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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aleister Crowley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Apila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



178 cm
22
158 lbs
0 - 1 - 0
182 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 1
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong
Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Tends to cut


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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleister Crowley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Apila!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apila fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crowley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crowley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Apila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Apila throws a right and a left that both miss.
Apila shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crowley pinned against the cage. Crowley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Apila throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Apila shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crowley as he jumps to the side.
Aleister Crowley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jussi Apila.
Crowley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Apila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crowley tries to clinch up.
Crowley takes one to the chin there.

Crowley pushes Apila up against the cage in a clinch.
Apila fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crowley lands an elbow inside that Apila shrugs off.

It looks like Jussi Apila has been cut.
Crowley swings wildly with an uppercut but Apila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apila wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crowley lands an elbow that stopped Apila in his tracks for a moment.
Crowley working aggressively here.
Crowley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Apila up against the cage.
Apila tries to break the clinch but Crowley is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apila has Crowley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crowley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Apila is trying to break the clinch but Crowley has him pressed against the cage.
Apila wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Apila blocking some punches.
Crowley lands a damaging elbow.
Apila can't get the takedown.
Apila blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Apila takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crowley lands a damaging elbow.
Crowley lands an elbow that stopped Apila in his tracks for a moment.
Crowley looking to throw knees to the head but Apila is blocking nicely.
Crowley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That has opened up Jussi Apila's cut even more.
Apila tries to pull guard but Crowley holds him up against the cage and eventually Apila drops back down to his feet.
Nice elbow from Crowley.
Crowley swings wildly with an uppercut but Apila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crowley prevents Apila from breaking the clinch.
Crowley lands an elbow inside.

Apila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crowley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crowley is looking to clinch but Apila is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crowley fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Apila. No joy for Crowley on that attempt.
Apila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crowley.
Crowley tries to close the distance and clinch but Apila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apila circles away from the clinch attempt.

Crowley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Apila's guard.
Apila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Apila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crowley is one step ahead there.

Apila looking for a guillotine here but Crowley defends easily.
Apila throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Crowley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowley won't allow Apila to sweep him here.
Apila keeping moving, preventing Crowley from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Apila tries for a takedown but Crowley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Apila takes a swing at Crowley's ribcage but misses.
Crowley tries for a takedown but Apila sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Apila misses.
Apila swats away the attempt to clinch by Crowley.
Apila fails to land with a series of punches.
Apila changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crowley tries to avoid it but Apila manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crowley to the ground. Crowley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Apila looks gassed!
Apila swats away the attempt to clinch by Crowley.
Crowley doesn't manage to clinch there - Apila circles away.
Apila circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crowley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Apila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crowley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Apila throws a right hand that Crowley ducks under and follows up with a left that Crowley also avoids with ease.
Crowley tries to clinch but Apila moves out of range.
Apila misses with a wild body shot.
Crowley ducks under a wild hook from Apila.
Crowley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Apila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crowley tries to clinch but Apila is having none of it.
Apila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Apila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crowley is looking to clinch but Apila is avoiding it.
Apila shoots in and drives through. Crowley sprawls well.
Crowley tries to clinch but Apila is having none of it.

Crowley rushes Apila and presses him up against the cage.
Crowley just leaning against Apila, taking a breather.
Crowley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crowley keeps control of Apila as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Apila has had enough of the clinch but Crowley keeps him there for the moment.

Crowley manages to break the clinch.
Crowley tries to clinch up but Apila circles away and keeps his distance.
Crowley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Crowley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crowley moves in looking to clinch but Apila pushes him off.
Apila will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Apila throws a right and a left that Crowley avoids nicely.
Crowley tries to clinch there but Apila circles away.

Apila 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.
Apila is in close to Crowley's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Crowley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Crowley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crowley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Crowley rushes Apila and presses him up against the cage.
Apila has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crowley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Crowley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Apila smiles and moves away.
Crowley doesn't manage to clinch there - Apila circles away.

Crowley drives through and clinches with Apila against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apila is trying to break free.
Crowley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crowley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Crowley manages to pull guard.
Crowley keeping full guard, as Apila tries to pass.
Apila loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crowley looking to control.
Apila stops Crowley from standing up.
Crowley keeping full guard, as Apila tries to pass.
Apila trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crowley working a defensive guard here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Apila displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Apila scores with a nice strike.
Crowley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crowley blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apila looks for a takedown but Crowley sprawls well.
Apila closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crowley circles away.
Aleister Crowley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jussi Apila.
Apila lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Crowley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crowley closes the distance and clinches up with Apila, looking for a takedown. Crowley pushes Apila against the cage but Apila circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Apila stalks Crowley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Crowley's face. Crowley staggers backwards, shaken.
No luck for Crowley with that takedown attempt.
Apila shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crowley but Crowley pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Crowley scores a takedown into full mount!
Crowley tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Crowley trying to control but Apila is having none of it.
Apila throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apila tries to hold on but Crowley postures up.
Apila is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Crowley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Apila on the ground.
Crowley tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Crowley trying to control but Apila is having none of it.
Apila is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Apila bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Apila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Apila drops back looking for a leg! Crowley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crowley manages to kick Apila off! Apila jumps back into Crowley's guard.
Apila won't allow Crowley to get back to his feet.
Apila trying to control but Crowley is working from the bottom.
Apila has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crowley wants to stand but Apila is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jussi Apila will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jussi Apila's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!



Excellent takedown into side control there by Apila.
Apila working the ground and pound but Crowley is defending the strikes.
Apila cracks Crowley with a big elbow.
Crowley wants to control but Apila postures up.
Apila throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Apila working the head and body with strikes.
Apila lands a decent elbow from side control.
Apila throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Crowley is trying to improve his position.
Crowley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Apila asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Apila throws an elbow but Crowley slips to the side and avoids it well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Apila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crowley scores with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowley is looking to clinch.

Crowley moves into the clinch successfully.
Crowley lands a damaging elbow.
Crowley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Apila drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Apila is trying to break free.
Crowley lands an elbow just above Apila 's eye.
Crowley throws an elbow but it misses.
Apila is trying to break free.
Apila tries to pull guard but Crowley holds him up against the cage and eventually Apila drops back down to his feet.
Apila takes an elbow to the temple.
Crowley pushes off an fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Apila wants to stall.
Crowley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Apila tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aleister Crowley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jussi Apila.
Apila managing to block the knees to the body from Crowley.
Crowley keeps control of Apila as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Apila tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Crowley looking to slow down the pace here.
Crowley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Apila wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crowley misses with a hook from the clinch.

Crowley breaks the clinch.
Apila changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crowley tries to avoid it but Apila manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crowley to the ground. Crowley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Apila fails with a takedown attempt.
Apila keeps the fight on the outside.
Crowley doesn't manage to clinch there - Apila circles away.
Crowley shoots in for a takedown but Apila shows good takedown defense.
Crowley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apila throws out the jab.
Apila shoots in for a takedown but Crowley shows good takedown defense.
Apila keeps the fight on the outside.

Crowley takes the fight into the clinch.
Apila goes for a takedown attempt but Crowley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowley tries to clinch up but Apila circles away and keeps his distance.
Aleister Crowley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crowley tries to clinch up but Apila circles away and keeps his distance.
Crowley wants to clinch.
Apila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crowley tries to clinch up but Apila circles away and keeps his distance.
Apila swinging wilding here.
Apila lands a right hook to the body.

Apila looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Apila tries to pass to full mount but Crowley defends it.
Apila thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crowley's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apila throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crowley is looking to escape.
Apila prevents Crowley from improving his position.
Apila stops Crowley from getting back to his feet.
Apila is nestled in close to Crowley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Apila trying to pass the guard but Crowley defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Apila fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crowley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Apila circles away from the clinch attempt.
Apila thows a body shot but no joy.
Apila misses with a few strikes there.
Apila keeps the fight on the outside.
Crowley moves in looking to clinch but Apila pushes him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jussi Apila.
I think Apila 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jussi Apila!
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G S C G energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
46%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klaus Killeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



193 cm
20
276 lbs
2 - 2 - 0
189 cm
23
239 lbs
2 - 1 - 0
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Prefers ground
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Powerful


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Klaus Killeri!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killeri shoots in for a takedown but Coleman shows good takedown defense.

Killeri 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.
Killeri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coleman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Coleman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Killeri is one step ahead there.
Killeri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Killeri drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Killeri jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Killeri working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Coleman's head.
Coleman thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coleman is on top in guard.
Coleman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Coleman won't allow Killeri to get back to his feet.
Coleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Coleman trying to control but Killeri is working from the bottom.
Coleman postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killeri wants to stand and escape but Coleman is having none of it.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Killeri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killeri trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Killeri scores with a sloppy right hand. Coleman should have avoided that one.

It looks like Brandon Coleman has been cut.
Coleman dodges the punch combination from Killeri.
Coleman tries for a takedown but Killeri circles away easily

and Killeri decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Coleman's guard.
Killeri wants to get up but he can't break Coleman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Killeri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coleman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Coleman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Killeri is one step ahead there.
Killeri throws a strike but Coleman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Killeri is looking to stand up but Coleman isn't so interested in that idea.
Coleman 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Killeri working for a triangle but Coleman defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Killeri keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killeri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coleman is one step ahead there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Killeri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coleman but Coleman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Killeri tries to clinch but Coleman is having none of it.
Jab by Coleman.
Killeri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Coleman misses its intended target.
Coleman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Killeri fails with the takedown.
Brandon Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Killeri.
Killeri looks gassed!
The fighters circle momentarily. Coleman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Coleman lands with a hook. Killeri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Killeri works Coleman's body with a nice hook.
Coleman lands a lovely overhand right.
Coleman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Killeri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killeri slips under a jab from Coleman.
Killeri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killeri scores with a jab to the head.
Coleman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killeri throws out the jab.
Killeri tries to bum rush Coleman with a series of wild strikes but Coleman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coleman looks to land a right hand but Killeri moved out of range.
Killeri ducks under a wild hook from Coleman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Killeri bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Killeri throws a strike aimed at the side of Coleman's head but Coleman avoids it well.
Coleman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Coleman trying to control but Killeri postures up.
Coleman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Killeri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Coleman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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!
Killeri postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killeri trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coleman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Killeri's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Killeri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Coleman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.


Coleman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brandon Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Coleman has closed the distance and engaged Killeri in a clinch.
Killeri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Killeri tries for a takedown. No joy.
Coleman has had enough of the clinch but Killeri keeps him there for the moment.
Coleman wants to get back to striking at distance but Killeri won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killeri.

Coleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killeri misses with a wild combination.
Coleman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Coleman throws a hook but Killeri blocks it.

Killeri bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Coleman regains half guard, as Killeri was trying to land strikes.
Coleman is pressing down on Killeri's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Coleman is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killeri works over Coleman with some ground and pound from guard.
Killeri postures up.
Coleman wants to sweep but no luck.
Coleman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killeri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Killeri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coleman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Coleman throws a nice looking combination but Killeri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coleman shoots in but Killeri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Killeri shoots in looking for a takedown. Coleman tries to sprawl out of it but Killeri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coleman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Killeri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coleman counters with a right hand to the body.
Brandon Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Killeri.
Nice sprawl there from Coleman as Killeri shoots in.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coleman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman jabs at Killeri's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Coleman.
Killeri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coleman finds it's way round the side to connect with Killeri's head.
Coleman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killeri circles away.
Killeri slips under a jab from Coleman.
Some wild striking there from Killeri.
Coleman wants to clinch but Killeri slips to the side
and Killeri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Killeri fails with a takedown attempt.
Klaus Killeri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman throws a good cross that connects.
A leg kick checked by Killeri.
Coleman dodges the punch combination from Killeri.
Killeri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coleman misses with a wild body shot.
Coleman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman lands a lovely overhand right.
Killeri shoots in looking for a takedown. Coleman tries to sprawl out of it but Killeri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coleman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Coleman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Killeri counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Coleman's guard now.
Coleman trying to control the position here.
Coleman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Killeri!
Coleman raining down shots from the mount!
Coleman raining down shots from the mount!
Killeri flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Coleman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killeri can't escape the position.
Coleman blocks Killeri's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The referee warns Killeri that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killeri is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Coleman scoring with strikes but Killeri is staying in there.
Coleman prevents Killeri from getting the reversal.
Killeri is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Coleman lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Coleman.
Killeri is bucking up trying to escape but Coleman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Coleman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Coleman's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!


Coleman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Killeri is fending him off so far but Coleman persists. Nope, Killeri circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Killeri with that takedown attempt.

Coleman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Killeri looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Killeri takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Coleman trying to control the position but Killeri is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Killeri can do anything to dispel that myth.
Killeri takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Killeri throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Killeri is looking to regain half guard here but Coleman keeps moving and retains side control.
Killeri is trying to get back to his feet.
Killeri taking punishment in the form of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coleman wants to control but Killeri is keeping him busy.
Killeri is looking to regain half guard here but Coleman keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Coleman lands a head shot.
A left lands for Coleman.
Killeri tries to close the distance and clinch but Coleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Killeri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coleman is fending him off so far but Killeri persists. Nope, Coleman circles away and we're back to standing.
Killeri misses with a few strikes there.
Killeri throws the left hand but Coleman avoids the punch easily.
Coleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killeri was well out of range. Poor timing from Coleman.

Coleman takes the fight into the clinch.
Coleman is struggling to control the position.
Killeri goes for a takedown attempt but Coleman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brandon Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Killeri.
Killeri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Killeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away.
Killeri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Killeri doesn't manage to clinch there - Coleman circles away.

Coleman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Coleman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Killeri wants to stand up but Coleman is controlling him.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Killeri keeps moving.
Coleman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Killeri is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Killeri wants to stand up but Coleman is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Killeri kicks Coleman off and gets to his feet.

Killeri decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Coleman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Killeri.
Killeri with the ground and pound but Coleman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Coleman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Killeri!
Coleman working the ground and pound effectively.
Killeri tries to hold on but Coleman postures up.
Killeri is looking to get to half guard.
Coleman breaks from Killeri's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killeri tries to hold on but Coleman pushes him away.
Coleman wants to control the pace but Killeri is squirming around nicely.
Killeri swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Coleman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Killeri looks a forlorn figure.
Killeri is in a horrible position here. Coleman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Killeri is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coleman 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Coleman!
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G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
85%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kauko Rumpunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kinkeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!



186 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0
185 cm
21
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kauko Rumpunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kinkeri!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinkeri misses with a low kick.
Kinkeri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kinkeri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kinkeri tries to clinch up but Rumpunen circles away and keeps his distance.
Rumpunen shoots for a double leg takedown but Kinkeri sprawls well. He's pushed Rumpunen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kinkeri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rumpunen shoots in for a double leg but Kinkeri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rumpunen moves in looking to clinch but Kinkeri pushes him off.

Rumpunen 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.
Rumpunen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kinkeri is trying to keep Rumpunen in close.
Kinkeri might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rumpunen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kinkeri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rumpunen throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumpunen preventing the sweep.
Rumpunen wants to control from the top but Kinkeri keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rumpunen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kinkeri to score with a decent uppercut.
Rumpunen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kinkeri as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kauko Rumpunen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rumpunen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kinkeri. Kinkeri obviously looking to wear him down.
Rumpunen is breathing heavily.
Kinkeri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kinkeri fakes the body blow, causing Rumpunen to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Rumpunen goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalle Kinkeri!
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G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
79%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amigo Cerveza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viljo Multanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viljo Multanen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.



189 cm
19
193 lbs
2 - 1 - 0
185 cm
19
183 lbs
4 - 3 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amigo Cerveza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viljo Multanen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cerveza looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Multanen!

Cerveza goes for an armbar but Multanen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Multanen.
Multanen wanted to stand there but Cerveza had control of the position.
Cerveza wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Cerveza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Multanen passes into half guard.
Cerveza trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerveza wants to get back to full guard but Multanen has passed into side control.
Cerveza is in all sorts of trouble here.
Multanen avoids the attempt from Cerveza to control.
Multanen is looking to stand but Multanen has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Multanen looking to control and managing it successfully.

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.
Cerveza is desperately trying to improve his position but Multanen has a good base and remains in mount.
Cerveza throwing hammer fists to the chest of Multanen. What's that going to do exactly?
Cerveza wants to control but Multanen is having none of it.
Cerveza is squirming around, avoiding Multanen's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerveza is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cerveza is squirming around, avoiding Multanen's attempts to control the action.
Cerveza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cerveza tries to lock up and control but Multanen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

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.
Cerveza tries to reverse the position but Multanen maintains control.
Cerveza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cerveza working to try and regain half guard.
Cerveza sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cerveza flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Cerveza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Cerveza loads up on a big right hand but Multanen slips the punch.
Cerveza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Multanen but Multanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cerveza avoids the head kick by Multanen.
Multanen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cerveza.
Multanen tries to clinch but Cerveza moves out of range.
Multanen tries to clinch but Cerveza moves out of range.
Multanen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Multanen rushes Cerveza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cerveza looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amigo Cerveza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Multanen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Amigo Cerveza has been cut.
Multanen gets underhooks to prevent Cerveza's takedown attempt.
Multanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cerveza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Multanen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Multanen lands a hook that snaps the head of Cerveza backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Cerveza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Multanen has Cerveza up against the cage in a clinch.
Multanen lands with a right to the head.
Multanen lands a nice knee to the body.
Multanen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cerveza up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cerveza as Multanen tries to tie him up.
Multanen lands a shoulder strike.
Cerveza can't get the takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Multanen.

Multanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Multanen wants to clinch.
Cerveza misses with a straight right.
Multanen tries to clinch there but Cerveza circles away.
Multanen ducks right into an uppercut from Cerveza.

Multanen clinches up against the cage.
Cerveza tries to break the clinch but Multanen is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Multanen looking to slow down the pace here.
Cerveza wants a takedown but no success here.
Multanen pushes Cerveza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Multanen scores with a shot to the side of Cerveza's head.
Multanen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Multanen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Multanen is working Cerveza over against the cage.
Cerveza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Multanen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Multanen.
Multanen lands with a right to the head.

Multanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cerveza keeps the fight on the outside.
Cerveza throws out a loose jab but Multanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Multanen tries to clinch but Cerveza moves out of range.
Multanen moves in looking to clinch but Cerveza pushes him off.
Multanen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cerveza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cerveza keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Multanen slips a jab from Cerveza.
Multanen wants to clinch up but Cerveza keeps it at a distance.
Cerveza misses with a looping left.
Multanen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cerveza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Multanen tries to clinch but Cerveza is having none of it.
Viljo Multanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cerveza shoots in and drives through. Multanen sprawls well.
Cerveza is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Multanen.
Multanen moves in looking to clinch but Cerveza pushes him off.
Cerveza swats away the attempt to clinch by Multanen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Multanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cerveza wants to slow Multanen down by chopping away at his legs.

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

Multanen manages to break the clinch.
Nice cross by Multanen.
Cerveza falls off balance throwing a combination

and Multanen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerveza tries for a takedown but Multanen manages to get underhooks.
Multanen stalling in the clinch.

Multanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cerveza shoots in looking for a takedown. Multanen tries to sprawl out of it but Cerveza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Multanen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Multanen darts in and clinches Cerveza up against the cage.
Cerveza tries to pull guard but Multanen won't allow it.
Multanen effectively controlling the action here.
Cerveza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Multanen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Multanen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cerveza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Multanen presses Cerveza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Multanen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Multanen breaks the clinch.
Cerveza walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Multanen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Multanen lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viljo Multanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Amigo Cerveza's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!


Cerveza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Multanen as he avoids it easily.
Multanen tries to clinch up.
Multanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Cerveza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cerveza throws a big shot that misses.

Multanen moves into range and clinches up with Cerveza.
Multanen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cervezas head.
Cerveza looking for a takedown.
Multanen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Multanen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cerveza or not.
Cerveza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amigo Cerveza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cerveza tries to break the clinch but Multanen is controlling the position.
Multanen working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Multanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Multanen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cerveza, pushing him back against the cage.
Multanen lands an uppercut.
A short right from Multanen on the inside.
Multanen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Multanen scores with a hook to the body.
Cerveza wants a takedown.
The is referee keeping an eye on Multanen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A hook to the body from Multanen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Multanen.
Cerveza can't break the clinch.
Multanen is leaning against Cerveza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Multanen.

Multanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Multanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cerveza.
Cerveza shoots in but Multanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cerveza keeps the fight on the outside.
Multanen with a nice cross.
Cerveza fails with the takedown.
Multanen is looking to clinch.

Multanen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cerveza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Multanen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Multanen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Multanen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cervezas head.

Multanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Multanen tries to clinch up but Cerveza circles away and keeps his distance.
Multanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cerveza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Multanen as Cerveza shoots in.
Multanen throws a head kick that half lands.

Multanen moves into the clinch.
Cerveza goes for a takedown attempt but Multanen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Multanen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Multanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cerveza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Multanen as he jumps to the side.

Multanen closes the distance and clinches.
Cerveza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Multanen is pressed up against the cage. Cerveza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Multanen down to the mat. Multanen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Multanen moves in looking to clinch but Cerveza pushes him off.
Cerveza with a poor takedown
and Multanen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Multanen punishes Cerveza's body with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Multanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cerveza throws a hook but Multanen blocks it.
Multanen cracks the inside of Cerveza's front leg.
Multanen walks into a stiff left hand from Cerveza.
Horrible takedown by Cerveza or perhaps it was just good defense by Multanen which made him look bad.
Multanen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cerveza paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Multanen moves into the clinch successfully.
A short body shot lands from Multanen as the two fighters clinch.

Cerveza has hold of one of Multanen's legs. Multanen is fighting the takedown attempt but Cerveza gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cerveza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Multanen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Multanen moves in looking to clinch but Cerveza pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerveza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Multanen stalks Cerveza and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cerveza's face. Cerveza staggers backwards, shaken.
Cerveza throws a big shot that misses.
Cerveza with a poor takedown

and Multanen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Multanen.
Multanen lands a left hand.

Cerveza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cerveza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Multanen tries to clinch but Cerveza moves out of range.
Multanen slips a straight right by Cerveza.
Cerveza circles away from the clinch attempt.

Cerveza darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cerveza is looking to take a break and control but Multanen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viljo Multanen!
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G S C
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G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
51%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Letter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franciscus Shamrogue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



175 cm
21
178 lbs
3 - 2 - 0
178 cm
19
184 lbs
2 - 2 - 0
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cuts easily
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground


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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Letter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franciscus Shamrogue!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrogue avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Letter throws a series of punches but Shamrogue moves out of range.
Shamrogue closes this distance looking for a takedown but Letter circles away.
David Letter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrogue is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Letter tries to close the distance and clinch but Shamrogue swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shamrogue will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice uppercut there from Letter.
Letter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Letter scores with a jab. Shamrogue acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Letter cracks Shamrogue with an open hand slap.
Shamrogue takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrogue shoots in and drives through. Letter sprawls well.
David Letter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franciscus Shamrogue.
Shamrogue tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Letter.
Shamrogue on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Letter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrogue manages to avoid it.
Letter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shamrogue shoots in for a takedown but Letter shows good takedown defense.
Letter misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Letter.
Shamrogue shoots in but Letter avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Letter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Letter slowing the pace effectively.

Letter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Letter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shamrogue on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch combination from Letter misses.
Shamrogue fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Letter breaks from the clinch.
Letter stuffs the takedown attempt from Shamrogue. Shamrogue gets slowly back to his feet.

Letter forces Shamrogue back against the cage and clinches.
Shamrogue tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shamrogue tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Letter wants the takedown. Shamrogue is fighting it off but Letter persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shamrogue's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Letter cracks Shamrogue with a solid left hand.
Letter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Letter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Shamrogue is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shamrogue looks gassed!
Letter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Letter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Shamrogue escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Letter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Letter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shamrogue doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Letter passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrogue is trying to get back to half guard.
Shamrogue is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Letter is staying tight to Shamrogue's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Letter tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shamrogue's legs.
Shamrogue being controlled for a moment.
Shamrogue tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Letter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Letter trying to control the action but Shamrogue is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamrogue is trying to buck Letter off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Letter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


Letter lands a head shot.
Letter misses with a jab, cross combination.

Letter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Letter leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Letter for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Letter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shamrogue has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Letter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Letter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shamrogue.
Letter tests Shamrogue's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Letter avoids the head kick by Shamrogue.
Shamrogue shoots for a double leg takedown but Letter sprawls well. He's pushed Shamrogue's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Letter clobbers Shamrogue with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Letter tries to bum rush Shamrogue with a series of wild strikes but Shamrogue uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shamrogue takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Letter misses with a series of wild punches.
Letter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Letter doesn't manage to clinch there - Shamrogue circles away.
Letter looks to land a combination. Shamrogue sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A lazy left from Shamrogue finds it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Letter misses with a double jab.
Letter misses with an uppercut. Shamrogue saw that one coming.
Shamrogue moves away from the strike by Letter.

Shamrogue closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Letter to the mat! Letter manages to get full guard.

Shamrogue thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shamrogue is breathing heavily.
Letter has his hands on Shamrogue's head, controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Shamrogue thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Letter wants to sweep here but Shamrogue controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrogue is fighting to break Letter's control of his arms but Letter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Letter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shamrogue on the ground.
Letter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Letter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shamrogue won't allow Letter to sweep him here.
Shamrogue pushes down on Letter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Letter is trying is best to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shamrogue is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Letter is just riding it out for now. Shamrogue eventually gives up the hold.
Letter landing a few short strikes.
Shamrogue trying to control the action but Letter is working from the bottom.
Letter is looking for a sweep. Shamrogue is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Letter controlling the position well.
Letter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Letter controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Letter dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!


Letter jabs Shamrogue right on the nose. Shamrogue blinks but takes it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Letter.

Letter takes the fight into the clinch.
Letter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shamrogue has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Letter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Letter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shamrogue shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Letter but Letter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Letter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrogue has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shamrogue takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Letter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Letter connects with a crisp jab.

Letter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shamrogue tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Letter content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Letter grinds an elbow into Shamrogue's temple.
Shamrogue taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shamrogue taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Letter controlling from side mount.
Shamrogue tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Letter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shamrogue is not content to let Letter control the position.
Shamrogue is trying to get back to half guard.
Letter taking a breather here.
Shamrogue gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Letter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shamrogue keeps working.
Letter works his way into full mount!
Shamrogue working to try and regain half guard.
Shamrogue takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shamrogue tries to hold on but Letter postures up.
Franciscus Shamrogue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Letter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Letter controlling from the full mount.
David Letter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee stands the fighters back up. David Letter just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Shamrogue doesn't manage to clinch there - Letter circles away.
Shamrogue doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Letter counters with a right hand to the body.
David Letter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franciscus Shamrogue.
Jab, jab by Letter - just one landing.
Shamrogue throws a sloppy head kick and Letter moves out of range easily.
Letter throws a sloppy head kick and Shamrogue moves out of range easily.
Letter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Letter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shamrogue shoots and misses

and Letter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Letter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Letter 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Letter!
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FIGHT
RATING
40%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mutha Fucka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarno Psykonautti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fucka might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Impaled Nazarene - "Total War/Winter War". Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



195 cm
18
204 lbs
2 - 1 - 0
183 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin


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




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fucka needs to keep his hands up - Psykonautti had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Psykonautti misses.
Fucka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fucka falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Psykonautti to counter with a crisp jab.
Psykonautti cracks Fucka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fucka throws a lazy right hand but Psykonautti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fucka throws a combination that misses
and Psykonautti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Psykonautti looks to land a combination but Fucka avoids it well.
Fucka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fucka lands with a cross.
Fucka with a jab.
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!
Psykonautti moves forwards but Fucka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Psykonautti waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Fucka.
Fucka connects with a nice looking jab.
Fucka throws a shot from downtown. Psykonautti moves away and avoids it.
Fucka connects with a looping right hand.
Psykonautti misses with a few strikes there.
Fucka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Psykonautti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fucka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Fucka misses.
Psykonautti stuns Fucka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Psykonautti moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Psykonautti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fucka has time to react.
Fucka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fucka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Psykonautti counters with a straight right hand.
Fucka is breathing heavily.
Fucka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Psykonautti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Psykonautti looks to land a combination. Fucka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fucka walks into a stiff left hand from Psykonautti.
Fucka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Psykonautti counters with a stiff right hand.
Psykonautti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Fucka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Psykonautti scores with a one two! Fucka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fucka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Psykonautti counters with a straight right hand.
Psykonautti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Psykonautti lands a really nice looking cross but Fucka seems unphased.
Fucka ducks right into an uppercut from Psykonautti.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Psykonautti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fucka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Psykonautti jabs at Fucka's body.
Psykonautti is working the combinations to good effect here.
Psykonautti works the jab nicely.
Psykonautti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fucka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Psykonautti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Psykonautti lands with a cross.
Psykonautti connects with the punch.
The crowd cheers as Psykonautti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fucka doesn't seem phased though.
Psykonautti scores with a jab to the body.
Fucka takes one to the chin there.
Nice straight punches there by Psykonautti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Psykonautti.
Psykonautti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Psykonautti lands a glancing blow to the side of Fucka's head.
Mutha Fucka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Psykonautti finds it's target.
Psykonautti sizes up Fucka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Psykonautti throws a combination. Fucka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Psykonautti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fucka on the side of the head.
Fucka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Psykonautti lands with an uppercut that bounces Fucka off the cage and back into rage.
Psykonautti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Psykonautti scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fucka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fucka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Psykonautti stalks Fucka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fucka's face. Fucka staggers backwards, shaken.
Psykonautti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fucka momentarily.
Psykonautti connects with a jab.
A nice combination there by Psykonautti.
Psykonautti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Psykonautti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Psykonautti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fucka walks into a straight right hand from Psykonautti.
Fucka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Psykonautti lands a head shot.
Psykonautti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Psykonautti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fucka in his tracks.
Psykonautti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Psykonautti lands a really nice looking cross but Fucka seems unphased.
Psykonautti throws a combination. Fucka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Psykonautti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Psykonautti lands a really nice looking cross but Fucka seems unphased.
Psykonautti jabs Fucka right on the nose. Fucka blinks but takes it well.
Psykonautti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Psykonautti sizes up Fucka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Psykonautti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fucka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fucka takes one on the button.
Fucka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Psykonautti with a nice cross.
Fucka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fucka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fucka misses with a double jab
and Psykonautti counters with a left and a right that stings Fucka.
Psykonautti catches Fucka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarno Psykonautti dominated that 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 fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Psykonautti.
A left and a right from Fucka both land. Nice combination.
Mutha Fucka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fucka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Psykonautti counters with a nice uppercut.
Fucka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Psykonautti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Psykonautti there.
Psykonautti works over Fucka's head and body with a nice combination.
Psykonautti lands with an overhand left.
Psykonautti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fucka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Psykonautti counters with a two punch combo.
Psykonautti scores with a jab to the head.
Psykonautti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fucka's hands.
Psykonautti cracks Fucka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Psykonautti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Psykonautti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Psykonautti scores with a hook to the body. Fucka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jarno Psykonautti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Psykonautti misses with a double jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Psykonautti.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Psykonautti lands a glancing blow to the side of Fucka's head.
Fucka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Psykonautti.
Fucka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Psykonautti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Psykonautti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Psykonautti both land. Nice combination.
Psykonautti tests Fucka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fucka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fucka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Psykonautti lands a slapping body shot.
Fucka needs to keep his hands up - Psykonautti had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Psykonautti lands.
Fucka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Psykonautti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Psykonautti lands a nice looking body shot.
Psykonautti lands with a nice body punch.
A punch lands to the side of Fucka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Psykonautti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice straight punches there by Psykonautti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Psykonautti.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Psykonautti connects with a single shot there.
Psykonautti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Psykonautti moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Fucka is rocked!
A right-left combo lands from Psykonautti.
Oh Fucka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fucka seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Psykonautti shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Fucka is backing up but Psykonautti catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Fucka covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Psykonautti Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarno Psykonautti!
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aalio Paalio II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durham's entrance music is The Bucket by Kings of Leon. A fine choice. Aalio Paalio II is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.



225 cm
20
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0
200 cm
20
290 lbs
2 - 0 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikey Durham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aalio Paalio II!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durham scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Durham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paalio II swivels and escapes.

Paalio II looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Durham!

Paalio II jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Durham manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Paalio II looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Paalio II wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Durham, who protects the arm well.
Durham tries to bench press Paalio II off him but Paalio II keeps the position.

Paalio II has an Americana. Durham didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Paalio II is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Paalio II hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Aalio Paalio II!
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
84%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minimum Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costa comes to the cage accompanied by Stratovarius - Dreamweaver. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



181 cm
19
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0
185 cm
23
180 lbs
5 - 4 - 0
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Self confident
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power


ALL-STAR Nutrition (140 Recovery, $ 30)


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Minimum Power!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.

Costa forces Power back against the cage and clinches.
Costa is stalling here.
Power wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Costa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Costa keeps control of Power as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Costa is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Costa prevents Power from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.

Costa has Power pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Costa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Power tumbling to the mat - Costa dives into Power's guard.
Costa wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
Costa won't allow Power to sweep him here.
Costa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Costa wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Power looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Costa wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power wants to sweep but no luck.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch but Power swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Costa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Power wants to improve his position but Costa is controlling well.
Costa is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Power reverses the position - he's now on top in Costa's guard.

Costa had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Power is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Costa Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Power's back instead.
Costa has the hooks in. Power is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa tries to get the hooks in deep but Power pushed the leg off.
Costa is trying to stick to Power's back but Power is turning into Costa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Costa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Power.
Costa looking to control but Power passes into half guard.
Costa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Costa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Power passes into side control.
Costa tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Power is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Costa has escaped the position, nice work there.

Power tries for a kimura but Costa is defending well.
Power looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Costa gets full guard.
Power preventing the sweep.

Power has gone for a leg lock! Costa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Power's guard.

Power escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Costa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Costa distracts Power with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Costa throws a nice looking combination but Power bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab from Costa.
Costa doesn't manage to clinch there - Power circles away.
Costa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Costa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Power regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Costa.
Power keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
Costa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Costa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Power is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Power has escaped and now he's on top!
Power slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa won't allow Power to pass to mount.

Power is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Power is breathing heavily.
Costa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Costa.
Power working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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

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.
Costa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Power tries to pass to full mount but Costa defends it.
Power thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Costa's head.
Power wants to free his trapped foot but Costa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Costa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Costa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Power manages to get himself to full guard.
Power keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
Costa distracts Power with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa pushes down on Power's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Costa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Costa tries to control but Power wriggling away.

Costa goes for an armbar but Power turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Power.
Costa wants to sweep here but Power controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Costa is on top in guard.

Costa has gone for a leg lock! Power slips out almost immediately though and dives into Costa's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power won't allow Costa to sweep him here.
Power slips nicely into half guard.
Power is looking to advance position but Costa won't allow it.
Costa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Costa.
Power tries to free his leg and advance position but Costa is retaining full guard.
Power preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Costa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!


Power is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Costa has a takedown stuffed.
Costa takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.

Costa pushes Power up against the cage in a clinch.

Costa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Power is trying to maintain the position but Costa is very close to passing his half guard.

Costa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Power manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Costa has gone for a leg lock! Power slips out almost immediately though and dives into Costa's guard.
Power tries to free his leg and advance position but Costa is retaining full guard.
Costa looking to control.

Power drops back, looking for a kneebar! Costa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Costa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Costa!
Power is not content to let Costa control the position.
Power gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa is looking to pass Power's guard but actually Power recovers to full guard.
Jose Costa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Power looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Costa slips nicely into half guard.
Costa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Costa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa is keen to just control but Power is a slippery customer.
Costa is looking to stall here but Power recovers full guard.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Power is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Costa forces his way into half guard.

Costa is working for a submission of some sort.
Jose Costa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Costa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Power is pressing down on Costa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Costa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Power is keeping the position for now.
Costa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Minimum Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Costa tries to free his leg and advance position but Power is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Costa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Costa 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Costa!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
36%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Breki Hundur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max McRiot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McRiot is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Insomnium - The Killjoy. 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.



185 cm
23
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0
187 cm
23
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground
Poweful takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank


CROWN


Combat Pro Design


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Breki Hundur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max McRiot!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hundur tries for a takedown but McRiot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hundur tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McRiot swivels and escapes.
McRiot tries for a takedown but Hundur circles away easily

and Hundur counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McRiot wants to control but Hundur is keeping busy.
Hundur looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McRiot is looking for a sweep. Hundur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McRiot works his way to full guard. Good work.
McRiot lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hundur!
McRiot seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hundur is holding on tight.
Hundur can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McRiot thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

McRiot has control of Hundur's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hundur regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hundur wants to hold on but McRiot pushes him away.
McRiot unloads with some shots from mount but Hundur bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hundur is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, McRiot has taken his back.

McRiot is persistently looking for the submission but Hundur is defending it well.
Hundur tries to escape the position.

Hundur fending off the submission attempt from McRiot.
McRiot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

McRiot is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hundur prevents McRiot from getting a body triangle.
McRiot throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
McRiot doesn't have the hooks in and Hundur manages to turn into his guard.
McRiot keeping moving, preventing Hundur from controlling successfully.
McRiot 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.

McRiot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

McRiot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McRiot looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hundur slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McRiot keeping moving, preventing Hundur from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hundur content to stall in guard here.
McRiot keeping moving, preventing Hundur from controlling successfully.
McRiot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hundur trying to control from the bottom.

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.
McRiot passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hundur!
McRiot trying to control but Hundur is having none of it.
Hundur has given up his back here. Will McRiot look for the submission or keep pounding away?
McRiot looking to hold on to the position here but Hundur rolls and ends up regaining guard.

Hundur is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McRiot looking to pass the guard.
McRiot trying to control but Hundur is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Max McRiot will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!



McRiot looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McRiot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hundur's head.

Hundur is defending against the submission attempts here by McRiot.
McRiot missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McRiot is looking to advance position but Hundur won't allow it.
Hundur moves into full guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

McRiot drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hundur manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McRiot has Hundur in his guard.
McRiot is breathing heavily.
Hundur passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McRiot sneaks back into half guard.
McRiot wants to get back to full guard.
McRiot is staying active underneath Hundur, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McRiot tries to roll over but Hundur keeps him under control.
Hundur trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hundur wants to pass the guard but McRiot is defending well.
McRiot tries to roll over but Hundur keeps him under control.
Hundur is thwarting McRiot's attempts to control the position.
Hundur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McRiot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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

McRiot fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hundur sprawls well initially but McRiot persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hundur manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hundur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McRiot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hundur is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hundur is pulling down on McRiot's head to control his posture.
McRiot trying to control but Hundur is working from the bottom.
McRiot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

McRiot gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McRiot with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hundur counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McRiot!
McRiot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hundur content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRiot tries to reverse the position but Hundur maintains control.
Hundur can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McRiot is looking to escape.
Hundur is really struggling to control McRiot but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McRiot sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McRiot is not content to let Hundur control the position.
McRiot is looking for a sweep. Hundur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hundur works his foot free and advances to mount.
McRiot is desperately trying to improve his position but Hundur has a good base and remains in mount.
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 Breki Hundur will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!


McRiot moves in looking to clinch but Hundur pushes him off.

McRiot gets caught flat footed, as Hundur shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

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

McRiot pushes Hundur off and gets back to his feet.
Hundur gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and McRiot counters with a single leg into guard. Hundur didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McRiot is pushing down on Hundur's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hundur is fighting to maintain full guard but McRiot has managed to sneak the leg through.

McRiot is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hundur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McRiot is working away from the top position though.

McRiot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McRiot trying to mount his opponent but Hundur defends it.
Hundur gets back to full guard.
McRiot tries to free his leg and advance position but Hundur is retaining full guard.
McRiot is persisting with the attempt 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.
McRiot trying to control but Hundur is working from the bottom.
Max McRiot has got the better of the ground game so far.
McRiot tries to free his leg and advance position but Hundur is retaining full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hundur has his takedown stuffed

and McRiot counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hundur!

McRiot has hold of Hundur's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hundur manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hundur is trying to escape the mount.
McRiot trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McRiot is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Hundur is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max McRiot!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
62%

 

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between T Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Topohanta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pekka Topohanta will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.



188 cm
23
220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0
201 cm
23
250 lbs
5 - 1 - 0
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful


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Combat Pro Design
Combat Pro Design


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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, T Rex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Topohanta!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rex takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rex tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Topohanta knocks Rex to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

Rex is rocked!

It looks like T Rex has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rex tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rex on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rex tries to get out of the position.
Rex is breathing heavily.
Rex is trying to control Topohanta's posture but Topohanta avoids it.
Topohanta tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Rex's face as Topohanta controls the position.
Rex tries to improve position but can't.
Topohanta wants to stand but Rex is controlling his arm.
Rex tries to buck Topohanta off but Topohanta is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Topohanta throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Topohanta. That's going to slow Rex down.

Topohanta connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Rex to the floor! Topohanta dives in looking for the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Topohanta stalling.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Topohanta lands a nice short elbow.
Topohanta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Topohanta wants to stand up but Rex is controlling the position.
Topohanta is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rex throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta not doing much here.
Topohanta prevents Rex from improving his position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Topohanta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pekka Topohanta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Topohanta.
Topohanta explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Topohanta tries to clinch there but Rex circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Topohanta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Topohanta throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rex's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Topohanta throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Rex is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pekka Topohanta!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

 
 
 
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