CEC 52 : Killer Instinct PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Elastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elastinen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cascada - Dangerous. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Elastinen
vs
Love

160 cm
20
149 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

176 cm
21
135 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Fightworld Formula

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Elastinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mickey Love!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Love. No joy for Elastinen on that attempt.
Elastinen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Love avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Elastinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Love which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Elastinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elastinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Love sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elastinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Love tries to sprawl out of it but Elastinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Love manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Elastinen dives in and grabs Love's left leg, looking for a takedown. Love pushes down on Elastinen's head and hops out.
Elastinen misses with a takedown attempt - Love sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Love displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Elastinen.
Love keeps the fight on the outside.
Elastinen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Love swivels and escapes.
Elastinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Love is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Elastinen is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Love has managed to clinch.

Love turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Love manages to end up in side control.
Love remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Elastinen is not content to let Love control the position.
Love slows the pace down.
Love trying to control the position but Elastinen is working away.
Elastinen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Elastinen tries to get out of the position.
Love is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Elastinen seems a little lost for a moment, as Love dominates the positioning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elastinen keeps working.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mickey Love just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Elastinen shoots in but no luck this time.
Elastinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Elastinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Love defends it nicely.
Love tries to close the distance and clinch but Elastinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Love closes the distance and pushes Elastinen back into the cage.
Elastinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Love prevents a takedown attempt there.

Elastinen has Love pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Elastinen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Love tumbling to the mat - Elastinen dives into Love's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Elastinen wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Love wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elastinen keeps working.

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.
Elastinen is looking to improve his position.
Elastinen trying to control but Love postures up.
Love performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Elastinen gets full guard.
Love is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Elastinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Love preventing the sweep.

Elastinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Love defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Love dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Love looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Elastinen is refusing to be controlled, as Love sits in half guard.
Elastinen is looking to control Love's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Elastinen avoid being mounted?
Elastinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Elastinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Love looking to pass the guard.
Love really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Elastinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Elastinen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Love suckers Elastinen into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Love is now in Elastinen's guard!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Love trying to control but Elastinen is working from the bottom.
Elastinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Elastinen working for a triangle but Love defends it easily.
Elastinen wants to sweep but no luck.

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.

Elastinen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Love is aware though and is defending well.
Elastinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Love is one step ahead there.

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

Elastinen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Love's half guard.
Love trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Elastinen is working for a submission of some sort.

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.
Love keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elastinen is trying to control. Love wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erkki Elastinen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Elastinen wants to clinch but Love slips to the side

and Love decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Elastinen's guard.
Love won't allow Elastinen to sweep him here.
Love trying to control the position from guard on top but Elastinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elastinen looking to control.
Elastinen wants to sweep here but Love controlling him for the moment.
Love trying to control the position from guard on top but Elastinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Love pushing down on Elastinen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Love blocks the strikes from Elastinen.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Elastinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Love counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Elastinen's guard now.

Elastinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Elastinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Love looking to pass the guard.
Elastinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Elastinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Love wants to pass the guard but Elastinen is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Elastinen is on top in guard.
Love has his hands on Elastinen's head, controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Elastinen postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Love is on top in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Elastinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Elastinen controls Love momentarily but Love frees himself.

Elastinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Elastinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Love defends well.
Love trying to control but Elastinen is working from the bottom.

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.
Love tries to free his leg and advance position but Elastinen is retaining full guard.
Love must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Love is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Elastinen working a defensive guard here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Elastinen tries for a takedown but Love circles away easily

and Love counters with a nice double leg into side control. Elastinen won't be happy with that.
Love wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elastinen keeps working.
Mickey Love has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elastinen is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Elastinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Elastinen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Love comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Love has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Love!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Risto Korpisuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korpisuo comes to the cage accompanied by Humpparaakki by Eläkeläiset. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Korpisuo
vs
Black

183 cm
18
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Valhalla War Gear
Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Black misses.

Korpisuo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Korpisuo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Korpisuo wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Black pushes Korpisuo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Korpisuo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Korpisuo has an Americana. Black didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Korpisuo is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Korpisuo hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Risto Korpisuo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harri Vahva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ican Pumbleski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vahva comes to the cage accompanied by Hammerfall - Let the Hammer Fall. Pumbleski has chosen STAIND as his entrance music. Ican Pumbleski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vahva
vs
Pumbleski

198 cm
20
280 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

196 cm
25
278 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Vahva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ican Pumbleski!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pumbleski tries to clinch up but Vahva circles away and keeps his distance.
Pumbleski ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Vahva out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ican Pumbleski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Flannel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Flannel will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Riseman
vs
Flannel

181 cm
23
186 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

190 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonathan Riseman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Flannel!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Riseman scores a takedown into full mount!
Riseman looking to control but Flannel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Riseman controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riseman looking to control but Flannel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Riseman throws some wild stikes that Flannel manages to avoid easily.

Flannel somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Riseman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flannel tries to avoid it but Riseman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flannel to the ground. Flannel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Riseman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman trying to control the action but Flannel is working from the bottom.
Flannel prevents Riseman from moving into mount.
Riseman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Riseman prevents Flannel from escaping the position.
Riseman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Flannel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Flannel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Riseman avoids the head kick by Flannel.
Riseman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flannel's waist but Flannel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Riseman off to one side.
Riseman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flannel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riseman somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Riseman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riseman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flannel pinned against the cage. Flannel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flannel misses with a head kick.
Flannel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Riseman moves out of range of the body kick.
Flannel slips a straight right by Riseman.
Flannel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riseman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left lands for Flannel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flannel throws a right hand that Riseman ducks under and follows up with a left that Riseman also avoids with ease.
Flannel looks gassed!
Riseman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riseman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Flannel counters with a thumping low kick.
Flannel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riseman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flannel but Flannel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flannel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Riseman is out of range.

Riseman scores with a takedown into Flannel's guard.
Flannel wants to stand up but Riseman is controlling him.
Riseman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riseman trying to control the position from guard on top but Flannel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riseman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riseman tries to free his leg and advance position but Flannel is retaining full guard.
Flannel looking for a sweep. Not yet Flannel, not yet.

Flannel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Riseman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flannel as he avoids it easily.
Flannel works Riseman's body with a nice hook.
Flannel stalks Riseman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Riseman's face. Riseman staggers backwards, shaken.
Riseman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Flannel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Riseman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flannel.
Flannel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riseman.
Horrible takedown by Riseman or perhaps it was just good defense by Flannel which made him look bad.
Flannel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Flannel, as that shot connected.
Flannel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flannel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riseman throws a right and a left that Flannel avoids nicely.
Flannel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riseman.
Flannel is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Flannel. No joy for Riseman on that attempt.
Flannel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riseman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flannel as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Riseman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Riseman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Riseman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Flannel is looking to escape.
Riseman wants to control but Flannel is keeping him busy.
Riseman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Riseman is trying to work for a kimura but Flannel is defending well.
Riseman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flannel taking some punishment here, with Riseman in his half guard.
Flannel has hold of Riseman's hands but Riseman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Flannel is not content to let Riseman control the position.
Riseman is just content to waste time from the top position. Flannel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Flannel has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Riseman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Riseman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Flannel misses with a two punch combination.
Riseman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flannel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riseman somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flannel lands a head shot.
Flannel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riseman moves out of range of the leg kick from Flannel.
A left and a right from Flannel both land. Nice combination.
Flannel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jonathan Riseman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flannel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riseman scores with a punch to the head.

Riseman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Flannel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Flannel can't do much from the bottom here.
Riseman trying to control the action but Flannel is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riseman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Riseman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Flannel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Riseman working the body and head with strikes.
Riseman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flannel keeps working.

Flannel sneaks out the side door and pushes Riseman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Mark Flannel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flannel throws a nice looking combination but Riseman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riseman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Flannel loads up on a big right hand but Riseman slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mark Flannel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Riseman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Riseman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Riseman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Flannel to the mat! Flannel manages to get full guard.
Riseman wants to control from the top but Flannel keeps moving.
Riseman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Riseman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flannel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flannel keeping moving, preventing Riseman from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Flannel kicks Riseman off and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman throws a series of strikes that have Flannel backpedaling.
Riseman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Flannel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Riseman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Riseman trying to control the position from guard on top but Flannel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flannel is looking to stand up but Riseman isn't so interested in that idea.
Riseman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riseman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Riseman stands up over Flannel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riseman controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riseman wants to control from the top but Flannel keeps moving.
Riseman scoring with some ground and pound.

Flannel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Flannel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Riseman gets the takedown into side control.
Flannel wants to get back to his feet but Riseman drags him back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riseman trying to control the action but Flannel is working from the bottom.
Flannel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mark Flannel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Riseman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Riseman throwing strikes but Flannel manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Riseman tries to improve position but can't.

Flannel decides to stand back up. Flannel steps back and let's Riseman get back to his feet.
Jonathan Riseman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Riseman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flannel circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riseman is defended easily by Flannel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Riseman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riseman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Flannel tries to bum rush Riseman with a series of wild strikes but Riseman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Flannel.
Flannel scores with the left hand. Riseman knows he should have avoided that one.
Flannel lands the left hand.
Riseman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flannel pinned against the cage. Flannel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flannel lands with a straight right. Riseman didn't see that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Riseman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Flannel 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Flannel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vonatletzin Askiban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Harry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinton Harry will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Askiban
vs
Harry

175 cm
21
140 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

177 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vonatletzin Askiban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quinton Harry!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askiban tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harry shoots in for a takedown but Askiban shows good takedown defense.
Harry fails with a takedown attempt.
Harry tries for a takedown but Askiban sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vonatletzin Askiban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Harry.
Harry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Askiban moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Askiban is trying to trip Harry. He has hold of a leg but Harry is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Askiban persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Askiban thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harry keeping full guard, as Askiban tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harry sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Askiban throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Harry drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Harry as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Askiban screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Harry! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Quinton Harry!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Timmyyyy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Kolehmainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolehmainen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Roy Jone Jr. - Can't Be Touched. Ville Kolehmainen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Timmyyyy
vs
Kolehmainen

185 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timmy Timmyyyy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Kolehmainen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolehmainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Timmyyyy tries to clinch up but Kolehmainen circles away and keeps his distance.

Timmyyyy clinches up with Kolehmainen and pushes him back against the cage.
Timmyyyy lands a knee to the head.
Kolehmainen blocks the elbow strike.
Timmyyyy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kolehmainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
A frustrated look appears on Kolehmainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Timmyyyy tries a knee to the head but Kolehmainen blocks it.
Timmyyyy misses with an elbow strike.
Timmyyyy misses with a knee to the head.
Timmyyyy throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Kolehmainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kolehmainen avoids the elbow strike from Timmyyyy, against the cage.
Kolehmainen blocks an elbow strike.
Kolehmainen goes for a takedown attempt but Timmyyyy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Timmyyyy moves out of range as Kolehmainen strikes.
Kolehmainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Timmyyyy wants to clinch.
Timmyyyy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kolehmainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Timmyyyy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Timmyyyy tries to clinch up.
Kolehmainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Kolehmainen throws a nice looking combination but Timmyyyy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kolehmainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kolehmainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kolehmainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kolehmainen throws a shot from downtown. Timmyyyy moves away and avoids it.
Kolehmainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kolehmainen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kolehmainen throws a series of punches but Timmyyyy avoids them all with ease.
Timmyyyy is looking to clinch.
Timmyyyy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmyyyy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Timmyyyy moves in looking to clinch but Kolehmainen pushes him off.
Timmyyyy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kolehmainen.
Kolehmainen shoots for a double leg takedown but Timmyyyy sprawls well. He's pushed Kolehmainen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Timmyyyy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kolehmainen circles away.
Timmyyyy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kolehmainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Timmyyyy is looking to clinch.
Timmyyyy is looking to clinch.
Timmyyyy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kolehmainen misses with a looping left.
Kolehmainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolehmainen throws a series of punches but Timmyyyy avoids them all with ease.
Timmyyyy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kolehmainen misses with a hook.
Kolehmainen misses with a few strikes there.
Timmyyyy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Timmyyyy tries to clinch but Kolehmainen moves out of range.
Kolehmainen tries to bum rush Timmyyyy with a series of wild strikes but Timmyyyy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kolehmainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Timmyyyy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kolehmainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Timmyyyy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kolehmainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kolehmainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kolehmainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Timmyyyy wants to clinch.
Timmyyyy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kolehmainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Timmyyyy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kolehmainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left and a right from Kolehmainen both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Timmy Timmyyyy has been cut.
Timmyyyy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Timmyyyy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kolehmainen.
Kolehmainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Timmy Timmyyyy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timmyyyy tries to clinch but Kolehmainen is having none of it.
Timmyyyy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kolehmainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Timmyyyy tries to clinch there but Kolehmainen circles away.
Timmyyyy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Timmyyyy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kolehmainen circles away.
Timmyyyy is looking to clinch but Kolehmainen is avoiding it.
Kolehmainen misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ville Kolehmainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timmy Timmyyyy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kolehmainen throws out a leg kick but Timmyyyy moves out of range and Kolehmainen only half commits.
Ville Kolehmainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kolehmainen just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Kolehmainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kolehmainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timmyyyy moves away.
Kolehmainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kolehmainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Timmyyyy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kolehmainen.
Kolehmainen tries to land a leg kick but Timmyyyy saw it coming and moves away.
Kolehmainen throws a nice looking combination but Timmyyyy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Timmyyyy darts in and clinches Kolehmainen up against the cage.
Timmyyyy landing knees to the head.
Timmyyyy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kolehmainen blocks it with crossed arms.
Timmyyyy misses with a knee to the head.
Timmyyyy misses with a knee strike.
Timmyyyy lands an elbow that stopped Kolehmainen in his tracks for a moment.
Timmyyyy is pressed up against the cage. Kolehmainen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Timmyyyy down to the mat. Timmyyyy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kolehmainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Timmyyyy.
Kolehmainen swinging wilding here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmyyyy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kolehmainen tries to score with a low kick but Timmyyyy moves his leg out of the way.
Timmyyyy is looking to clinch.

Timmyyyy pushes Kolehmainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Timmyyyy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kolehmainen avoids a wild elbow strike from Timmyyyy.
Timmyyyy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Timmyyyy landing knees to the head.
Timmyyyy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kolehmainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kolehmainen wants to break free but Timmyyyy has control.
Timmyyyy stops a takedown attempt from Kolehmainen.
Timmyyyy tries a knee to the head but Kolehmainen blocks it.
Kolehmainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Timmyyyy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Timmyyyy misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmyyyy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kolehmainen's face.
Timmyyyy tries a knee to the head but Kolehmainen blocks it.
Timmyyyy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Kolehmainen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kolehmainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kolehmainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kolehmainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Timmyyyy defending well though.
Timmyyyy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kolehmainen.
Ground and pound from Kolehmainen.
Timmyyyy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kolehmainen.
Kolehmainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolehmainen prevents Timmyyyy from standing back up.
Kolehmainen throwing shots but Timmyyyy is blocking nicely.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Timmyyyy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kolehmainen fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Kolehmainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Timmyyyy moves in looking to clinch but Kolehmainen pushes him off.
Timmyyyy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Timmyyyy tries to clinch but Kolehmainen is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Timmyyyy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kolehmainen throws a chopping leg kick but Timmyyyy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Timmyyyy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kolehmainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kolehmainen misses with a body shot.
Kolehmainen thows a body shot but no joy.
Timmyyyy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kolehmainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kolehmainen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Timmyyyy avoids it really well and circles away.
Timmy Timmyyyy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ville Kolehmainen.
Kolehmainen misses with a straight right.
Timmyyyy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Timmyyyy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Timmyyyy moves out of range of the strikes.
Kolehmainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Timmyyyy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kolehmainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Timmyyyy wants to clinch.
Kolehmainen misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Timmy Timmyyyy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Timmy Timmyyyy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A telegraphed right hand from Kolehmainen misses the target.
Kolehmainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Kolehmainen lands with an overhand left.
Good leg kick by Kolehmainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kolehmainen throws a series of punches but Timmyyyy avoids them all with ease.
Ville Kolehmainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmyyyy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Timmyyyy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kolehmainen!
Kolehmainen swinging wilding here.
Kolehmainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Timmyyyy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Timmyyyy slips a jab from Kolehmainen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Timmyyyy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Timmyyyy avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kolehmainen tries to keep at a distance but Timmyyyy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Timmyyyy looking to throw knees to the head but Kolehmainen is blocking nicely.
Kolehmainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Timmyyyy has him pressed against the cage.
Timmyyyy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Timmyyyy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Timmyyyy looking to throw knees to the head but Kolehmainen is blocking nicely.
Kolehmainen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Timmyyyy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kolehmainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kolehmainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Timmyyyy.
Kolehmainen misses with a few strikes there.
A clash of legs there as Timmyyyy blocks the low kick.
Kolehmainen throws a looping overhand right but Timmyyyy ducks down to avoid it.

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.
Kolehmainen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Timmyyyy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kolehmainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Timmyyyy circles away quickly and effectively.
Kolehmainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Timmyyyy moves in looking to clinch but Kolehmainen pushes him off.
Kolehmainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kolehmainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kolehmainen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kolehmainen.
Timmyyyy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kolehmainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Timmyyyy tries to clinch up.

Timmyyyy forces Kolehmainen back against the cage and clinches.
Timmyyyy misses with an elbow over the top.
Timmyyyy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Timmyyyy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Timmyyyy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Timmyyyy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kolehmainen blocks it with crossed arms.
Kolehmainen blocks an elbow strike from Timmyyyy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolehmainen tries to score a body lock takedown but Timmyyyy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Timmyyyy looking to throw knees to the head but Kolehmainen is blocking nicely.
Timmyyyy misses with a knee to the head.
Timmyyyy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Timmyyyy tries to land a knee to the head but Kolehmainen blocks with his arms.

Kolehmainen pulls guard effortlessly.
Timmyyyy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Kolehmainen has his feet on Timmyyyy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kolehmainen shoots in for a takedown but Timmyyyy shows good takedown defense.
Timmy Timmyyyy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ville Kolehmainen.
Timmyyyy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kolehmainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Timmyyyy slips under a jab.
Timmyyyy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kolehmainen circles away.
Timmyyyy moves in looking to clinch but Kolehmainen pushes him off.
Kolehmainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Timmyyyy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolehmainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Timmyyyy tries to clinch up but Kolehmainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Timmyyyy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kolehmainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Timmyyyy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kolehmainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kolehmainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kolehmainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Timmyyyy rushes Kolehmainen and presses him up against the cage.
Timmyyyy throws an elbow that misses.
Timmyyyy looking to throw knees to the head but Kolehmainen is blocking nicely.

Kolehmainen jumps guard.
Kolehmainen wants to get back to his feet but Timmyyyy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ville Kolehmainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kolehmainen 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ville Kolehmainen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Wilhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvadore Spectra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wilhelm
vs
Spectra

180 cm
23
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

193 cm
19
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregor Wilhelm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salvadore Spectra!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Wilhelm. No joy for Spectra on that attempt.
Wilhelm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spectra checks a leg kick.
Wilhelm throws a hook but Spectra blocks it.
Spectra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilhelm tries to avoid it but Spectra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilhelm to the ground. Wilhelm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spectra looks for a takedown but Wilhelm sprawls well.
Gregor Wilhelm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvadore Spectra.
Wilhelm is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wilhelm lands with a big left! Spectra is wobbled badly! Wilhelm comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Spectra to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gregor Wilhelm!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harri Mulqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Tapio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mulqvist
vs
Tapio

187 cm
22
212 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

188 cm
21
220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Enjoys gardening

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Mulqvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Tapio!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulqvist keeps Tapio at a distance using the push kick.
Mulqvist lands a jab to Tapio's midsection.
Mulqvist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tapio looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

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

Mulqvist wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tapio, who protects the arm well.

Mulqvist is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tapio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Mulqvist wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tapio, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist trying to control the action but Tapio is working from the bottom.

Mulqvist swings around for an armbar but Tapio sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mulqvist's guard.

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.
Mulqvist trying to control the position.

Mulqvist is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tapio is aware though and is defending well.
Mulqvist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tapio is one step ahead there.

Mulqvist working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tapio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tapio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mulqvist looking to control.
Tapio wants to get up but he can't break Mulqvist's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tapio decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mulqvist, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mulqvist circles away quickly and effectively.
Tapio looks to land a combination but Mulqvist avoids it well.
Kari Tapio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mulqvist lands a slapping body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tapio!

It looks like Harri Mulqvist has been cut.
Mulqvist throws a leg kick but Tapio checks it.
Mulqvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tapio manages to avoid it.
Mulqvist fails with a takedown attempt.

Mulqvist scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mulqvist is thwarting Tapio's attempts to control the position.
Mulqvist is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mulqvist is just content to waste time from the top position. Tapio takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Tapio's face as Mulqvist controls the position.
Mulqvist tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tapio is trying to buck Mulqvist off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mulqvist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mulqvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tapio.
Mulqvist throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mulqvist tests Tapio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tapio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mulqvist fails to land with a series of punches.
Mulqvist tries to clinch there but Tapio circles away.

Tapio tries to keep at a distance but Mulqvist has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tapio blocks an elbow strike.
Tapio gets underhooks to prevent Mulqvist's takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mulqvist throws an elbow but misses.
Mulqvist looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mulqvist taking a breather.
Tapio blocks an elbow strike from Mulqvist.
Tapio wants to break free but Mulqvist has control.
Mulqvist tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tapio working hard to break the clinch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mulqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but Tapio is just out of range.
Mulqvist is looking to wear down Tapio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mulqvist wants to clinch up but Tapio keeps it at a distance.
Mulqvist attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Mulqvist rushes Tapio and presses him up against the cage.
Mulqvist throws an elbow but it misses.
Mulqvist has Tapio pressed against the cage, preventing Tapio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mulqvist has Tapio pushed against the cage.
Tapio tries to break the clinch but Mulqvist is controlling the position.
Mulqvist misses with an elbow strike.

Tapio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tapio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mulqvist.
Mulqvist avoids the head kick by Tapio.

Mulqvist 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.
Mulqvist passes Tapio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mulqvist stops Tapio from getting back to his feet.
Tapio is breathing heavily.
Mulqvist tries to pass to full mount but Tapio defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist is looking to stall here but Tapio recovers full guard.

Mulqvist postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tapio is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mulqvist, into his guard.

Mulqvist is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tapio is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist being controlled here, momentarily.
Mulqvist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tapio is looking to stand up but Mulqvist won't let him.
Mulqvist trying to control the position.

Tapio decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mulqvist, up you get!

Tapio drops Mulqvist with a beautiful combination! Mulqvist stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tapio is looking for the KO!
A punch combination from Tapio misses.

Mulqvist shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mulqvist controlling the pace.
Mulqvist seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tapio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tapio is trying to stand up here but Mulqvist is controlling him well.

Mulqvist is working for a kimura but Tapio is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kari Tapio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Harri Mulqvist's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Mulqvist thuds a left hand into Tapio's body.
Tapio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mulqvist counters with a left to the body.
Tapio throws a head kick that misses.
Harri Mulqvist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Mulqvist bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mulqvist trying to control the position but Tapio is working away.
Mulqvist in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tapio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mulqvist is trying to ground and pound but Tapio uses the momentary lack of control by Mulqvist to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist trying to pass the guard but Tapio defending well.
Mulqvist stops Tapio from getting back to his feet.

Tapio makes his way to full guard, as Mulqvist worked for a kimura.

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.

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

Tapio decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tapio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tapio misses with a double jab
and Mulqvist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tapio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mulqvist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mulqvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mulqvist moves into range and clinches up with Tapio.

Mulqvist gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Mulqvist is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tapio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mulqvist.
Mulqvist trying to mount his opponent but Tapio defends it.
Mulqvist trying to control from Tapio's half guard. Tapio has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist throws a strike but Tapio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mulqvist wants to sweep here but Tapio controlling him for the moment.
Tapio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mulqvist is proving hard to escape from.

Mulqvist is working an open guard so Tapio takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mulqvist throws a wild body kick that Tapio sees coming a mile off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harri Mulqvist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mulqvist has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harri Mulqvist!

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ilkka Laitinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laitinen comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Ilkka Laitinen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Laitinen
vs
Silva

177 cm
21
164 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

172 cm
24
168 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilkka Laitinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Laitinen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Laitinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Laitinen is keeping the position.
Silva trying to control but Laitinen is working from the bottom.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva stops Laitinen from standing up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Laitinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Laitinen.
Ilkka Laitinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva shoots in but Laitinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Laitinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva looks for a takedown but Laitinen sprawls well.
Laitinen dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
Laitinen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Roger Silva has been cut.
Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Laitinen blocks a leg kick.
Laitinen misses with a few strikes there.
Laitinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Laitinen down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Laitinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Laitinen tries to avoid it.
Silva misses the body punch
and Laitinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laitinen, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laitinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Laitinen scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laitinen lands a body shot.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laitinen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Laitinen.
Ilkka Laitinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Silva.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laitinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen misses with a straight left.
Laitinen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Laitinen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Laitinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Laitinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Laitinen looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Laitinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Laitinen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laitinen throws out the jab.
Laitinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Laitinen throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laitinen.
A punch lands to the side of Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Laitinen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva throws a leg kick but Laitinen moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
A good leg kick by Silva.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Laitinen counters with a straight right hand.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Laitinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Laitinen throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Laitinen was not able to check.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Laitinen misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilkka Laitinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Silva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Laitinen cracks Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Laitinen misses with a looping right.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laitinen swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Laitinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Ilkka Laitinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva thumps Laitinen with a low kick.
Silva cracks Laitinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laitinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laitinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Laitinen moves out of range easily.
Silva walks into a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Laitinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ilkka Laitinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva staying out of range there.
Laitinen lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand.
Silva feints and then cracks Laitinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laitinen down.
Laitinen misses with a two punch combination.
Laitinen misses the body punch
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laitinen scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.

That has opened up Roger Silva's cut even more.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Laitinen pushes him off.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Laitinen circles away.
Laitinen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Laitinen, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Laitinen against the cage but Laitinen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Roger Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laitinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laitinen.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laitinen misses with a straight right.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Laitinen lands a jab-cross combination.
Laitinen scores with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Silva.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Laitinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Laitinen.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laitinen as he avoids it easily.
Laitinen staying out of range there.
Laitinen lands a two punch combo.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Laitinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laitinen.
Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Laitinen throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva tries to land a front kick but Laitinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laitinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laitinen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Laitinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a leg kick.
Laitinen misses with a straight right.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ilkka Laitinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Silva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Silva - that will leave a mark!

Silva gets a takedown into half guard.
Laitinen is looking to improve his position.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Laitinen is working away.
Laitinen is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva is pressing down on Laitinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laitinen is holding on for now.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Laitinen is working away.
Laitinen trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilkka Laitinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roger Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Laitinen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Laitinen throws a low kick, looking for Silva's leg but Silva calmly moves out of range.
Laitinen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage.
Laitinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Silva tries to work over Laitinen's front leg with a kick but Laitinen checks it.
Laitinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Laitinen lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Laitinen.
Silva tries to move into range but Laitinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laitinen is out of range.
Laitinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laitinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.

Laitinen gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Laitinen 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.
Laitinen keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.

Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Laitinen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Laitinen has escaped and now he's on top!
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laitinen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ilkka Laitinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position.
Laitinen trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing Laitinen from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laitinen controls the pace.

Silva is looking to sinch up a triangle. Laitinen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Silva's body to avoid the submission. Silva has instead reached around Laitinen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Silva arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roger Silva!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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