HFC 2: 205 GP Finals PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Munich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Radecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omar Munich has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Munich
vs
Radecki

185 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

188 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Omar Munich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damian Radecki!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Munich shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Radecki trying to control from the bottom.
Radecki is looking for a sweep. Munich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Radecki actively working from the bottom here.
Munich tries to stand and escape but Radecki is controlling the position.
Munich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Radecki on the ground.
Munich trying to pass the guard but Radecki defending well.
Radecki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Radecki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Munich defends well.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radecki pulls Munich in close to prevent any damage.
Munich wants to stand but Radecki is controlling his posture from full guard.

Radecki pushes a forearm under Munich's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Munich is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damian Radecki!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aldin Arifi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Arifi
vs
Stevens

175 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

175 cm
19
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aldin Arifi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arifi throws a head kick that misses.

Stevens has Arifi up against the cage in a clinch.
Stevens is trying to break free.
Stevens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arifi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Arifi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Arifi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stevens tries to stand but Arifi is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arifi is adopting a defensive guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arifi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Aldin Arifi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Arifi avoids the head kick by Stevens.
Arifi takes a kick to the side of the head.

Stevens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Arifi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stevens's brow.
Arifi is pushing Stevens up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arifi tries to pull guard but Stevens won't allow it.
Arifi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stevens avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arifi avoids a wild elbow strike from Stevens.
Arifi lands with a light punch inside.
Stevens using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arifi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arifi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stevens.
Stevens pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stevens utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stevens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arifi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens lands a shoulder strike.
Arifi wants to get back to striking at distance but Stevens won't allow it.
Stevens is trying to break the clinch but Arifi is controlling him.
Stevens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arifi walks away with a smile on his face. Stevens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aldin Arifi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Stevens.
Stevens throws a series of punches but Arifi moves out of range.
Victor Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Stevens has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stevens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Stevens manages to break the clinch.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arifi tries a head kick but it misses.

Arifi moves into the clinch successfully.
Stevens takes an elbow to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arifi stalling against the cage.
Arifi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevens's efforts to push away.
Arifi misses with an elbow over the top.
Stevens is trying to break free.
Arifi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stevens's defenses.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arifi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stevens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stevens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stevens tries for a takedown but Arifi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Stevens forces Arifi back against the cage and clinches.
Stevens wants a takedown.
Arifi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arifi is stalling here.
A short uppercut from Arifi.
Arifi fails to pull guard.

Arifi jumps into guard, dragging Stevens to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arifi being controlled here, momentarily.
Arifi 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens tries to free his leg and advance position but Arifi is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stevens won't allow Arifi to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Victor Stevens was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stevens throws a sloppy head kick and Arifi moves out of range easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stevens lands an elbow just above Arifi 's eye.
Stevens has had enough of the clinch but Arifi keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arifi as Stevens tries to tie him up.
Stevens tries to throw a body punch but Arifi avoids it by throwing Stevens back against the cage.
Stevens tries to break the clinch but Arifi is controlling the position.
Stevens using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arifi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
Stevens lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stevens is looking to control Arifi's arms but Arifi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stevens has his back to the cage.
Stevens tries a knee to the head but Arifi blocks it.
Come on Arifi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stevens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arifi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arifi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stevens walks away with a smile on his face. Arifi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldin Arifi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Arifi takes the fight into the clinch.
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.
Arifi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stevens lands an elbow inside.
Arifi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stevens blocks it with crossed arms.
Arifi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stevens avoids it.
Arifi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevens's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stevens is stalling here.
Arifi managing to block the knees to the body from Stevens.
Stevens working hard to break the clinch.
Stevens misses with a knee to the head.
Stevens wants to stall.
Stevens lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevens trying to stall but Arifi improves his position.
Arifi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Stevens clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Stevens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stevens tries for a takedown but Arifi manages to get underhooks.
Arifi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arifi is defending well for now.
Stevens with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Arifi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stevens can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arifi lands a shoulder strike.
Stevens fails to pull guard.

Arifi jumps guard and drags Stevens to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stevens wanted to stand there but Arifi had control of the position.
Arifi has his hands on Stevens's head, controlling the position.
Stevens won't allow Arifi to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stevens trying to control but Arifi is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Aldin Arifi wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Arifi tries to keep at a distance but Stevens has taken the fight into the clinch.
Victor Stevens seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stevens creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stevens blocks an elbow strike from Arifi.

Arifi drags the fight down to the ground.

Stevens gets to his feet. Arifi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Aldin Arifi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Stevens gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arifi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arifi tries a knee to the head but Stevens blocks it.
Stevens misses with a knee strike.
Stevens is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters up against the cage, Arifi throws an elbow but misses.
Arifi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stevens blocks it with crossed arms.
Arifi trying to stall but Stevens improves his position.
Arifi tries a knee to the head but Stevens blocks it.
Arifi fails to pull guard.
Stevens with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arifi lands a damaging elbow.

Arifi pulls guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wants to get up but he can't break Arifi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stevens wants to pass the guard but Arifi is keeping the position.
Arifi keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Stevens won't allow Arifi to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Victor Stevens hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Arifi avoids the head kick by Stevens.

Stevens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Stevens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stevens winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Victor Stevens!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Victor Stevens!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Victor Stevens!

Victor Stevens wins by unanimous decision!

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C
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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 Frog Eyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and San Gui Ge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Eyes
vs
Gui Ge

190 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

160 cm
23
277 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frog Eyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, San Gui Ge!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ge on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Eyes misses with the combination.
Ge tries to bum rush Eyes with a series of wild strikes but Eyes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ge throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Eyes throws a sloppy head kick and Ge moves out of range easily.

Ge feints and as Eyes raises his hands in defense, Ge changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Ge gets to his feet - Eyes follows without any prompting.
Eyes is breathing heavily.
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!

Ge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ge happy to just control the position for now.
Eyes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ge has eaten all the pies!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ge moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Ge stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Ge closes the distance and pushes Eyes back into the cage.
Ge dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Ge breaks from the clinch.
Eyes throws a head kick but Ge moves out of range.
Ge misses with a double jab.

Ge shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ge was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ge tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ge jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Eyes manages to avoid the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ge decides to stand back up. Ge steps back and let's Eyes get back to his feet.
Ge scores with a head kick. Eyes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Ge shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Eyes napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Ge has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Ge fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Eyes to the ground. Ge is now in Eyes's guard.
Ge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ge stands and steps away. Eyes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Eyes throws a shot from downtown. Ge moves away and avoids it.
Ge works the jab nicely.
A big left from Eyes misses.

Ge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ge in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ge landing strikes from the mount and Eyes is in trouble!
Ge controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ge is landing with some decent strikes but Eyes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ge scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Eyes?
Ge controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ge moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Ge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ge advances to full mount.
A nice elbow there by Ge.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ge working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ge looking to control and managing it successfully.
Eyes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ge on the ground.
Ge scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Eyes?

Ge is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Eyes is surviving well by controlling Ge's body position as best he can.
Ge controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ge looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eyes is bucking up trying to escape but Ge cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ge controlling the pace for now.
Ge lands a heavy elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ge swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). San Gui Ge!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Paakkunainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Mystery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pekka Paakkunainen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Paakkunainen
vs
Mystery

200 cm
20
209 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

225 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Paakkunainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Mystery!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mystery lands a nice looking body shot.
Paakkunainen swinging wildly here.
Mystery cracks the inside of Paakkunainen's front leg.
Mystery fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paakkunainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Mystery shoots in but Paakkunainen avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Paakkunainen clinches.
Mystery is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Still in the clinch, Paakkunainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paakkunainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paakkunainen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paakkunainen lands a nice uppercut.
Mystery tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pekka Paakkunainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Mystery.
A right hand to the body from Paakkunainen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mystery wants a takedown.
A hook to the body from Paakkunainen.
Mystery has had enough of the clinch but Paakkunainen keeps him there for the moment.
Paakkunainen lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Paakkunainen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paakkunainen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mystery.
Mystery looks gassed!
A nice right hand lands inside from Paakkunainen.
Paakkunainen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Paakkunainen - that landed with a thud.
Mystery's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Mystery is rocked!
Paakkunainen lands a left hand.
Mystery is still on wobbly legs! Can Paakkunainen finish him?
Paakkunainen pushes Mystery against the cage. Paakkunainen is working some dirty boxing. Paakkunainen pushes off with a quick right hook! Mystery goes down! Mystery tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Paakkunainen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Paakkunainen!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Osulep Lig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasse Lasileuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Lig
vs
Lasileuka

183 cm
26
193 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

189 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Crashforce Nutrition (Authentic 160Q/159Q supps!)
Crashforce Nutrition (Authentic 160Q/159Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osulep Lig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasse Lasileuka!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lasileuka misses with a body shot.
Lig shoots in looking for a takedown. Lasileuka tries to sprawl out of it but Lig keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lasileuka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lasileuka moves in looking to clinch but Lig pushes him off.
Lig slips under a jab.
Lig shoots in but no luck this time.
Lasileuka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lasileuka was well out of range. Poor timing from Lig.
Lig fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osulep Lig. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lig closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lig lands in his opponent's guard.
Lig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lasileuka swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lig trying to control but Lasileuka is working from the bottom.
Lig throwing strikes from guard but Lasileuka blocks nicely.
Lig content to stall in guard here.
Lig postures up in Lasileuka's guard and throws a big left but Lasileuka blocks it.
Lig passes Lasileuka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lig is pressing down on Lasileuka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lasileuka is holding on for now.
Lig wants to advance to full mount but Lasileuka doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lig throwing strikes but missing.
Lasileuka 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.
Lig wants to pass the guard but Lasileuka is keeping the position.
Lasileuka keeping moving, preventing Lig from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lig throwing strikes but missing.
Lig throws a strike but Lasileuka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Lig looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lig tries to strike from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lig working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lasileuka has passed into half guard!
Lig regains full guard. Nicely done.

Lig had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lasileuka defends it easily.
Lig controls Lasileuka momentarily but Lasileuka frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lasileuka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lasileuka looks to score with a jab to the body but Lig is just out of range.
Lig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lig shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lasileuka sprawls well. Lasileuka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lig gets slowly back to his feet.
Lasileuka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Lig misses.
Lig lands a slapping body shot.
Lasileuka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lig.
Lasileuka missing with a left hand there. Lig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lig swings for the body but Lasileuka moves out of range.
Lig throws a front kick aimed at Lasileuka's knee but Lasileuka avoids it well.
Lasileuka throws out a powerful jab.
Lasse Lasileuka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lig shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lasileuka defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osulep Lig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lasileuka with a nice cross.

It looks like Osulep Lig has been cut.
A big right from Lasileuka misses.
Lig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lasileuka moves away.

Lasileuka takes the fight into the clinch.
Lig takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Lasileuka on the inside.
Lasileuka controlling the action here for a moment.
Lig has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lasileuka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lasileuka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lasileuka is trying to break the clinch but Lig is controlling him.

Lasileuka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lasse Lasileuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lig moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lasileuka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lig.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lig.
Lig misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lasileuka stuffs the takedown attempt from Lig. Lig gets slowly back to his feet.
Lig defending well as Lasileuka loads up on a big left hand.
Lig shoots in for a takedown but Lasileuka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lasileuka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lig circles away from the clinch attempt.

Lig scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lasileuka is refusing to be controlled, as Lig sits in half guard.

Lig is looking for a kimura here.

Lig seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lasileuka is refusing to be controlled, as Lig sits in half guard.
Lasileuka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lig.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Lig is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lasse Lasileuka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Osulep Lig'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!

Lasileuka has Lig up against the cage in a clinch.
Lasileuka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lasileuka scores with a shot to the side of Lig's head.
Lig fails to pull guard.

Lasileuka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lasileuka lands with a shot to the body.
Lasileuka misses with a body shot.

Lig drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lasileuka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lig. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lig thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lig postures up in Lasileuka's guard and throws a big left but Lasileuka blocks it.
Lig advances to half guard.
Lig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lasileuka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lig missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lasileuka won't allow Lig to pass to mount.
Lasileuka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lig.

Lig is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lasileuka is just riding it out for now. Lig eventually gives up the hold.
Lig throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lig is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Lig looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Lig seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Lasileuka has recovered full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lig looking to pass the guard.
Lig trying to control the position from guard on top but Lasileuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lig forces his way into half guard.

Lig is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lasileuka keeps working.

Lig looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lasileuka won't allow Lig to pass to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osulep Lig showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lig has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Osulep Lig!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Osulep Lig!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Osulep Lig!

Osulep Lig wins by unanimous decision!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Montel Calchas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Barov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calchas comes to the cage accompanied by Flipsyde-Someday. Montel Calchas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Victor Barov's chin.

Calchas
vs
Barov

167 cm
22
173 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

181 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

LHK Clothing

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Montel Calchas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Victor Barov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Calchas closes the distance and clinches.
Barov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barov stalling in the clinch but Calchas improves position.
Calchas being controlled against the cage.
Calchas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barov's efforts to push away.
Calchas prevents a body shot from Barov.
Calchas trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Calchas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barov's brow.
Barov blocks an elbow strike from Calchas.
Barov dodges an elbow strike from Calchas.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Calchas looking to stall.
Barov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calchass head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calchas stalling in the clinch but Barov improves position.
Calchas blocking some punches.
Barov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Calchas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Calchas.
Barov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Calchas has him pressed against the cage.
Barov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barov blocks an elbow strike from Calchas.
Calchas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barov.
Calchas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barov has had enough of the clinch but Calchas keeps him there for the moment.
Barov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Calchas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barov cracks Calchas with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calchas trying to stall but Barov improves his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calchas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Calchas takes a shot to the head.
Calchas tries a knee to the head but Barov blocks it.
Barov tries to break free but Calchas pushes him back against the cage.
Barov stalling the fight.
Calchas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barov lands a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Calchas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barov as Calchas tries to tie him up.
Barov avoids the elbow strike from Calchas, against the cage.
Calchas missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Calchas is rocked!
Barov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Calchas with a big uppercut! Calchas tries to clinch up but Barov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Calchas to the mat! Calchas covers up and Barov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Victor Barov!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Referee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Super Man could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Simon Referee's chin.

Man
vs
Referee

190 cm
20
222 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

189 cm
21
205 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Milwaukee's Best $48 - 159's

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Super Man!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Referee!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Referee misses with a wild combination.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Referee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Referee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.

Man shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Referee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Man landing a few strikes.
Referee is looking to regain half guard here but Man keeps moving and retains side control.
Man controlling from side mount.
Referee is working to avoid the ground and pound but Man connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Referee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man in side control lands a decent elbow.
Man controls the position from side control.
Man in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Man tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Referee is working to avoid the ground and pound but Man connects with a decent elbow.
Referee wants to get back to his feet but Man drags him back down.
Referee takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Man 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.
Referee takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Man working away.
Man controlling from side mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is chipping away with strikes.
Man lands an elbow.
Man is working Referee over with some ground and pound from side control.
Man is working Referee over with some ground and pound from side control.

It looks like Simon Referee has been cut.
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!
Referee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Man landing strikes.
Referee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Check out the look on Man's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That has opened up Simon Referee's cut even more.
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.
Referee is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Man is controlling him well.
Man scores with punches from side control.
Referee takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Man has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Referee is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Man yanks on the arm and Referee is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Super Man!
Super Man is the new light heavyweight champion!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salocin Zerep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the Name by Fort Minor. Salocin Zerep has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Peterson
vs
Zerep

200 cm
20
146 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

168 cm
26
165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salocin Zerep!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zerep lands a really nice looking cross but Peterson seems unphased.
Peterson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zerep's waist but Zerep gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Peterson off to one side.
Peterson shoots in for a double leg but Zerep sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zerep stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zerep dips to his left and cracks Peterson with an uppercut!

Peterson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zerep tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Peterson is in Zerep's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Peterson drops back looking for a leg! Zerep is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zerep manages to kick Peterson off! Peterson jumps back into Zerep's guard.
Zerep looking to control.

Peterson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peterson advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson prevents Zerep from improving his position.
Peterson is looking to advance position but Zerep won't allow it.

Peterson seems to be working for a kimura but Zerep defends the submission attempt.
Peterson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zerep defending well though.
Zerep controlling the position well.

Peterson seems to be working for a kimura but Zerep defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Peterson is looking for a kimura but Zerep is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peterson to get the leverage.
Peterson wants to free his trapped foot but Zerep is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Peterson seems to be working for a kimura but Zerep defends the submission attempt.

Peterson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zerep is just riding it out for now. Peterson eventually gives up the hold.

Peterson is looking for a kimura but Zerep is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peterson to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zerep is defending against the submission attempts here by Peterson.

Peterson seems to be looking for submissions.
Zerep controlling the position well.

Peterson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Peterson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Peterson wants to work for an arm triangle but Zerep is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Peterson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zerep doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Peterson.

Peterson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zerep defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zerep sizes up Peterson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zerep will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Peterson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zerep lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice shot by Zerep.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt - Zerep sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zerep lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Peterson is rocked!
Thomas Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson looks for a takedown but Zerep sprawls well.

Zerep instigates a clinch.
Zerep prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zerep pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Peterson wants a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Zerep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerep gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Peterson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zerep digs a right hand into Peterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peterson's gas tank.
Zerep lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Peterson wants a takedown but no success here.
Zerep pushes Peterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peterson tries for a takedown but Zerep manages to get underhooks.
Zerep pressing his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zerep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson can't get the takedown.
Peterson tries for a takedown but Zerep manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Zerep scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Peterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zerep gets through Peterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zerep.
Zerep controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Zerep - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Zerep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is trying to drag Zerep to the mat but Zerep just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Still in the clinch, Zerep scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zerep holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Peterson seems to have got his legs back now.
Zerep lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zerep digs a right hand into Peterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peterson's gas tank.
Zerep lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zerep lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peterson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zerep is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zerep effectively controlling the action here.
Peterson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Peterson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zerep lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson is trying to drag Zerep to the mat but Zerep just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peterson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salocin Zerep showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Zerep tries to clinch but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson keeps the fight on the outside.

Zerep moves into range and clinches up with Peterson.
Peterson wants a takedown.
Peterson can't get the takedown.
Zerep lands a left hand.
Zerep lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson takes a shot to the head.
Peterson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zerep gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Zerep.
A short body shot lands from Zerep as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zerep lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zerep creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Zerep.
Zerep throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zerep lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zerep.
A right hand to the body from Zerep.
Zerep leaning his opponent against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Zerep.
Zerep is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zerep lands a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zerep lands a nice shot to the body.
Zerep lands a hook that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Zerep pushes Peterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zerep scores with a shoulder strike.
Zerep throws a big uppercut that drops Peterson! More strikes from Zerep and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Peterson lies dazed against the cage as Zerep celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salocin Zerep!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nyffe Pehmytkudos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickolai Zhukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pehmytkudos comes to the cage accompanied by Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me . Zhukov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hands of a Killer. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Pehmytkudos
vs
Zhukov

179 cm
24
212 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

188 cm
28
210 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyffe Pehmytkudos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nickolai Zhukov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pehmytkudos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pehmytkudos closes the distance and clinches up with Zhukov, looking for a takedown. Pehmytkudos pushes Zhukov against the cage but Zhukov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pehmytkudos dives in and grabs Zhukov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zhukov pushes down on Pehmytkudos's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nyffe Pehmytkudos. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pehmytkudos 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.

Pehmytkudos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pehmytkudos tries to free his leg and advance position but Zhukov is retaining full guard.
Pehmytkudos slips nicely into half guard.
Pehmytkudos wants to take a breather but Zhukov is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zhukov can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Pehmytkudos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zhukov is just riding it out for now. Pehmytkudos eventually gives up the hold.

Pehmytkudos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zhukov is staying active underneath Pehmytkudos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zhukov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Pehmytkudos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pehmytkudos is looking to take a break and control but Zhukov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Pehmytkudos is working for a kimura but Zhukov is defending it quite comfortably.
Pehmytkudos is pressing down on Zhukov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zhukov is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pehmytkudos seems to be working for a kimura but Zhukov defends the submission attempt.

Pehmytkudos seems to be looking for submissions.
Zhukov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pehmytkudos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pehmytkudos is looking to pass Zhukov's guard but actually Zhukov recovers to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhukov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pehmytkudos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zhukov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pehmytkudos advances to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Pehmytkudos seems to be looking for submissions.
Pehmytkudos is keen to just control but Zhukov is a slippery customer.
Zhukov is concentrating on defense, preventing Pehmytkudos from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Some bone on bone action there as Pehmytkudos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zhukov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhukov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zhukov scores with a spinning back kick!
Horrible takedown by Pehmytkudos or perhaps it was just good defense by Zhukov which made him look bad.
Zhukov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pehmytkudos takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pehmytkudos shoots in for a double leg but Zhukov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zhukov throws a wild body kick that Pehmytkudos sees coming a mile off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zhukov circles away quickly and effectively.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zhukov.
Nyffe Pehmytkudos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pehmytkudos cracks a nice hook into Zhukov's ribs.
Zhukov throws a series of punches but Pehmytkudos moves out of range.
Zhukov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pehmytkudos.
Zhukov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhukov lunges at Pehmytkudos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pehmytkudos's hand.
Zhukov throws a sloppy body shot
and Pehmytkudos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pehmytkudos misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Zhukov.
Pehmytkudos throws a sloppy body shot
and Zhukov counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhukov misses with a shot to the body
and Pehmytkudos counters with a right hand to the body.
Zhukov throws a poor cross that misses
and Pehmytkudos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zhukov tries to work over Pehmytkudos's front leg with a kick but Pehmytkudos checks it.
Nickolai Zhukov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhukov tries to score with a low kick but Pehmytkudos moves his leg out of the way.
Zhukov works the jab nicely.
Nickolai Zhukov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pehmytkudos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zhukov as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nyffe Pehmytkudos. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zhukov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zhukov leaves Pehmytkudos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zhukov throws out a loose jab but Pehmytkudos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pehmytkudos misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Zhukov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pehmytkudos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pehmytkudos fails to land the takedown.
Zhukov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zhukov misses with a straight left.
Zhukov scores with a jab to the body.
Nickolai Zhukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zhukov misses with a body shot.
Pehmytkudos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zhukov throws a good cross that connects.
Zhukov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zhukov cracks Pehmytkudos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Zhukov.
Zhukov stuffs the takedown attempt from Pehmytkudos. Pehmytkudos gets slowly back to his feet.
Pehmytkudos has a takedown stuffed.
Zhukov scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhukov misses the target.
Zhukov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zhukov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nyffe Pehmytkudos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhukov throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Pehmytkudos colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Zhukov as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Pehmytkudos is left battered and dazed whilst Zhukov and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nickolai Zhukov!