat Stasiak!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaRue works Stasiak's body with a nice hook.
Nice sprawl there from LaRue as Stasiak shoots in.
LaRue looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
LaRue swings for the body but Stasiak moves out of range.

LaRue closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nice strikes from LaRue there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaRue slips a nice elbow through Stasiak's hands, connecting with Stasiak's forehead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stasiak can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stasiak tries to get to full guard but LaRue has control of the leg.
LaRue lands strikes from half guard.

Stasiak is rocked!
LaRue looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stasiak is still in real trouble! Can LaRue finish him?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. LaRue lands a nice short elbow.
Stasiak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stasiak.
LaRue content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
LaRue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRue is working hard here to advance position.
Stasiak seems to have recovered his senses.
LaRue passes Stasiak's left leg - he's now in half guard.

LaRue stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
LaRue throws a jab but it's blocked by Stasiak.
LaRue throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LaRue misses with a takedown

and Stasiak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
LaRue is breathing heavily.
Stasiak working the head and body with strikes.
LaRue is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaRue tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stasiak seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Nice strikes from Stasiak there.
LaRue wants to improve his position but Stasiak is controlling well.
Stasiak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Stasiak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
LaRue fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaRue has his takedown stuffed

and Stasiak counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector LaRue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stasiak lands a couple of digs.
Stasiak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
LaRue looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRue is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stasiak postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
LaRue looking for a sweep. Not yet LaRue, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stasiak distracts LaRue with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stasiak throwing strikes from guard but LaRue blocks nicely.

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

and Stasiak counters with a takedown into side control.
LaRue is trying to improve his position.
Stasiak looks up at the clock and then as LaRue takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stasiak smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Stasiak working the ground and pound from side control.
LaRue tries to buck Stasiak off but Stasiak is having none of it.

Stasiak has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
LaRue fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRue swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stasiak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaRue.
Stasiak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaRue.

LaRue drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stasiak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stasiak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LaRue manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stasiak with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LaRue is on top in guard.
LaRue stands up over Stasiak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hector LaRue 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.

Stasiak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
LaRue shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stasiak pinned against the cage. Stasiak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
LaRue misses with a hook. Stasiak ducked under it nicely.
LaRue tries for a takedown but Stasiak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
LaRue thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaRue digs a good body shot into Stasiak's ribs.
LaRue fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector LaRue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stasiak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LaRue.

That's one minute gone in the round.

LaRue shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than LaRue was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stasiak regains half guard.
Stasiak should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
LaRue looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
LaRue is keen to just control but Stasiak is a slippery customer.
Stasiak is looking to improve his position.
Stasiak flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Stasiak is pressing down on LaRue's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells LaRue's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stasiak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LaRue manages to get himself to full guard.
LaRue keeping full guard, as Stasiak tries to pass.
Meat Stasiak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stasiak is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stasiak postures up.
Stasiak wanted to stand there but LaRue had control of the position.
Stasiak wants to pass the guard but LaRue is keeping the position.
LaRue is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
LaRue working the head and body with strikes.
LaRue is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stasiak gets back to full guard.
Stasiak striking off his back but it's not causing LaRue any problems.
LaRue postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaRue passes easily into side control. Nice work.
LaRue lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stasiak taking punishment in the form of punches.
Stasiak is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
LaRue wants to control but Stasiak is keeping him busy.
Stasiak is working to avoid the ground and pound but LaRue connects with a decent elbow.
LaRue working the ground and pound from side control.
Stasiak is trying to buck LaRue off.
LaRue is working Stasiak over with some ground and pound from side control.
LaRue scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stasiak to see if he's OK.
Stasiak tries to buck LaRue off but LaRue is having none of it.
LaRue working the head with strikes.

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

Stasiak gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRue content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stasiak wants to sweep here but LaRue controlling him for the moment.
LaRue postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
LaRue landing some decent shots from guard.
Stasiak throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
LaRue prevents Stasiak from getting back to his feet.
LaRue works a leg free and moves into half guard.
LaRue lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaRue scoring with strikes to the body and head.
LaRue trying to pass the guard but Stasiak defending well.
LaRue moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector LaRue dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A right-left combo lands from LaRue.

LaRue drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Stasiak uses the cage to get back to his feet.
LaRue misses with a takedown

and Stasiak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in LaRue's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stasiak stands up over LaRue, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
LaRue lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Stasiak is in close to LaRue's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LaRue trying to control the position here.
LaRue working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stasiak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of LaRue's head.
LaRue 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaRue lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stasiak!
LaRue blocks Stasiak's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Stasiak in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
LaRue working Stasiak over with strikes here.
Stasiak is desperately trying to improve his position but LaRue has a good base and remains in mount.
LaRue looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
A big strike lands for LaRue! That's really hurt Stasiak and he's turned his back - LaRue keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! LaRue Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector LaRue!

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 Olavi Etuvainio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Swick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olavi Etuvainio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Etuvainio
vs
Swick

190 cm
20
217 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

188 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olavi Etuvainio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Swick!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Etuvainio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like Olavi Etuvainio has been cut.
Swick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Etuvainio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swick moves out of range of the body kick from Etuvainio.
Swick moves out of range as Etuvainio throws a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swick.
Etuvainio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swick throws a head kick that misses

and Etuvainio counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Swick!

Etuvainio has hold of Swick's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Swick manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Etuvainio prevents Swick from getting the reversal.
Swick throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

Etuvainio wants to finish this one by submission but Swick is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Etuvainio.
Swick is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swick is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Etuvainio manages to capitalize on a mistake by Swick to take his back!
Swick is in bad spot here.

Etuvainio is persistently looking for the submission but Swick is defending it well.
Etuvainio doesn't have the hooks in and Swick manages to turn into his guard.

Etuvainio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Swick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Swick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Etuvainio is breathing heavily.
Swick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Etuvainio is keeping the position for now.
Swick postures up in Etuvainio's guard and throws a big left but Etuvainio blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Etuvainio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Swick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Swick throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Swick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Swick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Etuvainio is keeping the position for now.
Swick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Swick trying to control the position from guard on top but Etuvainio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Etuvainio has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Etuvainio is trying to control the position but Swick postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Etuvainio throws a right and a left that Swick avoids nicely.
Swick avoids the head kick by Etuvainio.
Swick tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Etuvainio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Etuvainio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Etuvainio but Etuvainio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Swick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Etuvainio can pounce on him.
Etuvainio scores with a body shot.

Etuvainio closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Etuvainio controlling from side mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swick tries to improve position but can't.
Etuvainio remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Etuvainio advances nicely into full mount.

Etuvainio quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Etuvainio but it's paid off an Swick is forced to tap! Nice work by Etuvainio.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olavi Etuvainio!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

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

Isaksen
vs
Loiri Loiri

163 cm
22
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kjartan Isaksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Loiri Loiri!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loiri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Loiri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Isaksen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Loiri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Isaksen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Loiri tries to clinch up but Isaksen circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Loiri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Isaksen tries for a takedown but Loiri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Isaksen swats away the attempt to clinch by Loiri.

Isaksen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Loiri to the mat! Loiri manages to get full guard.
Isaksen is stalling in the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Loiri can do anything to dispel that myth.
Loiri throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Isaksen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Isaksen trying to control the position from guard on top but Loiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Isaksen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Loiri looking for a sweep. Not yet Loiri, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Isaksen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Loiri keeping moving, preventing Isaksen from controlling successfully.

Isaksen has gone for a leg lock! Loiri slips out almost immediately though and dives into Isaksen's guard.
Isaksen controlling Loiri's posture.
Loiri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Loiri won't allow Isaksen to sweep him here.
Loiri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Isaksen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Isaksen seems to be looking for submissions.
Loiri throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
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.
Isaksen is looking to advance position but Loiri won't allow it.
Isaksen wants to take a breather but Loiri is having none of it.
Loiri tries to roll over but Isaksen keeps him under control.
Loiri wants to get back to full guard but Isaksen has passed into side control.
Loiri can't escape the position.
Loiri has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Loiri staying busy and making it hard for Isaksen to control.

Isaksen tightening his grip on Loiri, looking for the choke.
Loiri is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isaksen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Isaksen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Loiri has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
A lull in the action here.
Loiri rolls, trying to escape but Isaksen keeps control of the position.
Isaksen doesn't have the hooks in and Loiri manages to turn into his guard.
Isaksen trying to keep a closed guard but Loiri is proving a slippery customer.
Isaksen can't keep his opponent in guard - Loiri advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Isaksen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Isaksen.
Isaksen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Loiri squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loiri throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Isaksen looking to control and managing it successfully.

Isaksen is working for a guillotine from mount but Loiri frees his head quite easily.

Isaksen working for a submission but Loiri is keeping him at bay.
Isaksen is breathing heavily.
Isaksen controlling his opponent.
Loiri is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kjartan Isaksen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Loiri throws a head kick that half lands.
Loiri tries to clinch up.
Loiri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Loiri doesn't manage to clinch there - Isaksen circles away.
Loiri wants to clinch.
Kjartan Isaksen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Isaksen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Loiri 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.
Isaksen pushes down on Loiri's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Isaksen 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. Loiri tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Isaksen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kjartan Isaksen!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Ducal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slobodan Gajic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Ducal
vs
Gajic

195 cm
22
275 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

203 cm
21
268 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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, Alan Ducal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slobodan Gajic!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gajic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick from Ducal.
Ducal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gajic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gajic misses with a low kick.
Ducal moves in looking to clinch but Gajic pushes him off.
Ducal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gajic swats away the attempt to clinch by Ducal.
Gajic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ducal.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ducal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ducal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Ducal takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Ducal.
Ducal could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gajic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ducal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ducal tries to close the distance and clinch but Gajic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Ducal forces Gajic back against the cage and clinches.
Gajic is trying to break the clinch but Ducal has him pressed against the cage.
Gajic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ducal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gajic looks gassed!
Ducal lands with a light punch inside.
Ducal misses with an elbow strike.
Gajic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ducal has Gajic pressed against the cage.
Ducal lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajic wants to break free but Ducal has control.
Gajic trying to land knees to the body.
Gajic managing to block the knees to the body from Ducal.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ducal scores with a hook to the body.
Gajic is trying to break free.
Ducal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ducal wants to stall.
Ducal prevents Gajic from breaking the clinch.
Ducal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ducal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ducal prevents Gajic from breaking the clinch.
Gajic swings wildly with an uppercut but Ducal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ducal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ducal trying to stall but Gajic improves his position.
Gajic has had enough of the clinch but Ducal keeps him there for the moment.
Ducal lands with a left to the head.
Gajic missing with knees to the body.
Ducal has Gajic pressed against the cage.
Ducal prevents Gajic from breaking the clinch.
Ducal lands an elbow inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stalling in the clinch from Ducal.
Ducal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ducal leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ducal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ducal misses with a knee to the head.
Ducal throws an elbow that misses.
Gajic is trying to break free.

Gajic breaks the clinch.
Gajic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ducal tries to clinch there but Gajic circles away.
Gajic throws a head kick that misses.
Ducal wants to clinch.

Ducal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gajic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ducal has him pressed against the cage.
Gajic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gajic is looking to break free of the clinch but Ducal has double underhooks.
Gajic is trying to break the clinch but Ducal has him pressed against the cage.
Gajic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ducal looking to throw knees to the head but Gajic is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Ducal - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ducal.
Ducal using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ducal is stalling here.
Ducal scores a nice knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Ducal.
Ducal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ducal looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gajic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ducal has him pressed against the cage.
Ducal prevents Gajic from breaking the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ducal.
Ducal lands a left hand.
Ducal connects with a knee to the head.
Ducal tries to land a knee to the head but Gajic blocks with his arms.
Ducal gets underhooks to prevent Gajic's takedown attempt.
Alan Ducal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slobodan Gajic.
Ducal avoiding damage.
Ducal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gajic backwards.
Ducal with a knee to the head.
Gajic is looking to break free of the clinch but Ducal has double underhooks.
Gajic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ducal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gajic is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ducal unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gajic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gajic looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Gajic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ducal dodges the punch combination from Gajic.
Ducal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gajic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gajic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ducal lands with a straight right. Gajic didn't see that one coming.

Ducal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gajic, pushing him back against the cage.
Ducal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gajic avoiding damage as Ducal throws knees to the body.
Gajic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ducal has him pressed against the cage.
Ducal misses with a knee to the head.

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

Gajic has managed to clinch.

Gajic breaks the clinch.
Gajic tries a head kick but it misses.

Ducal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gajic, pushing him back against the cage.
Gajic is trying to break free.
Ducal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Ducal dominated that round.
That's time! Ducal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ducal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gajic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gajic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gajic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gajic.
Gajic tries a head kick but it misses.
Ducal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ducal lands with a slapping head kick.

Gajic is rocked!

It looks like Slobodan Gajic has been cut.
Ducal throws a sloppy head kick and Gajic moves out of range easily.
Gajic is still on wobbly legs! Can Ducal finish him?
Gajic throws a head kick that misses.
Gajic seems to have recovered his senses.
Ducal tries to clinch but Gajic is having none of it.
Gajic throws a hook but Ducal avoids it easily.
Ducal fails in his attempt to clinch.

Ducal has Gajic up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Ducal.
Nice elbow from Ducal.
Gajic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ducal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gajic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ducal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gajic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ducal prevents it.
Ducal landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajic blocks an elbow strike.
Gajic wants to get back to striking at distance but Ducal won't allow it.
Ducal lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ducal slows down the pace here.
Ducal is trying to stall.
Gajic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gajic tries to land knees in the clinch but Ducal avoids the damage to the body.
Gajic trying to land knees to the body.
Ducal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Ducal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gajic wants to get back to striking at distance but Ducal won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ducal.
Ducal keeps control of Gajic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gajic is trying to break the clinch but Ducal has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ducal.
Ducal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gajic blocks it with crossed arms.
Ducal is pressed up against the cage. Gajic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ducal down to the mat. Ducal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alan Ducal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slobodan Gajic.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ducal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gajic throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ducal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ducal tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gajic counters with a head kick.
Ducal moves in looking to clinch but Gajic pushes him off.
Gajic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gajic misses with a kick to the body.
Gajic throws a lazy head kick
and Ducal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Ducal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gajic wants to break free but Ducal has control.
Ducal has Gajic pressed against the cage.
Ducal tries a knee to the head but Gajic blocks it.

Gajic manages to break the clinch.
Ducal takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Ducal moves into range and clinches up with Gajic.
Ducal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gajic is keeping busy.

Gajic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gajic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gajic throws a sloppy head kick and Ducal moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gajic circles away from the clinch attempt.

Ducal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gajic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gajic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ducal misses with an elbow over the top.
Ducal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Gajic manages to break the clinch.
Gajic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gajic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ducal blocks a head kick by Gajic.
Gajic throws a right and a left that Ducal avoids nicely.
Nice cross by Ducal.
Ducal blocks a head kick by Gajic.
Gajic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ducal moves out of range as Gajic throws a body kick.
Ducal throws a right hand that Gajic ducks under and follows up with a left that Gajic also avoids with ease.
Gajic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gajic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gajic blocks a head kick by Ducal.

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.
Gajic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ducal counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ducal avoids the head kick by Gajic.
Gajic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ducal manages to avoid it.
Ducal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gajic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ducal defending well as Gajic loads up on a big left hand.
Gajic tries a head kick but it misses.

Ducal moves into range and clinches up with Gajic.

Gajic breaks from the clinch.
Gajic throws a head kick that misses.
Gajic connects with a jab.
Ducal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gajic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gajic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Ducal forces Gajic back against the cage and clinches.
Ducal looking to throw knees to the head but Gajic is blocking nicely.

Gajic breaks the clinch.
Ducal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Ducal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Slobodan Gajic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Gajic.
Ducal scores with a decent looking hook.
Gajic lands a head kick. Ducal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ducal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Ducal has closed the distance and engaged Gajic in a clinch.
Gajic goes for a takedown attempt but Ducal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ducal tries to clinch up but Gajic circles away and keeps his distance.
Ducal is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Ducal pushes Gajic up against the cage in a clinch.
Ducal landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ducal taking a breather.
Gajic is looking to break free of the clinch but Ducal has double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Ducal.
Ducal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gajic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ducal has him pressed against the cage.
Gajic avoiding damage as Ducal throws knees to the body.
Gajic tries to stall but Ducal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gajic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ducal tries to land a knee to the head but Gajic blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajic wants to break free but Ducal has control.
Gajic wants to get back to striking at distance but Ducal won't allow it.
Gajic wants to break free but Ducal has control.
Ducal blocks an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Ducal.

Gajic breaks from the clinch.
Ducal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gajic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ducal is looking to clinch.
Ducal doesn't manage to clinch there - Gajic circles away.
Slobodan Gajic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ducal tries to clinch but Gajic moves out of range.
Gajic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ducal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Ducal forces Gajic back against the cage and clinches.
Gajic can't break the clinch.
Gajic is looking to break free of the clinch but Ducal has double underhooks.
Gajic is looking to break free of the clinch but Ducal has double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ducal throws an elbow but misses.
Ducal misses with a knee to the head.

Gajic breaks the clinch.
Gajic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Ducal counters by clinching up.
Slobodan Gajic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gajic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ducal has him pressed against the cage.
Gajic goes for a takedown attempt but Ducal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ducal darts in trying to clinch
and Gajic counters with a straight right hand.
Ducal wants to clinch.
Ducal looks to land a combination but Gajic avoids it well.
Ducal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gajic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Ducal rushes Gajic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ducal stalls.

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

Ducal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gajic avoids the elbow strike from Ducal, against the cage.
Gajic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ducal swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gajic wants to get back to striking at distance but Ducal won't allow it.
Gajic digs a right hand underneath Ducal's ribcage. Ducal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gajic is trying to break the clinch but Ducal has him pressed against the cage.
Ducal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gajic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ducal missing with knees to the body.
Gajic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ducal has him pressed against the cage.
Ducal stalling the fight.
Gajic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ducal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alan Ducal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slobodan Gajic.
Gajic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ducal has him pressed against the cage.
Ducal lands a body shot.
Gajic wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Ducal.

Gajic breaks the clinch.
Gajic blocks a head kick by Ducal.

Ducal instigates a clinch.

Gajic manages to break the clinch.
Ducal tries to clinch
and Gajic counters with a body kick that stops Ducal in his tracks momentarily.
Gajic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ducal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alan Ducal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ducal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

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.
Gajic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gajic misses with a head kick.

Ducal instigates a clinch.
Ducal tries to land a knee to the head but Gajic blocks with his arms.
Gajic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gajic tries for a takedown but Ducal manages to get underhooks.
Gajic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gajic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ducal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gajic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ducal controlling the action here for a moment.
Ducal trying to land knees to the body.
Gajic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ducal keeps control of Gajic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ducal is leaning against Gajic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gajic blocks an elbow strike from Ducal.
Ducal unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gajic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ducal managing to block the knees to the body from Gajic.
Ducal leaning his opponent against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Ducal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ducal 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Ducal!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osmo Nallukka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hel Sinki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osmo Nallukka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nallukka
vs
Sinki

195 cm
18
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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, Osmo Nallukka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hel Sinki!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nallukka shoots in looking for a takedown. Sinki tries to sprawl out of it but Nallukka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sinki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Sinki does it's job there.
Nice takedown defense from Sinki. No joy for Nallukka on that attempt.
Nallukka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sinki as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmo Nallukka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinki doesn't manage to clinch there - Nallukka circles away.
Nallukka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sinki tries to avoid it but Nallukka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sinki to the ground. Sinki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sinki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Sinki tries to keep at a distance but Nallukka has taken the fight into the clinch.

Nallukka is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sinki can't fight it off and eventually Nallukka manages to take the fight to the floor. Sinki looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sinki looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinki pulls Nallukka in close to prevent any damage.
Nallukka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sinki is proving hard to escape from.
Nallukka looking to pass the guard.
Nallukka won't allow Sinki to sweep him here.
Sinki striking from the bottom.
Sinki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sinki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Sinki drives through and clinches with Nallukka against the cage.
Nallukka tries for a takedown but Sinki manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nallukka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nallukka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nallukka goes for a takedown attempt but Sinki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nallukka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sinki.
Sinki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck for Nallukka with that takedown attempt.
Nallukka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sinki circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Sinki as Nallukka shoots in.
Nallukka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sinki as he avoids it easily.
Nallukka shoots in but Sinki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nallukka is breathing heavily.
Sinki scores with a nice right hand.
Nallukka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nallukka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nallukka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nallukka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sinki. That one must have hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinki tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Nallukka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sinki's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nallukka won't allow Sinki to sweep him here.
Sinki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nallukka throws a strike but Sinki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sinki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sinki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sinki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sinki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sinki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sinki throws a sloppy head kick and Nallukka moves out of range easily.
Sinki throws a lazy right hand but Nallukka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sinki just misses with a punch to the body.
Sinki misses with a two punch combination.
Nallukka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sinki pinned against the cage. Sinki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Osmo Nallukka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nallukka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nallukka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sinki's waist but Sinki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nallukka off to one side.
Sinki fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Sinki. No joy for Nallukka on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmo Nallukka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sinki thuds a left hand into Nallukka's body.
Sinki looks to land a combination but Nallukka avoids it well.
Nallukka slips a jab and a cross from Sinki.
Sinki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sinki stuffs the takedown attempt from Nallukka. Nallukka gets slowly back to his feet.
Sinki misses with a hook.
Sinki 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Nallukka tries to clinch there but Sinki circles away.
Nallukka shoots in but no luck this time.
Sinki shoots in and drives through. Nallukka sprawls well.
Nice body kick there by Sinki.
Nallukka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sinki.
Nallukka tries to move into range but Sinki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sinki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sinki throws a hook but Nallukka blocks it.
Nallukka looks for a takedown but Sinki sprawls well.
Sinki lands with an overhand left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nallukka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sinki pinned against the cage. Sinki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sinki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sinki throws a combination that misses

and Nallukka counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sinki's guard now.
Nallukka stops Sinki from standing up.
Sinki is breathing heavily.

Nallukka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nallukka won't allow Sinki to get back to his feet.
Nallukka tries to free his leg and advance position but Sinki is retaining full guard.
Sinki keeping moving, preventing Nallukka from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nallukka passes Sinki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nallukka is nestled in close to Sinki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nallukka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nallukka throwing shots but Sinki is blocking nicely.
Sinki is looking for a sweep. Nallukka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sinki trying to control from the bottom.
Sinki is in trouble now - Nallukka has advanced to mount!
Sinki is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Nallukka lands with some strikes.
Nallukka is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sinki can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! Nallukka connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hel Sinki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Sinki as Nallukka shoots in.
Sinki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nallukka shoots in and drives through. Sinki sprawls well.
Nallukka closes the distance and clinches up with Sinki, looking for a takedown. Nallukka pushes Sinki against the cage but Sinki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmo Nallukka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinki throws a nice looking combination but Nallukka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sinki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sinki misses with a body shot.
Sinki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nallukka shoots for a takedown but Sinki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sinki throws a good cross that connects.
Hel Sinki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sinki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sinki tests Nallukka's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nallukka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sinki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sinki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nallukka fails to land the takedown.
Hel Sinki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nallukka takes one on the button.
Nallukka has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nallukka shoots in but no luck this time.
Nallukka shoots for a double leg takedown but Sinki sprawls well. He's pushed Nallukka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nallukka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Sinki pushes Nallukka up against the cage in a clinch.
Nallukka tries to break the clinch but Sinki is controlling the position.
Nallukka tries for a takedown. No joy.

Sinki breaks from the clinch.
Nallukka walks into a jab.
Sinki lands the left hand.
Sinki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sinki misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinki misses with a head kick.
Sinki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sinki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sinki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sinki catches Nallukka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nallukka tries for a takedown but Sinki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sinki throws a head kick that misses.
Nallukka shoots in for a double leg but Sinki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sinki misses with a takedown

and Nallukka counters with a shoot takedown. Sinki fights it but they end up in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nallukka gets to his feet - Sinki follows without any prompting.
Nallukka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sinki swivels and escapes.
Nallukka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sinki lands a head kick. Nallukka smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Nallukka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nallukka prevents Sinki from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sinki keeping full guard, as Nallukka tries to pass.
Osmo Nallukka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nallukka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hel Sinki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sinki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hel Sinki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Kovatch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Daddy
vs
Kovatch

185 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Likes ground

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, Big Daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Kovatch!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daddy throws a hook but Kovatch blocks it.
Daddy misses with a two punch combination.
Daddy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daddy swinging wilding here.
A combination from Daddy does no damage.
Daddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Daddy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kovatch misses with a takedown attempt - Daddy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daddy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Daddy fails to land with a series of punches.
Daddy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Big Daddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovatch closes the distance and clinches up with Daddy, looking for a takedown. Kovatch pushes Daddy against the cage but Daddy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kovatch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daddy tries to avoid it but Kovatch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daddy to the ground. Daddy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Big Daddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Kovatch.
A combination from Daddy does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daddy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daddy throws a nice looking combination but Kovatch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kovatch shoots for a takedown but Daddy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kovatch moves away from the strike by Daddy.
Daddy throws a right hand that Kovatch ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovatch also avoids with ease.
Kovatch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daddy misses with the combination.
Daddy is breathing heavily.
Daddy throws a big shot that misses.
Daddy stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Daddy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kovatch.
Daddy misses with a double jab.
Kovatch dodges the punch combination from Daddy.
Nice takedown defense from Daddy. No joy for Kovatch on that attempt.
Daddy misses with a few strikes there.
Kovatch staying out of range there.
Daddy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Daddy as Kovatch shoots in.
Kovatch fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy misses with the combination.
Daddy misses with a two punch combination.
Daddy swinging wilding here.
Horrible takedown by Kovatch or perhaps it was just good defense by Daddy which made him look bad.
Daddy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daddy throws a series of punches but Kovatch moves out of range.
Daddy misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kovatch tries for a takedown but Daddy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kovatch shoots in and drives through. Daddy sprawls well.
Big Daddy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daddy misses with a two punch combination.
Kovatch shoots in looking for a takedown. Daddy tries to sprawl out of it but Kovatch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daddy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kovatch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Daddy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovatch shoots in but no luck this time.
Daddy connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Daddy 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.

A combination from Daddy does no damage.
Daddy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovatch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daddy tries to avoid it but Kovatch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daddy to the ground. Daddy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daddy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daddy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Daddy throws a series of punches but Kovatch avoids them all with ease.
Daddy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kovatch closes the distance and clinches up with Daddy, looking for a takedown. Kovatch pushes Daddy against the cage but Daddy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovatch shoots in for a double leg but Daddy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Big Daddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Kovatch.
Daddy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daddy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daddy tries to bum rush Kovatch with a series of wild strikes but Kovatch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy looks to land a combination but Kovatch avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kovatch shoots in for a takedown but Daddy shows good takedown defense.
Daddy misses with a wild combination.

Daddy gets caught flat footed, as Kovatch shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Daddy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kovatch prevents Daddy from getting back to his feet.
Kovatch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kovatch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kovatch drops back, looking for a kneebar! Daddy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Daddy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Daddy!
Kovatch is looking for a sweep.
Daddy staying calm.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kovatch tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Daddy decides to stand back up. Daddy steps back and let's Kovatch get back to his feet.
Kovatch slips a jab and a cross from Daddy.
Daddy throws a series of punches but Kovatch moves out of range.
Kovatch avoids the body shot from Daddy.
Kovatch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daddy but Daddy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Daddy misses with the combination.
Daddy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Daddy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

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.
Daddy misses with a few strikes there.
Daddy throws a hook but Kovatch avoids it easily.
Kovatch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daddy is fending him off so far but Kovatch persists. Nope, Daddy circles away and we're back to standing.
Kovatch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daddy.
A jab lands there for Kovatch.
Daddy looks to land a combination but Kovatch avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovatch moves away.
Kovatch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daddy.
Daddy swinging wilding here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Daddy dominated that second round.
That's time! Daddy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kovatch is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Daddy.
Daddy throws out a loose jab but Kovatch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daddy misses with a double jab.
Daddy misses with the combination.
Kovatch shoots for a takedown but Daddy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Big Daddy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovatch shoots in and drives through. Daddy sprawls well.
Daddy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy stuffs the takedown.
Big Daddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Kovatch.
Daddy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daddy misses with a two punch combination.
Kovatch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daddy is fending him off so far but Kovatch persists. Nope, Daddy circles away and we're back to standing.
Daddy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daddy throws a right and a left that Kovatch avoids nicely.
Daddy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daddy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kovatch.
Kovatch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daddy circles away.
Daddy throws a series of punches but Kovatch avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Daddy throws a series of punches but Kovatch avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown by Kovatch or perhaps it was just good defense by Daddy which made him look bad.
Daddy throws a right and a left that Kovatch avoids nicely.
Kovatch shoots for a takedown but Daddy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daddy misses with a looping left.
Daddy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daddy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daddy tries to bum rush Kovatch with a series of wild strikes but Kovatch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daddy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kovatch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovatch tries to clinch but Daddy moves out of range.
Daddy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kovatch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daddy misses with a double jab.
Daddy misses with a wild combination.
Daddy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovatch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daddy.
A combination from Daddy does no damage.
Kovatch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daddy.
Daddy looks to land a combination but Kovatch avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kovatch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daddy tries to avoid it but Kovatch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daddy to the ground. Daddy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daddy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daddy throws a series of punches but Kovatch avoids them all with ease.
Kovatch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kovatch defending well as Daddy loads up on a big left hand.
Daddy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daddy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kovatch.
Daddy tries to bum rush Kovatch with a series of wild strikes but Kovatch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bruno Kovatch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kovatch avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Big Daddy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daddy, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Daddy!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
16%

Undercard bout

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

McKenzie
vs
Morais

195 cm
22
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
207 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tom McKenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wilson Morais!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McKenzie scores a takedown into full mount!
McKenzie controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morais tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McKenzie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Morais?

McKenzie looking for a guillotine from mount but Morais is having none of it.
McKenzie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morais is looking to escape.
Morais can't escape the position.

McKenzie has hold of Morais's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Morais manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
McKenzie is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Morais can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morais is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKenzie putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Morais is rocked!

McKenzie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Morais is on top in guard.
Morais is still in real trouble! Can McKenzie finish him?
McKenzie trying to control the position here.
Morais preventing the sweep.
Morais seems to have recovered his senses.
Morais trying to control the position from guard on top but McKenzie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKenzie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morais on the ground.
McKenzie tries to strike from the bottom.
Morais throws a big right hand that misses.
Morais looks gassed!
Morais tries to free his leg and advance position but McKenzie is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morais drops back, looking for a kneebar! McKenzie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McKenzie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McKenzie!
McKenzie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

McKenzie decides to stand back up.
A nice combination there by McKenzie.
Morais doesn't succeed with the takedown

and McKenzie counters with a double leg that slams his opponent to the canvas! Morais is in trouble here! McKenzie pounds away until the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Tom McKenzie!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soviet Russia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russia has chosen Soviet National Anthem as his entrance music. Soviet Russia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jones
vs
Russia

207 cm
22
272 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
23
265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Boomerang! Nutrition and Development Center

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Soviet Russia!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Russia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Russia's best efforts.
Russia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Russia is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones trying to control here.
Russia thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Russia.
Jones is pressing down on Russia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Russia is proving a slippery customer.
Russia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Russia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Russia stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Russia is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping full guard, as Russia tries to pass.

Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Russia wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Russia is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Russia is proving a slippery customer.
Russia trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Russia decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Russia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones defending against the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russia landing strikes.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Russia seems to be looking for submissions.
Russia looks gassed!
Jones trying to control here.
Russia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones is controlling Russia's trapped leg to prevent Russia from advancing to side control.
Russia is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones gets full guard.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Russia is one step ahead there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russia postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Russia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones trying to hold on to Russia's head to control him but Russia postures up.
Russia working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Russia.
Jones trying to hold on to Russia's head to control him but Russia postures up.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Russia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to sweep here but Russia controlling him for the moment.
Jones working a defensive guard here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Russia throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Russia shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Russia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones misses with a takedown

and Russia counters by moving into the clinch.
Russia tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones punishes Russia's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Russia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soviet Russia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Russia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Russia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Russia looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jones is avoiding damage well.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Russia working the strikes but Jones uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

Jones is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Russia pulls his head out easily.
Jones wants to improve his position but Russia is controlling well.
Russia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russia works his way into side control.
Russia trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Russia tries to score with some ground and pound. Jones controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Russia working away.
Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Russia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Russia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Russia postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Russia wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones 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.
Russia scoring with punches to the head and body.

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

and Russia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Russia is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Russia is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Russia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Russia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones takes Russia's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russia is in bad spot here.

Jones is cranking Russia's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Russia! He's tightened the choke and Russia is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris Jones!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Soturi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Beamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soturi comes to the cage accompanied by Insomnium - Down With the Sun. Jim Beamer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Soturi
vs
Beamer

180 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Dark Knight Design, Big Sale! Shirts for 10!
recos laboratory

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Soturi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Beamer!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Soturi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Beamer is trying to get back to full guard.
Soturi is looking to advance position but Beamer won't allow it.
Soturi is looking to take a break and control but Beamer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soturi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Soturi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Soturi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beamer is looking to improve his position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Beamer throws a leg kick but Soturi sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beamer misses with a body shot.

Soturi scores a takedown into full mount!
Soturi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Beamer tries to hold on but Soturi pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soturi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Soturi with good strikes from the mount here!

It looks like Jim Beamer has been cut.
Beamer can't escape the position.
Soturi lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soturi with a couple of short strikes.

Beamer is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big strike lands for Soturi! That's really hurt Beamer and he's turned his back - Soturi keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Soturi Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seppo Soturi!
Seppo Soturi is the new welterweight champion!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

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