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Undercard bout

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

Bensing
vs
Wiatrzyk

185 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

185 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Bensing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mackenzie Wiatrzyk!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiatrzyk throws a sloppy head kick and Bensing moves out of range easily.
Wiatrzyk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bensing circles away quickly and effectively.
Bensing fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Bensing there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Wiatrzyk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Wiatrzyk swings around for an armbar but Bensing sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wiatrzyk's guard.
Wiatrzyk being controlled here, momentarily.
Bensing trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiatrzyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wiatrzyk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bensing looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bensing trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiatrzyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bensing prevents Wiatrzyk from getting back to his feet.
Bensing trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiatrzyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Bensing closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bensing tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wiatrzyk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bensing drops an elbow to the side of Wiatrzyk's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiatrzyk trying to control but Bensing postures up.
Wiatrzyk is holding on to half guard well.
Bensing not doing much here.
Wiatrzyk moves into full guard.
Wiatrzyk is trying to keep Bensing in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiatrzyk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bensing is trying is best to control the position here.
Bensing is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bensing is not content to let Wiatrzyk control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bensing manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Wiatrzyk drops back looking for a leg! Bensing is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bensing manages to kick Wiatrzyk off! Wiatrzyk jumps back into Bensing's guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiatrzyk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bensing slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wiatrzyk scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bensing takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wiatrzyk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bensing counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wiatrzyk's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bensing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wiatrzyk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bensing counters with a nice body shot.
Wiatrzyk scoring well with a low kick there.

Wiatrzyk closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wiatrzyk takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bensing is pressing down on Wiatrzyk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiatrzyk wants to control from the top but Bensing keeps moving.
Bensing has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bensing working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bensing doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bensing not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wiatrzyk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bensing's guard.
Bensing is trying to control but can't.
Wiatrzyk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wiatrzyk tries to pass to full mount but Bensing defends it.
Bensing keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wiatrzyk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bensing wants to improve his position but Wiatrzyk is controlling well.
Wiatrzyk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wiatrzyk misses with a takedown attempt

and Bensing counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Wiatrzyk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bensing gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bensing trying to control but Wiatrzyk is working from the bottom.
Bensing has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiatrzyk wants to get back to his feet but Bensing is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bensing is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wiatrzyk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bensing's guard.
Bensing keeping moving, preventing Wiatrzyk from controlling successfully.
Bensing looking for a sweep. Not yet Bensing, not yet.
Wiatrzyk won't allow Bensing to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bensing working a defensive guard here.
Bensing wants to sweep but no luck.
Wiatrzyk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bensing trying to control the position here.
Wiatrzyk trying to control but Bensing is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wiatrzyk thuds his shin into the meat of Bensing's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mackenzie Wiatrzyk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Wiatrzyk lands a jab to the head.
Wiatrzyk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bensing.
Bensing fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wiatrzyk throws a sloppy head kick and Bensing moves out of range easily.
Bensing avoids a punch combination nicely.

Bensing scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wiatrzyk tries to kick Bensing off in order to stand up. Bensing Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Bensing stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Wiatrzyk clobbers Bensing with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bensing shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wiatrzyk's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bensing passes Wiatrzyk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wiatrzyk is looking to control Bensing's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wiatrzyk avoid being mounted?
Bensing is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nice strikes from Bensing there.
Wiatrzyk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bensing.
Bensing trying to control from half guard but Wiatrzyk is working away.
Wiatrzyk is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bensing slips a nice elbow through Wiatrzyk's hands, connecting with Wiatrzyk's forehead.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bensing fails in his attempt to clinch.

Wiatrzyk shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wiatrzyk showed some decent athleticism there.
Wiatrzyk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bensing does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wiatrzyk is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bensing is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bensing manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wiatrzyk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wiatrzyk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bensing is looking to control Wiatrzyk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bensing avoid being mounted?
Bensing missing with punches from the bottom.
Bensing is in trouble now - Wiatrzyk has advanced to mount!
Wiatrzyk breaks from Bensing's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Bensing that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wiatrzyk lands a heavy elbow.
Bensing throwing hammer fists to the chest of Wiatrzyk. What's that going to do exactly?
Bensing is trying to escape the mount.
Bensing tries to lock up and control but Wiatrzyk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wiatrzyk controlling from the full mount.
Wiatrzyk trying to control but he's not successful this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Bensing showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bensing has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Bensing!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elton John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elton John has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rizzo
vs
John

185 cm
19
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
280 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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, James Rizzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elton John!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

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

John is rocked!

It looks like Elton John has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzo tries to stand but John is controlling his head.
John is still in real trouble! Can Rizzo finish him?
John seems to have recovered his senses.
John tries to improve position but can't.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Horrible takedown by John or perhaps it was just good defense by Rizzo which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo is looking to clinch.
Rizzo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
John keeps the fight on the outside.
John misses with a takedown attempt - Rizzo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
John looks gassed!

John decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
John wants to take a breather but Rizzo is having none of it.
John prevents Rizzo from standing back up.
John tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rizzo.
Rizzo is refusing to be controlled, as John sits in half guard.

Rizzo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

John takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rizzo is looking to break free of the clinch but John has double underhooks.
John stalling.

John breaks from the clinch.
John looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rizzo is fending him off so far but John persists. Nope, Rizzo circles away and we're back to standing.
James Rizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elton John.
Rizzo throws a right hand that John ducks under and follows up with a left that John also avoids with ease.
Rizzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rizzo closes the distance looking to clinch

and John counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
John keeps control of Rizzo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
John landing knees to the body.
John wants a takedown but no success here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo can't break the clinch.
Rizzo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but John has him pressed against the cage.
Rizzo is trying to break free.

John breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rizzo wants to clinch up but John keeps it at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rizzo wants to break free but John has control.
John goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rizzo prevents it.
John tries to land knees in the clinch but Rizzo avoids the damage to the body.
John tries to work over Rizzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rizzo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rizzo can't break the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on John - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
John tries to pull guard but Rizzo won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rizzo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

John manages to break the clinch.
Rizzo throws a series of punches but John avoids them all with ease.
Rizzo throws a nice looking combination but John bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

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

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
John stands and steps away. Rizzo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rizzo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

John instigates a clinch.

John has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rizzo regains guard immediately.
Rizzo wants to stand and escape but John is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Rizzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elton John's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rizzo throws a right and a left that both miss.
James Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizzo wants to clinch but John slips to the side

and John counters with a nice double leg into guard.
John's corner is telling him to maintain position.
John trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
John throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rizzo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
John trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
John pushing down on Rizzo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

John is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
John seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rizzo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rizzo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for John on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
John wants to pass the guard but Rizzo is defending well.

John is looking for a kimura but Rizzo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for John to get the leverage.

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

and John decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rizzo's guard.
John trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
John won't allow Rizzo to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo keeping full guard, as John tries to pass.
Rizzo wants to get back to his feet but John is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

John decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
John rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rizzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James Rizzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Rizzo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rizzo throws a series of punches but John moves out of range.

John moves into the clinch successfully.
John dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
John tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rizzo smiles and moves away.
John tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rizzo swivels and escapes.
Rizzo misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

John darts in and clinches Rizzo up against the cage.
John lands with a short punch from the clinch.
John pushes Rizzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

John breaks the clinch.
Rizzo takes one to the chin there.
John fails to land the takedown.
James Rizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elton John.
Rizzo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by John.
John shoots in looking for a takedown. Rizzo tries to sprawl out of it but John keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rizzo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rizzo tries to clinch but John moves away

and John counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rizzo wants to get back to striking at distance but John won't allow it.

John breaks the clinch.
John showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rizzo.

Rizzo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

John breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James Rizzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rizzo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and John counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rizzo's knee momentarily.

John shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than John was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rizzo is squirming around, avoiding John's attempts to control the action.
John controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that John has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elton John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elton John's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Rizzo. No joy for John on that attempt.
Rizzo misses with a combination
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rizzo wants to clinch

and John moves into the clinch.
John slowing the pace effectively.
Rizzo is trying to break free.
Rizzo has had enough of the clinch but John keeps him there for the moment.
John's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John has Rizzo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rizzo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
John content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
John drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rizzo pulls his leg out and moves away.
James Rizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elton John.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo tries to clinch

and John moves into the clinch.
Rizzo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
John doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rizzo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rizzo is trying to break free.
Rizzo tries to break the clinch but John is controlling the position.
John wants a takedown but no success here.
Rizzo can't break the clinch.
Rizzo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
John working some nice short punches in the clinch.

John drags the fight down to the ground.

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

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.
John strikes from his own guard.
Rizzo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
John is trying to control the position but Rizzo postures up.
John has a closed guard, preventing Rizzo from standing up.
Rizzo won't allow John to sweep him here.
Rizzo wants to stand but John has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
John shoots in looking for a takedown. Rizzo tries to sprawl out of it but John keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rizzo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts John, as that shot connected.
Rizzo misses with a few strikes there.
John throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rizzo's waist but Rizzo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing John off to one side.

John clinches with his opponent.
John keeps control of Rizzo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rizzo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
John lands on the inside with an uppercut.
John lands an elbow inside that Rizzo shrugs off.
Rizzo tries to break the clinch but John is controlling the position.

John breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
John slips a jab and a cross from Rizzo.
No luck for John with that takedown attempt.
Rizzo misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Rizzo.
John fails to land the takedown.
John misses with a double jab.
Rizzo misses with a combination

and John counters by clinching up.
John stalls.
John missing with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzo looking to stall.
Rizzo avoiding damage as John throws knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elton John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think John 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elton John!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Urho Kekkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Cambel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kekkonen
vs
Cambel

185 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
184 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urho Kekkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Greg Cambel!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kekkonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cambel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kekkonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kekkonen misses with a two punch combination.
Kekkonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cambel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kekkonen.
Nice body kick from Kekkonen.
Cambel tries to close the distance and clinch but Kekkonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cambel shoots in for a takedown but Kekkonen shows good takedown defense.
Cambel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Urho Kekkonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Cambel.
Cambel fails to land the takedown.

Kekkonen takes the fight into the clinch.
Cambel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kekkonen gets the underhooks and prevents it.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kekkonen circles away.
Cambel looks gassed!
Kekkonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cambel manages to avoid it.
Cambel looks for a takedown but Kekkonen sprawls well.
A combination from Kekkonen does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Kekkonen.
Cambel closes the distance and clinches up with Kekkonen, looking for a takedown. Cambel pushes Kekkonen against the cage but Kekkonen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kekkonen slips a jab from Cambel.
Cambel shoots for a takedown but Kekkonen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kekkonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cambel circles away quickly and effectively.
Kekkonen throws a head kick that misses.
Cambel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kekkonen fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Kekkonen. No joy for Cambel on that attempt.
Kekkonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kekkonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kekkonen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Greg Cambel has been cut.
Urho Kekkonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cambel blocks a head kick by Kekkonen.

Kekkonen drives through and clinches with Cambel against the cage.

Kekkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kekkonen punishes Cambel's body with a nice straight punch.

Kekkonen closes the distance and clinches.
Kekkonen scores with a knee to the head.

Kekkonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left and a right from Kekkonen both land. Nice combination.

Kekkonen forces Cambel back against the cage and clinches.

Kekkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kekkonen thows a body shot but no joy.
Urho Kekkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kekkonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kekkonen works Cambel's body with a nice hook.
Kekkonen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kekkonen throws a combination. Cambel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Kekkonen moves into range and clinches up with Cambel.

Kekkonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kekkonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cambel avoids the head kick by Kekkonen.

Kekkonen closes the distance and pushes Cambel back into the cage.
Kekkonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cambel backwards.

Kekkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kekkonen tries to bum rush Cambel with a series of wild strikes but Cambel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kekkonen throws a head kick but Cambel moves out of range.
Kekkonen throws a sloppy head kick and Cambel moves out of range easily.
Kekkonen throws a right hand that Cambel ducks under and follows up with a left that Cambel also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kekkonen has closed the distance and engaged Cambel in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kekkonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Cambel backwards.
Cambel is trying to break the clinch but Kekkonen has him pressed against the cage.

Kekkonen manages to break the clinch.
Kekkonen tries to clinch but Cambel is having none of it.
Cambel is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kekkonen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cambel.

Kekkonen darts in and clinches Cambel up against the cage.
Cambel is looking to control Kekkonen's arms but Kekkonen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cambel has his back to the cage.

Kekkonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kekkonen scores with a nice right hand.
Cambel shoots in looking for a takedown. Kekkonen tries to sprawl out of it but Cambel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kekkonen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kekkonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cambel avoids the head kick by Kekkonen.

Kekkonen rushes Cambel and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Urho Kekkonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greg Cambel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kekkonen misses with the combination.
Kekkonen throws a low kick, looking for Cambel's leg but Cambel calmly moves out of range.
Kekkonen misses with a head kick.
Cambel closes the distance but Kekkonen moves to the side
and Kekkonen counters with a left to the body.
Cambel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kekkonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cambel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekkonen misses with a double jab.
Urho Kekkonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Cambel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cambel is breathing heavily.
Kekkonen tries to clinch but Cambel moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kekkonen swinging wilding here.
Kekkonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Kekkonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kekkonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kekkonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cambel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kekkonen counters with a one-two to the body.
Kekkonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kekkonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kekkonen.
Cambel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Kekkonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cambel circles away quickly and effectively.

Kekkonen moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Kekkonen on the inside.

Kekkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kekkonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cambel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kekkonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cambel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kekkonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cambel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kekkonen tries to score with a low kick but Cambel moves his leg out of the way.
Cambel throws a shot from downtown. Kekkonen moves away and avoids it.

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

Kekkonen breaks from the clinch.
Kekkonen stuffs the takedown.
Urho Kekkonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Cambel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kekkonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kekkonen throws a sloppy head kick and Cambel moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen misses with a head kick.

Kekkonen closes the distance and pushes Cambel back into the cage.

Kekkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kekkonen throws a right and a left that Cambel avoids nicely.
Cambel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kekkonen circles away.
Cambel tries for a takedown but Kekkonen circles away easily

and Kekkonen counters by moving into the clinch.

Kekkonen breaks from the clinch.
Kekkonen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cambel walks into a straight right hand from Kekkonen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kekkonen.
Cambel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kekkonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kekkonen tries to bum rush Cambel with a series of wild strikes but Cambel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kekkonen lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kekkonen scores with a leg kick.
Kekkonen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cambel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Urho Kekkonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cambel blocks a head kick by Kekkonen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cambel with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kekkonen counters by moving into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kekkonen as the two fighters clinch.
Kekkonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Kekkonen on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Urho Kekkonen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Greg Cambel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kekkonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kekkonen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cambel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen misses with a two punch combination.

Kekkonen closes the distance and pushes Cambel back into the cage.
Cambel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kekkonen walks away with a smile on his face. Cambel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cambel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kekkonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kekkonen scores with a leg kick.
Kekkonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kekkonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Kekkonen breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambel misses with a takedown
and Kekkonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Urho Kekkonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Cambel.

Kekkonen has closed the distance and engaged Cambel in a clinch.

Kekkonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kekkonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kekkonen misses with a hook. Cambel ducked under it nicely.

Kekkonen gets a clinch.

Kekkonen breaks from the clinch.
Kekkonen misses with a two punch combination.
Cambel slips a jab and a cross from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kekkonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cambel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kekkonen tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Cambel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cambel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cambel looking to sit in guard and control but Kekkonen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kekkonen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Cambel working for a triangle but Kekkonen defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cambel working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kekkonen controls from within his opponent's guard.

Cambel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kekkonen passes into side control.
Kekkonen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cambel wants to control but Kekkonen postures up.
Greg Cambel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urho Kekkonen 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.
Cambel is trying to improve his position.
Kekkonen takes a little break here. Cambel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cambel is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Urho Kekkonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kekkonen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urho Kekkonen!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

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

Ryu
vs
Helin

188 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ken Ryu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Topi Helin!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryu lands a big head kick that sends Helin to the canvas! Ryu follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Ryu!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Brigante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Einari Mohko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mohko has chosen Timo Rautiainen & Trio Niskalaukaus - Älä enää lyö as his entrance music. 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.

Brigante
vs
Mohko

195 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Brigante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Einari Mohko!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brigante misses with a takedown attempt - Mohko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mohko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brigante moves out of range of the strikes.
Brigante fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brigante throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tony Brigante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brigante moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brigante feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mohko's calf.
Brigante scores with a kick to the body.
Mohko looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brigante swinging wilding here.
Brigante scores with a head kick.

It looks like Einari Mohko has been cut.
Jab, jab by Brigante - just one landing.
Nice takedown defense from Mohko. No joy for Brigante on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Brigante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brigante is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brigante changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mohko tries to avoid it but Brigante manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mohko to the ground. Mohko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mohko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brigante ducks under a wild hook from Mohko.
Mohko throws a front kick aimed at Brigante's knee but Brigante avoids it well.
Brigante blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brigante changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mohko tries to avoid it but Brigante manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mohko to the ground. Mohko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brigante lands a head kick!
Mohko throws a combination that misses
and Brigante counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mohko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice body kick from Brigante.
Mohko cracks Brigante with a good jab.
Brigante fails to land with a series of punches.
Mohko wants to land a leg kick but Brigante is out of range.
Brigante slips a jab and a cross from Mohko.
Mohko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brigante lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Brigante.
Mohko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brigante.
Brigante uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mohko.
Mohko throws a big shot that misses.
Mohko misses with a two punch combination.
Mohko throws a shot from downtown. Brigante moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Brigante finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brigante throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mohko's head.
Brigante takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mohko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brigante thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mohko if he has to take too many more of those.
Mohko throws out a loose jab but Brigante uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Brigante.
Brigante needs to keep his hands up - Mohko had a free shot at his head there.
Brigante misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Mohko.
Brigante misses with a takedown attempt - Mohko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brigante checks a low kick from Mohko.
Brigante lands a nice looking body kick.
Mohko throws a hook but Brigante blocks it.
Mohko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mohko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mohko throws out a loose jab but Brigante uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brigante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mohko misses with a looping left.
Mohko misses with a hook.
Brigante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brigante checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mohko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mohko lands a lovely overhand right.
Mohko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brigante.
Brigante avoids the body shot from Mohko.
Brigante lands with a nice combination. Mohko backs away looking to recover.
Mohko motions for Brigante to come forward. Mohko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brigante goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mohko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mohko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brigante misses with the combination.
Mohko tries to work over Brigante's front leg with a kick but Brigante checks it.
Mohko lands with a cross.
Brigante lands a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mohko avoids the head kick by Brigante.
Mohko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brigante throws a right and a left that Mohko avoids nicely.
Brigante moves out of range as Mohko strikes.
Brigante tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mohko swivels and escapes.
Mohko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brigante.
Mohko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mohko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brigante throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some bone on bone action there as Mohko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brigante takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brigante lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mohko takes a step back to recover.
Brigante tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mohko looks to throw the jab but Brigante is out of range.
Mohko tries a head kick but it misses.
Mohko misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Brigante dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Einari Mohko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mohko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brigante.
Brigante goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brigante moves out of range of the body kick.
Brigante throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brigante throws a wild body kick that Mohko sees coming a mile off.
Tony Brigante is winning the standup battle so far.
Brigante takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brigante looks to land a combination but Mohko avoids it well.
Mohko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brigante throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mohko misses with a body shot.
Brigante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mohko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Tony Brigante has been cut.
Mohko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mohko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brigante.
Mohko lands with a nice combination. Brigante backs away looking to recover.
Mohko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brigante lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mohko lands a really nice looking cross but Brigante seems unphased.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brigante thows a body kick. Mohko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Brigante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brigante checks a leg kick nicely.
Mohko throws a big shot that misses.
Brigante throws a head kick that misses
and Mohko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick from Mohko misses.
Mohko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brigante checks a low kick from Mohko.
Both fighters circling a little - Brigante finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brigante scores with a spinning back kick!
Brigante throws a low kick, looking for Mohko's leg but Mohko calmly moves out of range.

Mohko gets the takedown into side control.
Mohko working the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Mohko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brigante wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Brigante's face as Mohko controls the position.
Brigante managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mohko.
Brigante tries to escape but Mohko is in control.
Mohko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mohko scoring with punches from side control.
Mohko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brigante. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mohko just content to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohko is working Brigante over with some ground and pound from side control.
Brigante is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mohko scores with punches from side control.
Mohko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Brigante some visible discomfort.
Mohko works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mohko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mohko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brigante wants to get back to his feet.
Brigante avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mohko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Einari Mohko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Mohko misses with a series of wild punches.
Mohko misses with the combination.
Nice body kick there by Brigante.
Tony Brigante is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brigante closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brigante lands a head kick. Mohko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mohko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brigante checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brigante.
Brigante blocks the body kick.
Brigante throws a nice head kick!
Mohko looks to score with a jab to the body but Brigante is just out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brigante is looking to slow Mohko down with leg kicks.
No joy there for Mohko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Mohko.
Brigante goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mohko loads up on a big right hand but Brigante slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mohko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brigante's guard.
Brigante utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mohko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Brigante looking for a guillotine here but Mohko defends easily.
Brigante wants to stand but Mohko is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brigante had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mohko is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Brigante Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mohko's back instead.
Mohko turns into Brigante and is now in his guard.
Mohko lands a couple of elbows.
Mohko trying to control but Brigante is working from the bottom.
Brigante avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mohko throws a big right hand that misses.
Mohko connects with a couple of short punches.
Brigante will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mohko postures up in Brigante's guard and throws a big left but Brigante blocks it.
Mohko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mohko cracks Brigante with a solid left hand.
Mohko postures up and lands a big shot to Brigante's brow.
Mohko throws a big right hand that misses.
Mohko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mohko is pushing down on Brigante's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brigante is fighting to maintain full guard but Mohko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mohko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Mohko seems content to control.
Nice strikes from Mohko there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tony Brigante.
I think Brigante has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tony Brigante!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hannu Nishkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rorst Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Buttons kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!

Nishkanen
vs
Gracie

175 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

173 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nishkanen's guard.
Nishkanen keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.

Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Nishkanen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nishkanen manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Nishkanen's guard.
Nishkanen keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Nishkanen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nishkanen manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Nishkanen's guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nishkanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Nishkanen is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Gracie looks gassed!
Nishkanen trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nishkanen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gracie to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nishkanen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gracie pulls down on the head and he's put Nishkanen to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rorst Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Petting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Errol Schilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Errol Schilt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Petting
vs
Schilt

180 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Petting!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Errol Schilt!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schilt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Petting shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Petting was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Petting swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Schilt is now in Petting's guard. A big mistake from Petting there, giving up the dominant position!
Schilt wants to stand but Petting has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Petting wants to sweep here but Schilt controlling him for the moment.

Petting working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Schilt has passed into half guard!
Petting is looking to improve his position.
Petting is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Petting manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schilt wants to stand but Petting is controlling his posture from full guard.

Schilt stands up from Petting's guard - Schilt perhaps looking for a knockout.
Schilt takes a swing at Petting's ribcage but misses.

Petting darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Petting seems to be working for a kimura but Schilt defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Petting slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Schilt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Schilt is looking for a sweep.

Petting is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schilt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Petting is breathing heavily.
Schilt wants to get back to his feet but Petting drags him back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petting wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schilt keeps working.

Petting is working to tighten is grip on Schilt's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Schilt has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Petting is really squeezing tight and eventually Schilt passes out! Petting breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Randy Petting!