KFC 16 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fidu Paa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aulis Makkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makkonen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metsämiehen Laulu. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Paa
vs
Makkonen

180 cm
18
168 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

184 cm
22
176 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Paa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Makkonen quickly recovers to half guard.
Paa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Makkonen's head.
It looks like Paa is going to stand back up.
Makkonen has his hands clasped together around Paa's back. He's all about the action.
Paa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Paa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Makkonen is trying to get back to full guard.

Paa escapes and gets back to his feet.
Makkonen tries to clinch up

and Paa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Makkonen moves into full guard.
Paa tries to free his leg and advance position but Makkonen is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makkonen keeping moving, preventing Paa from controlling successfully.
Makkonen looking to control.
Makkonen working a defensive guard but Paa passes into half guard.
Makkonen is looking for a sweep. Paa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makkonen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Makkonen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makkonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makkonen keeping moving, preventing Paa from controlling successfully.

Makkonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makkonen on the ground.
Paa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Makkonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makkonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makkonen controls Paa momentarily but Paa frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Aulis Makkonen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Makkonen with a jab.
Makkonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Paa circles away.
Paa throws a nice looking combination but Makkonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paa throws a lazy body kick
and Makkonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paa circles away from the clinch attempt

and Paa counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paa stands up and beckons Makkonen to his feet.
Paa tries to clinch but Makkonen is having none of it.
Fidu Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Paa has closed the distance and engaged Makkonen in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makkonen can't get the takedown.
Makkonen blocks an elbow strike.
Paa blocks the elbow strike.
Makkonen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paa prevents it.
Paa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Makkonen looking for a takedown.
Fidu Paa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aulis Makkonen.
Makkonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Makkonen looks gassed!

Paa gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Makkonen is looking to control Paa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Makkonen avoid being mounted?

Makkonen looking for submissions off his back.
Makkonen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Makkonen working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Paa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Paa keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick by Paa misses
and Makkonen counters with a series of strikes. Paa will be more careful next time no doubt.

Makkonen takes the fight into the clinch.
Paa is looking to break free of the clinch but Makkonen has double underhooks.
Makkonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Makkonen tries a knee to the head but Paa blocks it.
Makkonen has Paa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Makkonen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makkonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Makkonen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makkonen stalls.
Makkonen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makkonen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Makkonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paa tries to avoid it but Makkonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paa to the ground. Paa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Paa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Paa showed some decent athleticism there.
Makkonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Paa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Makkonen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Makkonen tries to get to full guard but Paa has control of the leg.
Paa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makkonen keeps working.

Paa decides to stand up.
Paa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paa wants it to stay on the feet.
Paa is looking to clinch but Makkonen is avoiding it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makkonen closes the distance looking to clinch

and Paa counters with a takedown into side control.
Makkonen is looking for a sweep.
Makkonen regains half guard.
Paa tries to stand but can't do so whilst Makkonen controls his leg.
Makkonen manages to get to full guard.
Makkonen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Makkonen has his foot on Paa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paa works his way back into a safe position though.
Makkonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paa manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paa seems keen to control Makkonen's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Paa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fidu Paa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Makkonen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Makkonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Makkonen 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.

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

Makkonen pushes Paa up against the cage in a clinch.
Makkonen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fidu Paa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aulis Makkonen.
Paa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Makkonen has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makkonen misses with a knee strike.
Makkonen is working for takedown but Paa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Makkonen trying to stall but Paa improves his position.
Makkonen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A bit of stalling here from Paa.

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

Paa rushes Makkonen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makkonen tries for a takedown. No joy.

Paa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paa tries to close the distance and clinch but Makkonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makkonen throws an off balance right hand

and Paa moves into the clinch.
Paa has had enough of the clinch but Makkonen keeps him there for the moment.

Paa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makkonen tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Paa counters by moving into the clinch.
Makkonen prevents Paa from breaking the clinch.
Makkonen missing with knees to the body.
Makkonen connects with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makkonen pushes Paa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Makkonen scores with a knee to the head.
Makkonen with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Paa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Makkonen.
Makkonen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Makkonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makkonen tries to clinch but Paa is having none of it.
Makkonen tries to clinch there but Paa circles away.
Makkonen with a poor takedown

and Paa counters with a shoot takedown. Makkonen fights it but they end up in guard.
Paa postures up.
Makkonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Makkonen, not yet.
Paa wants to pass the guard but Makkonen is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makkonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paa thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fidu Paa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Makkonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Makkonen tries to clinch

and Paa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Makkonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Paa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Paa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Makkonen manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Makkonen's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makkonen is looking to stand up but Paa isn't so interested in that idea.
Paa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Makkonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Makkonen, not yet.
Makkonen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makkonen is on top in guard.
Makkonen wants to control from the top but Paa keeps moving.
Paa wants to hit a switch here but Makkonen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Paa there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paa is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Makkonen has taken his back.

Makkonen is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Paa with him. Paa is trying to defend but Makkonen has an arm under the chin now! Paa grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aulis Makkonen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Ront
vs
Peppo

175 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
19
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ront looks to land a combination but Peppo avoids it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ront.
Peppo staying out of range there.
Ront throws a jab but it's blocked by Peppo.
Peppo wants to clinch.
Peppo lands a lovely overhand right.

It looks like Rep Ront has been cut.
Ront showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peppo.

Peppo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A hook to the body from Peppo.
Peppo has Ront pressed against the cage, preventing Ront from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Peppo blocking some punches.
Ront's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peppo taking a breather.
Peppo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ront uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Peppo.
A short uppercut from Peppo.
Peppo prevents Ront from breaking the clinch.
Peppo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ront wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ront misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Peppo.

Rep Ront's cut is getting worse.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ront's efforts to push away.
Ront tries to circle away but Peppo has him pinned against the cage.
Ront wants to get back to striking at distance but Peppo won't allow it.
Peppo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Peppo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ront is breathing heavily.
Peppo gets through Ront's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Peppo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Rep Ront's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A short right from Peppo on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Peppo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Peppo.

Jeez, Rep Ront's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Peppo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Peppo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ront backwards.
Peppo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ront backwards.

Ront is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rep Ront's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Teppo Peppo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jope Ruonansuu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jones Zica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jones Zica was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Ruonansuu
vs
Zica

178 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jope Ruonansuu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jones Zica!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruonansuu tests Zica's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zica scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ruonansuu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zica checks it well.
Ruonansuu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruonansuu lands a head kick!
Ruonansuu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zica makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zica walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zica lands with a cross.
That kick from Ruonansuu tenderised Zica's leg. Zica is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ruonansuu misses the jab.
Ruonansuu is looking to slow Zica down with leg kicks.
Ruonansuu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zica.
Zica throws a hook but Ruonansuu blocks it.
Zica misses with a straight left.
Ruonansuu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zica misses with a left hand
and Ruonansuu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zica misses with a two punch combination.
Zica misses the shot to the body.
Ruonansuu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ruonansuu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruonansuu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zica throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ruonansuu counters with an inside leg kick.
Ruonansuu moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Zica misses.
Zica tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruonansuu was well out of range. Poor timing from Zica.
Zica misses with an uppercut. Ruonansuu saw that one coming.
Ruonansuu connects with a nice looking jab.
Zica throws a leg kick
and Ruonansuu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zica misses with a hook
and Ruonansuu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zica throws a one two combo.
Zica misses with a double jab.
Ruonansuu moves out of range of the strikes.
Zica lands a jab to Ruonansuu's midsection.
A low kick from Zica misses
and Ruonansuu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruonansuu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zica.
Ruonansuu tried to score with a low kick but Zica checks it.
Jones Zica seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zica lands with a right hand.
Ruonansuu misses with a low kick.
Zica tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruonansuu was well out of range. Poor timing from Zica.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zica darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruonansuu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ruonansuu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruonansuu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ruonansuu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Ruonansuu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruonansuu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zica scores with a jab to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zica.
Ruonansuu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zica.
Ruonansuu misses with a double jab.
Ruonansuu clobbers Zica with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zica lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zica buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ruonansuu moves away from the strike by Zica.
Ruonansuu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zica's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zica lands the left hand.
Zica misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruonansuu.
An inside leg kick lands from Ruonansuu.
Zica misses with a combination
and Ruonansuu counters with an outside leg kick.
Zica is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ruonansuu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Zica misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Zica blocks the low kick.
Zica swings for the body but Ruonansuu moves out of range.
Zica throws a right hand that misses
and Ruonansuu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zica waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruonansuu.
Zica lands a two punch combo.
Ruonansuu scores with a hook.
Ruonansuu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruonansuu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zica has time to react.
Ruonansuu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ruonansuu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zica.
Zica lands a jab to Ruonansuu's midsection.
A punch combination from Zica misses.
Zica scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zica checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zica throws a jab when Ruonansuu was well out of range.
Zica throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zica punishes Ruonansuu's body with a nice straight punch.
Ruonansuu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruonansuu lands with an overhand left.
Zica misses with a low kick.
Ruonansuu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ruonansuu misses with the combination.
Ruonansuu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zica's head.
Ruonansuu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zica.
Ruonansuu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zica swinging wildly here.
A jab from Zica finds it's way through Ruonansuu's defenses.
Ruonansuu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruonansuu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ruonansuu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruonansuu digs a good body shot into Zica's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zica moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ruonansuu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zica clobbers Ruonansuu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jones Zica dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Zica just misses with a punch to the body.
Zica scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ruonansuu doesn't seem bothered though.
Zica fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheers as Zica lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruonansuu doesn't seem phased though.
Ruonansuu throws a jab but it's blocked by Zica.
Zica looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zica misses with an uppercut. Ruonansuu saw that one coming.
Zica throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruonansuu counters with a left to the body.
Ruonansuu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ruonansuu scoring well with a low kick there.
Ruonansuu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ruonansuu defending well as Zica loads up on a big left hand.
Ruonansuu misses the shot to the body.
Zica misses with a right hand
and Ruonansuu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zica's knee momentarily.
Zica lands a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zica, as that shot connected.
Zica with a nice cross.
Zica throws a right hand that misses
and Ruonansuu counters with a nice leg kick.
Ruonansuu misses with a low kick as Zica jumps back.
Zica listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruonansuu throws a low kick but Zica avoids it.
Ruonansuu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ruonansuu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ruonansuu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zica lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zica is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Ruonansuu misses.
Ruonansuu takes one to the side of the head.
Zica connects with a body shot.
Ruonansuu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zica clobbers Ruonansuu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zica's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zica falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruonansuu counters with a good low kick that Zica was not able to check.
Ruonansuu throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zica checks a leg kick.
Zica stalks Ruonansuu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ruonansuu's face. Ruonansuu staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Ruonansuu misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zica darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zica scores with a leg kick.
Ruonansuu thumps Zica with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zica misses with a two punch combination.
Ruonansuu slips under a jab.
Zica lands with a hook. Ruonansuu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ruonansuu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ruonansuu takes one to the chin there.
Zica uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruonansuu.
Zica works Ruonansuu's body with a nice hook.
Ruonansuu looks to land a combination but Zica avoids it well.
Zica misses with a straight right.
Zica works Ruonansuu's body with a nice hook.
Zica sizes up Ruonansuu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ruonansuu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zica lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zica lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ruonansuu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ruonansuu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ruonansuu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zica.
Ruonansuu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ruonansuu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zica dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruonansuu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zica uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruonansuu.
Zica lands with a shot to the body.
Zica lands an overhand right.
Ruonansuu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zica connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ruonansuu scrambles back to his feet.
Ruonansuu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zica tests Ruonansuu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ruonansuu avoids the body shot from Zica.
Ruonansuu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ruonansuu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zica sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruonansuu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones Zica seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruonansuu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zica has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ruonansuu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zica.
Zica missing with a left hand there. Ruonansuu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruonansuu takes one to the chin there.
Zica dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zica thuds a left hand into Ruonansuu's body.
Zica feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruonansuus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zica throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zica scores with a nice right hand.
Zica lands a nice looking body shot.
Zica connects with a nice looking jab.
Zica scores with a nice right hand.
Ruonansuu tries to move into range but Zica moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zica lands a nice shot to the body.
Zica scores with a sloppy right hand. Ruonansuu should have avoided that one.
Zica throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruonansuu.
Ruonansuu defending well as Zica loads up on a big left hand.
Zica fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Zica.
Zica has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zica bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruonansuu's head.
Zica changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zica lands with an uppercut that bounces Ruonansuu off the cage and back into rage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruonansuu throws an off balance right hand
letting Zica counter with a right hand.
Zica tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ruonansuu is able to avoid easily.
Zica connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ruonansuu's hands.

Ruonansuu is rocked!
Zica getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jones Zica showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ruonansuu walks straight into a right hand from Zica - that's dropped him! Zica jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ruonansuu from any more punishment! Ruonansuu complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jones Zica!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Messi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wkier Skier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lionel Messi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Messi
vs
Skier

181 cm
18
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lionel Messi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wkier Skier!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Messi. Skier shrugs it off though.
Messi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Messi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Skier is able to avoid easily.
Messi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Messi connects with a leg kick. Skier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Messi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skier blocks a head kick by Messi.
Messi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Messi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Messi lands a head kick!
Messi misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Messi counters with a good low kick that Skier was not able to check.
Messi is looking to slow Skier down with leg kicks.
Messi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Messi misses with a body kick.
Messi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Messi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Messi feints and then cracks Skier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skier down.
Messi tries to land a front kick but Skier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Messi keeps Skier at a distance using the push kick.
Skier tries for a takedown but Messi circles away easily
and Messi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messi cracks the inside of Skier's front leg.
Messi scores with a leg kick.
Skier steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Messi. That one must have hurt.
Messi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Messi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Messi throws a push kick but Skier slaps the foot to one side.
Skier fails with the takedown
and Messi counters with a solid body kick.
Lionel Messi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wkier Skier.
Messi lands a front kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Messi.
Skier looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messi throws a front kick that sends Skier stumbling back into the cage.
Skier has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Messi.
Skier misses with a takedown attempt
and Messi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Skier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Messi throws a push kick but Skier slaps the foot to one side.
Skier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Messi counters with a good low kick that Skier was not able to check.
Messi thumps Skier with a low kick.
Messi lands with a nice body kick.
Lionel Messi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Messi lands a head kick!
A head kick from Messi lands but Skier takes it in his stride.
Messi throws a head kick that half lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Skier takes a step back to recover.
Messi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skier. That did some damage!
Skier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Messi can pounce on him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Messi!
Messi lands a head kick. Skier smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Skier on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Skier is trying desperately to land a takedown but Messi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Skier.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Messi scores with a head kick. Skier tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Messi throws a head kick that Skier semi-blocks.
Messi lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Messi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Messi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Messi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Messi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Skier shoots and misses
and Messi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Skier really felt that one!
A head kick from Messi lands but Skier takes it in his stride.
Messi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Messi lands a head kick!
Messi connects with a high kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi lands a nice looking body kick.
Skier is breathing heavily.
Messi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Messi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Skier takes a step back to recover.
Messi connects with a high kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Messi.
Messi scores with a head kick. Skier tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Wkier Skier has been cut.
Messi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Skier avoids a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice body kick from Messi.
Lionel Messi is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters circling a little - Messi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Messi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice inside leg kick there by Messi. That's going to slow Skier down.
Messi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Messi.
Skier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Messi counters with a good low kick that Skier was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Messi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Messi - that will leave a mark!
Messi lands with a nice body kick.
Messi scores with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Skier crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Messi - the referee stops the clock and Skier gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Messi. Skier manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Messi delivers a nice body kick.
Skier has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Messi.
A thudding body kick lands there by Messi!
Skier takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Messi - that will leave a mark!
Messi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Skier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Skier might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Messi has got the better of the exchanges.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Messi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Messi lands a leg kick that knocks Skier off balance momentarily.
Messi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skier can do to turn this around?
Messi throws a front kick that sends Skier stumbling back into the cage.
Messi connects with an inside leg kick.
Lionel Messi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Messi scores with a kick to the body.
Messi lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lionel Messi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wkier Skier'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!

That kick from Messi tenderised Skier's leg. Skier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Messi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Messi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Messi throws a sloppy head kick and Skier moves out of range easily.
Messi misses with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Messi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Messi lands with a kick to the temple. Skier shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Messi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Messi lands a leg kick that knocks Skier off balance momentarily.
Messi thuds his shin into the meat of Skier's side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi scores with a head kick. Skier tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Skier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Messi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Messi.
Messi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Messi throws a push kick but Skier slaps the foot to one side.
Messi lands with a kick to the temple. Skier shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Skier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Messi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Messi connects with an inside leg kick.
Lionel Messi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messi scores with a head kick. Skier tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Messi lands a head kick. Skier smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Skier has his takedown stuffed
and Messi counters with a nice body kick.
Messi scores with a nice body kick.
Messi lands with a slapping head kick.
Skier takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Messi connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Messi lands with a kick to the temple. Skier shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Messi throws a head kick that Skier semi-blocks.
Messi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Messi fakes the leg kick and cracks Skier in the body.
Messi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Messi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Messi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Messi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Messi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skier on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Messi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Messi is looking to slow Skier down with leg kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Messi.
Skier steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Messi. That one must have hurt.
Messi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Messi lands a nice looking body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Messi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wkier Skier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Messi keeps Skier at a distance using the push kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lionel Messi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Messi 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 30:24
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lionel Messi!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hailong Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Krohn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hailong Wang has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Wang
vs
Krohn

190 cm
26
257 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hailong Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Krohn!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krohn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Krohn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Krohn showed some decent athleticism there.

Krohn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wang has managed to free his arm - good work.

Krohn is trying to work for a kimura but Wang is defending well.
Krohn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Krohn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wang has a hand on Krohn's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Krohn takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Wang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krohn on the ground.
Krohn takes Wang's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Wang is in trouble.
Krohn keeps control of the position as Wang tries to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krohn working for the choke.
I really don't envy Wang right now.

Krohn is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Wang won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Krohn off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Krohn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Atlas Kivi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsii Jukola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tsii Jukola was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Kivi
vs
Jukola

175 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
179 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Atlas Kivi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tsii Jukola!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kivi feints and as Jukola raises his hands in defense, Kivi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jukola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kivi manages to get himself to full guard.
Kivi has his hands on Jukola's head, controlling the position.

Kivi uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Kivi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jukola to the mat! Jukola manages to get full guard.
Jukola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kivi is one step ahead there.
Kivi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kivi is pushing down on Jukola's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jukola is fighting to maintain full guard but Kivi has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Kivi is working for a submission of some sort.

Kivi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jukola sees it coming and defends easily.
Nice strikes from Kivi there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kivi is keen to just control but Jukola is a slippery customer.
Jukola wants to get back to his feet.
Jukola on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kivi is taking a breather. Jukola says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kivi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kivi slips a nice elbow through Jukola's hands, connecting with Jukola's forehead.
Kivi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kivi thows a huge punch but Jukola dodges it nicely.
Kivi stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola looks like he's trying to stand up.

Kivi is working for a kimura but Jukola is defending it quite comfortably.
Kivi stalling.
Ground and pound from Kivi.
Kivi slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Kivi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jukola on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kivi controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Kivi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jukola gets tackled into the cage by Kivi. Kivi maintains the clinch.
Jukola drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Kivi drags the fight down to the ground.
Kivi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kivi wants to sweep here but Jukola controlling him for the moment.
Kivi controls Jukola momentarily but Jukola frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kivi pushes Jukola off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jukola gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kivi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi can't break the clinch.
Jukola looking to stall.
Jukola on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Kivi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kivi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kivi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kivi lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kivi lands with a punch from half guard.
Kivi stalling.
Kivi works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kivi looking to isolate an arm here. Jukola doesn't see it coming and as Kivi extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Kivi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Atlas Kivi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ross Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joonas Luautinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tupac - Last Muthafucka Breathin. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Morgan
vs
Luautinen

178 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
176 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ross Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joonas Luautinen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan misses with an uppercut
and Luautinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morgan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Luautinen is fending him off so far but Morgan persists. Nope, Luautinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Luautinen moves out of range.
Morgan misses with a series of wild punches.
Morgan throws a combination that misses
and Luautinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morgan misses with a few strikes there.
Morgan tries for a takedown but Luautinen circles away easily
and Luautinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan shoots and misses
enabling Luautinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Luautinen fails in his attempt to clinch.

Luautinen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Morgan being controlled for a moment.
Morgan dodges the ground and pound from Luautinen.
Morgan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morgan tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Luautinen is working to tighten is grip on Morgan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Morgan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Luautinen is really squeezing tight and eventually Morgan passes out! Luautinen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joonas Luautinen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arco Amon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ion Golban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Amon
vs
Golban

180 cm
21
172 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

170 cm
26
140 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arco Amon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ion Golban!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Golban throws out the jab.
Amon scores with a body shot.
Amon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Golban doesn't seem bothered though.
Golban throws a right hand that misses
and Amon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Golban looks to score with a jab to the body but Amon is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golban. Amon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Golban thows a left - swing and a miss!

Amon clinches with his opponent.
Amon tries to circle away but Golban has him pinned against the cage.
Golban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amon throws a head punch that misses.

Amon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Amon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Golban with a flurry of punches that miss.
Golban must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Golban trying to control the position from guard on top but Amon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Golban manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amon is looking to work some ground and pound but Golban has wrist control.
Golban controls Amon momentarily but Amon frees himself.
Amon stopping the sweep attempt from Golban.
Amon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Amon wants to control from the top but Golban keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Arco Amon.
Amon misses the shot to the body.

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.
Amon swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Golban counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Golban.
Amon moves away from the strike by Golban.
Golban throws a body punch but Amon moves out of range.
Amon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golban.

Amon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Golban is trying to defend but Amon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Amon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Golban is trying to control but can't.
Amon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Amon throwing shots but Golban is blocking nicely.
Amon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Amon is trying to work for a kimura but Golban is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Golban on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Amon lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Golban avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Amon.
Golban taking some punishment here, with Amon in his half guard.
Amon moves nicely into side control.
Golban looks gassed!
Amon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Amon is working Golban over with some ground and pound from side control.
Amon in side control, throwing shots but Golban defends.
The strikes coming from Amon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Amon working the ground and pound but Golban is defending the strikes.
Amon is working Golban over with some ground and pound from side control.
Amon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Golban some visible discomfort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Golban some visible discomfort.
Amon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Amon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Amon is working Golban over with some ground and pound from side control.
Golban is not content to let Amon control the position.
Amon landing a few strikes.
Golban tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Amon is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amon is putting a hurting on Golban here, landing some big shots from side control.
Amon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Golban tries to buck Amon off but Amon is having none of it.
Golban takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Golban displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Amon.
Amon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Golban paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Golban misses with a hook
and Amon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Golban misses with a hook
and Amon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Amon scores with a hook.
Amon looks to land a left hand but Golban moved out of range nicely.
Golban misses with a lunging right hand
and Amon counters with a good low kick that Golban was not able to check.
Golban swings widly with a right hand
and Amon counters with a straight right hand.
Golban throws an off balance right hand
and Amon counters with a head kick.
No joy there for Golban, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Golban is breathing heavily.
Golban misses with a body shot.
Golban throws an overhand right that lands on Amon's shoulder, as Amon tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Amon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Amon working aggressively here.
Amon gets underhooks to prevent Golban's takedown attempt.
Amon looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arco Amon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Golban can't get the takedown.
Amon misses with a hook from the clinch.

Amon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Golban uses from the top position.
Amon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Amon is on top in guard.
Amon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Amon throwing strikes from guard but Golban blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amon passes Golban's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Golban is not content to let Amon control the position.
Arco Amon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Golban with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Amon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Golban keeps working.
Amon not doing much here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Amon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Amon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Golban avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Amon.
Amon wants to control but Golban is keeping him busy.
Amon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Amon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Amon drops an elbow to the side of Golban's head.
Ground and pound from Amon.
Amon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Golban defending well though.
Amon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Golban does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Amon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Amon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Golban defending well though.
Ground and pound from Amon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Golban keeps working.
Amon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Golban is not content to let Amon control the position.
Amon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Amon connects with a nice short shot to Golban's temple.

Golban is defending against the submission attempts here by Amon.
Nice strikes from Amon there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arco Amon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Amon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Golban is fending him off so far but Amon persists. Nope, Golban circles away and we're back to standing.
Golban drops his hands momentarily and Amon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Amon dodges the punch combination from Golban.
Amon tries a head kick but it misses.
Golban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amon was well out of range. Poor timing from Golban.
Amon misses with an uppercut
and Golban counters with a straight right hand.
Amon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Golban throws a right hand that misses
and Amon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Amon misses with a hook. Golban ducked under it nicely.
Amon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Golban doesn't seem bothered though.
Amon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Golban throws a hook to the side of Amon's head but Amon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Golban moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Golban misses with a lunging right hand
and Amon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ion Golban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Golban looks to throw the jab but Amon is out of range.
Golban takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Amon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Golban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amon.
Amon fails in his attempt to clinch.

Amon clinches with his opponent.
Golban is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amon.
Amon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Golban has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Amon manages to break the clinch.
Amon misses with a straight right.
Amon throws a right hand that Golban ducks under and follows up with a left that Golban also avoids with ease.
Amon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big left from Golban misses.
Amon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Golban. Golban circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Golban keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Golban misses with a lunging right hand
and Amon counters with a three punch combo that has Golban backing up. Golban nods at Amon to acknowledge the strikes.
Golban moves forwards but Amon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Amon thuds a left hand into Golban's body.
Amon lands a leg kick that knocks Golban off balance momentarily.
Amon sizes up Golban with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Golban takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Amon works the jab nicely.

Golban tries to sprawl but Amon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Amon is nestled in close to Golban, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Amon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Amon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Golban defending well though.
Amon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Amon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Golban does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Golban!
Amon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Amon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Golban is looking to get to half guard.
Amon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Amon raining down shots from the mount!
Amon wants to control the pace but Golban is squirming around nicely.
Amon landing shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amon landing shots from mount.
Amon landing strikes from the mount and Golban is in trouble!
Amon lands a big elbow.
Amon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Golban hang on?
Golban is squirming around, avoiding Amon's attempts to control the action.
Amon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Arco Amon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amon landing shots from mount.
Amon tries to control but Golban wriggling away.
Amon looking to finish Golban with some ground and pound. This is bad for Golban!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Golban is looking to escape.
Ion Golban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amon controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arco Amon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Amon 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arco Amon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

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