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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nichlas Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steroid Freak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Jensen
vs
Freak

182 cm
18
189 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nichlas Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Steroid Freak!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen shoots in and drives through. Freak sprawls well.

Freak clinches.
Jensen tries to pull guard but Freak holds him up against the cage and eventually Jensen drops back down to his feet.
Freak has a couple of punches blocked by Jensen.
Freak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jensen.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Freak manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jensen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jensen looking to sit in guard and control but Freak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jensen has control of Freak's left arm, preventing Freak from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jensen is breathing heavily.
Jensen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jensen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Freak trying to control the position from guard on top but Jensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jensen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jensen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Freak on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Freak with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jensen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Freak's guard.

Freak working for a triangle but Jensen defends it easily.
Freak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jensen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Freak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jensen thows a big elbow that misses.
Jensen is stalling in the full guard.
Freak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jensen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Freak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Freak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Freak is looking to clinch but Jensen is avoiding it.

Jensen scores a takedown into full mount!
Jensen throws some wild stikes that Freak manages to avoid easily.
Freak manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Freak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jensen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen wants to pass the guard but Freak is defending well.
Jensen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Freak defending well though.
Ground and pound from Jensen.

Freak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jensen pulls his head out easily.
Jensen looks to land a strike but Freak avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Freak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Freak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jensen defends well.
Jensen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nichlas Jensen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jensen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jensen shoots for a takedown but Freak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Freak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jensen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jensen has his takedown stuffed

so Freak counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jensen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jensen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Freak passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Freak seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Freak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Freak throwing shots but Jensen is blocking nicely.
Freak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jensen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Freak shoots in looking for a takedown. Jensen tries to sprawl out of it but Freak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jensen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Freak closes the distance but Jensen moves to the side

and Jensen counters by moving into the clinch.
Jensen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nichlas Jensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jensen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Freak regains guard immediately.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freak keeping full guard, as Jensen tries to pass.
Jensen works over Freak with some ground and pound from guard.
Freak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Freak wants to get back to his feet but Jensen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jensen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Freak is keeping the position for now.
Jensen throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Freak is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Freak throws a head kick that half lands.
Freak tries for a takedown but Jensen circles away easily

and Jensen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Freak manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jensen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jensen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Freak walks away with a smile on his face. Jensen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jensen.
Freak tries for a takedown but Jensen circles away easily

and Jensen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jensen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jensen throws a strike but Freak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Jensen is working an open guard so Freak takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jensen misses with a takedown

and Freak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steroid Freak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Freak fails with the takedown

and Jensen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jensen.
Freak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Freak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Freak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freak wants to stand but Jensen is controlling the position.
Jensen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jensen throws and elbow that misses. Freak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jensen's guard. Nice move by Freak!
Freak wants to control from the top but Jensen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jensen wants to improve his position but instead Freak has moved into half guard.
Freak wants to stand up but Jensen has a hold of him and won't allow 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.
Jensen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jensen trying to control from the bottom.
Freak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jensen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jensen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Freak counters by clinching up.
Jensen can't break the clinch.
Freak wants a takedown but no success here.
Jensen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Freak gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Jensen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jensen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Freak stacks Jensen 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 Freak!
Jensen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jensen tries to get out of the position.
Jensen holds on to Freak's head and controls the position momentarily.
Jensen is looking to regain half guard here but Freak keeps moving and retains side control.
Freak working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jensen misses with a strike from the bottom.
Jensen throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Jensen wants to control but Freak postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jensen is trying to get back to his feet.
Jensen is trying to control Freak's posture but Freak avoids it.

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

so Freak counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nichlas Jensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jensen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Freak is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jensen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Freak's back instead.
Freak finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.

Jensen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Freak has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Freak!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steroid Freak.
I think Freak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steroid Freak!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hjalmar Siilasvuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pate Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pate Puska has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Siilasvuo
vs
Puska

187 cm
21
183 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

180 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hjalmar Siilasvuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pate Puska!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Puska gets the takedown into side control.
Puska happy to just control the position for now.

Puska stands up.
Siilasvuo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Siilasvuo wants it to stay on the feet.
Puska closes the distance and clinches up with Siilasvuo, looking for a takedown. Puska pushes Siilasvuo against the cage but Siilasvuo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Siilasvuo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Puska scores with a takedown into Siilasvuo's guard.
Puska working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Puska works over Siilasvuo with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Puska drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Siilasvuo dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Puska has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Siilasvuo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Puska looks gassed!
Siilasvuo is stalling in the full guard.
Siilasvuo wants to control from the top but Puska keeps moving.

Siilasvuo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Siilasvuo tries to clinch up.
Puska doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Siilasvuo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hjalmar Siilasvuo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pate Puska.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska has his takedown stuffed

and Siilasvuo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Puska's guard now.
Siilasvuo is pushing down on Puska's leg trying to pass to half guard. Puska is fighting to maintain full guard but Siilasvuo has managed to sneak the leg through.

Siilasvuo is working for a submission of some sort.
Puska is in trouble now - Siilasvuo has advanced to mount!
Puska is trying desperately to improve position.
Siilasvuo controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska tries to hold on but Siilasvuo postures up.
Siilasvuo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Siilasvuo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puska is just holding on here. Siilasvuo manages to take his back.
Siilasvuo avoiding Puska 's attempts to control his hands.

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.
Siilasvuo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Puska.
Siilasvuo trying to control momentarily.

Puska fending off the submission attempt from Siilasvuo.
Siilasvuo is hanging on to Puska's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hjalmar Siilasvuo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Siilasvuo lands with an overhand left.
Puska shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Siilasvuo counters with a shoot takedown. Puska fights it but they end up in guard.

Puska is looking for a triangle but Siilasvuo pushes his legs off easily.

Puska has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Siilasvuo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Siilasvuo trying to control but Puska is working from the bottom.
Puska working a defensive guard but Siilasvuo passes into half guard.
Siilasvuo content to control rather than advance.
Puska is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siilasvuo is trying to control the action in half guard but Puska is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Puska is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Siilasvuo pulls his head out easily.
Siilasvuo is looking to take a break and control but Puska is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Puska is trying to control but can't.
Puska flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

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.

Puska looking for submissions off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Siilasvuo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Siilasvuo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Puska working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Siilasvuo has passed into half guard!
Puska is looking for a sweep. Siilasvuo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska is looking to control Siilasvuo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Puska avoid being mounted?
Siilasvuo stalling.
Siilasvuo blocks the strikes from Puska.
Siilasvuo controlling the pace.

Siilasvuo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Puska sees it coming and defends easily.
Puska wants to control but Siilasvuo is keeping busy.

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.
Siilasvuo slows the pace down in half guard.
Puska tries to roll over but Siilasvuo keeps him under control.
Siilasvuo wants to free his trapped foot but Puska is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Siilasvuo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Puska does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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

and Siilasvuo counters by moving into the clinch.
Siilasvuo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hjalmar Siilasvuo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Siilasvuo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Siilasvuo has had enough of the clinch but Puska keeps him there for the moment.
Siilasvuo lands a left hand.

Puska turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Puska manages to end up in side control.
Puska scores with a couple of short elbows.
Siilasvuo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Puska off and has taken his back!
Puska trying to control the hands but Siilasvuo breaks the grip.
Siilasvuo is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Siilasvuo gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Siilasvuo gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Siilasvuo apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Siilasvuo misses with a takedown

and Puska counters with a nice double leg into side control. Siilasvuo won't be happy with that.
Siilasvuo can't do much from the bottom here.
Siilasvuo regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Puska is working for a kimura but Siilasvuo is defending it quite comfortably.
Siilasvuo wants to control but Puska is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Puska thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Siilasvuo's head.
Puska thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Siilasvuo's head.
Puska is nestled in close to Siilasvuo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Siilasvuo is not content to let Puska control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Siilasvuo scores with a four punch combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Siilasvuo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Puska is trying to defend but Siilasvuo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Puska gets full guard.
Siilasvuo won't allow Puska to sweep him here.

Puska working for submissions but it's allowed Siilasvuo to get to half guard.
Puska works his way to full guard. Good work.
Puska keeping full guard, as Siilasvuo tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Puska looking for a guillotine here but Siilasvuo defends easily.
Puska wants to sweep here but Siilasvuo controlling him for the moment.
Puska throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Siilasvuo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Puska looking for a sweep. Not yet Puska, not yet.

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

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

Puska working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siilasvuo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Siilasvuo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Puska striking off his back but it's not causing Siilasvuo any problems.
Siilasvuo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

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

and Siilasvuo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pate Puska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Puska throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hjalmar Siilasvuo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

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 Hjalmar Siilasvuo.
Well Siilasvuo 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hjalmar Siilasvuo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Mules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Mules
vs
Jackson

183 cm
20
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
193 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Mules!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mules just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Mules throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Mules throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Mules avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mules throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mules throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Mules moves out of range.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Mules avoids nicely.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mules.

It looks like David Jackson has been cut.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mules throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mules misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mules misses with a hook.
Mules tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mules.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Mules moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to bum rush Mules with a series of wild strikes but Mules uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Mules takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mules swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mules avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson swinging wilding here.
Mules buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mules scores with a jab to the head.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Jackson swinging wilding here.
Mules ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson stuns Mules with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mules throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mules throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mules throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mules throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Mules.
Mules is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mules throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mules misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mules.
Jackson looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
A shot to the body from Mules misses
and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mules.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mules turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mules throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Mules throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Mules.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Mules.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mules lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into rage.
Mules misses with a kick to the body.
Mules moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Jackson is rocked!

That has opened up David Jackson's cut even more.
Mules throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mules finish him?
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
David Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid body kick from Mules.
Mules just misses with a punch to the body.

Mules drops Jackson with a beautiful combination! Jackson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mules is looking for the KO!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Mules! Jackson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Mules!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turim Jursu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and joop buker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jursu's entrance music is For Whom The Bell Tolls. A fine choice. 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.

Jursu
vs
buker

193 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
23
200 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

FinnFighters Nutrition
FinnFighters Nutrition

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Turim Jursu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, joop buker!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jursu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between buker's hands.

It looks like joop buker has been cut.
buker looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nice shot by Jursu.
Jursu closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops buker! Jursu dives in looking to finish! buker is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Turim Jursu!

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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 Harry Sachz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarkko Ruutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sachz comes to the cage accompanied by Storstadsidyll by Petter. Ruutu has chosen YMCA as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sachz
vs
Ruutu

187 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harry Sachz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Ruutu!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sachz throws a one two combo.
Sachz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruutu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Sachz drops Ruutu with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ruutu looks back up at him and smiles so Sachz waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Ruutu is rocked!
Sachz shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Ruutu takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Sachz sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Ruutu bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Sachz!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Hanska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaapo Hannuksela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanska's entrance music is Rytmihäiriö - Pakko Tappaa Ihminen . A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hannuksela's choice of entrance music: The Sex Pistols - Submission. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hanska
vs
Hannuksela

188 cm
25
190 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

190 cm
21
198 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Hanska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaapo Hannuksela!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hannuksela moves away.
Hanska throws a nice looking combination but Hannuksela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Seppo Hanska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanska throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hannuksela stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hannuksela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanska.

Hannuksela looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hanska tries to roll over but Hannuksela keeps him under control.
Hannuksela is thwarting Hanska's attempts to control the position.
Hannuksela not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hanska trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hannuksela manages to pass to mount!
Hanska tries to hold on but Hannuksela pushes him away.
Hanska is looking to improve his position but Hannuksela isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannuksela working the ground and pound effectively.
Hannuksela thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hanska in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Hannuksela there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hanska is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hannuksela landing strikes from the mount and Hanska is in trouble!
Hanska on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hanska tries to get out of the position.
Hannuksela working Hanska over with strikes here.
Hanska is looking to improve his position but Hannuksela isn't that keen on the idea.
Hanska slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hannuksela slips a nice elbow through Hanska's hands, connecting with Hanska's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanska moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hanska working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hannuksela.
Hanska wants to sweep here but Hannuksela controlling him for the moment.
Hannuksela missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hannuksela is stalling in the full guard.

Hannuksela drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hanska looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hanska looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hanska!
Hannuksela looks gassed!
Hanska lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hannuksela on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hannuksela takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanska cracks Hannuksela with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hannuksela taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hanska lands some shots froms side control.
Hanska grinds an elbow into Hannuksela's temple.
Hanska scoring with punches and elbows.
Hanska lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hannuksela down.
Hannuksela is trying to control Hanska's posture but Hanska avoids it.
Hannuksela on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hannuksela is looking for a sweep.
Hannuksela is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hannuksela manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hannuksela is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hanska scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hanska looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hannuksela is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hanska scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanska working over Hannuksela with some ground and pound. Hannuksela looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hanska lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hannuksela is trying to get back to full guard.
Hannuksela taking some punishment here, with Hanska in his half guard.
Hanska scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hanska scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Hannuksela looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanska lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hanska landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Hanska dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hanska lands a lovely overhand right.

It looks like Kaapo Hannuksela has been cut.
Hanska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hannuksela manages to avoid it.
Hanska scores with a hook to the body. Hannuksela takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hanska lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanska swings for the body but Hannuksela moves out of range.
Hannuksela avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hannuksela is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hanska sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hannuksela showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanska.
Hannuksela fails with the takedown.
Hannuksela is breathing heavily.
Hanska lands a nice shot that snaps Hannuksela's head back.
Hannuksela walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanska throws a series of punches but Hannuksela avoids them all with ease.
Seppo Hanska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanska is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hannuksela avoids the body shot from Hanska.
Hanska lunges at Hannuksela with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hannuksela's hand.
Hanska connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hannuksela's hands.
Hanska clobbers Hannuksela with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That has opened up Kaapo Hannuksela's cut even more.
Hanska looks to throw the jab but Hannuksela is out of range.
Nice body punch from Hanska.
Hanska fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hannuksela avoids it really well and circles away.
Hanska throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Seppo Hanska is winning the standup battle so far.
Hannuksela fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hanska avoids it really well and circles away.
Seppo Hanska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaapo Hannuksela.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanska lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hannuksela misses with a takedown

and Hanska counters with a takedown into side control.
Hannuksela has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on Hannuksela's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hanska looks up at the clock and then as Hannuksela takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hanska smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hanska landing strikes.
Hannuksela can't do much from the bottom here.
Hanska in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hannuksela is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Hanska's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hanska scoring with punches and elbows.
Hanska lands a few punches from side control.
Hanska cracks Hannuksela with a big right hand but Hannuksela just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hanska working the body and head with strikes.
Hanska lands a few punches from side control.
Hanska working the body and head with strikes.
Hannuksela is looking to regain half guard here but Hanska keeps moving and retains side control.
Hannuksela is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hanska connects with a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanska is chipping away with strikes.
Hannuksela on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hannuksela tries to improve position but can't.
Hannuksela takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hanska working away.
Hanska scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hannuksela to see if he's OK.
Hanska looks up at the clock and then as Hannuksela takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hanska smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hannuksela is trying to control Hanska's posture but Hanska avoids it.
Check out the look on Hanska's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hannuksela is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hannuksela takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hannuksela taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hannuksela wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Hanska dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaapo Hannuksela's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Hanska takes a swing at Hannuksela's ribcage but misses.

Hannuksela looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hannuksela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanska swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Hannuksela has gone for a leg lock! Hanska slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hannuksela's guard.
Hannuksela 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.
Hanska wants to get up but he can't break Hannuksela's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hanska content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hanska is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Hannuksela looking for a sweep. Not yet Hannuksela, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanska content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hanska lands a couple of digs.
Hanska working some strikes from top position.
Hanska stands up over Hannuksela, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hanska tries to free his leg and advance position but Hannuksela is retaining full guard.
Seppo Hanska overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hannuksela tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanska landing with the ground and pound.
Hanska postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hanska postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hanska is working Hannuksela over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hanska trying to control but Hannuksela is working from the bottom.
Hanska is looking to work some ground and pound but Hannuksela has wrist control.

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanska misses the target.
Hannuksela shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hannuksela takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hannuksela moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Hannuksela closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hanska slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hannuksela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanska keeping full guard, as Hannuksela tries to pass.
Hannuksela advances position into side control!
Hannuksela wants to control but Hanska is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanska manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hannuksela trying to advance position but Hanska counters by regaining guard.
Hanska looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanska, not yet.
Hanska is working hard here to advance position.
Hanska keeping full guard, as Hannuksela tries to pass.
Hanska is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanska is adopting a defensive guard.

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.
Hanska looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanska, not yet.
Hanska utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hannuksela is defended easily by Hanska.
Hanska misses with a body shot.
Seppo Hanska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hanska lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kaapo Hannuksela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hannuksela takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hanska takes a swing at Hannuksela's ribcage but misses.
Hanska scores with a nice strike.

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 Seppo Hanska.
Well Hanska 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Hanska!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luola Mies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iso Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mies's entrance music is Can't be touched. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Mies
vs
Susi

202 cm
19
280 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
225 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luola Mies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iso Susi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mies swings and misses with a hook to the body.

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

Susi pulls guard effortlessly.
Mies wants to stand but Susi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Susi keeping full guard, as Mies tries to pass.
Mies will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Susi pulls Mies in close to his closed guard and prevents Mies from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mies slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Susi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mies doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mies manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Susi is trying to keep Mies in close.
Mies stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Susi swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi trying to keep a closed guard but Mies is proving a slippery customer.
Mies stopping the sweep attempt from Susi.

Susi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mies doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mies manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mies knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Susi on the ground.
Mies preventing the sweep.

Mies gets to his feet - Susi follows without any prompting.
Mies throws a body punch but Susi moves out of range.

Susi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mies trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Susi drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Susi seems to have locked his on tight now - Mies screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Susi, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Iso Susi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anabol Asteroid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teuvo Loman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asteroid kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Friends and Traitors by RAISED FIST. Loman has chosen Teuvo Loman - Helsinki City Boy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Asteroid
vs
Loman

188 cm
21
192 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

180 cm
24
185 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Win Nutritional
Syndicate Drugs

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabol Asteroid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teuvo Loman!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asteroid lands with a straight right. Loman didn't see that one coming.
Loman shoots in for a takedown but Asteroid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Loman moves away from the strike by Asteroid.
Asteroid scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Loman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asteroid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loman manages to avoid it.
Loman looks for a takedown but Asteroid sprawls well.
Asteroid scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Loman doesn't manage to clinch there - Asteroid circles away.
Loman misses with a takedown attempt - Asteroid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anabol Asteroid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teuvo Loman.
Asteroid misses with a body shot.
Loman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asteroid as he avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Asteroid.

Loman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Loman showed some decent athleticism there.
Asteroid has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Loman is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid is in trouble now - Loman has advanced to mount!
Asteroid is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Loman content just to control the position here.
Asteroid is squirming around, avoiding Loman's attempts to control the action.

Loman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Asteroid working to try and regain half guard.
Asteroid regains half guard.
Asteroid wants to get back to full guard.
Loman stalling away here and it's allowed Asteroid to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Asteroid pulls Loman in close to prevent any damage.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loman tries to bench press Asteroid off him but Asteroid keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asteroid tries to stand but Loman is controlling his head.
Asteroid taking a breather here.
Loman is trying to control Asteroid's posture but Asteroid avoids it.
Asteroid works to advance to full mount. Loman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Asteroid sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Asteroid avoids the attempt from Loman to control.
Loman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Loman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asteroid pulls his head out easily.
Asteroid seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Loman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asteroid keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loman.
Asteroid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Asteroid is looking to wear down Loman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Asteroid stuns Loman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Loman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Loman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Asteroid defends it nicely.
Asteroid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Asteroid throws an overhand right that lands on Loman's shoulder, as Loman tries to avoid the shot.
Asteroid fails to land with a series of punches.
Asteroid scores with a hook to the body. Loman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Asteroid jabs Loman right on the nose. Loman blinks but takes it well.
Loman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Asteroid sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Loman somewhat.
Anabol Asteroid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teuvo Loman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Asteroid scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Loman doesn't seem bothered though.
Loman is breathing heavily.
Asteroid misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Loman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Asteroid was covering up waiting for the punch and Loman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Loman stopping the sweep attempt from Asteroid.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loman looking to sit in guard and control but Asteroid gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Asteroid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Loman looking to control.

Loman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Asteroid trying to control the position from guard on top but Loman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

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

Asteroid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Asteroid has managed to get both his arms back between Loman's legs - danger averted.
Asteroid being controlled here momentarily.
Asteroid wants to control from the top but Loman keeps moving.

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.
Asteroid postures up.
Loman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Asteroid trying to control the position from guard on top but Loman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Loman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Asteroid stacks Loman 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 Asteroid!
A lull in the action here as Asteroid stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anabol Asteroid dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Asteroid lands with a nice combination. Loman backs away looking to recover.
Asteroid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Loman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Asteroid tries to avoid it but Loman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Asteroid to the ground. Asteroid escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Loman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Asteroid is trying to control the position but Loman postures up.
Loman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Loman looking to sit in guard and control but Asteroid gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Loman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman keeping moving, preventing Asteroid from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asteroid wants to pass the guard but Loman is keeping the position.
Asteroid has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Loman is proving hard to escape from.
Loman keeping moving, preventing Asteroid from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Loman.

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.
Loman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anabol Asteroid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teuvo Loman.
Asteroid cracks a nice hook into Loman's ribs.
Asteroid listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Asteroid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asteroid wants it to stay on the feet.
Asteroid scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Asteroid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Loman shoots in but no luck this time.
Teuvo Loman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loman has a takedown stuffed.
Loman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asteroid lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Asteroid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Loman momentarily.
Loman tries to clinch but Asteroid moves out of range.
Loman has a takedown stuffed.
Anabol Asteroid is winning the standup battle so far.
Loman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Asteroid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asteroid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loman moves away.
Teuvo Loman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asteroid lands a head shot.
Asteroid ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asteroid lands a nice hook to Loman's body. Loman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Asteroid is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Asteroid checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asteroid swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Loman.
Asteroid lands with a right hand.
Asteroid lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid jabs at Loman's body.
Asteroid comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A cross from Asteroid lands.
Loman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asteroid scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Asteroid scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Loman moves forwards but Asteroid connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asteroid lands a jab to the nose.
Loman takes one on the button.
Loman dives in and grabs Asteroid's left leg, looking for a takedown. Asteroid pushes down on Loman's head and hops out.
Loman takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid lands a right hook to the body.
Asteroid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Loman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to de liver by Asteroid. Beautiful body shot.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabol Asteroid!