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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Ahokangas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahokangas comes to the cage accompanied by Sentenced - Cross my heart and hope to die. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ahokangas
vs
Virtanen

185 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

168 cm
20
153 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ahokangas.
Virtanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Virtanen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Virtanen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Virtanen trying to control the position but Ahokangas is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahokangas is pushing Virtanen's head away, looking to escape. Virtanen manages to hold on to the position though.
Virtanen wants to control but Ahokangas is keeping him busy.
Ahokangas sneaks back into half guard.
Ahokangas is looking to improve his position.

Ahokangas looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokangas tries to roll over but Virtanen keeps him under control.

Virtanen seems to be working for a kimura but Ahokangas defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahokangas is not content to let Virtanen control the position.

Virtanen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ahokangas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ahokangas wants to get back to full guard.

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

Ahokangas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ahokangas is breathing heavily.
Virtanen tries to bench press Ahokangas off him but Ahokangas keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ahokangas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Virtanen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ahokangas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Virtanen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Virtanen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Virtanen trying to control but Ahokangas is having none of it.
Virtanen moves to take his opponent's back.
Virtanen gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Virtanen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Virtanen not allowing Ahokangas to control his hands.
Ahokangas wants to escape the position.

Virtanen has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Ahokangas is defending well but eventually Virtanen manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Ahokangas has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juhani Virtanen!

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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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Valdemar Tuco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and wesley snipes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuco comes to the cage accompanied by Frank Dellé - Pound Power. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tuco
vs
snipes

165 cm
20
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

snipes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - snipes lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuco is trying to control the position but snipes postures up.

Tuco is looking for a triangle but snipes pushes his legs off easily.
snipes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tuco's head.
snipes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tuco's head.
snipes lands a couple of elbows.
Tuco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
snipes stands up over Tuco, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
snipes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tuco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. snipes manages to get himself to full guard.
snipes looking for a sweep. Not yet snipes, not yet.

Tuco postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! snipes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tuco, into his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells snipes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuco 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.
snipes throwing strikes from guard but Tuco blocks nicely.
snipes trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
snipes is looking to work some ground and pound but Tuco has wrist control.
snipes preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tuco is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

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.
Tuco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tuco prevents a takedown attempt there.
snipes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tuco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
snipes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuco.
Nice takedown defense from Tuco. No joy for snipes on that attempt.
Valdemar Tuco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of wesley snipes.
Tuco swinging wilding here.
snipes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tuco's waist but Tuco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing snipes off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Tuco. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tuco.
wesley snipes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
snipes misses with a takedown attempt - Tuco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
snipes looks gassed!
snipes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tuco's waist but Tuco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing snipes off to one side.
snipes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuco.
Tuco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but snipes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
snipes misses with a double jab

and Tuco counters with a takedown into side control.
Tuco is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
snipes is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuco wants to lay and pray for a moment but snipes keeps working.
Tuco misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tuco wants to lay and pray for a moment but snipes keeps working.

Tuco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. snipes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
snipes misses with a strike from the bottom.
snipes dodges the ground and pound from Tuco.
snipes tries to buck Tuco off but Tuco is having none of it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
snipes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tuco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valdemar Tuco 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.

snipes misses with a takedown attempt
and Tuco counters with an outside leg kick.

Tuco feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tuco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. snipes is keeping the position for now.
snipes doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
snipes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
snipes keeping full guard, as Tuco tries to pass.

Tuco decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
snipes moves away from the strike by Tuco.
Tuco looks to score with a jab to the body but snipes is just out of range.
snipes fails with the takedown
and Tuco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Tuco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. snipes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tuco has momentary wrist control but snipes slips an elbow through the middle.
snipes cracks Tuco with a solid left hand.
Tuco 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.
Tuco keeping moving, preventing snipes from controlling successfully.
snipes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
snipes won't allow Tuco to sweep him here.
snipes pushing down on Tuco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
snipes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
snipes works his foot free and advances to mount.
snipes lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, snipes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tuco bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tuco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Tuco looking for the choke from the back.
snipes turns into Tuco and is now in his guard.
snipes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tuco looking to hit a scissor sweep but snipes is one step ahead there.
Tuco keeping moving, preventing snipes from controlling successfully.

snipes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tuco wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
snipes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tuco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valdemar Tuco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of wesley snipes.
Tuco throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
snipes has his takedown stuffed
and Tuco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Valdemar Tuco will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tuco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

snipes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and snipes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
snipes fails with the takedown

and Tuco counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in snipes's guard now.
Tuco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
snipes keeping full guard, as Tuco tries to pass.
Tuco is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
snipes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tuco's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
snipes working some strikes from top position.
Tuco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
snipes lands a couple of digs.
Tuco throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tuco tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tuco doesn't manage to clinch there - snipes circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

snipes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tuco is looking for a sweep.
snipes advances nicely into full mount.
Tuco is trying desperately to improve position.
snipes scoring with strikes but Tuco is staying in there.
snipes landing punches.
Tuco tries to lock up and control but snipes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tuco is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
snipes avoids the attempt from Tuco to control.
Tuco working to try and regain half guard.
snipes working Tuco over with strikes here.
snipes is landing with some decent strikes but Tuco is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tuco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
snipes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
snipes cracks Tuco with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tuco really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tuco wants to control but snipes is having none of it.
wesley snipes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tuco really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Valdemar Tuco.
Well Tuco has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valdemar Tuco!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Crockett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allan Von Reinar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Reinar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Iron Maiden - Fear of the dark. Allan Von Reinar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Crockett
vs
Von Reinar

180 cm
22
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
174 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sonny Crockett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Allan Von Reinar!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crockett tries to clinch but Von Reinar moves out of range.
Von Reinar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick from Crockett lands but Von Reinar takes it in his stride.

It looks like Allan Von Reinar has been cut.

Crockett clinches.
Von Reinar letting Crockett take a breather here.
Crockett lands with a light punch inside.
Von Reinar can't break the clinch.
Von Reinar is looking to break free of the clinch but Crockett has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Crockett.
Crockett keeps control of Von Reinar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Von Reinar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crockett sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Von Reinar to the ground! Crockett dives into full mount looking to finish!

Von Reinar is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crockett lands a big elbow - Von Reinar is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Von Reinar is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sonny Crockett!

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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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Loomis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taalasmaa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Caustik - Herbman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Taalasmaa
vs
Loomis

185 cm
22
150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Taalasmaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Loomis!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Loomis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Loomis moves into full mount! Taalasmaa won't be happy about that!
Taalasmaa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Loomis tries to control but Taalasmaa wriggling away.
Loomis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Taalasmaa kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Taalasmaa tries to hold on but Loomis pushes him away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Loomis!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Svenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eino Juutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Eino Juutilainen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Svenson
vs
Juutilainen

177 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Svenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eino Juutilainen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Juutilainen with that takedown attempt.
Juutilainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Juutilainen looks for a takedown but Svenson sprawls well.
David Svenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eino Juutilainen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen fails with the takedown.

Svenson moves into the clinch.
Juutilainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Svenson lands an elbow inside that Juutilainen shrugs off.
Svenson lands a nice elbow.

Svenson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Juutilainen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Juutilainen rolls, trying to escape but Svenson keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Svenson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Juutilainen is really stuck here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Juutilainen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Svenson missing with punches from the back.
Juutilainen is in bad spot here.
Svenson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juutilainen is in bad spot here.

Svenson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Juutilainen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Svenson's arms.
Svenson doesn't have the hooks in and Juutilainen manages to turn into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Juutilainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Svenson looking for a sweep. Not yet Svenson, not yet.
Juutilainen postures up in Svenson's guard and throws a big left but Svenson blocks it.
Juutilainen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Svenson keeping full guard, as Juutilainen tries to pass.
Svenson 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 referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Svenson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Svenson wants to control from the top but Juutilainen keeps moving.
Svenson is breathing heavily.
Juutilainen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Svenson is now in half guard.
Juutilainen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juutilainen.
Juutilainen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Svenson!
Juutilainen is landing with some decent strikes but Svenson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Juutilainen cracks Svenson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Svenson is bucking up trying to escape but Juutilainen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Juutilainen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Juutilainen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Svenson looks a forlorn figure.
Juutilainen with a couple of short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by Juutilainen.
Juutilainen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Svenson?
A nice elbow there by Juutilainen.
Svenson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Svenson wants to control but Juutilainen is having none of it.
Svenson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Svenson is working to get back to half guard.
Juutilainen cracks Svenson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Juutilainen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juutilainen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eino Juutilainen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Juutilainen misses with a takedown attempt

and Svenson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Svenson.
Juutilainen keeping moving, preventing Svenson from controlling successfully.
Svenson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juutilainen is keeping the position for now.
Svenson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juutilainen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Juutilainen striking off his back.
Juutilainen wants to sweep here but Svenson controlling him for the moment.
Svenson wants to control from the top but Juutilainen keeps moving.
Svenson wants to pass the guard but Juutilainen is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

and Svenson counters by clinching up.
Juutilainen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
David Svenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eino Juutilainen.

Svenson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Juutilainen is trying to keep an underhook but Svenson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Juutilainen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Juutilainen 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.
Juutilainen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Juutilainen wants to sweep here but Svenson controlling him for the moment.
Svenson scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Juutilainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Juutilainen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Svenson!
Svenson tries to reverse the position but Juutilainen maintains control.
Juutilainen avoids the attempt from Svenson to control.
Juutilainen prevents Svenson from getting the reversal.
Juutilainen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Juutilainen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Juutilainen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen raining down shots from the mount!
Svenson regains half guard.
Svenson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Juutilainen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Juutilainen wants to control but Svenson is keeping him busy.
Svenson won't allow Juutilainen to pass to mount.
Svenson trying to control from the bottom.
Svenson won't allow Juutilainen to pass to mount.
Svenson tries to roll over but Juutilainen keeps him under control.
Svenson is trying to control but can't.

Juutilainen is working for a kimura but Svenson is defending it quite comfortably.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Svenson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Svenson tries to clinch but Juutilainen moves out of range.
Juutilainen misses with a takedown attempt

and Svenson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Juutilainen's guard.
Svenson tries to stand but Juutilainen is controlling from the bottom.
Juutilainen wants to control but Svenson passes easily into half guard.
Juutilainen tries to get to full guard but Svenson has control of the leg.

Svenson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Svenson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Juutilainen fails with the takedown

and Svenson counters with a single leg into guard. Juutilainen didn't expect that.
Juutilainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juutilainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Svenson trying to control but Juutilainen is working from the bottom.
Juutilainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Svenson trying to control but Juutilainen is working from the bottom.
Juutilainen is looking to sweep but instead, Svenson has passed into half guard.
Juutilainen connecting with a few gentle strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A combination from Juutilainen does no damage.
Svenson tries to clinch up.
Svenson tries to clinch but Juutilainen is having none of it.
Svenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Juutilainen as Svenson shoots in.
Juutilainen misses with a looping right.
Juutilainen lands with a nice combination. Svenson backs away looking to recover.

Svenson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Juutilainen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Svenson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Svenson's back!
Svenson is trapped and Juutilainen is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Juutilainen has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Svenson.
Svenson turns into Juutilainen and is now in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Juutilainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Svenson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Svenson won't allow Juutilainen to sweep him here.
Svenson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Svenson is looking to clinch.
Juutilainen tries to clinch

and Svenson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Juutilainen!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svenson throws some wild stikes that Juutilainen manages to avoid easily.
Juutilainen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Juutilainen punching from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svenson throwing shots but Juutilainen is blocking nicely.
Juutilainen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Svenson is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Svenson wanted to stand there but Juutilainen had control of the position.
Juutilainen keeping moving, preventing Svenson from controlling successfully.
Juutilainen wants to sweep here but Svenson controlling him for the moment.
Juutilainen keeping moving, preventing Svenson from controlling successfully.

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

Juutilainen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Juutilainen preventing the sweep.

Svenson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Juutilainen working some strikes from top position.
Svenson wants to sweep here but Juutilainen controlling him for the moment.
Juutilainen landing with the ground and pound.
Juutilainen working some strikes from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juutilainen scoring with some ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Juutilainen scores a takedown into full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to David Svenson.
I think Svenson 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... David Svenson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Poo Boo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akseli Pystyrupi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Boo
vs
Pystyrupi

165 cm
22
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

177 cm
22
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Takomo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Poo Boo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Akseli Pystyrupi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pystyrupi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pystyrupi throws a series of punches but Boo moves out of range.

Boo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boo won't allow Pystyrupi to get back to his feet.
Pystyrupi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boo manages to get himself to full guard.

Boo is working an open guard so Pystyrupi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pystyrupi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pystyrupi.
Pystyrupi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pystyrupi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Pystyrupi.
Boo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pystyrupi misses with a series of wild punches.
Boo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pystyrupi pinned against the cage. Pystyrupi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Boo has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boo pulls guard successfully.
Pystyrupi tries to free his leg and advance position but Boo is retaining full guard.
Pystyrupi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pystyrupi wants to stand but Boo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Boo looking for a guillotine here but Pystyrupi defends easily.

Pystyrupi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pystyrupi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Pystyrupi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boo has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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

Pystyrupi is looking for a triangle but Boo pushes his legs off easily.

Pystyrupi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Boo uses it to pass to side control.
Boo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pystyrupi keeps working.
Boo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boo trying to control the action but Pystyrupi is working from the bottom.
Boo scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boo wants to control but Pystyrupi is keeping him busy.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pystyrupi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boo off and has taken his back!

Pystyrupi is persistently looking for the submission but Boo is defending it well.
Boo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Pystyrupi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boo tries to escape the position.
Pystyrupi is trying to stick to Boo's back but Boo is turning into Pystyrupi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pystyrupi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Boo.
Pystyrupi can't keep his opponent in guard - Boo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pystyrupi tries to roll over but Boo keeps him under control.
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 Poo Boo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Boo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Boo shoots in but Pystyrupi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pystyrupi misses with a few strikes there.
Pystyrupi tests Boo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pystyrupi.
Boo takes one to the chin there.
Pystyrupi stuffs the takedown attempt from Boo. Boo gets slowly back to his feet.
Boo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pystyrupi throws a jab when Boo was well out of range.
Pystyrupi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poo Boo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boo moves in looking to clinch but Pystyrupi pushes him off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pystyrupi keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Pystyrupi misses

so Boo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Pystyrupi working for a triangle but Boo defends it easily.

Pystyrupi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Pystyrupi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pystyrupi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boo trying to control but Pystyrupi is working from the bottom.

Pystyrupi working for a triangle but Boo defends it easily.
Boo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pystyrupi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boo passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pystyrupi is looking for a sweep. Boo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pystyrupi is trying to escape the mount.
Pystyrupi regains half guard.

Boo seems to be looking for submissions.

Pystyrupi manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pystyrupi tries to roll over but Boo keeps him under control.
Pystyrupi gets back to full guard.
Boo wants to control from the top but Pystyrupi keeps moving.

Pystyrupi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pystyrupi wants to get back to his feet but Boo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Pystyrupi is looking for a triangle but Boo pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boo tries to clinch up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boo checks a leg kick.
No joy there for Pystyrupi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pystyrupi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Pystyrupi has closed the distance and engaged Boo in a clinch.
Boo stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boo tries to score a body lock takedown but Pystyrupi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pystyrupi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boo has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pystyrupi wants to break free but Boo has control.
Boo keeps control of Pystyrupi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pystyrupi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boo blocks it with crossed arms.
Pystyrupi wants to break free but Boo has control.

Pystyrupi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boo uses from the top position.

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

Pystyrupi has an active guard here but Boo has managed to pass into half guard.
Boo is keen to just control but Pystyrupi is a slippery customer.

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

Boo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pystyrupi looking for a sweep. Not yet Pystyrupi, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pystyrupi had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Boo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pystyrupi Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Boo's back instead.
Boo trying to control but not successfully.

Boo fending off the submission attempt from Pystyrupi.

Pystyrupi is looking for a choke. Boo gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Boo manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Poo Boo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boo works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pystyrupi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Pystyrupi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Boo uses it to pass to side control.
Boo is looking to take a break and control but Pystyrupi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pystyrupi is trying to improve his position.

Boo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pystyrupi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boo trying to control the position but Pystyrupi is working away.
Pystyrupi is looking for a sweep.
Pystyrupi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Boo trying to control the position but Pystyrupi is working away.
Pystyrupi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Pystyrupi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Poo Boo.
I think Boo 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poo Boo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

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

Viikate
vs
Noi

160 cm
22
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Verneri Viikate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diesel Noi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noi wants to clinch.
Noi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Noi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

It looks like Diesel Noi has been cut.
Viikate misses with a two punch combination.
Noi blocks a jab.
Viikate swinging wilding here.
Viikate thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noi's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Noi duly obliges.

It looks like Verneri Viikate has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Viikate misses with a double jab.
Noi throws a head kick that misses.
Viikate takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Viikate is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Viikate misses its intended target.
Verneri Viikate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viikate throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Viikate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Noi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noi misses with a few strikes there.
Noi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Noi stalks Viikate and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Viikate's face. Viikate staggers backwards, shaken.
Noi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noi throws a nice looking combination but Viikate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters circling a little - Noi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Noi throws a shot to the body.
Noi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Noi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Noi fakes the leg kick and cracks Viikate in the body.
Viikate sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Noi lands a jab-cross combination.

Verneri Viikate's cut is getting worse.
Noi lands a right hook to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Noi breaks from the clinch.
Viikate misses with a double jab
and Noi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Noi is looking to clinch.
Noi scores with a head kick.
Viikate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noi is working the combinations to good effect here.
Viikate takes one to the chin there.
Verneri Viikate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noi stalks Viikate and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Viikate's face. Viikate staggers backwards, shaken.
Viikate looks to land a left hand but Noi moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noi misses with a two punch combination.
Viikate misses with an uppercut.
Viikate misses with an uppercut.
Viikate missing with a left hand there. Noi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noi wants to clinch.
Viikate throws a right and a left that Noi avoids nicely.
Noi tries to clinch there but Viikate circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Viikate tries to pull guard but Noi won't allow it.
Noi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Viikate is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Viikate tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Noi smiles and moves away.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noi stalling against the cage.
Viikate is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Noi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Viikate gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Verneri Viikate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diesel Noi.
Viikate fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Noi tries to stall but Viikate uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Noi wants to break free but Viikate has control.
Noi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Viikate is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Viikate's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Noi trying to stall but Viikate improves his position.
Viikate tries for a takedown but Noi manages to get underhooks.
Viikate avoiding damage as Noi throws knees to the body.

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.
Noi trying to land knees to the body.
Noi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Viikate is keeping busy.
Viikate prevents a takedown attempt there.

Viikate gets control of Noi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Viikate will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

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

Viikate throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Viikate has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Noi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diesel Noi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Noi fakes the leg kick and cracks Viikate in the body.
Viikate throws a series of punches but Noi avoids them all with ease.
Noi scores with a body shot.
Noi throws a head kick that half lands.

Noi has closed the distance and engaged Viikate in a clinch.
Viikate stops a takedown attempt from Noi.

Noi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Noi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Viikate.
Viikate throws a lazy head kick
and Noi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Noi.
Noi misses with the combination.
Noi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viikate moves out of range of the body kick.
Viikate fails to land with a series of punches.
Noi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viikate throws a combination that misses
and Noi counters with a big head kick but Viikate shrugs it off.
Noi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Viikate will feel that in the morning.
A big right from Viikate misses.
Viikate will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Viikate misses with a double jab

and Noi counters by clinching up.
Viikate tries to pull guard but Noi won't allow it.
Noi lands a knee to the head.
Noi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Viikate gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Viikate tries to pull guard but Noi won't allow it.
Viikate has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.

Noi breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Viikate misses.
Noi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Noi.
Viikate fails to land with a series of punches.
Viikate swinging wilding here.
Viikate throws a combination that misses
and Noi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Viikate misses with a combination
and Noi counters with a thumping low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Viikate.
Nice defenses there by Noi.
Noi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Noi misses with a few strikes there.
Noi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noi misses with the combination.
Noi misses with a series of wild punches.
Viikate misses the shot to the body.
Noi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diesel Noi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Viikate throws a left and a right that both miss
and Noi counters with a good low kick that Viikate was not able to check.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Viikate.
Viikate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noi moves away.
Viikate takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Viikate scores with a body shot.
Noi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Noi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Viikate as he avoids it easily.
Verneri Viikate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diesel Noi.
Viikate misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noi tries to clinch but Viikate is having none of it.
Nice body kick there by Noi.
Noi checks a low kick from Viikate.
Viikate misses with a combination
and Noi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Viikate throws a lazy right hand but Noi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Noi. Viikate shrugs it off though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Noi.
Viikate misses with a double jab
and Noi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Viikate falls off balance throwing a combination
and Noi counters with a body kick that stops Viikate in his tracks momentarily.
Viikate throws a predictable looking body shot
and Noi counters with a head kick. That will keep Viikate thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Viikate misses with a hook to the body
and Noi counters with a head kick. That will keep Viikate thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Viikate looks to land a combination but Noi avoids it well.
Noi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viikate connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Noi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Viikate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Noi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Viikate throws a body kick the misses
and Noi counters with a nice leg kick.
Verneri Viikate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noi wants to clinch.
Viikate throws a right hand that Noi ducks under and follows up with a left that Noi also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Viikate.
Viikate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Noi wants to clinch up but Viikate keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Noi misses.
Viikate tries to bum rush Noi with a series of wild strikes but Noi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danga de danga de dang - Noi scores with a four punch combination!
Viikate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Viikate.
Noi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diesel Noi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Viikate scores with a hook.
Viikate throws a combination that misses

and Noi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Viikate looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Noi prevents Viikate from improving his position.

Viikate is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Noi pulls his head out easily.
Noi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Noi stands up from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noi throws a head kick that misses.
Viikate moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A punch combination from Viikate misses.
Good leg kick by Noi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Viikate fails to land with a series of punches.
Viikate takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Noi misses with a two punch combination.
Viikate misses with a few strikes there.
Viikate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Noi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Viikate rather than just go for the knockout.
Noi throws a head kick that misses.
Viikate throws a left and a right that both miss

and Noi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Noi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Noi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Noi stalling in the clinch but Viikate improves position.
Noi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Viikate drags the fight down to the ground.
Viikate throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Viikate working for a triangle but Noi defends it easily.
Viikate wants to sweep here but Noi controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Viikate looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Noi passes into side control.
Viikate is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Viikate sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Viikate tries to roll over but Noi keeps him under control.
Viikate wants to get back to full guard but Noi has passed into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Viikate tries to reverse the position but Noi maintains control.
Verneri Viikate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viikate regains half guard.
Viikate is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Viikate is working hard here to advance position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diesel Noi!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kuyopidus Fantastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ibe Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fantastic comes to the cage accompanied by "The Touch" - Stan Bush. Kuyopidus Fantastic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ibe Kong's chin.

Fantastic
vs
Kong

182 cm
19
160 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
156 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Likes ground

No Shit Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuyopidus Fantastic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ibe Kong!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fantastic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic trying to pass the guard but Kong defending well.
Fantastic prevents Kong from improving his position.
Fantastic uses his free foot to push down on Kong's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kong.

Fantastic looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kong wants to control but Fantastic is having none of it.

Fantastic wants to finish this one by submission but Kong is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fantastic.
Kong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fantastic with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kong is looking to get to half guard.

Fantastic working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong can't escape the position.

Fantastic is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kong can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Fantastic has control of Kong's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kong regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fantastic is breathing heavily.
Kong is looking to get to half guard.
Kong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kong tries to hold on but Fantastic postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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

Fantastic looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fantastic wants to take Kong's back here but Kong is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

Fantastic goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kong is on top in guard.
Kong passes Fantastic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kong works his way into full mount!

Kong wants to finish this one by submission but Fantastic is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kong.
Fantastic looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong wants to control but Fantastic is keeping busy.

Fantastic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kong.

Kong has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Fantastic! Can he survive? No! He's out! Kong gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ibe Kong!
Ibe Kong is the new lightweight champion!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antti Rannanjarvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Rocher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rannanjarvi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Stonehenge by Spinal Tap. Rocher has chosen We Will Rock You as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rannanjarvi
vs
Rocher

195 cm
19
153 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
153 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Combat Pro Design

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Rannanjarvi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Rocher!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Rannanjarvi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rocher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rocher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rocher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rannanjarvi as he jumps to the side.
Rocher moves in looking to clinch but Rannanjarvi pushes him off.
Rocher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rannanjarvi circles away.
Rannanjarvi lands a head kick!

It looks like David Rocher has been cut.
Rocher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, jab by Rannanjarvi - just one landing.

Rannanjarvi clinches up with Rocher and pushes him back against the cage.
Rannanjarvi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rannanjarvi lands a body punch.
Rannanjarvi dodges an elbow strike from Rocher.
Rannanjarvi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rocher takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rocher throws an elbow but misses.
Rannanjarvi with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Rannanjarvi.
Rocher looks gassed!
Rannanjarvi lands an elbow just above Rocher 's eye.
Rannanjarvi scores with a knee to the head.
Rannanjarvi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rocher goes for a takedown attempt but Rannanjarvi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Antti Rannanjarvi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Rocher.
Rannanjarvi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Rocher is rocked!
Rannanjarvi seems to be stalking Rocher here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Rocher drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Antti Rannanjarvi!
Antti Rannanjarvi retains his featherweight title!