UEC15# Dilja vs Norzu PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nyrkki Sankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morguth Grimhand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sankari comes to the cage accompanied by The Odorants - This Night. Nyrkki Sankari has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sankari
vs
Grimhand

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyrkki Sankari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Morguth Grimhand!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sankari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimhand.
Grimhand takes a jab right on the kisser.

It looks like Morguth Grimhand has been cut.
Sankari staying out of range there.
Grimhand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sankari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Grimhand misses its intended target.
Grimhand just misses with a punch to the body.
Sankari fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Grimhand square on the jaw! Damn, Grimhand is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nyrkki Sankari!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Rose
vs
Silakka

186 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
21
215 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Convicted

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Silakka!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rose darts in and clinches Silakka up against the cage.
Silakka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rose is defending well for now.
Rose drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silakka stops a takedown attempt from Rose.
Silakka tries to break free but Rose pushes him back against the cage.
Silakka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rose has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silakka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silakka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rose has him pressed against the cage.
Rose is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silakka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silakka tries to land knees in the clinch but Rose avoids the damage to the body.
Rose keeps control of Silakka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rose drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silakka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rose tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silakka misses with an elbow strike.
Silakka tries a knee to the head but Rose blocks it.
Silakka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rose's face.
Silakka is looking to break free of the clinch but Rose has double underhooks.
Rose avoids a wild elbow strike from Silakka.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose blocks an elbow strike from Silakka.
Silakka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rose tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silakka is trying to break the clinch but Rose is controlling him.
Silakka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rose is defending well for now.
Silakka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rose.
Silakka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rose has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rose tries for a takedown but Silakka manages to get underhooks.
Rose has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silakka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Rose manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rose lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silakka!
Rose putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Silakka is trying to escape the mount.
Silakka swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Rose postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silakka looks a forlorn figure.
Rose is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Silakka can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose landing shots from mount.
Silakka is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rose blocks Silakka's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Rose unloading with bombs!
Silakka is bucking up trying to escape but Rose cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silakka throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rose. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silakka looks gassed!
Rose landing strikes, looking to finish!
Silakka is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silakka wants to get back to his feet.
Rose wants to control the pace but Silakka is squirming around nicely.
Rose lands with some strikes.
Silakka taking shots to the head.
Silakka takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Rose is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Silakka is surviving well by controlling Rose's body position as best he can.
Rose dominating with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose prevents Silakka from getting the reversal.
Rose with a couple of short strikes.
Rose with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rose cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rose landing punches.
Rose with shots to the head and body - Silakka looks very uncomfortable down there.
Silakka is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rose looking to finish Silakka with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silakka!
Rose controlling the position easily from mount.
Silakka is trying to escape the mount.
Rose cracks Silakka with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rose blocks Silakka's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose with the ground and pound from mount.
Silakka squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rose is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Silakka can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rose scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Silakka?
Rose working the ground and pound effectively.
Rose connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rose with a couple of short strikes.
Silakka is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Rose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silakka taking shots to the head.

Silakka has left one of his arms exposed and Rose doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Silakka screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Rose!

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FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Jofa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Hass (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.

Jofa
vs
Hass

188 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
24
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Jofa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Hass!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hass looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jofa is fending him off so far but Hass persists. Nope, Jofa circles away and we're back to standing.

Hass has managed to clinch.
Jofa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hass gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hass tries for a takedown but Jofa manages to get underhooks.
Hass is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jofa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jaakko Jofa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Hass.
Hass working Jofa over with knees to the body.

Hass pulls guard effortlessly.
Jofa postures up.
Jofa throws a big right hand that misses.
Jofa stands up over Hass, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jofa connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jofa throwing strikes from guard but Hass blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jofa throws and elbow that misses. Hass uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jofa's guard. Nice move by Hass!
Hass loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jofa has Hass pulled in close to control his posture.
Jofa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jofa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jofa tries to get out of the position.
Jofa keeping moving, preventing Hass from controlling successfully.
Jofa looking to control.
Hass pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jofa is keeping the position for now.
Jofa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hass on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hass has closed the distance and engaged Jofa in a clinch.
Jofa looking for a takedown.

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.

Hass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jofa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice combination there by Jofa.

Jofa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jofa is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Jofa throws a big right hand that misses.
Hass wants to stand and escape but Jofa is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jofa looking to pass the guard.
Hass lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jofa!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hass working Jofa over with strikes here.

Hass swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jofa is now in Hass's guard. A big mistake from Hass there, giving up the dominant position!
Hass looks gassed!
Hass tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jofa stands up over Hass, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jofa is looking to advance position but Hass has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hass landing shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jofa is looking to improve his position but Hass isn't that keen on the idea.
Jofa tries to hold on but Hass pushes him away.

Hass looking to secure an arm triangle but Jofa defends it well.
Hass can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jofa is looking to escape.
Jofa is looking to improve his position but Hass isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jofa is squirming around, avoiding Hass's attempts to control the action.
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 Jaakko Jofa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hass looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hass is pressing down on Jofa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jofa is holding on for now.
Hass is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jofa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jofa tries to hold on but Hass pushes him away.

Hass is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Hass!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Martin Hass!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turo Naama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kova Sana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Naama
vs
Sana

200 cm
20
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

190 cm
19
271 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Alpha Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Turo Naama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kova Sana!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sana darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Naama misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Naama pushes Sana off looking to stand but Sana dives back in and keeps control.
Sana working Naama over with strikes.
Naama is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Naama taking shots to the head.
Naama is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sana landing strikes from the mount.
Naama is trying desperately to improve position.
Sana content just to control the position here.

Sana is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Naama has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Naama is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sana tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Naama swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Naama is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sana won't let Naama get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Sana controlling from the full mount.
Naama tries to buck Sana off but he can't manage it.
Sana lands a nice shot to the head.
Naama is looking to get to half guard.
Naama throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Naama throws some wild strikes from the bottom.
Naama is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sana won't let Naama get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Sana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sana controlling the pace for now.
Naama swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Sana lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Naama hang on?
Naama wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Sana working Naama over with strikes here.
Sana controlling the position easily from mount.
Naama flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sana with a couple of short strikes.
Sana controlling the position easily from mount.
Naama flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Naama is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Naama throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sana tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
You get the feeling that Naama really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Sana controlling from the full mount.
Sana scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sana takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naama wants to get back to his feet.
Naama trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sana takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Naama is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sana controlling the position easily from mount.
Naama is squirming around, avoiding Sana's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sana looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kova Sana dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Naama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sana.
Naama tries to bum rush Sana with a series of wild strikes but Sana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Naama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sana circles away quickly and effectively.
Naama tries to clinch there but Sana circles away.
Turo Naama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Naama forces Sana back against the cage and clinches.
Naama tries for a takedown. No joy.
Naama swings wildly with an uppercut but Sana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Naama wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naama tries to break the clinch but Sana is controlling the position.
Sana tries to circle away but Naama has him pinned against the cage.
Naama struggles to land a body shot inside as Sana controls his hands.
Naama can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turo Naama. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Naama lands a takedown into guard.
Naama stopping the sweep attempt from Sana.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Naama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sana lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Naama!
Naama is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sana controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naama swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sana is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Naama is surviving well by controlling Sana's body position as best he can.
Naama is squirming around, avoiding Sana's attempts to control the action.
Naama is trying desperately to improve position.
Naama throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sana working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Naama throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sana landing punches.

Naama bucks up and throws Sana to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Naama misses with a takedown attempt

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naama looking for a sweep. Not yet Naama, not yet.
Naama throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Sana gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Naama closes the distance looking to clinch

and Sana counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Naama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Naama throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Naama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sana is one step ahead there.
Naama throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sana prevents Naama from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Sana feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Naama wants to get back to his feet but Sana is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sana showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sana stands and steps away. Naama gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Naama rushes Sana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naama scores with a shot to the side of Sana's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Naama tries to clinch but Sana moves away

and Sana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Naama's guard.
Naama throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Naama throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kova Sana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Naama doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sana trying to control the position from guard on top but Naama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sana decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sana misses with a takedown attempt - Naama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Naama clinches with his opponent.
Sana stops a takedown attempt from Naama.
Naama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Naama tries to score a body lock takedown but Sana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sana changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Naama fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sana lands a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sana slips a jab and a cross from Naama.

Sana scores a takedown into full mount!
Sana lands a big elbow.

Naama somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Naama fails to land with a series of punches.
Sana has a takedown stuffed.
Turo Naama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kova Sana.

Naama instigates a clinch.
Naama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Naama scores with a hook to the body.
Naama gets underhooks to prevent Sana's takedown attempt.
A short left from Naama.
Naama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sana pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sana feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Naama wants to stand and escape but Sana is having none of it.

Sana stands and steps away. Naama gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Naama moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Naama on the inside.
Sana fails to pull guard.
Naama tries to break free but Sana pushes him back against the cage.
Naama tries a body shot but Sana blocks it.
Sana is pushing Naama up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Naama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sana backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Naama.

Naama is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sana can't fight it off and eventually Naama manages to take the fight to the floor. Sana looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sana controlling the position.
Naama with a nice head shot there.
Sana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Naama chips away with some ground and pound.
Sana punching from the bottom.
Naama working some strikes from top position.

Naama gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Naama.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sana gets a clinch.

Naama breaks the clinch.
Kova Sana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Naama shoots and misses

and Sana counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Naama kicks Sana off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naama misses with a combination

and Sana counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sana.
Sana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Naama prevents it.

Naama breaks the clinch.
Naama closes the distance but Sana moves to the side

so Sana counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Naama pushes Sana off and scrambles back to his feet.
Naama misses with a two punch combination.
Turo Naama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Sana shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Naama is trying to defend but Sana finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Naama misses with some strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kova Sana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sana 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 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kova Sana!

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FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexis Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott McDanial (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDanial has chosen Goldberg Theme as his entrance music. Scott McDanial will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Stone
vs
McDanial

205 cm
19
283 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

191 cm
22
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexis Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott McDanial!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDanial swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDanial loads up on a big right hand but Stone slips the punch.
Stone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDanial.
McDanial throws the left hand but Stone avoids the punch easily.

McDanial gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stone trying to control but McDanial is working from the bottom.

McDanial is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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

McDanial had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Stone is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. McDanial Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Stone's back instead.
Stone trying to get back to his feet but McDanial is in full control for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDanial misses with a punch to the head.
McDanial lands strikes to the head.
Stone tries to roll but McDanial sticks to his back.

McDanial looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Stone is controlling McDanial 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Stone throws a big right hand that misses.
Stone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

McDanial has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

McDanial is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stone is aware though and is defending well.
McDanial keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Stone advances position into side control!
McDanial sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone winds up and cracks McDanial with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stone slips a nice elbow through McDanial's hands, connecting with McDanial's forehead.
McDanial on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stone wants to control but McDanial is keeping him busy.
Stone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Stone.
McDanial wants to get back to his feet.
Stone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDanial is trying to get back to full guard.
McDanial is not content to let Stone control the position.
Nice strikes from Stone there.
Stone slips a nice elbow through McDanial's hands, connecting with McDanial's forehead.
Stone drops an elbow to the side of McDanial's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDanial manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

McDanial had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Stone is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. McDanial Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Stone's back instead.
McDanial looks gassed!
McDanial throwing strikes and Stone squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Stone wants to hold on but McDanial pushes him away.
McDanial with a couple of short strikes.

It looks like Alexis Stone has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDanial putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexis Stone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexis Stone's cut.
That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McDanial leaves Stone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stone throws a nice looking combination but McDanial bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stone blocks a low kick nicely.
McDanial throws a combination that misses

and Stone counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McDanial's guard now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDanial is on top in guard.
McDanial sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stone's guard.
McDanial misses with a head shot. Stone uses the momentum to regain guard.
McDanial trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDanial is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McDanial throws and elbow that misses. Stone uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McDanial's guard. Nice move by Stone!

McDanial looking for a guillotine here but Stone defends easily.
McDanial has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDanial working a defensive guard here.
Stone landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDanial is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

McDanial had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Stone is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. McDanial Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Stone's back instead.
McDanial misses with a punch to the head.
McDanial looking to hold on to the position here but Stone rolls and ends up regaining guard.

McDanial gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Stone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McDanial was covering up waiting for the punch and Stone finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stone chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDanial is trying to control the position but Stone postures up.
McDanial tries to land a sweep but no joy.

McDanial has an active guard here but Stone has managed to pass into half guard.
McDanial is breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Stone.

McDanial looking for submissions off his back.
Stone is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McDanial!
Stone with shots to the head and body - McDanial looks very uncomfortable down there.
McDanial is bucking up trying to escape but Stone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stone punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McDanial manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Stone is looking for a kimura here.
Stone is trying to control. McDanial wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDanial is looking for a sweep. Stone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDanial wants to control but Stone is keeping busy.

McDanial looking for submissions off his back.
McDanial gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexis Stone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexis Stone'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!

McDanial fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDanial moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McDanial throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stone counters with a head kick.
Stone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDanial.
Nice takedown defense from McDanial. No joy for Stone on that attempt.
McDanial fails with the takedown
and Stone counters with a nice leg kick.
Stone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stone throws a right hand that McDanial ducks under and follows up with a left that McDanial also avoids with ease.
McDanial takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDanial throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McDanial misses with a combination
and Stone counters with a series of strikes. McDanial will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stone shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stone showed some decent athleticism there.
Stone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Stone.
Stone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stone is looking to stall here but McDanial recovers full guard.
Stone postures up and lands a big shot to McDanial's brow.
Stone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDanial looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stone works over McDanial with some ground and pound from guard.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but McDanial is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDanial manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McDanial throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McDanial thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

McDanial goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stone is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDanial is on top in guard.
Stone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

McDanial is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stone is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stone has escaped and now he's on top!
Stone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Scott McDanial has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stone scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone trying to control but McDanial is working from the bottom.

McDanial working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stone working some strikes from top position.
Stone wants to control from the top but McDanial keeps moving.
Alexis Stone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDanial wants to sweep but no luck.

McDanial is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

McDanial looking for subs off his back but Stone has passed one foot through into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexis Stone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stone 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 30:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexis Stone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nero Octavianus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fuk Yuuu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Nero Octavianus
vs
Yuuu

162 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

155 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nero Octavianus !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fuk Yuuu!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuuu throws a right and a left that Octavianus avoids nicely.
Yuuu looks to score with a jab to the body but Octavianus is just out of range.
Yuuu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Octavianus 's sensitive parts.
Yuuu cracks the inside of Octavianus 's front leg.
Yuuu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Octavianus could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Octavianus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yuuu as he jumps to the side.
Nero Octavianus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yuuu.
Yuuu scores with a jab to the body.
Octavianus misses with a straight left.
Octavianus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yuuu's hands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Octavianus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

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

Yuuu pushes Octavianus off and scrambles back to his feet.
Yuuu throws a head kick that Octavianus semi-blocks.
Octavianus avoids a punch combination nicely.

Octavianus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yuuu's half guard.
Octavianus prevents Yuuu from standing back up.
Octavianus trying to control from half guard but Yuuu is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Octavianus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Octavianus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Yuuu has one foot on Octavianus 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Yuuu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yuuu swinging wilding here.
Fuk Yuuu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Octavianus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yuuu dips to his left and cracks Octavianus with an uppercut!
Octavianus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yuuu to score with a decent uppercut.
Octavianus throws a body kick that misses.
Yuuu lands a head kick!
A thudding body kick lands there by Yuuu!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Octavianus swings for the body but Yuuu moves out of range.
Octavianus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yuuu throws a nice looking combination but Octavianus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yuuu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yuuu misses with a two punch combination.
Octavianus is looking to clinch but Yuuu is avoiding it.
Yuuu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Octavianus is breathing heavily.
Octavianus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yuuu throws a head kick but Octavianus moves out of range.
Octavianus shoots in looking for a takedown. Yuuu tries to sprawl out of it but Octavianus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yuuu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by Yuuu.
Yuuu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yuuu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuuu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yuuu throws a series of strikes that have Octavianus backpedaling.

It looks like Nero Octavianus has been cut.
Yuuu lands a jab-cross combination.
Yuuu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Yuuu scores with a three punch combo!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuuu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yuuu wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Octavianus . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuuu lands a head kick. Octavianus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yuuu is looking to slow Octavianus down with leg kicks.
Yuuu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Octavianus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yuuu.
Octavianus takes a kick to the side of the head.

Octavianus is rocked!
Yuuu is working the combinations to good effect here.
Yuuu is looking to slow Octavianus down with leg kicks.
Oh Octavianus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping leg kick lands for Yuuu.
Octavianus seems to have got his legs back now.
Octavianus walks into a straight right hand from Yuuu.
A head kick from Yuuu lands but Octavianus takes it in his stride.
Yuuu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yuuu throws a leg kick which misses Octavianus 's front leg but catches the back leg as Octavianus tries to avoid it.
Yuuu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
No joy there for Yuuu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yuuu is looking to slow Octavianus down with leg kicks.
Yuuu lands a front kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Octavianus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yuuu - the referee stops the clock and Octavianus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yuuu. Octavianus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yuuu, right into the meat.
Yuuu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yuuu, right into the meat.
Yuuu lands with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yuuu.
Yuuu throws a sloppy head kick and Octavianus moves out of range easily.
Yuuu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Octavianus 's head backwards.
Yuuu lands a high kick!
Yuuu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yuuu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Octavianus doesn't seem bothered though.
Yuuu lands a high kick!
A good leg kick by Yuuu.
Yuuu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yuuu keeps Octavianus at a distance using the push kick.
Yuuu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yuuu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yuuu.
Yuuu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yuuu feints and then cracks Octavianus 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Octavianus down.
Octavianus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yuuu. Yuuu obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yuuu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yuuu.
Yuuu connects with a crisp jab.
Yuuu throws a sloppy head kick and Octavianus moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Yuuu misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fuk Yuuu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nero Octavianus 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Octavianus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yuuu.
Yuuu swinging wilding here.
Yuuu looks to land a combination. Octavianus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Yuuu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fuk Yuuu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yuuu lands a jab to Octavianus 's midsection.
Octavianus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yuuu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Octavianus somewhat.
A punch combination from Yuuu misses.
Octavianus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yuuu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Octavianus .
Yuuu is looking to slow Octavianus down with leg kicks.
Yuuu connects with a high kick.
Yuuu throws a sloppy head kick and Octavianus moves out of range easily.

Octavianus moves into the clinch.

Yuuu breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yuuu. That's going to slow Octavianus down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yuuu thumps Octavianus with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuuu throws a leg kick which misses Octavianus 's front leg but catches the back leg as Octavianus tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yuuu.
Yuuu cracks the inside of Octavianus 's front leg.
Yuuu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Yuuu both land. Nice combination.
Yuuu throws a sloppy head kick and Octavianus moves out of range easily.
Yuuu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yuuu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yuuu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Octavianus .
Yuuu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yuuu tries a head kick but it misses.
Octavianus tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yuuu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yuuu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Yuuu lands with a kick to the temple. Octavianus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yuuu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Octavianus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yuuu. Yuuu obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yuuu is looking to slow Octavianus down with leg kicks.
Octavianus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yuuu tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yuuu.
Yuuu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yuuu throws a head kick that Octavianus semi-blocks.
Yuuu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Octavianus will feel that in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuuu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yuuu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Octavianus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yuuu connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Octavianus tumbling to the canvas! Yuuu pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Octavianus was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fuk Yuuu!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Percy Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Baptista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franco Baptista told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Mayweather
vs
Baptista

184 cm
23
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

186 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Percy Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franco Baptista!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mayweather shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mayweather misses with a series of wild punches.
Baptista displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mayweather.
Baptista showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mayweather.
Mayweather misses with a wild combination.
Mayweather shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baptista as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percy Mayweather. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayweather fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baptista avoids it really well and circles away.
Mayweather has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayweather misses with a takedown attempt - Baptista sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mayweather is breathing heavily.
Mayweather avoids the body shot from Baptista.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mayweather throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baptista's waist but Baptista gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mayweather off to one side.
Baptista throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mayweather tries to close the distance and clinch but Baptista swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mayweather shoots for a double leg takedown but Baptista sprawls well. He's pushed Mayweather's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baptista tries to bum rush Mayweather with a series of wild strikes but Mayweather uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Baptista closes the distance and pushes Mayweather back into the cage.

Baptista breaks the clinch.
Baptista tries a low kick but Mayweather avoids it.

Baptista clinches up with Mayweather and pushes him back against the cage.

Baptista manages to break the clinch.

Baptista moves into the clinch successfully.
Baptista leaning his opponent against the cage.

Baptista breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baptista avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baptista closes the distance and clinches.

Baptista pulls guard.

Baptista throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baptista tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baptista trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Baptista is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Baptista doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mayweather stopping the sweep attempt from Baptista.
Baptista throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baptista is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baptista postures up in Mayweather's guard and throws a big left but Mayweather blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baptista chips away with some ground and pound.
Baptista works over Mayweather with some ground and pound from guard.
Baptista throwing strikes but missing.
Baptista scoring with punches to the head and body.
Baptista trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baptista lands a couple of elbows.
Baptista has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mayweather throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Baptista is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Baptista won't allow Mayweather to get back to his feet.
Baptista stands and throws Mayweather's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Baptista tries to score with some ground and pound. Mayweather controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mayweather is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Baptista is controlling him well.
Baptista is working Mayweather over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baptista working the head with strikes.
Baptista connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mayweather some visible discomfort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Baptista looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Baptista tries for a kimura but Mayweather is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayweather misses with a strike from the bottom.

Baptista tries for a kimura but Mayweather is defending well.
Baptista working the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayweather can't do much from the bottom here.
Baptista working the head and body with strikes.
Mayweather takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mayweather fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Baptista clinches.
Mayweather is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baptista has Mayweather pressed against the cage, preventing Mayweather from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Baptista breaks from the clinch.

Baptista fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mayweather sprawls well initially but Baptista persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mayweather is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baptista scores with a couple of nice shots.
Franco Baptista has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baptista scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Baptista works his way into side control.
Mayweather wants to get back to his feet but Baptista drags him back down.
The ground and pound from Baptista seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mayweather managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Baptista.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mayweather is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Baptista throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Baptista.
Baptista postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

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

Mayweather gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Baptista is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mayweather wants to get back to his feet but Baptista is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baptista cracks Mayweather with a solid left hand.
Baptista scoring with punches to the head and body.
Baptista passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Baptista thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Baptista throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mayweather taking punishment in the form of punches.
Baptista working the head with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Baptista.
Mayweather is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baptista's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Baptista not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mayweather wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mayweather with a poor takedown

and Baptista counters with a single leg into guard. Mayweather didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baptista works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mayweather looks like he's trying to stand up.
Baptista thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mayweather's head.
Mayweather tries to kick Baptista off but Baptista keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baptista has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baptista not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mayweather moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baptista postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Baptista scoring with some ground and pound.

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

and Baptista counters by clinching up.
Mayweather is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mayweather looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Baptista manages to break the clinch.
Baptista throws a body punch but Mayweather moves out of range.

Baptista clinches up with Mayweather and pushes him back against the cage.

Baptista breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Percy Mayweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Baptista.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Baptista tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayweather defending against the ground and pound.
Mayweather is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Baptista creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Baptista throws an elbow but Mayweather slips to the side and avoids it well.
Baptista landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Baptista lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baptista passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mayweather!
Mayweather takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mayweather wants to try and get back to his feet.

Baptista looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franco Baptista showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Mayweather with a poor takedown

and Baptista decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mayweather's guard.
Baptista missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baptista loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baptista throws and elbow that misses. Mayweather uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Baptista's guard. Nice move by Mayweather!
Mayweather wants to stand but Baptista is controlling his posture from full guard.
Baptista will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mayweather is looking to stand up but Baptista won't let him.
Baptista bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mayweather's guard.
Baptista is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baptista connects with a couple of short punches.
Mayweather is looking to stand up but Baptista isn't so interested in that idea.
Baptista passes Mayweather's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Baptista winds up and cracks Mayweather with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baptista lands a nice short elbow.
Baptista working over Mayweather with some ground and pound. Mayweather looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Baptista working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mayweather looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mayweather is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baptista scores with a couple of nice shots.
Baptista scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mayweather has his takedown stuffed

and Baptista counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Baptista.
Baptista trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baptista scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mayweather preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baptista is controlling him.
Baptista stands and throws Mayweather's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Baptista prevents Mayweather from escaping the position.
Baptista working the head with strikes.

Baptista has hold of Mayweather's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mayweather tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Baptista cranks the arm and Mayweather screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mayweather, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Franco Baptista!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Darwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Saarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Charles Darwin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Charles Darwin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Darwin
vs
Saarinen

180 cm
20
210 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
219 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Darwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Saarinen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Darwin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saarinen somewhat.
Darwin waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Saarinen.
Darwin doesn't manage to clinch there - Saarinen circles away.
Darwin misses with a wild combination.
Darwin tries to clinch there but Saarinen circles away.
Saarinen shoots for a takedown but Darwin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Darwin scores with a nice strike.
Saarinen shoots for a takedown but Darwin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Charles Darwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauri Saarinen.
Darwin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Darwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saarinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Darwin pinned against the cage. Darwin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saarinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Darwin as he jumps to the side.
Saarinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin misses with an uppercut. Saarinen saw that one coming.
Darwin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saarinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saarinen has a takedown stuffed.

Darwin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Saarinen sprawling to the canvas! Saarinen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Darwin finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darwin throws a leg kick that misses.
Darwin circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Saarinen to the canvas! Saarinen doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Darwin keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Darwin!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrea Dilja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santeri Norzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Norzu's choice of entrance music: Anekdoten - Karelia. Andrea Dilja has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dilja
vs
Norzu

180 cm
24
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Fight Club Clothing™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrea Dilja!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Norzu!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilja walks into a jab.
Dilja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilja lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dilja.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilja misses the target.
Norzu avoids the body shot from Dilja.
Norzu cracks Dilja with a good jab.
Norzu throws a push kick but Dilja slaps the foot to one side.
Dilja looks to land a left hand but Norzu moved out of range nicely.
Dilja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norzu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilja staying out of range there.
Dilja moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilja throws a nice looking combination but Norzu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Norzu misses with a hook to the body
and Dilja counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Norzu lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilja avoids the body shot from Norzu.
Dilja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norzu.
Norzu misses with a body punch
and Dilja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Dilja does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilja swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Norzu counters with a crisp one two that drops Dilja! Norzu thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dilja to his feet! Dilja is in big trouble!

Dilja is rocked!
Norzu cracks Dilja with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santeri Norzu!
Santeri Norzu is the new lightweight champion!