CEC 3 : Third Strike PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrea Dilja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tenho Hagert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tenho Hagert struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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.

Dilja
vs
Hagert

180 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrea Dilja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tenho Hagert!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagert fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Hagert tries to keep at a distance but Dilja has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hagert tries to pull guard but Dilja holds him up against the cage and eventually Hagert drops back down to his feet.
Dilja is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hagert is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dilja pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andrea Dilja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tenho Hagert.

Hagert pulls guard effortlessly.
Dilja wants to get up but he can't break Hagert's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hagert looking for a sweep. Not yet Hagert, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilja tries to stand but Hagert is controlling from the bottom.
Hagert thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hagert takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dilja throws a head kick that misses.
Hagert has a takedown stuffed.
Hagert looks gassed!
Dilja throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagert has a takedown stuffed.

Dilja gets a clinch.
Hagert is trying to drag Dilja to the mat but Dilja just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dilja lands a shoulder strike.
Dilja is looking to break free of the clinch but Hagert has double underhooks.
Dilja has had enough of the clinch but Hagert keeps him there for the moment.
Dilja wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hagert has him pressed against the cage.
Hagert wants a takedown.
Hagert prevents Dilja from breaking the clinch.
Hagert is looking to break free of the clinch but Dilja has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagert fails to pull guard.

Dilja breaks the clinch.
Dilja is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Dilja has closed the distance and engaged Hagert in a clinch.
Dilja can't break the clinch.
Dilja is trying to break the clinch but Hagert has him pressed against the cage.
Dilja is trying to break the clinch but Hagert has him pressed against the cage.
Dilja wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dilja wants to get back to striking at distance but Hagert won't allow it.
Hagert goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dilja prevents it.
A short left from Dilja.

Dilja manages to break the clinch.

Dilja clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilja pushes Hagert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dilja prevents a body shot from Hagert.
Dilja is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dilja can't break the clinch.
Dilja wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dilja wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dilja wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hagert has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dilja will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hagert up against the cage.
Hagert prevents Dilja from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dilja throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Dilja finds it's way through Hagert's defenses.
Hagert fails with the takedown.
Dilja bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hagert takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dilja throws a head kick that misses.
Hagert throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dilja's head.
Dilja lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dilja darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dilja comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Dilja closes the distance and clinches.
Dilja can't break the clinch.
Hagert is breathing heavily.
Hagert drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dilja gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dilja wants to get back to striking at distance but Hagert won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dilja wants to break free but Hagert has control.
Hagert fails to pull guard.
Andrea Dilja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tenho Hagert.
Dilja wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dilja slows down the pace here.
Dilja is trying to break the clinch but Hagert has him pressed against the cage.
Hagert has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dilja is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dilja wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dilja lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hagert backwards.
Dilja wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hagert has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dilja has had enough of the clinch but Hagert keeps him there for the moment.
Dilja wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dilja stalling against the cage.
Hagert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilja wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dilja can't break the clinch.

Hagert breaks from the clinch.
Hagert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dilja with a hook.
Hagert looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dilja is fending him off so far but Hagert persists. Nope, Dilja circles away and we're back to standing.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dilja has closed the distance and engaged Hagert in a clinch.
Dilja lands with a light punch inside.
Dilja wants to break free but Hagert has control.
Dilja wants to break free but Hagert has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilja wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dilja can't break the clinch.
Dilja holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dilja wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dilja dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dilja is trying to break the clinch but Hagert has him pressed against the cage.
Hagert has a couple of punches blocked by Dilja.
Hagert prevents Dilja from breaking the clinch.
Hagert tries for a takedown but Dilja manages to get underhooks.
Dilja wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Dilja - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

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.
Good body shot from Dilja.
Dilja is trying to break the clinch but Hagert has him pressed against the cage.
Hagert looking for a takedown.
Dilja leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dilja wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hagert letting Dilja take a breather here.
Hagert tries a body shot but Dilja blocks it.
Dilja wants to break free but Hagert has control.
Dilja is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrea Dilja 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 Dilja.
Dilja throws a right and a left that Hagert avoids nicely.

Dilja has closed the distance and engaged Hagert in a clinch.
Dilja is trying to break free.
Hagert has had enough of the clinch but Dilja keeps him there for the moment.
Dilja wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hagert has him pressed against the cage.
Dilja is trying to break free.
Dilja can't break the clinch.
Hagert is trying to maintain a safe position but Dilja gets an underhook and turns Hagert into the cage.
Hagert drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dilja pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dilja works over Hagert's head and body with a nice combination.
Hagert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dilja fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hagert looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilja pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dilja throws a sloppy head kick and Hagert moves out of range easily.
Dilja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hagert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andrea Dilja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dilja scores with a jab. Hagert acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Dilja darts in and clinches Hagert up against the cage.
Dilja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hagert tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dilja smiles and moves away.

Dilja rushes Hagert and presses him up against the cage.
Dilja is stalling here.
Dilja seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Hagert wants to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagert fails to pull guard.
Andrea Dilja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tenho Hagert.
Dilja leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dilja wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dilja wants to break free but Hagert has control.
Hagert tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dilja just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dilja wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dilja wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hagert has him pressed against the cage.
Dilja can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagert is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hagert tries to pull guard but Dilja holds him up against the cage and eventually Hagert drops back down to his feet.
Dilja is trying to break the clinch but Hagert has him pressed against the cage.
Dilja wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dilja slowing the pace effectively.
Dilja wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dilja wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hagert has him pressed against the cage.
Dilja stalling the fight.
Dilja prevents Hagert from breaking the clinch.
Hagert jumps guard but Dilja stands there with Hagert around his waist. Hagert gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dilja has had enough of the clinch but Hagert keeps him there for the moment.

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.
Hagert missing with knees to the body.
Hagert prevents Dilja from breaking the clinch.
Dilja is trying to break the clinch but Hagert has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dilja avoids the elbow strike from Hagert, against the cage.
Hagert fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Andrea Dilja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dilja has Hagert pushed against the cage.
Dilja lands a hook that snaps the head of Hagert backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dilja is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dilja tries to break the clinch but Hagert is controlling the position.
Tenho Hagert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hagert has Dilja pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dilja manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrea Dilja showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dilja, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrea Dilja!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between HooPee Peteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peteri comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Pussy. 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!

Peteri
vs
Alvarez

178 cm
20
171 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

178 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, HooPee Peteri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peteri tries to clinch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Alvarez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Peteri!
Peteri regains half guard.
Peteri trying to hold on to Alvarez's head to control him but Alvarez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Alvarez seems content to control.
Peteri trying to hold on to Alvarez's head to control him but Alvarez postures up.
Peteri is trying to stand up here but Alvarez is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peteri punching from the bottom.
Alvarez trying to control from half guard but Peteri is working away.
Peteri moves into full guard.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Peteri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez prevents Peteri from getting back to his feet.

Peteri looking for a guillotine here but Alvarez defends easily.
Alvarez postures up.
Peteri keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.

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

Peteri is looking for a triangle but Alvarez pushes his legs off easily.

Peteri has his foot on Alvarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Peteri is breathing heavily.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Peteri is keeping the position.
Peteri lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alvarez!
Peteri can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alvarez is looking to escape.
Alvarez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Alvarez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Peteri to his feet.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Peteri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peteri is looking to clinch.

Peteri 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.
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peteri has given up his back here.
Alvarez controls the position.
Peteri tries to roll but Alvarez sticks to his back.
Peteri turns into Alvarez and is now in his guard.
Alvarez pulls Peteri in close to prevent any damage.
Peteri chips away with some ground and pound.
Peteri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peteri with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 HooPee Peteri 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.

Alvarez defending well as Peteri loads up on a big left hand.
Alvarez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Peteri has his takedown stuffed

and Alvarez counters with a takedown into side control.
Peteri is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Alvarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Peteri can't do much from the bottom here.
Alvarez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Peteri can't do much from the bottom here.

Alvarez stands up and beckons Peteri to his feet.
Alvarez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Peteri counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Peteri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Peteri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peteri looking to pass the guard.

Alvarez is looking for a triangle but Peteri pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peteri throwing strikes but missing.
Peteri wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Peteri being controlled here momentarily.
Peteri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Peteri gets to his feet. Alvarez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a wild body kick that Peteri sees coming a mile off.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarez darts in trying to clinch
and Peteri counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Alvarez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Peteri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Alvarez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Peteri wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peteri trying to hold on to Alvarez's head to control him but Alvarez postures up.
Peteri landing small, sideways elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Peteri tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Alvarez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Peteri tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alvarez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Peteri swivels and escapes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peteri tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Peteri won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Peteri misses with a body shot.
Peteri throws a nice looking combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peteri misses with a double jab.

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

Peteri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Alvarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peteri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alvarez.
Peteri is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Peteri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Peteri is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Peteri strikes from the bottom but Alvarez passes into mount!
Peteri tries to reverse the position but Alvarez maintains control.

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.
Alvarez controlling from mount.
Alvarez avoids the attempt from Peteri to control.
Alvarez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Peteri looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
I really don't envy Peteri right now.

Alvarez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Peteri has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Alvarez is trying to stick to Peteri's back but Peteri is turning into Alvarez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alvarez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Peteri.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alvarez wants to stand but Peteri is controlling the position.
Peteri wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Peteri from controlling successfully.

Peteri drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alvarez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alvarez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alvarez!

Alvarez decides to stand back up. Alvarez steps back and let's Peteri get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Peteri.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Peteri moves out of range.
Peteri throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.

Alvarez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Alvarez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Alvarez with a couple of short strikes.
Peteri swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Peteri is in a horrible position here. Alvarez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Peteri wants to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alvarez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Alvarez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Nokim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilkka Laitinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nokim might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kent - Töntarna. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nokim
vs
Laitinen

180 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
19
164 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Christian Nokim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilkka Laitinen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nokim forces Laitinen back against the cage and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nokim takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Nokim has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Laitinen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Nokim. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
You can see the frustration on Laitinen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Laitinen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Laitinen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I really don't envy Laitinen right now.
Nokim connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Laitinen to escape the position.
I really don't envy Laitinen right now.
Nokim slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Nokim has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Laitinen covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Laitinen tries to escape the position.

Nokim is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Laitinen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Laitinen for a finish.
Laitinen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokim lands strikes to the head.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nokim just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

Nokim tightening his grip on Laitinen, looking for the choke.
Laitinen takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Nokim is looking to control Laitinen but Laitinen is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Laitinen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nokim controls the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laitinen wants to escape the position.
Laitinen turns into Nokim and is now in his guard.
Nokim wants to sweep here but Laitinen controlling him for the moment.
Laitinen throws a strike but Nokim rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nokim forces his way into half guard.
Laitinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Nokim controlling the pace.
Laitinen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nokim is looking for a kimura but Laitinen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nokim to get the leverage.
Nokim performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nokim is breathing heavily.
Laitinen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nokim wants to control but Laitinen is keeping him busy.
Laitinen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laitinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Laitinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big left from Laitinen misses.
Laitinen catches Nokim with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Nokim gets a clinch.
Nokim stalling against the cage.
Nokim tries for a takedown but Laitinen manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Nokim.

Nokim gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Laitinen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nokim works his foot free and advances to mount.
Laitinen is working to get back to half guard.
Nokim landing shots from mount.
Laitinen is looking to get to half guard.
Laitinen taking shots to the head.
Laitinen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nokim with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laitinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Laitinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nokim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laitinen.
Laitinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christian Nokim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nokim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laitinen tries to avoid it but Nokim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laitinen to the ground. Laitinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Laitinen throws a series of punches but Nokim avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Laitinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laitinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laitinen throws a big shot that misses.

Nokim closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nokim lands in his opponent's guard.
Laitinen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Laitinen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Laitinen is striking from the bottom but Nokim uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Laitinen is breathing heavily.
Nokim is tying to control. Laitinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitinen gets back to full guard.
Nokim forces his way into half guard.

Nokim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laitinen defends it well.
Laitinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Laitinen is refusing to be controlled, as Nokim sits in half guard.
Nokim seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nokim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

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.

Nokim is looking for a kimura but Laitinen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nokim to get the leverage.
Nokim wants to take a breather but Laitinen is having none of it.
Nokim blocks the strikes from Laitinen.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laitinen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nokim staying out of range there.
Laitinen misses with a straight right.
A big left from Laitinen misses.
Laitinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Laitinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laitinen throws the left hand but Nokim avoids the punch easily.
Nokim slips under a jab.
Laitinen misses with the combination.

Nokim gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nokim is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nokim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Laitinen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Laitinen misses with the head strike.
Laitinen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Laitinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nokim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nokim.
Nokim displaying some good clinch control by pressing Laitinen up against the cage.
Nokim fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Nokim. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Nokim jumps into guard, dragging Laitinen to the mat.
Laitinen advances position into side control!
Nokim regains half guard, as Laitinen was trying to land strikes.
Nokim regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokim lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Laitinen!
Nokim wants to control the pace but Laitinen is squirming around nicely.
Nokim controlling from the full mount.
Nokim seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Laitinen for as long as he can get away with.
Nokim putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Nokim dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nokim rushes Laitinen and presses him up against the cage.
Laitinen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Nokim manages to pull guard.
Nokim wants to sweep here but Laitinen controlling him for the moment.
Nokim doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Laitinen throws and elbow that misses. Nokim uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Laitinen's guard. Nice move by Nokim!
Laitinen has momentary wrist control but Nokim slips an elbow through the middle.
Nokim trying to control but Laitinen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitinen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Laitinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nokim manages to get himself to full guard.
Nokim is adopting a defensive guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokim lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Laitinen!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laitinen is desperately trying to improve his position but Nokim has a good base and remains in mount.
Laitinen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Nokim controlling the position well here. Laitinen rolled but Nokim kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Laitinen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nokim landing with strikes.
Nokim struggling to keep hold of the position.
Laitinen tries to escape but Nokim has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nokim lands a shot to the body.
Laitinen tries to break free.
Nokim is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Laitinen up.
Good control from Nokim.
Laitinen tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokim is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Nokim loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Laitinen hold on?
Laitinen can't escape the position.
Laitinen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nokim trying to control but Laitinen is having none of it.
Nokim blocks Laitinen's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Laitinen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Christian Nokim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nokim controlling his opponent.
Laitinen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

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.
Nokim punishing his opponent with strikes.
Laitinen flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

Nokim is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Laitinen is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Laitinen flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Nokim anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Laitinen and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Nokim slips an arm under Laitinen chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Nokim has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Nokim is squeezing on Laitinen like an anaconda would it's prey. Laitinen fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christian Nokim!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seventies Blackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerhard Rihmakallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rihmakallo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blood For Blood-Living In Exile. Gerhard Rihmakallo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Blackman
vs
Rihmakallo

190 cm
22
235 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seventies Blackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerhard Rihmakallo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rihmakallo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rihmakallo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blackman tries to avoid it but Rihmakallo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blackman to the ground. Blackman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice combo by Blackman! Oh, that's hurt him - Rihmakallo falls to the canvas and Blackman follows him into side control.

Rihmakallo is rocked!

It looks like Gerhard Rihmakallo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rihmakallo is looking for a sweep.
Rihmakallo is still in real trouble! Can Blackman finish him?

Blackman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rihmakallo circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Blackman. Rihmakallo falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Blackman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seventies Blackman!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jooseppi Kyrpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jooseppi Kyrpa had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 172.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Kyrpa
vs
Riseman

185 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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, Jooseppi Kyrpa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonathan Riseman!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Riseman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kyrpa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Riseman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kyrpa's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kyrpa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Riseman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kyrpa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Riseman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Well, if Riseman 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.
Riseman blocks the strikes from Kyrpa.
Riseman sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Riseman moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kyrpa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jonathan Riseman just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riseman misses with a jab, cross combination.

Riseman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Riseman trying to control the position but Kyrpa is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riseman slows the pace down.
Kyrpa tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Kyrpa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kyrpa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Riseman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Riseman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Riseman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kyrpa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Kyrpa's face as Riseman controls the position.
Kyrpa is trying to get back to half guard.
Riseman 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Riseman 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.
Riseman is putting a hurting on Kyrpa here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kyrpa is looking to reverse the position.
Kyrpa striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Riseman controlling the position from side mount.

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.
Riseman looks up at the clock and then as Kyrpa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Riseman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kyrpa tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Kyrpa is trying to get back to half guard.
Kyrpa is breathing heavily.
Riseman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Riseman is staying tight to Kyrpa's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riseman cracks Kyrpa with a big right hand but Kyrpa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kyrpa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Riseman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Kyrpa's face as Riseman controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Riseman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kyrpa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Riseman looking to control and managing it successfully.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jonathan Riseman just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kyrpa with a poor takedown

and Riseman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kyrpa's guard now.
Kyrpa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Riseman controls the pace.
Riseman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kyrpa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Riseman controls the pace.
Jonathan Riseman has got the better of the ground game so far.

Riseman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kyrpa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Riseman counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riseman working the head with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riseman slows the pace down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman lands a nice forearm strike.
Riseman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Riseman landing a few strikes.
Riseman controlling the position from side mount.
Kyrpa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Riseman looks up at the clock and then as Kyrpa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Riseman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Riseman decides to stand back up.

Riseman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riseman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kyrpa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Riseman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Riseman stalls from top position.
Kyrpa tries to buck Riseman off but Riseman is having none of it.
Riseman controls the position.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jonathan Riseman just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kyrpa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Riseman counters with a series of strikes. Kyrpa will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jooseppi Kyrpa. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Riseman forces Kyrpa back against the cage and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Riseman.
Kyrpa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Riseman smiles and moves away.
Kyrpa with a poor takedown

and Riseman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Riseman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Riseman lands a few punches from side control.
Kyrpa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Riseman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Riseman in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyrpa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Kyrpa has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Riseman escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Riseman!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kyrpa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riseman content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Riseman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Riseman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Riseman lands in his opponent's guard.

Kyrpa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riseman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riseman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riseman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Riseman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kyrpa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Riseman has picked Kyrpa up and slammed him! Kyrpa can't keep hold of the triangle and Riseman manages to pass to side control!
Kyrpa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Riseman decides to stand back up. Riseman steps back and let's Kyrpa get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Riseman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kyrpa to the mat! Kyrpa manages to get full guard.
Riseman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Riseman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riseman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riseman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riseman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jonathan Riseman just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Riseman scores with a takedown into Kyrpa's guard.
Riseman distracts Kyrpa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Riseman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Riseman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

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

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyrpa tries to buck Riseman off but Riseman is having none of it.
Kyrpa seems a little lost for a moment, as Riseman dominates the positioning.
Riseman is working Kyrpa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Riseman slows the pace down.
Kyrpa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Riseman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Riseman taking a breather here.

Riseman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jooseppi Kyrpa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Kyrpa regains half guard.

Kyrpa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riseman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Kyrpa actively working from the bottom here.
Kyrpa tries to get to full guard but Riseman has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Riseman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Riseman 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Riseman!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between General Sterk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Di Maio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Di Maio has chosen Manowar - Sign of the Hammer as his entrance music. Joseph Di Maio is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Sterk
vs
Di Maio

212 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
23
194 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Di Maio walks into a left hand.
Di Maio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sterk's sensitive parts.
Sterk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A solid leg kick lands there for Di Maio.
Di Maio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sterk. That did some damage!
Sterk is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Di Maio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sterk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Di Maio.
Di Maio throws a nice looking combination but Sterk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Di Maio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Di Maio blocks a low kick nicely.
Di Maio fakes the leg kick and cracks Sterk in the body.
A combination from Di Maio does no damage.
Joseph Di Maio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Di Maio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Di Maio misses with the combination.
Di Maio is looking to slow Sterk down with leg kicks.

Di Maio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Di Maio effectively controlling the action here.
Di Maio lands an elbow inside.

It looks like General Sterk has been cut.
Di Maio crunches a lovely knee into Sterk's ribcage.
Di Maio lands a nice knee to the body.
Di Maio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Maio lands a knee to the body.
Di Maio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sterk's face.
Di Maio landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Di Maio lands a nice elbow.
Di Maio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sterk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Di Maio scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Di Maio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sterk blocks an elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sterk takes a knee right on the jaw!
Di Maio can't get the takedown.

Di Maio pulls Sterk into guard.

Di Maio looking for a triangle here. Sterk is fighting it but it looks tight! Di Maio pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sterk is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joseph Di Maio!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Janakoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vladimir Janakoff's chin.

Silva
vs
Janakoff

170 cm
23
162 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

174 cm
19
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauricio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Janakoff!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva wants to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Janakoff's takedown attempt.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Janakoff lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva has Janakoff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Janakoff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Janakoff lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Silva wants to improve his position but Janakoff is controlling well.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Janakoff trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Janakoff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Janakoff's back!
Silva is trying to stick to Janakoff's back but Janakoff is turning into Silva. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Silva's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Janakoff.
Janakoff advances to half guard.
Silva is not content to let Janakoff control the position.

Janakoff wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Janakoff is working away from the top position though.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Janakoff seems content to control.
Janakoff scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Janakoff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva punching from the bottom.
Silva is pressing down on Janakoff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Janakoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Janakoff stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Janakoff manages to get himself to full guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Janakoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janakoff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva preventing the sweep.

Janakoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Janakoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

Janakoff looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Janakoff looks gassed!
Janakoff keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.

Janakoff looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Silva has picked Janakoff up and slammed him! Janakoff can't keep hold of the triangle and Silva manages to pass to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janakoff sneaks back into half guard.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Janakoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva prevents Janakoff from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Janakoff defends the submission attempt.

Janakoff looking for submissions off his back.

Janakoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Janakoff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva prevents Janakoff from improving his position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Janakoff tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Janakoff to the ground. Janakoff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Janakoff.
Janakoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.

Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
Janakoff is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Janakoff avoid being mounted?

Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Janakoff manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladimir Janakoff will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Janakoff throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Janakoff.

Janakoff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Janakoff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva wants to control from the top but Janakoff keeps moving.
Janakoff trying to strike off his back.
Janakoff is breathing heavily.
Janakoff tries to strike from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Janakoff throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Janakoff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Janakoff manages to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to control but Janakoff is keeping him busy.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Janakoff manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva chips away with some ground and pound.
Janakoff lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silva!
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva tries to hold on but Janakoff pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janakoff with shots to the head and body - Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Janakoff unloading with bombs!
Janakoff with shots to the head and body - Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.
Janakoff working Silva over with strikes here.
Janakoff content just to control the position here.
Janakoff fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Janakoff postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
Janakoff landing strikes from the mount and Silva is in trouble!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janakoff can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Janakoff lands a big shot there that rocks Silva but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Janakoff trying to control but Silva is having none of it.

Janakoff looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Janakoff wants to take Silva's back but he can't do it this time.
Silva is looking to improve his position but Janakoff isn't that keen on the idea.

Janakoff looking for a guillotine from mount but Silva is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Janakoff swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Silva is now in Janakoff's guard. A big mistake from Janakoff there, giving up the dominant position!
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silva trying to control the position but Janakoff is working away.

Silva tries for a kimura but Janakoff is defending well.
Vladimir Janakoff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Janakoff manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts.
Janakoff wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.

Janakoff actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Janakoff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Silva pushes Janakoff up against the cage in a clinch.

Janakoff drags the fight down to the ground.
Janakoff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Janakoff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Silva is keen to just control but Janakoff is a slippery customer.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Janakoff defends it.
Silva blocks the strikes from Janakoff.
Janakoff is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Janakoff avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva is looking for a kimura but Janakoff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Janakoff is looking to improve his position.
Janakoff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Janakoff.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Janakoff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Janakoff misses with a two punch combination.
Silva scores with a kick to the midsection.
Janakoff tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Janakoff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Janakoff.

Janakoff gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janakoff keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.

Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Janakoff pushes a forearm under Silva's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Silva is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladimir Janakoff!

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalton Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White comes into the arena with Barry White - What Am I Gonna Do with You blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

White
vs
Perry

192 cm
22
272 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
267 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Larry White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dalton Perry!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White drops Perry with a left right combo! White follows him down to the ground into side control.

Perry is rocked!

It looks like Dalton Perry has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

White stands up and beckons Perry to his feet.
Perry is still on wobbly legs! Can White finish him?
Perry is looking to clinch.
White is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Perry flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Perry is out cold! White holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Larry White!

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