MMA HELSINKI 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Wiggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyo Nobunaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyo Nobunaga has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Caleb Wiggins's chin.

Wiggins
vs
Nobunaga

195 cm
19
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
230 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caleb Wiggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kyo Nobunaga!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nobunaga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wiggins wants to clinch
and Nobunaga counters with a right hand to the body.
Wiggins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nobunaga.
Wiggins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nobunaga swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Wiggins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nobunaga to the ground. Wiggins is now in Nobunaga's guard.
Wiggins won't allow Nobunaga to sweep him here.
Nobunaga is controlling Wiggins's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wiggins trying to control the position from guard on top but Nobunaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wiggins wants to stand and escape but instead Nobunaga has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobunaga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nobunaga is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nobunaga looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nobunaga looking to pass the guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nobunaga shoots in but Wiggins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wiggins tries to clinch there but Nobunaga circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nobunaga misses with a body kick.
Nobunaga should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Wiggins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Wiggins. No joy for Nobunaga on that attempt.
Wiggins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wiggins lands with a nice combination. Nobunaga backs away looking to recover.
Wiggins wants to clinch.
Nobunaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nobunaga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wiggins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Caleb Wiggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyo Nobunaga.
Wiggins tries to clinch up but Nobunaga circles away and keeps his distance.
Wiggins connects with a solid leg kick.

Wiggins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nobunaga sprawls well initially but Wiggins persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nobunaga looks gassed!
Wiggins is nestled in close to Nobunaga, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wiggins is stalling here. Nobunaga is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wiggins seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nobunaga has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wiggins sneaks back into half guard.
Wiggins is trying to stand up here but Nobunaga is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiggins is trying to maintain the position but Nobunaga is very close to passing his half guard.
Nobunaga wants to pass the guard but Wiggins is defending well.
Nobunaga is stalling here. Wiggins is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nobunaga seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wiggins has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wiggins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Wiggins is trying to get an arm triangle but Nobunaga is defending well.
Wiggins laying and praying for a moment but Nobunaga takes advantage and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wiggins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nobunaga.

Wiggins gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Wiggins breaks from the clinch.
Wiggins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Wiggins shoots in and gets a takedown into Nobunaga's guard.
Wiggins wants to stand and escape but instead Nobunaga has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Nobunaga wants to control from the top but Wiggins keeps moving.
Nobunaga is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nobunaga is controlling him.
Wiggins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wiggins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nobunaga!
Nobunaga is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wiggins prevents Nobunaga from getting the reversal.
Caleb Wiggins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nobunaga tries to hold on but Wiggins postures up.
Wiggins tries to control but Nobunaga wriggling away.
Wiggins throws a wild left hand from mount and Nobunaga manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Wiggins looks to land a strike but Nobunaga avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wiggins trying to control the position from guard on top but Nobunaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nobunaga manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wiggins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nobunaga trying to control but Wiggins is having none of it.

Nobunaga has control of Wiggins's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wiggins regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nobunaga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nobunaga wants to control the pace but Wiggins is squirming around nicely.
Wiggins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nobunaga on the ground.
Wiggins wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Nobunaga working for a choke but Wiggins is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiggins can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wiggins holding both Nobunaga 's hands and preventing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Nobunaga looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyo Nobunaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Wiggins misses the shot to the body.
Wiggins throws a combination that misses

and Nobunaga counters with a takedown into side control.
Nobunaga trying to control the position but Wiggins is working away.

Nobunaga looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nobunaga taking a break here but Wiggins is having none of it and regains half guard.
Wiggins is trying to maintain the position but Nobunaga is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobunaga moves into full mount! Wiggins won't be happy about that!

Nobunaga is standing up, even though he is in mount.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nobunaga.

Wiggins closes the distance and clinches.
Nobunaga jumps guard but Wiggins stands there with Nobunaga around his waist. Nobunaga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nobunaga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Caleb Wiggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyo Nobunaga.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nobunaga gets control of Wiggins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nobunaga will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wiggins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Nobunaga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nobunaga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wiggins looking to sit in guard and control but Nobunaga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nobunaga would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nobunaga stops Wiggins from standing up.
Nobunaga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nobunaga prevents Wiggins from getting back to his feet.
Wiggins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nobunaga!
Nobunaga sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nobunaga is refusing to be controlled, as Wiggins sits in half guard.
Nobunaga is pressing down on Wiggins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nobunaga is controlling Wiggins's posture.
Nobunaga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wiggins manages to get himself to full guard.
Nobunaga wants to pass the guard but Wiggins is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nobunaga is pushing down on Wiggins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wiggins is fighting to maintain full guard but Nobunaga has managed to sneak the leg through.

Nobunaga 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nobunaga stops Wiggins from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyo Nobunaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nobunaga has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyo Nobunaga!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phol Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozin Zbazin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jozin Zbazin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hunt
vs
Zbazin

192 cm
19
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phol Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jozin Zbazin!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Jozin Zbazin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zbazin avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Zbazin throws a combination. Hunt tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Zbazin missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zbazin.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zbazin shoots in but Hunt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That kick from Hunt tenderised Zbazin's leg. Zbazin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zbazin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hunt works Zbazin's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zbazin doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hunt leaves Zbazin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phol Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jozin Zbazin.
Zbazin looks gassed!
Hunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hunt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zbazin takes a step back to recover.
Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt scores with a head kick. Zbazin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hunt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zbazin.

It looks like Jozin Zbazin has been cut.
Hunt scores with a nice body kick.
Zbazin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zbazin scrambles back to his feet.
Phol Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hunt has Zbazin up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Zbazin is rocked!
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zbazin backwards.
Zbazin is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zbazin backwards.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls for Hunt to work.
Hunt throws a big uppercut that drops Zbazin! More strikes from Hunt and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Zbazin lies dazed against the cage as Hunt celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Hunt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Greg Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Anderson
vs
Tyson

188 cm
26
190 lbs
16 - 14 - 0

179 cm
20
197 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Greg Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Anderson dives in and scores a takedown into Tyson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Anderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson 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.
Tyson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson won't allow Tyson to get back to his feet.
Anderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Anderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Tyson wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling him.

Tyson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Anderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tyson's head.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyson has wrist control.
Anderson throws and elbow that misses. Tyson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anderson's guard. Nice move by Tyson!
Tyson wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tyson is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tyson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyson is looking to stand up but Anderson won't let him.
Tyson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mike Tyson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyson tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyson to the ground. Tyson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tyson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
Tyson lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into rage.
Tyson takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Tyson moved out of range nicely.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyson pinned against the cage. Tyson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tyson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Tyson tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyson pinned against the cage. Tyson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyson connects with a nice looking jab.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Tyson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tyson gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Tyson stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tyson misses with a low kick.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Anderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tyson to score with a decent uppercut.
Tyson lands a slapping body shot.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyson lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson looks to land a combination. Anderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyson is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Tyson circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tyson.
Mike Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson lands a jab to the nose.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Tyson.

Tyson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anderson to the mat! Anderson manages to get full guard.
Anderson managing to control the position.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mike Tyson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Tyson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Tyson.
Tyson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Horrible takedown by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyson which made him look bad.

Tyson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anderson is trying to drag Tyson to the mat but Tyson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tyson scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tyson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tyson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Tyson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Anderson wants a takedown.
Tyson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.

Anderson pulls guard effortlessly.
Tyson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson trying to move into half guard but instead Anderson has managed to sweep!

Tyson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Tyson closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Tyson tries to clinch up.
Anderson moves forwards but Tyson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tyson connects with the punch.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyson as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Tyson as Anderson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tyson scores with a sloppy right hand. Anderson should have avoided that one.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Tyson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyson is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson takes one on the button.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tyson avoids it really well and circles away.
Tyson scores with a decent looking hook.
Tyson leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Tyson.
Tyson connects with an inside leg kick.
Tyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyson but Tyson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mike Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyson which made him look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tyson looking to score a takedown here. Anderson is defending well but Tyson drives through and ends up in Anderson's guard.
Tyson wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
Tyson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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 referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mike Tyson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tyson has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Anderson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tyson to the ground. Anderson is now in Tyson's guard.
Tyson wants to stand and escape but Anderson is having none of it.

Tyson scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Tyson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tyson showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Tyson's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Anderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Anderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tyson pushes Anderson off and scrambles back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tyson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tyson!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jani Ketola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coleman (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.

Ketola
vs
Coleman

184 cm
23
203 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
205 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jani Ketola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ketola turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coleman shoots in and drives through. Ketola sprawls well.

Coleman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Coleman lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ketola is looking to stand up but Coleman isn't so interested in that idea.
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ketola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Coleman 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.
Coleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ketola wants to get back to his feet but Coleman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ketola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ketola is looking to stand up but Coleman isn't so interested in that idea.
Coleman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ketola wants to stand up but Coleman is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ketola on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ketola tries to get out of the position.
Coleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coleman connects with a couple of short punches.
Coleman postures up and lands a big shot to Ketola's brow.
Ketola wants to stand up but Coleman is controlling him.
Coleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Coleman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ketola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coleman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throwing strikes but missing.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ketola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coleman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Coleman stands up over Ketola, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Coleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coleman trying to control but Ketola is working from the bottom.
Ketola wants to stand but Coleman is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman thows a big elbow that misses.
Ketola is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coleman is controlling him.
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ketola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Coleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Ketola has wrist control.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ketola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coleman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Coleman stops Ketola from standing up.
Coleman thows a big elbow that misses.
Coleman works over Ketola with some ground and pound from guard.
Coleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Ketola has wrist control.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Ketola keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman working some strikes from top position.
Coleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ketola wants to stand but Coleman is controlling the position.
Ketola is breathing heavily.
Coleman throwing strikes from guard but Ketola blocks nicely.
Ketola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coleman lands a couple of digs.

Ketola scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Coleman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ketola.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coleman is defended easily by Ketola.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but Ketola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Coleman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jani Ketola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman.
A left and a right from Ketola both land. Nice combination.
Coleman shoots in and drives through. Ketola sprawls well.
Coleman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mark Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ketola punishes Coleman's body with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Ketola coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Coleman.
Coleman ducks right into an uppercut from Ketola.
Coleman tries for a takedown but Ketola circles away easily
enabling Ketola to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ketola.
Ketola throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ketola stuffs the takedown attempt from Coleman. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
Ketola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ketola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ketola throws a leg kick which misses Coleman's front leg but catches the back leg as Coleman tries to avoid it.
Ketola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ketola with a jab.
Coleman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ketola's waist but Ketola gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coleman off to one side.
Coleman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Coleman scores with a takedown into Ketola's guard.
Ketola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman stops Ketola from standing up.
Mark Coleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ketola can't keep his opponent in guard - Coleman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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. Coleman connects with a nice short shot to Ketola's temple.
Coleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Coleman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ketola looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Coleman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
You get the feeling that Ketola really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Coleman dominating with strikes here.
Coleman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Coleman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman looking to finish Ketola with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ketola!
The referee warns Ketola that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Ketola is rocked!
Coleman landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Ketola is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Coleman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ketola has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ketola seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Ketola wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Coleman celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Coleman!

C
A

C
B

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 Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Crayesky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tito Ortiz had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Ortiz
vs
Crayesky

188 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tito Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlos Crayesky!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crayesky with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ortiz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Crayesky's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Ortiz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Crayesky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ortiz defends it easily.

Crayesky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Crayesky keeps moving.
Ortiz chips away with some ground and pound.

Crayesky is looking for a triangle but Ortiz pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crayesky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ortiz is aware though and is defending well.

Crayesky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ortiz is aware though and is defending well.
Ortiz is stalling in the full guard.
Ortiz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortiz works over Crayesky with some ground and pound from guard.
Ortiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ortiz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ortiz trying to control but Crayesky is working from the bottom.
Ortiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Crayesky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ortiz defends well.
Crayesky looks gassed!
Ortiz trying to control but Crayesky is working from the bottom.
Ortiz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crayesky on the ground.
Ortiz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz landing with the ground and pound.
Ortiz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ortiz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ortiz lands a couple of elbows.

Ortiz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ortiz trying to control but Crayesky is working from the bottom.
Ortiz controlling from the top position.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Crayesky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz chips away with some ground and pound.

Crayesky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ortiz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ortiz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ortiz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ortiz chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ortiz's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Crayesky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ortiz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crayesky's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ortiz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crayesky with a poor takedown

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

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

Crayesky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortiz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ortiz lands a couple of digs.
Crayesky is breathing heavily.
Ortiz connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
Ortiz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Crayesky keeps moving.
Ortiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ortiz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ortiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ortiz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Crayesky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ortiz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Crayesky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ortiz stays in close to Crayesky's body and controls the position.
Ortiz landing with the ground and pound.
Crayesky being controlled here, momentarily.
Tito Ortiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Crayesky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crayesky being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tito Ortiz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Crayesky shoots and misses

and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Crayesky keeps moving.

Crayesky has his foot on Ortiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ortiz works his way back into a safe position though.
Crayesky being controlled here, momentarily.
Ortiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ortiz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ortiz cracks Crayesky with a solid left hand.
Ortiz lands a couple of elbows.
Ortiz 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Crayesky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ortiz defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ortiz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortiz lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ortiz scores with a takedown into Crayesky's guard.
Ortiz throwing strikes but missing.

Ortiz is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Crayesky has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ortiz is looking to defend but Crayesky has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ortiz! Crayesky pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ortiz taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carlos Crayesky!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jere Karalahti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Jarvela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Karalahti
vs
Jarvela

188 cm
25
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
200 lbs
4 - 13 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jere Karalahti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Jarvela!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Karalahti closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jarvela can't do much from the bottom here.
Karalahti connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jarvela some visible discomfort.
Karalahti content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Karalahti is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Jarvela looks calm but he's in trouble here. Karalahti gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Jarvela is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Karalahti lets go of the hold and Jarvela can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jere Karalahti!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerri Kami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kami has chosen sorry 4 the wait as his entrance music. The key to victory for Bj Penn has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Penn
vs
Kami

175 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

172 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bj Penn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerri Kami!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Penn.
Kami will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Penn scores with the left hand. Kami knows he should have avoided that one.
Penn lands with a shot to the body.
Kami shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Penn but Penn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kami shoots in for a double leg but Penn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bj Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerri Kami.
Kami leaves Penn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Penn as Kami shoots in.
Kami shoots in looking for a takedown but Penn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kami's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Penn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Penn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kami.
Kami looks gassed!
Penn scores with a shot to the body.
Kami closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn lands with a straight right. Kami didn't see that one coming.
Kami fails with the takedown.
Penn cracks Kami with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Penn.
Kami drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kami throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Penn's waist but Penn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kami off to one side.
Kami takes one on the button.
Kami is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Penn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Gerri Kami has been cut.
Kami stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kami wants it to stay on the feet.
Penn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kami takes one to the side of the head.
Gerri Kami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kami closes this distance looking for a takedown but Penn circles away.
Penn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice takedown defense from Penn. No joy for Kami on that attempt.
Penn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kami stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Penn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kami takes a jab right on the kisser.
Penn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn throws a right and a left that Kami avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Kami shows good takedown defense.
Penn throws out a powerful jab.
Kami is trying hard to land a takedown here. Penn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot by Penn.
Nice cross by Penn.
Kami on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Penn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kami looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Penn misses.
Penn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kami's head backwards.
Penn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Penn duly obliges.
Penn scores with a shot to the body.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kami fails with a takedown attempt.
Kami shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Penn sprawls well. Penn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kami gets slowly back to his feet.
Penn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Some wild striking there from Penn.
Penn cracks a nice hook into Kami's ribs.
Penn throws a right hand that Kami ducks under and follows up with a left that Kami also avoids with ease.
Kami drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kami is trying hard to land a takedown here. Penn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kami takes one to the chin there.
Kami shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Penn sprawls well. Penn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kami gets slowly back to his feet.
Penn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kami avoids the head kick by Penn.
Kami shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Penn pinned against the cage. Penn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kami gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Penn.
Penn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Penn lands a nice hook to Kami's body. Kami takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kami shoots in but Penn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Penn misses with a head kick.
Kami tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Penn swivels and escapes.
Penn stuffs the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kami has time to react.
Kami takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn lands a lovely overhand right.
Kami fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Penn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Penn duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Penn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kami on the side of the head.
Penn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kami.
Penn slaps away a takedown attempt from Kami, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kami takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Penn feints a jab promting Kami to slip. Penn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kami slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kami.
Bj Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerri Kami.
Kami shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Penn as he jumps to the side.
Penn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Penn.
Penn lands a glancing blow to the side of Kami's head.
Penn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Penn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Penn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kami closes this distance looking for a takedown but Penn circles away.
Kami is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A left lands for Penn.

Kami is rocked!
Penn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kami takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kami needs to keep his hands up - Penn had a free shot at his head there.
Kami is still on wobbly legs! Can Penn finish him?
Penn scores with a jab. Kami acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good shot there by Penn.
Bj Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
Kami on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Penn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kami momentarily.
Penn lands with a shot to the body.
Penn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Penn there.
Kami has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kami as he avoids it easily.
Kami will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Penn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Penn.
Kami avoids the head kick by Penn.
Penn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kami in his tracks.
Penn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kami takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kami is trying desperately to land a takedown but Penn is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kami.
Kami misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Penn lands a slapping body shot.
Penn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Penn duly obliges.
Jab, jab by Penn - just one landing.
Nice cross by Penn.
Penn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kami drops his hands momentarily and Penn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Horrible takedown by Kami or perhaps it was just good defense by Penn which made him look bad.
Penn scores with a one two! Kami had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Penn throws a shot to the body.
Kami looks for a takedown but Penn sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kami.
Kami takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kami shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Penn defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn lands a slapping body shot.
Kami misses with a takedown attempt - Penn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gerri Kami is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn connects with a body shot that sends Kami's belly button to the back.
Penn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kami has time to react.
Penn scores with a nice right hand.
Kami misses with a takedown attempt - Penn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Penn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Penn lands with a right hand.
Kami needs to keep his hands up - Penn had a free shot at his head there.
Kami takes one to the side of the head.
Penn is working the combinations to good effect here.
Penn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Penn. That snapped Kami's head back.
Penn lands a nice looking body shot.
Penn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice takedown defense from Penn. No joy for Kami on that attempt.

Penn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kami can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kami tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kami is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Penn jumps into side control!

Penn decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kami to his feet.
Penn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kami with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Penn to score with a decent uppercut.
Penn lands a glancing blow to the side of Kami's head.
Penn stuffs the takedown attempt from Kami. Kami gets slowly back to his feet.
Penn scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A left and a right from Penn both land. Nice combination.
Kami takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Penn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kami tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Penn swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bj Penn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gerri Kami's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A jab from Penn finds it's way through Kami's defenses.
Kami seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice shot by Penn.
Penn stuffs the takedown attempt from Kami. Kami gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Penn. No joy for Kami on that attempt.
Kami shoots in looking for a takedown. Penn tries to sprawl out of it but Kami keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Penn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bj Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerri Kami.
Penn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kami takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Penn lands a nice shot to the body.
Kami avoids the head kick by Penn.
Penn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Penn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kami takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice shot by Penn.
Kami closes this distance looking for a takedown but Penn circles away.
Penn lands an overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kami takes one to the chin there.
Penn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn cracks Kami with a good jab.
Kami shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Penn as he jumps to the side.
Kami gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Penn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kami.
Penn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kami tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Penn swivels and escapes.
Penn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kami shoots in and drives through. Penn sprawls well.
Kami takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Penn lands with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kami throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Penn's waist but Penn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kami off to one side.
Penn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kami takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kami walks into a left hand.
Kami ducks right into an uppercut from Penn.
Kami has a takedown stuffed.
Penn fails to land the takedown.
Penn connects with a jab.
Penn misses with the combination.
Kami shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Penn as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn lands with an overhand left.
Penn misses with the combination.
Penn stuffs the takedown attempt from Kami. Kami gets slowly back to his feet.
Kami takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kami fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kami takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Penn lands a jab to the nose.
Kami fails with a takedown attempt.
Penn lands a nice shot to the body.
Kami shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Penn defends it nicely.
Kami shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Penn as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kami takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kami shoots in for a takedown but Penn shows good takedown defense.
Kami drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kami takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kami misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Penn lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Kami 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice body punch from Penn.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kami looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Penn is fending him off so far but Kami persists. Nope, Penn circles away and we're back to standing.
Kami on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Penn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Penn lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bj Penn clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gerri Kami's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A cross from Penn lands.
Kami defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Penn.
Penn throws out a powerful jab.
Kami shoots in for a takedown but Penn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kami shoots in for a takedown but Penn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Penn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kami.
Bj Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerri Kami.
Kami moves forwards but Penn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Penn lands with a good body shot.
Penn jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kami is defended easily by Penn.
Penn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kami momentarily.
Penn cracks Kami with an open hand slap.
Decent striking displayed by Penn there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Penn.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kami.
Penn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Penn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Penn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Penn as Kami shoots in.
Kami has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Penn finds it's way round the side to connect with Kami's head.
Penn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Penn lands the left hand.
Kami tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Penn swivels and escapes.
Penn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kami takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kami dives in and grabs Penn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Penn pushes down on Kami's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Penn.
Kami fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Penn jabs at Kami's body.
Penn lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice combination there by Penn.
Kami fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Penn with a hook.
Kami misses with a takedown attempt - Penn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Penn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kami walks into a straight right hand from Penn.
Penn slaps away a takedown attempt from Kami, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Penn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kami shoots in for a takedown but Penn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kami shoots in but Penn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Penn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Penn throws a shot to the body.
Penn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kami shoots in but no luck this time.
Penn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Penn duly obliges.
Penn throws a combination. Kami tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Penn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Penn scores with a hook.
Penn stuffs the takedown.
Penn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kami as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kami.
Penn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kami shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Penn defends it nicely.
Kami tries to score a power double leg takedown but Penn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kami somewhat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kami has a takedown stuffed.
Penn scores with a punch to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kami tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Penn swivels and escapes.
Penn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Penn tests Kami's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bj Penn had his way with Gerri Kami in that round.
The cut man is working on Gerri Kami's cut.
That's time! Penn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Penn cracks Kami with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kami takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kami.
Good shot there by Penn.
Penn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Penn lands a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Kami. No joy for Penn on that attempt.
Kami shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Penn but Penn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bj Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerri Kami.
Kami shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Penn but Penn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Penn scores with a shot to the body.
Kami is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Penn cracks Kami with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn scores with the left hand. Kami knows he should have avoided that one.
Penn scores with a sloppy right hand. Kami should have avoided that one.
Kami is trying hard to land a takedown here. Penn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kami defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Penn.
Kami changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Penn tries to avoid it but Kami manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Penn to the ground. Penn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Penn lands a nice looking body shot.
Penn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kami is fending him off so far but Penn persists. Nope, Kami circles away and we're back to standing.
Penn scores with a nice strike.
Penn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kami.
Nice takedown defense from Penn. No joy for Kami on that attempt.
Nice body punch from Penn.
Penn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kami backs up against the cage.
Kami is trying hard to land a takedown here. Penn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Penn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kami avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Penn. No joy for Kami on that attempt.
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!
Penn jabs Kami to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Penn lands a really nice looking cross but Kami seems unphased.
Penn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kami takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kami has a takedown stuffed.
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Penn scores with a three punch combo!
Kami fails to land the takedown.
Penn lands with an overhand left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kami shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Penn sprawls well. Penn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kami gets slowly back to his feet.
Penn lands with a nice body punch.
Penn lands with a nice body punch.
Kami is trying hard to land a takedown here. Penn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Kami 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Penn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kami has a takedown stuffed.
Kami fails with a takedown attempt.
Penn connects with a nice looking jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Penn.
Penn lands a nice looking body shot.
Penn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kami gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bj Penn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Penn connects with a body shot that sends Kami's belly button to the back.
Kami checks a leg kick.
Penn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Penn digs a good hook to Kami's body.
Kami fails with a takedown attempt.
Penn with a nice cross.
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!
Penn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kami takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kami will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gerri Kami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, jab by Penn - just one landing.
Penn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kami.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bj Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Penn 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bj Penn!
Bj Penn is the new lightweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leiffi Murunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leiffi Murunen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Roberts
vs
Murunen

165 cm
19
145 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

155 cm
25
131 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Roberts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leiffi Murunen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murunen but Murunen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roberts walks into a straight right hand from Murunen.
Roberts is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murunen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A left and a right from Murunen both land. Nice combination.
Roberts drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Roberts closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Roberts lands in his opponent's guard.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Murunen keeps moving.
Murunen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Roberts drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roberts jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Roberts drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roberts jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Roberts is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murunen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roberts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roberts is pushing down on Murunen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murunen is fighting to maintain full guard but Roberts has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roberts is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Murunen is trying to stand up here but Roberts is controlling him well.
Roberts is looking to advance position but Murunen won't allow it.
Murunen tries to kick Roberts off but Roberts keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Roberts wants to work for an arm triangle but Murunen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Murunen is trying to stand up here but Roberts is controlling him well.
Roberts content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Roberts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murunen defending well though.
Roberts frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murunen wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Roberts wants to finish this one by submission but Murunen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Roberts.
Murunen is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Roberts throws some wild stikes that Murunen manages to avoid easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Roberts looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Roberts thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Murunen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Roberts.
Roberts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murunen is looking to escape.
Murunen is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Roberts is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Murunen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Murunen shrugs it off.
Roberts looking to ground and pound but Murunen is blocking nicely.
Murunen is squirming around, avoiding Roberts's attempts to control the action.

Roberts looking for a guillotine from mount but Murunen is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Roberts looking to control but Murunen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Roberts works his way to his opponent's back.
Roberts controls the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Murunen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Roberts gets his way!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Murunen is trying to defend against the choke here but Roberts has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Roberts Tightens the hold and Murunen taps out furiously! Roberts displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Roberts!
Jake Roberts is the new bantamweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toni Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Hernandez
vs
McDonald

178 cm
21
168 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
184 lbs
9 - 8 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Hernandez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurice McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDonald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

It looks like Maurice McDonald has been cut.
Hernandez feints and then cracks McDonald's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McDonald down.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
McDonald lands a jab to Hernandez's midsection.
Hernandez throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
Hernandez throws a right hand that misses
and McDonald counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hernandez lands a nice hook to McDonald's body. McDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald takes one to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hernandez, as that shot connected.
McDonald thows a body shot but no joy.
Hernandez misses with a low kick.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Hernandez saw that one coming.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hernandez rather than just go for the knockout.
Hernandez throws a leg kick
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
Hernandez misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernandez throws out the jab.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.
Hernandez lands a jab to McDonald's midsection.
Hernandez works McDonald's body with a nice hook.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Hernandez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez misses with a hook
and McDonald counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hernandez thinking.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
Hernandez falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDonald makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a left and a right that both miss
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Hernandez misses
and McDonald counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hernandez thinking.
McDonald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDonald there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot by McDonald.
Hernandez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDonald has time to react.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hernandez counters with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hernandez throws a combination that misses
and McDonald counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hernandez thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDonald counters with a two punch combo.
Hernandez throws a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
Hernandez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McDonald's head backwards.
McDonald takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toni Hernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice McDonald's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hernandez misses with a combination
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
Hernandez misses with a combination
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - McDonald coming out on top.
Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McDonald if he has to take too many more of those.
Hernandez misses with a two punch combination.
Hernandez throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
Hernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hernandez lands a head kick!
Hernandez moves out of range as McDonald strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hernandez throws a leg kick
and McDonald counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McDonald blocks a jab.
Toni Hernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hernandez, right into the meat.
Hernandez tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez looks to land a body kick but McDonald moved away.
Hernandez throws an off balance right hand
and McDonald counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
Toni Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McDonald misses with a hook
enabling Hernandez to counter with a crisp jab.
Hernandez scores with a three punch combo!
Sloppy strikes from Hernandez. Those never looked like landing.
Hernandez misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hernandez misses with the body kick
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald moves forwards but Hernandez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a leg kick
and McDonald counters with a left and a right that stings Hernandez.
Nice uppercut there from McDonald.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald slips a jab from Hernandez.
McDonald lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Toni Hernandez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maurice McDonald's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hernandez jabs McDonald right on the nose. McDonald blinks but takes it well.
Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage.
A jab from Hernandez finds it's way through McDonald's defenses.
Hernandez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McDonald counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Hernandez stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hernandez throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hernandez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McDonald shoots in and gets a takedown into Hernandez's guard.
McDonald trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Hernandez blocks nicely.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Toni Hernandez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toni Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez misses with a leg kick
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
McDonald moves forwards but Hernandez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hernandez looks to land a combination. McDonald sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws an off balance right hand
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald lands with a nice combination. Hernandez backs away looking to recover.
A big right from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
Hernandez throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez misses with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Toni Hernandez did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Maurice McDonald's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hernandez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A punch combination from Hernandez misses.
McDonald cracks Hernandez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDonald cracks Hernandez with a good jab.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for McDonald. That snapped Hernandez's head back.
McDonald lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McDonald walks into a left hand.
Hernandez wants to slow McDonald down by chopping away at his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hernandez throws a nice outside leg kick.
McDonald cracks a nice hook into Hernandez's ribs.
Hernandez scores with a body shot.
McDonald scores with a decent looking hook.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Hernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernandez tried to score with a low kick but McDonald checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hernandez in his tracks.
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hernandez drops his hands momentarily and McDonald takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hernandez looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
Hernandez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Hernandez misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonald counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hernandez thinking.
Hernandez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Hernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
Hernandez looks to throw a body kick
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDonald.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hernandez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hernandez lands the left hand.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.

McDonald scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McDonald is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hernandez trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice McDonald dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Maurice McDonald'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hernandez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hernandez connects with a looping right hand.
Hernandez tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hernandez throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonald counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDonald defending well as Hernandez loads up on a big left hand.
Hernandez throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
Hernandez misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonald counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald moves out of range as Hernandez throws a body kick.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Hernandez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernandez throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonald throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range.
McDonald defending well as Hernandez loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Hernandez.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
Hernandez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hernandez misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
Hernandez looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
Hernandez takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throws a right hand that misses
and McDonald makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A punch combination from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McDonald throws a hook but Hernandez avoids it easily.
Maurice McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes from Hernandez. Those never looked like landing.
Toni Hernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonald finds it's way round the side to connect with Hernandez's head.
Hernandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald.
Hernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.
Hernandez misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonald counters with a right hand to the body.
McDonald sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maurice McDonald.
I think Hernandez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Toni Hernandez!
Toni Hernandez retains his welterweight title!

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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pate Perhana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magne Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Perhana
vs
Bruno

188 cm
27
205 lbs
19 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
215 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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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 19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pate Perhana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magne Bruno!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruno throws an overhand right that lands on Perhana's shoulder, as Perhana tries to avoid the shot.
Perhana catches Bruno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Perhana moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perhana.
Bruno takes one to the chin there.

Perhana shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Perhana jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bruno is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bruno and Perhana has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bruno is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Perhana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bruno keeps working.

Perhana is looking for a kimura here.
Bruno trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Perhana 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.

Perhana seems to be working for a kimura but Bruno defends the submission attempt.

Perhana is looking for a kimura here.
Perhana looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Perhana is working for a kimura but Bruno is defending it quite comfortably.
Bruno is looking to improve his position.

Perhana is working for a submission of some sort.

Perhana seems to be working for a kimura but Bruno defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruno gets full guard.
Bruno wants to sweep here but Perhana controlling him for the moment.
Perhana is pushing down on Bruno's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bruno is fighting to maintain full guard but Perhana has managed to sneak the leg through.

Perhana is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bruno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Perhana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bruno keeps working.

Perhana is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perhana prevents Bruno from improving his position.
Perhana is looking to take a break and control but Bruno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bruno tries to roll over but Perhana keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perhana is looking to take a break and control but Bruno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perhana looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bruno misses with a hook. Perhana ducked under it nicely.
Bruno loads up on a big right hand but Perhana slips the punch.
Perhana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Perhana slips under a jab.
Bruno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perhana.
No luck for Perhana with that takedown attempt.
Bruno misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Bruno misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Perhana.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pate Perhana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by Perhana or perhaps it was just good defense by Bruno which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Perhana.

Perhana gets a takedown into half guard.
Perhana trying to control the action but Bruno is working from the bottom.

Perhana is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bruno defends it well.
Bruno makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bruno.
Perhana wants to pass the guard but Bruno is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perhana wants to control from the top but Bruno keeps moving.
Bruno can't keep his opponent in guard - Perhana advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bruno is looking to control Perhana's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bruno avoid being mounted?
Perhana wants to pass the guard but Bruno is defending well.
Perhana is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Perhana is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bruno has managed to free his arm - good work.
Perhana stalling away here and it's allowed Bruno to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Perhana tries to free his leg and advance position but Bruno is retaining full guard.
Bruno is looking to stand up but Perhana isn't so interested in that idea.
Perhana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perhana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Perhana wants to control from the top but Bruno keeps moving.
Bruno has Perhana pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perhana advances position into side control!

Perhana is trying to get an arm triangle but Bruno is defending well.

Perhana in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Bruno is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pate Perhana!
Pate Perhana is the new light heavyweight champion!

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