CEC 25 : Only The Strong PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Koskela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matti Koskela has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chuck Norris's chin.

Norris
vs
Koskela

225 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Koskela!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koskela stuffs the takedown attempt from Norris. Norris gets slowly back to his feet.
Koskela throws a sloppy head kick and Norris moves out of range easily.

Koskela closes the distance and clinches.

Koskela manages to break the clinch.
Norris shoots in for a double leg but Koskela sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Norris decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Koskela keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It looks like Norris is going to stand back up.
Norris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Norris 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.
Koskela avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Norris.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Norris is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Norris controlling the action here.
Norris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Koskela defending well though.
Norris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Norris is looking to take a break and control but Koskela is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koskela scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Norris shoots for a takedown but Koskela saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Norris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koskela.
Norris shoots in for a double leg but Koskela sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Norris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koskela sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Norris somewhat.
Norris dives in and grabs Koskela's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koskela pushes down on Norris's head and hops out.
Norris is breathing heavily.
Koskela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koskela tries to clinch up but Norris circles away and keeps his distance.
Koskela stuffs the takedown.

Koskela closes the distance and clinches.

Koskela manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Koskela. No joy for Norris on that attempt.
Norris takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koskela plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Koskela lands a head kick!

Norris is rocked!
Norris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Koskela leaves Norris with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oh Norris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koskela throws a quick head kick that knocks Norris silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Koskela is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matti Koskela!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

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

Hernandez
vs
Mattila

178 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Markus Mattila!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez prevents Mattila from escaping the position.

Hernandez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mattila has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mattila wants to get back to his feet.
Hernandez controlling the position from side mount.
Hernandez working the head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hernandez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hernandez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Hernandez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mattila, who protects the arm well.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Mattila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mattila manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mattila trying to control but Hernandez postures up.

Hernandez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mattila sees it coming and defends easily.

Mattila pushes Hernandez off and gets back to his feet.
Mattila tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Markus Mattila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mattila sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hernandez somewhat.

Mattila pushes Hernandez up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez has Mattila pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mattila manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Mattila.
Mattila lands an elbow that stopped Hernandez in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Jose Hernandez has been cut.
The is referee keeping an eye on Mattila - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hernandez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mattila avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez has Mattila pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mattila manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hernandez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hernandez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hernandez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but Mattila holds him up against the cage and eventually Hernandez drops back down to his feet.
Mattila lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mattila avoiding damage.
Mattila with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four 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.
Hernandez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but Mattila holds him up against the cage and eventually Hernandez drops back down to his feet.
Mattila with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mattila.
Hernandez looking for a takedown.
Mattila lands a knee to the body.
Mattila lands an elbow just above Hernandez 's eye.
Hernandez has Mattila pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mattila manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Mattila has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hernandez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mattila lands shots from the back.

Mattila tightening his grip on Hernandez, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Mattila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Hernandez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mattila wants to clinch.
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.

Mattila looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mattila stands up over Hernandez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Hernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mattila gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hernandez is working an open guard so Mattila takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hernandez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mattila defends it nicely.
Mattila stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mattila doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
Hernandez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mattila sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.

Mattila shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hernandez is not content to let Mattila control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mattila decides to stand and escape the position.
Mattila tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mattila tries to clinch up but Hernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Mattila tries to close the distance and clinch but Hernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hernandez lands a jab to Mattila's midsection.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattila striking off his back but it's not causing Hernandez any problems.
Hernandez trying to control but Mattila is working from the bottom.
Hernandez is pushing down on Mattila's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mattila is fighting to maintain full guard but Hernandez has managed to sneak the leg through.

Hernandez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hernandez trying to control from Mattila's half guard. Mattila has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mattila keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hernandez with a flurry of punches that miss.

Mattila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mattila is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mattila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mattila is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Mattila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jose Hernandez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Mattila stuffs the takedown attempt from Hernandez. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
Mattila has his takedown stuffed

and Hernandez moves into the clinch.
Hernandez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mattila gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but Mattila holds him up against the cage and eventually Hernandez drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mattila just stands there and leans against the cage.

Mattila is trying to trip Hernandez. He has hold of a leg but Hernandez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mattila persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hernandez tries to strike from the bottom.
Markus Mattila has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hernandez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mattila can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mattila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hernandez has his foot on Mattila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mattila works his way back into a safe position though.
Mattila is in close to Hernandez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mattila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mattila tries to stand but Hernandez is controlling from the bottom.

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

Hernandez is looking for a triangle but Mattila pushes his legs off easily.

Mattila drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hernandez dives on top into guard.
Hernandez controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattila keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.

Hernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Hernandez stands up and waves to Mattila to follow him.

That's four 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.
Hernandez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mattila's waist but Mattila gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hernandez off to one side.
Mattila pushes Hernandez away with a front kick.

Mattila rushes Hernandez and presses him up against the cage.
Hernandez has had enough of the clinch but Mattila keeps him there for the moment.
Hernandez fails to pull guard.
Jose Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hernandez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mattila gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hernandez prevents a takedown attempt there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jose Hernandez.
Well Mattila has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Mattila!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Nordlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and A Dangerous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Nordlund
vs
Dangerous

187 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Nordlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, A Dangerous!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordlund throws a shot to the body.
Dangerous throws a series of punches but Nordlund moves out of range.
Nordlund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dangerous.
Nordlund throws a solid leg kick but Dangerous takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nordlund.
Nordlund swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dangerous counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dangerous misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Nordlund throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordlund scores with a hook.
Dangerous with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dangerous works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nordlund ducks under a wild hook from Dangerous.
Dangerous misses with a wild combination.
Nordlund throws a sloppy body shot
and Dangerous cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Dangerous has Nordlund up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nordlund.
Nordlund throws an elbow but it misses.
Nordlund tries to break free but Dangerous pushes him back against the cage.

Nordlund ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nordlund no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordlund wants to hit a switch here but Dangerous passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nordlund there!
Dangerous blocks Nordlund's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Nordlund working to try and regain half guard.
Nordlund on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nordlund tries to get out of the position.
Dangerous tries to control but Nordlund wriggling away.
Dangerous controlling from the full mount.
Nordlund is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nordlund wants to control but Dangerous is having none of it.

That's two 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.
Nordlund is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dangerous controlling from the full mount.
Dangerous trying to control but Nordlund is having none of it.
Nordlund throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dangerous. What's that going to do exactly?
Dangerous trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dangerous controlling his opponent.
Dangerous can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nordlund is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

Despite being in the dominant position, A Dangerous just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dangerous tries to clinch but Nordlund moves out of range.
Dangerous ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordlund moves away.
Nordlund misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dangerous counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dangerous thuds a left hand into Nordlund's body.
Nordlund is breathing heavily.
Nordlund throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nordlund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dangerous connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Nice shot by Dangerous.

It looks like Jarkko Nordlund has been cut.
Dangerous connects with a body shot.
Dangerous scores with a nice strike.
Dangerous finds Nordlund's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Nordlund flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Dangerous lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Nordlund will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). A Dangerous!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Volta Polotski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Polotski
vs
Jackson

188 cm
19
196 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
193 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Volta Polotski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a series of punches but Polotski avoids them all with ease.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Polotski.
Jackson misses with a combination

and Polotski counters by clinching up.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Polotski tries for a takedown. No joy.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Polotski throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Polotski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Polotski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Polotski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Polotski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Polotski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson is pressing down on Polotski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Polotski defends easily.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Polotski.
Jackson looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polotski throws a big right hand that misses.
Polotski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Polotski is breathing heavily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws a push kick but Polotski slaps the foot to one side.
A punch combination from Polotski misses.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Polotski.
Polotski wants to clinch.
Polotski misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Polotski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Polotski falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polotski lands a two punch combo.
A left lands for Jackson.
Polotski fails to land the takedown.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Polotski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a combination. Polotski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Polotski throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Polotski.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Polotski tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Polotski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Polotski slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a one two! Polotski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Polotski's legs.
Polotski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Polotski.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Polotski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Polotski to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Volta Polotski 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.

Polotski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like David Jackson has been cut.

Polotski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Polotski wants to stand and escape but instead Jackson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Polotski working a defensive guard here.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson won't allow Polotski to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Polotski is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polotski trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Polotski looking to control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Polotski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Polotski.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Polotski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Polotski slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Polotski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
Jackson regains half guard.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Polotski.
Polotski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Polotski controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polotski is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

Polotski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jackson looks for the body kick but Polotski saw that one coming.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Polotski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Polotski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Polotski checks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Polotski misses.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
David Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries to bum rush Polotski with a series of wild strikes but Polotski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four 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.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Polotski counters by clinching up.
Polotski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Polotski's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volta Polotski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Polotski is just out of range.
Polotski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Polotski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jackson's guard now.
Polotski trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Volta Polotski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Jackson's cut.
That's time! Polotski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Polotski circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Polotski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Polotski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson checks a low kick from Polotski.
Volta Polotski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Polotski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Polotski counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Polotski manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Polotski 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polotski wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jackson is now in half guard.
Jackson passes into side control, despite Polotski's attempt to control the position.
Polotski is looking for a sweep.

Jackson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Polotski avoids it well.

That's two 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.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Polotski.
Jackson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
David Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Polotski avoids it well.
Polotski tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Polotski fails with a takedown attempt.
Polotski misses with the combination.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Polotski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jackson - that will leave a mark!
Polotski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Polotski avoids nicely.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Polotski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Polotski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Polotski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Polotski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A punch combination from Polotski misses.
Polotski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volta Polotski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Polotski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Polotski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Polotski.

Jackson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Polotski regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson prevents Polotski from getting back to his feet.
David Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volta Polotski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Jackson.
Well Polotski 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volta Polotski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Koskinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Wewito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wewito has chosen Had Enough as his entrance music. Miguel Wewito is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Koskinen
vs
Wewito

170 cm
21
162 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

183 cm
20
152 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Koskinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Wewito!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wewito fails to land with a series of punches.
Wewito takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wewito cracks Koskinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Mikael Koskinen has been cut.
Koskinen leaves Wewito with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Koskinen thuds a left hand into Wewito's body.

Koskinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wewito wants to try and get back to his feet.
Wewito looks gassed!

Koskinen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Koskinen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Koskinen has control of Wewito's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wewito regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wewito really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koskinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koskinen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wewito looks a forlorn figure.
Wewito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Koskinen has control of Wewito's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wewito regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Koskinen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wewito manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wewito is pushing Koskinen's head away, looking to escape. Koskinen manages to hold on to the position though.
Koskinen wants to control but Wewito is keeping him busy.
Wewito can't do much from the bottom here.

Koskinen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Koskinen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wewito avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Koskinen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Koskinen works to advance to full mount. Wewito defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Koskinen looking to ground and pound but Wewito is blocking nicely.
Koskinen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Koskinen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Koskinen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wewito can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wewito holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Koskinen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Poor strikes thrown by Koskinen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wewito is squirming around, avoiding Koskinen's attempts to control the action.
Koskinen looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikael Koskinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikael Koskinen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Koskinen scores with a hook to the body. Wewito takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

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

Koskinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wewito looking to pass the guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Koskinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wewito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Koskinen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wewito stacks Koskinen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wewito!
You can see the frustration on Koskinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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.
Wewito avoids the strikes from the bottom by Koskinen.

Wewito stands up and beckons Koskinen to his feet.
Wewito changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koskinen tries to avoid it but Wewito manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koskinen to the ground. Koskinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wewito throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koskinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Koskinen with a hook.

Koskinen scores a takedown into full mount!

Koskinen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wewito is working to get back to half guard.
Koskinen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Koskinen looking to ground and pound but Wewito is blocking nicely.
Koskinen unloading with bombs!

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.

Koskinen working for a guillotine from mount but Wewito is in no mood to give up.
Wewito is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wewito is looking to improve his position but Koskinen isn't that keen on the idea.

Koskinen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wewito is on top in guard.
Wewito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koskinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikael Koskinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikael Koskinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Koskinen checks the leg kick.
Wewito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wewito walks into a left hand.
Koskinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wewito misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Wewito misses.
Koskinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wewito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wewito is looking to clinch but Koskinen is avoiding it.
Nice jab there from Koskinen.
A combination from Wewito does no damage.

Koskinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Koskinen is landing with some decent strikes but Wewito is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Koskinen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wewito is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskinen with a couple of short strikes.
Koskinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miguel Wewito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

Koskinen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wewito is now in Koskinen's guard. A big mistake from Koskinen there, giving up the dominant position!
Wewito trying to stand up but can't free himself from Koskinen's guard.
Koskinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Koskinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wewito tries to stand but Koskinen is controlling from the bottom.
Koskinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wewito is one step ahead there.
Koskinen is trying to keep Wewito in close.
Wewito must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four 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.

Koskinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wewito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Koskinen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mikael Koskinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koskinen controls Wewito momentarily but Wewito frees himself.
Wewito is fighting to break Koskinen's control of his arms but Koskinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikael Koskinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koskinen 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Koskinen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Volz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Lobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volz comes to the cage accompanied by Anthem of Courage. Lobo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Moonspell - Opium. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Volz
vs
Lobo

186 cm
23
245 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

212 cm
22
282 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Rätei ja lumpui - Cheapest clothes in Helsinki

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, Victor Volz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pablo Lobo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Volz does no damage.
Volz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Volz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Volz fails to land with a series of punches.
Volz throws a body punch but Lobo moves out of range.
Volz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Volz misses with the combination.
Volz looks to land a combination but Lobo avoids it well.
Volz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volz misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Volz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Volz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lobo moves away.
No joy there for Volz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Volz scores with a hook to the body. Lobo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch combination from Volz misses.
Volz loads up on a big right hand but Lobo slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobo blocks a jab.
Volz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Volz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lobo has time to react.
Volz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lobo.
Volz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Volz missing with a left hand there. Lobo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lobo slips a jab and a cross from Volz.
Volz throws a hook to the side of Lobo's head but Lobo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lobo moves out of range as Volz strikes.
Lobo moves out of range of the strikes.
Volz misses with a series of wild punches.
Volz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lobo moves away.
Volz throws a right hand that Lobo ducks under and follows up with a left that Lobo also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lobo was well out of range. Poor timing from Volz.
Volz misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Volz.
Volz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lobo circles away quickly and effectively.
Volz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lobo dodges the punch combination from Volz.
Volz connects with a looping right hand.

Lobo takes the fight into the clinch.
Lobo tries a knee to the head but Volz blocks it.
Lobo lands a nice knee to the body.
Lobo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lobo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lobo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lobo tries to land knees in the clinch but Volz avoids the damage to the body.
Lobo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Volz's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volz blocks an elbow strike.
Lobo tries to land knees in the clinch but Volz avoids the damage to the body.
Lobo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Volz dodges an elbow strike from Lobo.
Lobo trying to land knees to the body.
Lobo throws an elbow but it misses.
A knee to the head by Lobo.
Lobo looks gassed!
Volz is trying to force a seperation but Lobo has the dominant position.
Lobo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lobo misses with a punch to the body.
Lobo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Volz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lobo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Volz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lobo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lobo tries to land a knee to the head but Volz blocks with his arms.
Lobo keeps control of Volz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Volz is trying to break the clinch but Lobo is controlling him.
Volz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

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.
Lobo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Volz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Volz working hard to break the clinch.
Lobo tries to land a knee to the head but Volz blocks with his arms.
Lobo keeps control of Volz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lobo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Volz tries to break free but Lobo pushes him back against the cage.
Volz is looking to break free of the clinch but Lobo has double underhooks.
Volz avoiding damage as Lobo throws knees to the body.
Volz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lobo prevents Volz from breaking the clinch.
Lobo keeps control of Volz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Volz blocks the elbow strike.
Lobo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Volz avoids it.
Volz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Volz tries to circle away but Lobo has him pinned against the cage.
Volz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lobo has him pressed against the cage.
Lobo is looking to control Volz's arms but Volz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lobo has his back to the cage.
Lobo scores with a knee to the head.
Volz wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Victor Volz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Volz sizes up Lobo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Volz throws a looping overhand right but Lobo ducks down to avoid it.
Volz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lobo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Volz swats away the attempt to clinch by Lobo.
Volz has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Volz with a jab.

It looks like Pablo Lobo has been cut.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Volz here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Volz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Volz misses.
Volz misses with a series of wild punches.
Lobo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lobo moves in looking to clinch but Volz pushes him off.
Lobo tries to clinch but Volz is having none of it.
Nice straight punches there by Volz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Volz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volz looks to score with a jab to the body but Lobo is just out of range.
Lobo tries to move into range but Volz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Volz misses with a series of wild punches.
Volz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Volz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volz throws a right and a left that Lobo avoids nicely.
Volz misses with an uppercut.
Volz throws a right and a left that Lobo avoids nicely.
Volz throws a right hand that Lobo ducks under and follows up with a left that Lobo also avoids with ease.
Lobo moves in looking to clinch but Volz pushes him off.
Volz misses with a body shot.

Lobo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Volz wants to get back to striking at distance but Lobo won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lobo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lobo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Volz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lobo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lobo has Volz pushed against the cage.
Lobo is breathing heavily.
Lobo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Volz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lobo lands a knee to the head.
Lobo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Volz's efforts to push away.
Lobo prevents Volz from breaking the clinch.
Lobo slows down the pace here.
Lobo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lobo crunches a lovely knee into Volz's ribcage.
Lobo looking to throw knees to the head but Volz is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Lobo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Volz's efforts to push away.
Lobo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lobo pushes off an throws an elbow but Volz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Volz avoids the elbow strike from Lobo, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lobo.
Volz tries to break the clinch but Lobo is controlling the position.
Lobo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lobo has Volz pressed against the cage, preventing Volz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Volz is trying to break the clinch but Lobo has him pressed against the cage.
Lobo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Volz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Volz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lobo has him pressed against the cage.
Volz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lobo missing with knees to the body.
Volz avoiding damage as Lobo throws knees to the body.
Lobo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Volz blocks it with crossed arms.
Lobo tries to land a knee to the head but Volz blocks with his arms.

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.
Volz wants to break free but Lobo has control.
Lobo prevents Volz from breaking the clinch.
Volz blocks an uppercut.
Lobo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Volz working hard to break the clinch.
Lobo looking to throw knees to the head but Volz is blocking nicely.
Volz is looking to break free of the clinch but Lobo has double underhooks.
Lobo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Volz avoids it.
Volz tries to circle away but Lobo has him pinned against the cage.
Volz avoiding damage as Lobo throws knees to the body.
Volz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lobo has him pressed against the cage.
Volz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lobo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lobo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lobo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Volz is defending well for now.
Volz tries to break free but Lobo pushes him back against the cage.
Volz working hard to break the clinch.
Volz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Lobo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pablo Lobo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Volz misses with a series of wild punches.
Volz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lobo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Volz misses.
Volz misses with a wild body shot.
Volz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volz tries to bum rush Lobo with a series of wild strikes but Lobo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lobo dodges the punch combination from Volz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volz throws a series of punches but Lobo moves out of range.
Lobo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Volz fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Volz swats away the attempt to clinch by Lobo.
Volz punishes Lobo's body with a nice straight punch.
Lobo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Volz connects with a looping right hand.
Volz misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Volz.
Volz connects with a nice looking jab.
Volz tries to bum rush Lobo with a series of wild strikes but Lobo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volz moves out of range of the body kick from Lobo.
Lobo dodges the punch combination from Volz.
Victor Volz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volz misses with a two punch combination.
Volz throws a series of punches but Lobo avoids them all with ease.
Lobo staying out of range there.
Volz takes a swing at Lobo's ribcage but misses.
Victor Volz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volz misses with a wild body shot.
Volz thuds his right hand into Lobo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Volz looks to score with a jab to the body but Lobo is just out of range.
Volz tries to bum rush Lobo with a series of wild strikes but Lobo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volz just misses with a punch to the body.
Lobo avoids the body shot from Volz.
Lobo ducks under a wild hook from Volz.
Volz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Volz to score with a decent uppercut.
Volz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lobo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lobo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volz.
Lobo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volz.
Volz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Volz misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Volz.
A punch combination from Volz misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lobo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volz digs a good hook to Lobo's body.
Lobo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volz.
Lobo is looking to clinch.
Volz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Volz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Volz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Volz misses with a few strikes there.
Lobo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volz.
Volz misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Volz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Volz 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Critical Damage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Voitto Vekkiotsamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Damage
vs
Vekkiotsamo

190 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

187 cm
20
213 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Critical Damage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Voitto Vekkiotsamo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Damage drives through with a takedown into guard.
Damage wants to control from the top but Vekkiotsamo keeps moving.
Damage won't allow Vekkiotsamo to sweep him here.

Vekkiotsamo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Damage is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Vekkiotsamo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Damage's back instead.
Damage looking very determined here, making life difficult for Vekkiotsamo.
Damage tries to escape but Vekkiotsamo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Damage staying busy and making it hard for Vekkiotsamo to control.
Vekkiotsamo lands strikes to the head.
Vekkiotsamo lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Damage.
Vekkiotsamo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Damage tries to escape the position.
Damage staying busy and making it hard for Vekkiotsamo to control.
Vekkiotsamo controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Damage's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Can Damage hold on?! Vekkiotsamo is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Damage is keeping busy.
Damage just trying to survive but Vekkiotsamo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vekkiotsamo trying to control.
Vekkiotsamo has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Damage.
Damage is trying to break free.
Vekkiotsamo has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Damage.

Damage is rocked!
Vekkiotsamo is landing big shots and Damage is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Voitto Vekkiotsamo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerhard Rihmakallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matto Monni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rihmakallo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blood For Blood-Living In Exile. Monni is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Era - Enae Volare Mezzo. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Rihmakallo
vs
Monni

185 cm
19
245 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

188 cm
23
225 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerhard Rihmakallo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matto Monni!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monni blocks a head kick by Rihmakallo.
Rihmakallo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Monni swivels and escapes.
Monni throws a looping overhand right but Rihmakallo ducks down to avoid it.
Rihmakallo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rihmakallo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monni.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rihmakallo.

Monni scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Rihmakallo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Monni in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rihmakallo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Monni!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matto Monni!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Co-main event

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

Ferg
vs
Ohallahan

190 cm
22
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferg throws a combination. Ohallahan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Paddie Ohallahan has been cut.
Ohallahan shoots in for a takedown but Ferg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab-cross combination lands for Ferg and sends Ohallahan crashing to the mat! Ferg follows him down to the mat - Ohallahan regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Ohallahan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferg is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Ohallahan is hurt! He's hurt bad - Ferg fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Ohallahan from any more punishment! Congratulations to Ferg! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Turd Ferg!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rubert Kuminauha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuminauha kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Celine Dion - Just Walk Away. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Kuminauha
vs
Drake

198 cm
24
240 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

198 cm
22
260 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

154 Degrees in Sydney (154 Quality Stamina)
Marvel Combat

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rubert Kuminauha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joshua Drake!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuminauha fails to land the takedown.
Drake lands a body shot.
Kuminauha slips a straight right by Drake.
Kuminauha fails with a takedown attempt.

Kuminauha shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kuminauha was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Drake wants to hold on but Kuminauha pushes him away.

Kuminauha goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Drake turns into him and now he's in Kuminauha's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kuminauha's guard.
Drake looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kuminauha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kuminauha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drake is aware though and is defending well.

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

Kuminauha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Drake stands up from Kuminauha's guard - Drake perhaps looking for a knockout.
Drake drops Kuminauha with a right and a left! Drake comes rushing in but Kuminauha regains his composure and manages to keep Drake in guard.

Kuminauha is rocked!

It looks like Rubert Kuminauha has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kuminauha holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Drake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rubert Kuminauha's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Drake lands with a shot to the body.
Kuminauha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Drake scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Kuminauha falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joshua Drake!
Joshua Drake is the new heavyweight champion!