CEC 23 : Complete Carnage PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heikki Mela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Nails (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heikki Mela looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Mela
vs
Nails

195 cm
19
273 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

203 cm
23
260 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heikki Mela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Nails!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mela is looking to clinch but Nails is avoiding it.

Nails pushes Mela up against the cage in a clinch.
Nails lands a knee to the body.
Mela is breathing heavily.
Mela tries to pull guard but Nails holds him up against the cage and eventually Mela drops back down to his feet.
Nails with a knee to the head.
Mela is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nails gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nails with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nails stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Nails.
Nails lands a left hand.
Mela takes a knee to the side of the body.
A body shot lands from Nails.
Nails landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nails dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nails with a knee to the head.

It looks like Heikki Mela has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Nails as the two fighters clinch.
Nails with a knee to the head.
Nails lands a good knee to the midsection. Mela won't want to take too many of those.
Nails lands a nice knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Nails scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nails scores a nice knee to the body.
Nails scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nails.
Nails just leaning against Mela, taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nails.
Nails using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nails looking to throw knees to the head but Mela is blocking nicely.
Nails prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heikki Mela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nails lands an elbow inside that Mela shrugs off.
The is referee keeping an eye on Nails - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mela tries to break free but Nails pushes him back against the cage.
Mela tries to pull guard but Nails holds him up against the cage and eventually Mela drops back down to his feet.
Nails misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mela.
Nails tries to land a knee to the head but Mela blocks with his arms.
Mela goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nails prevents it.
Mela could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Nails.
Nails unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mela lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mela tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nails smiles and moves away.
Mela fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nails avoids it really well and circles away.

Nails instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Nails.
Mela managing to block the knees to the body from Nails.
Mela changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nails fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Nails rushes Mela and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nails lands a good knee to the midsection. Mela won't want to take too many of those.
Nails has Mela pushed against the cage.
Mela wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees to the body from Nails.
Nails leaning against his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mela as Nails tries to tie him up.
Mela lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mela fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nails missing with knees to the body.
Nails misses with the head strike.
Mela jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nails walks away with a smile on his face. Mela gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mela closes the distance and clinches up with Nails, looking for a takedown. Mela pushes Nails against the cage but Nails circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Nails instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nails throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mela blocks it with crossed arms.
Mela tries to pull guard but Nails holds him up against the cage and eventually Mela drops back down to his feet.
Nails is pressed up against the cage. Mela has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nails down to the mat. Nails avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nails lands a nice looking body shot.
Nails closes the distance looking to clinch

and Mela counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mela.
Mela tries to free his leg and advance position but Nails is retaining full guard.
Mela wants to stand and escape but instead Nails has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nails sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Nails dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heikki Mela's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A head kick misses from Nails.
Mela has a takedown stuffed.

Nails closes the distance and clinches.
Nails working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nails is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nails working Mela over with knees to the body.
Nails landing knees to the head.
Mela wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mela working hard to break the clinch.
Nails lands an elbow inside.
Mela tries to pull guard but Nails holds him up against the cage and eventually Mela drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heikki Mela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Nails as the two fighters clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nails tries to land a knee to the head but Mela blocks with his arms.
Nice elbow from Nails.
Mela changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nails fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Nails has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thomas Nails seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nails utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mela takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nails working Mela over with knees to the body.
Nails lands with a light punch inside.
Nails throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nails working Mela over with knees to the body.
Mela tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nails just stands there and leans against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nails.
Nails comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nails gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mela.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mela tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nails just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nails slows down the pace here.

Mela is trying to trip Nails. He has hold of a leg but Nails is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mela persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nails keeping moving, preventing Mela from controlling successfully.
Mela works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mela wants to take a breather but Nails is having none of it.

Nails pushes Mela off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mela throws the kick towards the body but Nails avoids it.
Mela tries to land a front kick but Nails steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Nails clinches.
Nails is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mela is defending well for now.
Mela jumps guard but Nails stands there with Mela around his waist. Mela gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mela has had enough of the clinch but Nails keeps him there for the moment.
Mela is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nails gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nails working Mela over with knees to the body.
Nails stalls.
Mela wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nails taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nails tries to land knees in the clinch but Mela avoids the damage to the body.
Mela on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nails has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mela is trying to drag Nails to the mat but Nails just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mela takes an elbow to the temple.
Mela jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nails walks away with a smile on his face. Mela gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mela moves out of range as Nails throws a body kick.
Nails tries to clinch up.
Mela throws a jab when Nails was well out of range.
Mela swings away with a body shot that misses

and Nails holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mela as Nails tries to tie him up.
Mela tries to pull guard but Nails holds him up against the cage and eventually Mela drops back down to his feet.
Mela has Nails pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nails manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nails using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mela has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nails lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Nails showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Heikki Mela's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Mela clinches but Nails breaks the clinch

and Nails holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Nails as the two fighters clinch.
Mela can't break the clinch.
Mela takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nails lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nails.
A knee to the head by Nails.
Nails will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mela up against the cage.
Mela has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Come on Nails - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nails tries a body shot but Mela blocks it.
Mela wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nails blocks an elbow strike from Mela.
Nails tries to land a knee to the head but Mela blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nails prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nails stalling in the clinch.
Mela takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mela tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nails smiles and moves away.

Nails has Mela up against the cage in a clinch.
Mela tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nails just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heikki Mela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nails avoiding damage.
Mela is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nails leaning against his opponent.
Mela is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mela is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mela being controlled against the cage.
Nails lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mela fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good body shot from Mela.
Nails lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nails just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mela's brow.

Mela ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mela no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nails controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Nails got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mela has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nails has managed to get both his arms back between Mela's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nails stops Mela from standing up.
Mela trying to keep a closed guard but Nails is proving a slippery customer.

Mela working for a triangle but Nails defends it easily.
Nails pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mela is keeping the position for now.
Thomas Nails is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mela can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nails controls the pace.
Mela is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mela wants to sweep but no luck.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Nails!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jori Hurtta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Chingon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hurtta comes to the cage accompanied by pull my finger. Jori Hurtta had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Hurtta
vs
Chingon

186 cm
22
170 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

180 cm
19
172 lbs
1 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jori Hurtta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, El Chingon!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurtta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chingon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chingon looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hurtta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chingon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hurtta avoids it really well and circles away.
Hurtta misses with a few strikes there.
Hurtta misses with a series of wild punches.
Hurtta works over Chingon's head and body with a nice combination.
Hurtta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Hurtta closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hurtta lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurtta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chingon is keeping the position for now.
Hurtta advances position into side control!
Chingon trying to remain calm as Hurtta controls from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurtta advances to mount.
Hurtta working Chingon over with strikes here.
Hurtta content just to control the position here.
Hurtta avoids the attempt from Chingon to control.
Hurtta controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chingon can't escape the position.
Chingon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hurtta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chingon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chingon tries to lock up and control but Hurtta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chingon tries to reverse the position but Hurtta maintains control.
Hurtta fails to advance to Chingon's back.
Chingon is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chingon wants to control but Hurtta is having none of it.
Chingon tries to reverse the position but Hurtta maintains control.
Hurtta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chingon tries to hold on but Hurtta postures up.
Hurtta trying to control but Chingon is having none of it.
Hurtta avoids the attempt from Chingon to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hurtta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chingon is squirming around, avoiding Hurtta's attempts to control the action.
Chingon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chingon tries to hold on but Hurtta postures up.
Hurtta working Chingon over with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurtta controlling from the full mount.
Hurtta looking to control but Chingon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jori Hurtta dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hurtta throws a series of punches but Chingon moves out of range.
Chingon throws the kick towards the body but Hurtta avoids it.
Hurtta throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jori Hurtta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chingon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chingon misses with a takedown attempt - Hurtta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hurtta looks to land a combination but Chingon avoids it well.
Hurtta scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chingon is looking to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hurtta.
Hurtta scores with a one two! Chingon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hurtta.
Chingon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jori Hurtta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chingon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chingon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hurtta but Hurtta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hurtta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurtta thumps Chingon with a low kick.
Hurtta misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Hurtta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hurtta lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chingon backs up against the cage.
Hurtta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left and a right from Hurtta both land. Nice combination.
Hurtta swinging wilding here.
Chingon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jori Hurtta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Chingon.
Chingon throws a leg kick but Hurtta checks it.
Chingon dives in and grabs Hurtta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hurtta pushes down on Chingon's head and hops out.
Hurtta misses with a two punch combination.
Chingon misses with a wild combination.
Chingon throws a series of punches but Hurtta avoids them all with ease.
Hurtta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chingon fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chingon dodges the punch combination from Hurtta.
Hurtta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chingon throws a leg kick but Hurtta moved away.
Hurtta displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chingon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hurtta but Hurtta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Hurtta. No joy for Chingon on that attempt.
Some wild striking there from Hurtta.
Hurtta moves away from the strike by Chingon.
Hurtta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chingon counters with a good low kick that Hurtta was not able to check.
A head kick misses from Chingon.
Hurtta misses with a combination

and Chingon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chingon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chingon trying to control but Hurtta is working from the bottom.
Hurtta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chingon trying to control but Hurtta is working from the bottom.
Hurtta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chingon is one step ahead there.
Hurtta keeping moving, preventing Chingon from controlling successfully.
Hurtta working a defensive guard but Chingon manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hurtta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chingon off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hurtta biding his time, looking for the opening.
Will Hurtta go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Chingon rolls, trying to escape but Hurtta keeps control of the position.
Chingon trying to control the action but Hurtta just sinks the hooks in.
Hurtta keeps control of the position easily here as Chingon tries to buck him off.
Chingon tries to escape but Hurtta has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hurtta wants to control the position but Chingon frees himself and scrambles - Hurtta manages to regain control in side control.
Chingon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hurtta's best efforts.
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 Jori Hurtta will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Horrible takedown by Chingon or perhaps it was just good defense by Hurtta which made him look bad.
Hurtta throws a leg kick which misses Chingon's front leg but catches the back leg as Chingon tries to avoid it.
Hurtta scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chingon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chingon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hurtta.
Hurtta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hurtta misses with a double jab

so Chingon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chingon wants to control from the top but Hurtta keeps moving.
Hurtta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chingon controls the pace.
Chingon wants to pass the guard but Hurtta is keeping the position.

Hurtta looking for a guillotine here but Chingon defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurtta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chingon controlling from the top position.
Chingon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hurtta is trying to get back to full guard.
Hurtta is doing well to control the position and prevent Chingon from advancing to side control.
Chingon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hurtta keeps working.
Hurtta is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hurtta is trying to maintain the position but Chingon is very close to passing his half guard.
Hurtta is trying to get back to full guard.
Hurtta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chingon looking to pass the guard.
Chingon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurtta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hurtta misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurtta slaps away a takedown attempt from Chingon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hurtta stuffs the takedown attempt from Chingon. Chingon gets slowly back to his feet.
Jori Hurtta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Chingon.
Hurtta thumps Chingon with a low kick.
Chingon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hurtta stalks Chingon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chingon's face. Chingon staggers backwards, shaken.
An inside leg kick lands from Hurtta.
Hurtta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chingon.
Chingon fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Hurtta does no damage.
Hurtta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hurtta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chingon is defended easily by Hurtta.
Jori Hurtta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Chingon with that takedown attempt.
Hurtta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chingon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice combination there by Hurtta.
Nice sprawl there from Hurtta as Chingon shoots in.

Chingon clinches up against the cage.
Chingon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hurtta just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chingon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hurtta just stands there and leans against the cage.

Chingon gets control of Hurtta's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chingon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hurtta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hurtta looking to sit in guard and control but Chingon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hurtta has Chingon pulled in close to control his posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to El Chingon.
I think Hurtta 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jori Hurtta!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Keinonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Kontiovaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pertti Keinonen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Keinonen
vs
Kontiovaara

205 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

193 cm
22
272 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Keinonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Kontiovaara!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kontiovaara slaps away a takedown attempt from Keinonen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kontiovaara is looking to clinch.
Keinonen dives in and grabs Kontiovaara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kontiovaara pushes down on Keinonen's head and hops out.

Kontiovaara clinches.

Keinonen breaks the clinch.
Kontiovaara stuffs the takedown attempt from Keinonen. Keinonen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pertti Keinonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keinonen looks to land a combination but Kontiovaara avoids it well.

Keinonen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kontiovaara to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Keinonen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kontiovaara is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Keinonen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kontiovaara's back instead.
Kontiovaara breaks Keinonen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kontiovaara is looking to stand up but Keinonen won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontiovaara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Keinonen keeping moving, preventing Kontiovaara from controlling successfully.

Kontiovaara decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Keinonen dodges the punch combination from Kontiovaara.
Keinonen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kontiovaara counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Keinonen looking for submissions off his back.
Keinonen is breathing heavily.
Kontiovaara slips a nice elbow through Keinonen's hands, connecting with Keinonen's forehead.
Kontiovaara keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Keinonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kontiovaara connects with a nice short shot to Keinonen's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontiovaara slips a nice elbow through Keinonen's hands, connecting with Keinonen's forehead.
Kontiovaara is keen to just control but Keinonen is a slippery customer.

Keinonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kontiovaara scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Kontiovaara is looking for a kimura but Keinonen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kontiovaara to get the leverage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Keinonen looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kontiovaara performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kontiovaara passes to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keinonen is trying to improve his position.
Kontiovaara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keinonen keeps working.
Kontiovaara scoring with punches from side control.
Keinonen is looking for a sweep.
Kontiovaara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Kontiovaara looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Keinonen regains half guard.
Kontiovaara wants to pass the guard but Keinonen is defending well.

Keinonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kontiovaara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Keinonen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kontiovaara might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Keinonen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kontiovaara throwing shots but Keinonen is blocking nicely.
Keinonen missing with punches from the bottom.

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

Keinonen gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kontiovaara is trying to maintain the position but Keinonen is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juhani Kontiovaara dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Keinonen misses with a takedown attempt

and Kontiovaara counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kontiovaara.
Kontiovaara postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Keinonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kontiovaara postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Keinonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kontiovaara trying to control but Keinonen is working from the bottom.
Keinonen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kontiovaara controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kontiovaara is fighting to break Keinonen's control of his arms but Keinonen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kontiovaara drops back looking for a leg! Keinonen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Keinonen manages to kick Kontiovaara off! Kontiovaara jumps back into Keinonen's guard.
Keinonen can't keep his opponent in guard - Kontiovaara advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Keinonen wants to control but Kontiovaara is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Keinonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kontiovaara prevents Keinonen from improving his position.

Kontiovaara trying to work for an americana but Keinonen has managed to regain full guard.
Kontiovaara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kontiovaara won't allow Keinonen to sweep him here.
Keinonen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kontiovaara is controlling him.

Kontiovaara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keinonen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kontiovaara has managed to get both his arms back between Keinonen's legs - danger averted.
Keinonen being controlled here, momentarily.
Kontiovaara is looking to work some ground and pound but Keinonen has wrist control.
Kontiovaara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Keinonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kontiovaara's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kontiovaara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keinonen is trying to keep Kontiovaara in close.
Kontiovaara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kontiovaara with a nice head shot there.

Keinonen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kontiovaara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kontiovaara trying to control the position from guard on top but Keinonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Keinonen working for a triangle but Kontiovaara defends it easily.

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.
Keinonen keeping moving, preventing Kontiovaara from controlling successfully.

Keinonen working for a triangle but Kontiovaara defends it easily.
Keinonen keeping moving, preventing Kontiovaara from controlling successfully.
Keinonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Juhani Kontiovaara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kontiovaara lands a jab.

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

Keinonen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kontiovaara sees it coming and defends easily.
Keinonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Kontiovaara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kontiovaara flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Kontiovaara has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Keinonen. Oh but Kontiovaara has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Keinonen goes limp - he's gone! Kontiovaara jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juhani Kontiovaara!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hernandez Escado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tenho Hagert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hagert comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Leif lauleleepi kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hernandez Escado could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tenho Hagert's chin.

Escado
vs
Hagert

199 cm
22
204 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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, Hernandez Escado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tenho Hagert!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagert misses with the combination.
Hagert swinging wilding here.
Hagert throws a right hand that Escado ducks under and follows up with a left that Escado also avoids with ease.
Hagert scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Escado doesn't seem bothered though.
Hagert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hagert scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Hernandez Escado has been cut.
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!

Escado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Escado tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hagert is refusing to be controlled, as Escado sits in half guard.
Hagert wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Escado is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hagert defends it well.
Escado is breathing heavily.
Hagert wants to get back to full guard.
Escado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hagert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Hagert.
Escado dodges the punch combination from Hagert.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Escado.
Hagert misses with a few strikes there.
Escado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hagert throws a series of punches but Escado moves out of range.
Hagert misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagert misses with a jab, cross combination.

Escado drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hagert wants to sweep here but Escado controlling him for the moment.
Hagert has control of Escado's left arm, preventing Escado from doing any damage.
Escado is looking to stand up but Hagert won't let him.
Escado wants to control from the top but Hagert keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hagert scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hagert tests Escado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escado shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hagert pinned against the cage. Hagert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hernandez Escado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hagert scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Escado doesn't seem bothered though.
Hagert lands with a right that hurts Escado. Escado looks to clinch but Hagert throws a short knee that drops Escado. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Tenho Hagert!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Janne Salamirinta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Metuselah Paakkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salamirinta comes to the cage accompanied by vulgar thrash. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Salamirinta
vs
Paakkanen

190 cm
22
191 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
23
188 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Salamirinta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Metuselah Paakkanen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paakkanen leaves Salamirinta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Paakkanen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Salamirinta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paakkanen circles away.
Paakkanen tries to clinch up.
Salamirinta shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janne Salamirinta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paakkanen throws a head kick that misses.
Paakkanen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Salamirinta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paakkanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paakkanen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paakkanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salamirinta fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Salamirinta!
Paakkanen wants to clinch.
Salamirinta closes the distance and clinches up with Paakkanen, looking for a takedown. Salamirinta pushes Paakkanen against the cage but Paakkanen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Salamirinta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paakkanen avoids it really well and circles away.
Salamirinta circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salamirinta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paakkanen is fending him off so far but Salamirinta persists. Nope, Paakkanen circles away and we're back to standing.
Paakkanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salamirinta looks for a takedown but Paakkanen sprawls well.
Salamirinta wants to clinch up but Paakkanen keeps it at a distance.
Salamirinta throws and low kick but Paakkanen moves out of range easily.
Salamirinta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paakkanen tries to clinch up but Salamirinta circles away and keeps his distance.
Salamirinta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paakkanen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Metuselah Paakkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Salamirinta both land. Nice combination.
Salamirinta throws and low kick but Paakkanen moves out of range easily.
Paakkanen checks a low kick from Salamirinta.
Salamirinta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paakkanen misses with a wild combination.
Paakkanen tries to clinch but Salamirinta is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Paakkanen.

Paakkanen clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Salamirinta manages to pull guard.
Salamirinta trying to control the position.
Salamirinta 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.
Salamirinta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paakkanen manages to get himself to full guard.
Salamirinta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paakkanen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salamirinta is working hard here to advance position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paakkanen can do anything to dispel that myth.

Paakkanen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Salamirinta off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salamirinta displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Salamirinta takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Salamirinta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paakkanen clinches but Salamirinta breaks the clinch
and Salamirinta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Salamirinta shoots in but Paakkanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paakkanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salamirinta is defended easily by Paakkanen.
Salamirinta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paakkanen circles away.
Paakkanen wants to clinch but Salamirinta slips to the side
and Salamirinta counters with a three punch combo that has Paakkanen backing up. Paakkanen nods at Salamirinta to acknowledge the strikes.
Paakkanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paakkanen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Salamirinta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salamirinta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paakkanen avoids it really well and circles away.
Salamirinta shoots in for a takedown but Paakkanen shows good takedown defense.
Salamirinta shoots for a takedown but Paakkanen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Paakkanen darts in trying to clinch
and Salamirinta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Salamirinta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paakkanen swivels and escapes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Salamirinta fails with a takedown attempt.
Paakkanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salamirinta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paakkanen as he avoids it easily.
Paakkanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paakkanen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salamirinta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salamirinta throws a nice looking combination but Paakkanen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Paakkanen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Salamirinta counters with a nice uppercut.
Paakkanen tries to clinch up

so Salamirinta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salamirinta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Paakkanen is proving hard to escape from.
Salamirinta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Salamirinta wants to control from the top but Paakkanen keeps moving.
Paakkanen has a closed guard, preventing Salamirinta from standing up.
Salamirinta passes Paakkanen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salamirinta works his way into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salamirinta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Paakkanen struggling a bit here.
Salamirinta trying to control the position but Paakkanen is working away.

Salamirinta decides to stand back up.
Salamirinta shoots for a double leg takedown but Paakkanen sprawls well. He's pushed Salamirinta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Salamirinta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Janne Salamirinta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paakkanen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Salamirinta looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Salamirinta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Paakkanen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salamirinta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salamirinta stops Paakkanen from getting back to his feet.

Salamirinta looking for a submission but Paakkanen manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

Salamirinta drops back looking for a leg! Paakkanen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paakkanen manages to kick Salamirinta off! Salamirinta jumps back into Paakkanen's guard.
Paakkanen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Salamirinta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Paakkanen is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakkanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salamirinta pushes down on Paakkanen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salamirinta stops Paakkanen from getting back to his feet.
Salamirinta stalling away here and it's allowed Paakkanen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Salamirinta stays in close to Paakkanen's body and controls the position.
Paakkanen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Salamirinta is controlling him.

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.
Salamirinta slips nicely into half guard.
Salamirinta passes to full mount!

Salamirinta stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Paakkanen is looking to clinch.
Salamirinta scores with a nice right hand.
Salamirinta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paakkanen avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janne Salamirinta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paakkanen closes the distance but Salamirinta moves to the side

and Salamirinta counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Paakkanen's guard now.
Paakkanen is looking to stand up but Salamirinta isn't so interested in that idea.
Paakkanen keeping moving, preventing Salamirinta from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janne Salamirinta dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Salamirinta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paakkanen tries to avoid it but Salamirinta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paakkanen to the ground. Paakkanen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salamirinta displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Salamirinta throws a right hand that Paakkanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Paakkanen also avoids with ease.
Salamirinta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paakkanen wants to clinch
and Salamirinta counters with a nice body shot.
Salamirinta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Salamirinta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janne Salamirinta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paakkanen wants to clinch
and Salamirinta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salamirinta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salamirinta.
Salamirinta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paakkanen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Salamirinta swats away the attempt to clinch by Paakkanen.
Salamirinta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paakkanen as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salamirinta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Salamirinta pulls guard successfully.

Salamirinta working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Paakkanen has passed into half guard!
Paakkanen tries to pass to full mount but Salamirinta defends it.
Salamirinta trying to hold on to Paakkanen's head to control him but Paakkanen postures up.
Salamirinta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salamirinta is trying to control but can't.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Salamirinta shoots for a double leg takedown but Paakkanen sprawls well. He's pushed Salamirinta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Salamirinta shoots in for a takedown but Paakkanen shows good takedown defense.
Paakkanen tries to clinch
and Salamirinta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Salamirinta shoots in and drives through. Paakkanen sprawls well.
Paakkanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salamirinta shoots in and drives through. Paakkanen sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Salamirinta or perhaps it was just good defense by Paakkanen which made him look bad.
Paakkanen misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salamirinta throws a shot to the body.
Paakkanen wants to clinch up but Salamirinta keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salamirinta.
Salamirinta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paakkanen can pounce on him.
Salamirinta shoots in but no luck this time.
Salamirinta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paakkanen tries to clinch

and Salamirinta moves into the clinch.

Paakkanen breaks from the clinch.
Paakkanen is looking to clinch but Salamirinta is avoiding it.
Paakkanen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Salamirinta is looking to wear down Paakkanen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Salamirinta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paakkanen is fending him off so far but Salamirinta persists. Nope, Paakkanen circles away and we're back to standing.
Paakkanen wants to clinch but Salamirinta slips to the side
and Salamirinta counters with a stiff right hand.
Salamirinta misses with a series of wild punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Paakkanen scores with a four punch combination!
Paakkanen slaps away a takedown attempt from Salamirinta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Paakkanen stuffs the takedown attempt from Salamirinta. Salamirinta gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paakkanen wants to clinch.
Salamirinta works the jab nicely.
Salamirinta shoots in for a double leg but Paakkanen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paakkanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salamirinta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paakkanen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paakkanen tries to clinch but Salamirinta moves away
and Salamirinta counters with a three punch combo that has Paakkanen backing up. Paakkanen nods at Salamirinta to acknowledge the strikes.
Salamirinta circles away from the clinch attempt
and Salamirinta counters with a three punch combo that has Paakkanen backing up. Paakkanen nods at Salamirinta to acknowledge the strikes.
Paakkanen tries to clinch
and Salamirinta counters with a nice uppercut.
Paakkanen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salamirinta.
Metuselah Paakkanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paakkanen tries to clinch up.
Paakkanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Salamirinta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Metuselah Paakkanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paakkanen 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Metuselah Paakkanen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Karelinokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Karelinokov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Klein
vs
Karelinokov

210 cm
21
240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

191 cm
23
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Klein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fedor Karelinokov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelinokov misses with a looping right.
Klein slips a straight right by Karelinokov.
Karelinokov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown by Karelinokov or perhaps it was just good defense by Klein which made him look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Klein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Klein tries to clinch up.
Klein is looking to clinch.
Karelinokov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Klein pinned against the cage. Klein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hans Klein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Karelinokov.
Klein tries to clinch there but Karelinokov circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

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.
Klein is looking to clinch.
A combination from Karelinokov does no damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Klein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Karelinokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klein tries to clinch up.
Fedor Karelinokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Klein moves in looking to clinch but Karelinokov pushes him off.
Klein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Klein wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Karelinokov dives in and grabs Klein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Klein pushes down on Karelinokov's head and hops out.
Klein tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klein tries to clinch but Karelinokov is having none of it.
Klein doesn't manage to clinch there - Karelinokov circles away.
Karelinokov keeps the fight on the outside.

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.
Karelinokov shoots in and drives through. Klein sprawls well.
Karelinokov is breathing heavily.
Karelinokov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Klein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klein fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Klein dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Klein leaves Karelinokov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Karelinokov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klein doesn't manage to clinch there - Karelinokov circles away.
Karelinokov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klein fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Karelinokov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hans Klein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karelinokov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klein but Klein pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Klein moves in looking to clinch but Karelinokov pushes him off.
Klein tries to clinch but Karelinokov is having none of it.
Klein is looking to clinch but Karelinokov is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klein tries to close the distance and clinch but Karelinokov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Klein moves in looking to clinch but Karelinokov pushes him off.
Klein is looking to clinch but Karelinokov is avoiding it.
Karelinokov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Klein tries to clinch up but Karelinokov circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Klein slips a jab from Karelinokov.
Klein is looking to clinch but Karelinokov is avoiding it.
Klein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karelinokov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klein wants to clinch up but Karelinokov keeps it at a distance.
Fedor Karelinokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hans Klein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown by Karelinokov or perhaps it was just good defense by Klein which made him look bad.

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 Hans Klein.
Well Klein 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 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Klein!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
1%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalevi Kumijalka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kumijalka has chosen compella & the twister - put ur weed up as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Riseman
vs
Kumijalka

181 cm
22
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
24
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonathan Riseman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalevi Kumijalka!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riseman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kumijalka circles away.
Kumijalka lands with a hook. Riseman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Riseman tries for a takedown but Kumijalka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kumijalka's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kumijalka duly obliges.
Riseman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kumijalka's waist but Kumijalka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Riseman off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Riseman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riseman shoots in for a double leg but Kumijalka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Riseman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Kumijalka moves into the clinch.
Kumijalka gets through Riseman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kumijalka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kumijalka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riseman.
Riseman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kumijalka gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Kumijalka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kumijalka throws a head kick but Riseman moves out of range.
Riseman lands a jab-cross combination.
Kumijalka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riseman.
Kumijalka works over Riseman's head and body with a nice combination.
Riseman is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumijalka throws a left and a right that both miss

so Riseman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Riseman won't allow Kumijalka to sweep him here.
Kumijalka keeping moving, preventing Riseman from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kumijalka is on top in guard.

Kumijalka stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kumijalka stuffs the takedown.
Riseman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kumijalka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Riseman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kumijalka works over Riseman's head and body with a nice combination.
Kumijalka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jonathan Riseman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riseman tries to clinch but Kumijalka moves away
and Kumijalka counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riseman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka scores with the left hand. Riseman knows he should have avoided that one.
Kumijalka scores with a head kick.
Kumijalka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Riseman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kumijalka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kumijalka throws a nice looking combination but Riseman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riseman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kumijalka misses with the combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kumijalka.
Kumijalka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kumijalka stalks Riseman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Riseman's face. Riseman staggers backwards, shaken.
Kumijalka misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kumijalka has Riseman up against the cage in a clinch.
Kumijalka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Riseman is keeping busy.
Kumijalka with a knee to the head.
Kumijalka tries a knee to the head but Riseman blocks it.
Riseman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kumijalka pulls his leg out and moves away.

Kumijalka closes the distance and pushes Riseman back into the cage.
Kumijalka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Riseman has Kumijalka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kumijalka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Kumijalka.
Kumijalka misses with a knee to the head.
Kumijalka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Riseman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kumijalka landing knees to the head.

Kumijalka breaks the clinch.
Kumijalka lands a head kick. Riseman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kumijalka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riseman dodges the punch combination from Kumijalka.
Kumijalka misses with a double jab.

Kumijalka rushes Riseman and presses him up against the cage.
Kumijalka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

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

Kumijalka clinches up with Riseman and pushes him back against the cage.
Riseman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kumijalka gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Kumijalka is fighting off a takedown attempt but Riseman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kumijalka to the mat. Kumijalka regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kumijalka wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Kumijalka has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Riseman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kumijalka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalevi Kumijalka dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Riseman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Riseman misses with a takedown attempt
and Kumijalka counters with a stiff right hand.
Kumijalka lands a two punch combo.
Kumijalka misses with a double jab.
A combination from Kumijalka does no damage.

Riseman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Riseman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kumijalka wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kumijalka is in all sorts of trouble here.
Riseman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kumijalka is looking to escape.
Riseman working Kumijalka over with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman misses with a head shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kumijalka is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Riseman landing shots from mount.
Kumijalka wants to get back to his feet.
Riseman raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Riseman.
Riseman raining down shots from the mount!
Kumijalka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Riseman cracks Kumijalka with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Riseman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kumijalka manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kumijalka is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka wants to get back to his feet but Riseman drags him back down.
Kumijalka is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Kumijalka struggling a bit here.
Riseman working the ground and pound from side control.
Riseman working the body and head with strikes.
Kumijalka is looking for a sweep.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Riseman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riseman misses with a takedown attempt

and Kumijalka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Riseman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riseman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Riseman takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kumijalka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Riseman is keeping busy.
Kumijalka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Riseman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kumijalka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kumijalka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kumijalka connects with a knee to the head.
Kumijalka working Riseman over with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kumijalka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kumijalka tries a knee to the head but Riseman blocks it.

Riseman has clasped his hands together around Kumijalka's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kumijalka is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Riseman 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.
Kumijalka tries to roll over but Riseman keeps him under control.
Riseman slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka wants to control but Riseman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riseman thows a huge punch but Kumijalka dodges it nicely.
Riseman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Kumijalka kicks off Riseman and gets to his feet.
Riseman has his takedown stuffed
and Kumijalka counters with a head kick.
No luck for Riseman with that takedown attempt.
Riseman fails with the takedown
and Kumijalka counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Riseman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Danga de danga de dang - Kumijalka scores with a four punch combination!
Riseman misses with a takedown
and Kumijalka counters with a big head kick but Riseman shrugs it off.
Kumijalka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Riseman tries to clinch but Kumijalka moves away
and Kumijalka counters with a stiff right hand.
Kumijalka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riseman.
Riseman shoots in for a takedown but Kumijalka shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Riseman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Kumijalka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kumijalka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Riseman shoots and misses
and Kumijalka counters with a three punch combo that has Riseman backing up. Riseman nods at Kumijalka to acknowledge the strikes.
Kumijalka throws a series of punches but Riseman moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kalevi Kumijalka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kumijalka lands a jab-cross combination.
Kumijalka scores with a one two! Riseman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Riseman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kumijalka lands a head kick. Riseman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Some wild striking there from Kumijalka.
Kumijalka swinging wilding here.
Kumijalka is working the combinations to good effect here.
Riseman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kumijalka.
Riseman circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riseman has his takedown stuffed
and Kumijalka counters with an inside leg kick.
Jonathan Riseman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riseman shoots and misses

and Kumijalka counters by clinching up.
Kumijalka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riseman has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Kumijalka.
Kumijalka landing knees to the head.
Kumijalka lands a knee to the head.
Riseman is pressed up against the cage. Kumijalka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Riseman down to the mat. Riseman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Riseman dives in and grabs Kumijalka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kumijalka pushes down on Riseman's head and hops out.
Riseman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kumijalka counters with a stiff right hand.
Kumijalka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Kumijalka rushes Riseman and presses him up against the cage.
Kumijalka digs a right hand underneath Riseman's ribcage. Riseman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kumijalka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riseman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kumijalka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Kumijalka breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Kumijalka misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riseman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riseman shoots in looking for a takedown. Kumijalka tries to sprawl out of it but Riseman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kumijalka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kumijalka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Riseman fails with the takedown
and Kumijalka counters with a slapping leg kick.

Kumijalka rushes Riseman and presses him up against the cage.
Riseman wants a takedown but no success here.

Kumijalka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riseman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kumijalka scores with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kumijalka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kumijalka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Kumijalka.
Kumijalka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Riseman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Kumijalka kicks Riseman off and gets back to his feet.
Kumijalka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kalevi Kumijalka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick from Kumijalka lands but Riseman takes it in his stride.
Riseman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kumijalka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riseman is defended easily by Kumijalka.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kumijalka takes the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kalevi Kumijalka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kumijalka 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalevi Kumijalka!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Tykinvalaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ismo Laitela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Tykinvalaja
vs
Laitela

200 cm
22
260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
225 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Hellbent, Inc.

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tykinvalaja lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Laitela has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Laitela and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Laitela looks for a takedown but Tykinvalaja sprawls well.
Laitela on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tykinvalaja drops Laitela with a nice combination! Tykinvalaja dives into Laitela's guard, looking to finish!

Laitela is rocked!

It looks like Ismo Laitela has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tykinvalaja postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Laitela is still in real trouble! Can Tykinvalaja finish him?
Tykinvalaja lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tykinvalaja thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tykinvalaja gets to his feet and stands over Laitela, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Laitela felt that one! Tykinvalaja unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Laitela from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Tykinvalaja!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johan August Sandels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armo Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandels comes into the arena with Teflon Brothers - Hikoilen ku raiskaaja blaring out of the sound system. Armo Kuusela has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

August Sandels
vs
Kuusela

185 cm
19
187 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

192 cm
21
197 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Hellbent, Inc.

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan August Sandels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armo Kuusela!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuusela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sandels looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sandels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuusela feints and then cracks Sandels's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sandels down.
Kuusela with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Kuusela.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kuusela! Sandels is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armo Kuusela!

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yrjo Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Vanhala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puska's entrance music is GWB -rap. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Puska
vs
Vanhala

183 cm
22
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
186 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Syndicate Drugs
Nemesis Cage Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yrjo Puska!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ari Vanhala!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puska will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vanhala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puska.
A big right from Vanhala misses.
Vanhala misses with a straight right.
Vanhala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puska.
Puska slips under a jab.
Vanhala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puska swings for the body but Vanhala moves out of range.
Puska loads up on a big right hand but Vanhala slips the punch.
Puska throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vanhala's waist but Vanhala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Puska off to one side.
Vanhala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Puska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanhala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puska.
Vanhala falls off balance throwing a combination

so Puska counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vanhala looking for a sweep. Not yet Vanhala, not yet.

Puska drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vanhala manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Puska has Vanhala in his guard.
Puska wants to hit a switch here but Vanhala passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Puska there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanhala with shots to the head and body - Puska looks very uncomfortable down there.
Puska tries to hold on but Vanhala pushes him away.
Vanhala can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Puska is looking to escape.
Puska slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska wants to improve his position but Vanhala is controlling well.
Vanhala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Puska. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vanhala seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Puska does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vanhala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vanhala tries to pass to full mount but Puska defends it.
Puska regains full guard. Nicely done.
Puska manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vanhala manages to get himself to full guard.
Vanhala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vanhala looking to control but Puska passes into half guard.

Vanhala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vanhala throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Puska is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vanhala doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Puska.
Puska wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vanhala keeps working.
Vanhala trying to control here.
Puska trying to control the action but Vanhala is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vanhala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vanhala misses with a straight right.
Ari Vanhala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puska tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vanhala swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yrjo Puska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puska fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vanhala avoids it really well and circles 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.
Puska avoids the body shot from Vanhala.
Vanhala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Puska uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanhala.
Ari Vanhala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Vanhala lands an impressive looking overhand right. Puska doesn't seem phased though.
Puska throws a body punch but Vanhala moves out of range.
Vanhala throws the left hand but Puska avoids the punch easily.
Puska misses with a takedown attempt - Vanhala sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vanhala looks to land a combination but Puska avoids it well.
Puska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanhala.
The fighters circling - Vanhala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Puska drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vanhala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vanhala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puska moves away.
Puska moves out of range of the strikes.
Puska fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vanhala takes a swing at Puska's ribcage but misses.
Vanhala loads up on a big right hand but Puska slips the punch.
A big left from Vanhala misses.
Jab from Vanhala.
Vanhala misses with a jab to the body

and Puska counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vanhala trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Vanhala can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puska controls the pace.
Puska wants to control from the top but Vanhala keeps moving.
Puska looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska won't allow Vanhala to sweep him here.
Vanhala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanhala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vanhala keeping moving, preventing Puska from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vanhala throws a jab but it's blocked by Puska.
Puska shoots in for a takedown but Vanhala shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Puska drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Puska passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Vanhala!
Puska is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Vanhala is in real trouble.

Puska working for the choke.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska keeps control of the position as Vanhala tries to break free.
Puska is looking to control Vanhala but Vanhala is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Yrjo Puska overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Puska working for a choke but Vanhala is defending well.
Vanhala looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Puska is trying to stick to Vanhala's back but Vanhala is turning into Puska. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Puska's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vanhala.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vanhala is one step ahead there.
Vanhala wants to pass the guard but Puska is keeping the position.
Vanhala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vanhala working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Puska's head.

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

Puska is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vanhala defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Vanhala tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanhala is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Puska is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Vanhala right now.
Vanhala turns into Puska and is now in his guard.
Vanhala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Puska trying to keep a closed guard but Vanhala is proving a slippery customer.
Vanhala stopping the sweep attempt from Puska.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Puska shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vanhala is trying to defend but Puska finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vanhala flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Puska is looking for a kimura here.
Vanhala has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Puska is working away from the top position though.

Puska is working for a submission of some sort.

Puska wants to work for an arm triangle but Vanhala is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanhala tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Vanhala trying to control here.
Vanhala wants to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Puska walks into a left hand.
Vanhala lands with a nice body punch.
Vanhala throws a hook but Puska avoids it easily.
Vanhala lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vanhala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vanhala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puska throws out the jab.
A big right from Vanhala misses.

Vanhala gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Puska to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanhala trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Puska trying to control but Vanhala is working from the bottom.
Puska forces his way into half guard.
Vanhala moves into full guard.
Vanhala striking off his back but it's not causing Puska any problems.
Puska stopping the sweep attempt from Vanhala.
Vanhala has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Puska has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanhala is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Puska is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vanhala can do anything to dispel that myth.
Puska tries to control but Vanhala wriggling away.

Puska has isolated one of Vanhala's arms. Vanhala looking to fight him off but Puska twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yrjo Puska!
Yrjo Puska is the new middleweight champion!

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