UPG 13: Face Your Fears PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timo Yo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafinha Bastos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Yo
vs
Bastos

182 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Yo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafinha Bastos!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Yo.
Yo just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yo, as that shot connected.
Yo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Yo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Yo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Bastos is rocked!
Yo 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.
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!
Yo unloads with some shots from mount but Bastos bucks and avoids them well.
Yo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bastos's face.
Bastos is still in real trouble! Can Yo finish him?
Yo looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Bastos covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Yo!
A very excited looking Timo Yo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

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

Pokey
vs
Spartan

185 cm
27
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

199 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gumby Pokey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kratos Spartan!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartan works over Pokey's head and body with a nice combination.
Spartan with a jab.
Spartan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spartan looks to land a left hand but Pokey moved out of range nicely.
Pokey ducks right into an uppercut from Spartan.
Spartan lands a jab to the nose.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spartan throws a hook to the side of Pokey's head but Pokey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spartan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pokey is defended easily by Spartan.
Pokey looks for a takedown but Spartan sprawls well.
Pokey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spartan swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gumby Pokey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pokey ducks under a wild hook from Spartan.
Spartan throws the left hand but Pokey avoids the punch easily.
Pokey dives in and grabs Spartan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spartan pushes down on Pokey's head and hops out.
Pokey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pokey there as he acknowledges the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pokey.
Pokey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spartan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pokey throws out the jab.
Spartan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Spartan misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pokey.
Pokey slips under a jab from Spartan.
A jab lands there for Spartan.
Pokey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spartan.
Pokey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spartan misses with a hook. Pokey ducked under it nicely.
Spartan looks to throw the jab but Pokey is out of range.
Spartan throws an overhand right that lands on Pokey's shoulder, as Pokey tries to avoid the shot.
Spartan leaves Pokey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pokey is breathing heavily.
Pokey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spartan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pokey somewhat.
Pokey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spartan scores with a one two! Pokey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Spartan.
Pokey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Decent striking displayed by Spartan there.
Spartan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pokey has time to react.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spartan throws out a powerful jab.
Spartan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spartan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pokey under the eye.
Spartan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Spartan lands with a cross.
Spartan's corner calls for a 1-2. Spartan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spartan misses with a straight right.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Pokey. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Spartan looks to throw the jab but Pokey is out of range.
Spartan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spartan wants it to stay on the feet.
Spartan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spartan lands a lovely overhand right.
Spartan with a hook.
Spartan lands a jab to the nose.
Pokey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pokey has a takedown stuffed.
Spartan sizes up Pokey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spartan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pokey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spartan, as that shot connected.
Spartan looks to land a combination. Pokey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Spartan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pokey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Spartan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pokey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Spartan stalks Pokey and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pokey's face. Pokey staggers backwards, shaken.
Pokey defending well as Spartan loads up on a big left hand.
Pokey slips under a jab.

Spartan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pokey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Spartan has control of Pokey's left arm, preventing Pokey from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pokey trying to control the position from guard on top but Spartan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartan pulls Pokey in close to prevent any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Spartan misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pokey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pokey looks for a takedown but Spartan sprawls well.
Pokey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spartan dips to his left and cracks Pokey with an uppercut!
Pokey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spartan misses the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A combination from Spartan does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kratos Spartan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pokey moves in looking to clinch but Spartan pushes him off.
Spartan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spartan lands with an overhand left.
Pokey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spartan pinned against the cage. Spartan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pokey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spartan as he jumps to the side.
Spartan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Spartan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spartan scores with a hook.
Spartan loads up on a big right hand but Pokey slips the punch.
Gumby Pokey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pokey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gumby Pokey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spartan scores with a sloppy right hand. Pokey should have avoided that one.
Pokey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spartan looks to land a combination but Pokey avoids it well.
Pokey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pokey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spartan tests Pokey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pokey moves away from the strike by Spartan.
Pokey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kratos Spartan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spartan lands with a cross.
Spartan connects with a right hand. Pokey shakes it off.
Spartan catches Pokey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pokey moves forwards but Spartan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pokey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spartan throws out the jab.
Spartan scores with a hook.
A big right from Spartan misses.
A punch lands to the side of Pokey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spartan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spartan throws a hook but Pokey blocks it.
Spartan with a hook.
Spartan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pokey. Pokey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pokey tries a head kick but it misses.
Spartan connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Spartan misses.
Spartan throws a series of strikes that have Pokey backpedaling.
Spartan looks to throw the jab but Pokey is out of range.
Spartan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pokey under the eye.
Pokey shoots in looking for a takedown. Spartan tries to sprawl out of it but Pokey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spartan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pokey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spartan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pokey momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spartan tests Pokey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spartan throws an overhand right that lands on Pokey's shoulder, as Pokey tries to avoid the shot.
Pokey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pokey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spartan to score with a decent uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pokey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pokey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spartan misses the jab.
Spartan cracks Pokey with a good jab.
Pokey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spartan cracks Pokey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pokey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pokey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spartan circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Spartan.
Pokey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spartan throws a lazy right hand but Pokey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spartan throws an overhand right that lands on Pokey's shoulder, as Pokey tries to avoid the shot.
Pokey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pokey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spartan.
Spartan throws a hook but Pokey avoids it easily.
Pokey fails to land the takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Spartan there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pokey momentarily.

Pokey closes the distance and clinches.

Pokey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spartan scores with a nice strike.
Pokey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spartan looks to land a right hand but Pokey moved out of range.
Spartan misses with a right hand
and Pokey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pokey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spartan scores with a jab to the head.
Pokey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spartan throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice straight punches there by Spartan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spartan.
Pokey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spartan's waist but Spartan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pokey off to one side.
Spartan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spartan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kratos Spartan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Pokey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

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

Pokey pulls guard.

Pokey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Spartan stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Pokey has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Spartan manages to get his head free but now Pokey has transitioned to an armbar! Spartan grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Pokey! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gumby Pokey!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Harkkonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuo Takeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katsuo Takeda will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Harkkonan
vs
Takeda

160 cm
25
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Harkkonan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katsuo Takeda!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harkkonan clinches up against the cage.
Takeda can't get the takedown.

Harkkonan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harkkonan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takeda circles away quickly and effectively.
Harkkonan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harkkonan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vladimir Harkkonan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harkkonan thuds a left hand into Takeda's body.
Takeda misses with a takedown attempt
and Harkkonan counters with a three punch combo that has Takeda backing up. Takeda nods at Harkkonan to acknowledge the strikes.
Vladimir Harkkonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsuo Takeda.
Takeda tries a head kick but it misses.
Harkkonan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takeda shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Harkkonan has taken the fight to the clinch.

Harkkonan manages to break the clinch.
Takeda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harkkonan circles away.
Harkkonan works the jab nicely.
Harkkonan tries to bum rush Takeda with a series of wild strikes but Takeda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Takeda gets a takedown into half guard.
Harkkonan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takeda.

Takeda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Harkkonan wants to get back to his feet.
Takeda stalling away here and it's allowed Harkkonan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Takeda looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkkonan keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully.
Takeda throws a big elbow that misses.
Harkkonan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harkkonan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Harkkonan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harkkonan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takeda is one step ahead there.
Harkkonan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Takeda is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Takeda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harkkonan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harkkonan tries to get out of the position.
Takeda stops Harkkonan from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeda looking to sit in guard and control but Harkkonan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Takeda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda keeping moving, preventing Harkkonan from controlling successfully.
Takeda throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

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

Takeda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Harkkonan blocks a leg kick.

Harkkonan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Takeda did well to prevent Harkkonan getting side control.
Takeda trying to hold on to Harkkonan's head to control him but Harkkonan postures up.

Takeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harkkonan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Takeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Takeda tries to get to full guard but Harkkonan has control of the leg.
Takeda trying to control but Harkkonan postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkkonan slows the pace down in half guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Vladimir Harkkonan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Harkkonan takes a swing at Takeda's ribcage but misses.
Harkkonan scores with a shot to the body.
Takeda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harkkonan closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkkonan fails to land with a series of punches.
Takeda shoots for a double leg takedown but Harkkonan sprawls well. He's pushed Takeda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Takeda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harkkonan avoids it really well and circles away.
Harkkonan stalks Takeda and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Takeda's face. Takeda staggers backwards, shaken.
Harkkonan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Harkkonan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harkkonan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harkkonan fails to land with a series of punches.
Harkkonan misses with a two punch combination.

Takeda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harkkonan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harkkonan's head.
Harkkonan wants to get back to full guard.

Takeda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takeda thows a huge punch but Harkkonan dodges it nicely.
Harkkonan pushes Takeda off looking to stand but Takeda dives back in and keeps control.
Takeda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Harkkonan!

Takeda wants to finish this one by submission but Harkkonan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Takeda.
Takeda fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Takeda thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takeda throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Katsuo Takeda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Harkkonan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harkkonan tests Takeda's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Harkkonan clinches up with Takeda and pushes him back against the cage.
Harkkonan gets underhooks to prevent Takeda's takedown attempt.
Harkkonan wants to get back to striking at distance but Takeda won't allow it.
Harkkonan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harkkonan pushes Takeda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Harkkonan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harkkonan misses with a low kick as Takeda jumps back.
A punch combination from Harkkonan misses.
Harkkonan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Harkkonan.
Harkkonan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vladimir Harkkonan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harkkonan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkkonan thows a body shot but no joy.
Harkkonan misses with a two punch combination.
Harkkonan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harkkonan is looking to wear down Takeda with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takeda throws a leg kick but Harkkonan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Harkkonan shoots for a takedown but Takeda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Harkkonan gets a double leg takedown into Takeda's guard.
Katsuo Takeda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takeda is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Harkkonan is posturing up here but Takeda has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Harkkonan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Harkkonan has to tap! Slick submission there by Takeda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Katsuo Takeda!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Trezeguet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Kumakowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan Kumakowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Trezeguet
vs
Kumakowski

193 cm
23
220 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Trezeguet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Kumakowski!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kumakowski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Trezeguet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kumakowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kumakowski landing with the ground and pound.
Kumakowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kumakowski throwing strikes but missing.
Trezeguet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kumakowski throwing strikes but missing.
Kumakowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Trezeguet has wrist control.
Trezeguet wants to sweep here but Kumakowski controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumakowski is working Trezeguet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kumakowski throwing strikes but missing.
Trezeguet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kumakowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Trezeguet is retaining full guard.
Kumakowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kumakowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Kumakowski throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kumakowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trezeguet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trezeguet is breathing heavily.
Kumakowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trezeguet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumakowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kumakowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kumakowski postures up in Trezeguet's guard and throws a big left but Trezeguet blocks it.
Kumakowski throws a big elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kumakowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kumakowski throwing strikes but missing.
Kumakowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kumakowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trezeguet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kumakowski with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumakowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trezeguet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kumakowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kumakowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kumakowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kumakowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trezeguet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kumakowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kumakowski works over Trezeguet with some ground and pound from guard.
Kumakowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kumakowski postures up in Trezeguet's guard and throws a big left but Trezeguet blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumakowski scoring with some ground and pound.
Kumakowski throwing strikes from guard but Trezeguet blocks nicely.
Kumakowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kumakowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Trezeguet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kumakowski postures up in Trezeguet's guard and throws a big left but Trezeguet blocks it.
Kumakowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trezeguet has momentary wrist control but Kumakowski slips an elbow through the middle.
Kumakowski throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kumakowski misses with a wild combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Kumakowski scores with a four punch combination!
Trezeguet doesn't manage to clinch there - Kumakowski circles away.
Kumakowski throws a series of punches but Trezeguet avoids them all with ease.
Kumakowski swinging wildly here.
Kumakowski throws a right hand that Trezeguet ducks under and follows up with a left that Trezeguet also avoids with ease.
Kumakowski throws a combination that misses
and Trezeguet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kumakowski misses with a combination
and Trezeguet counters with a series of strikes. Kumakowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Trezeguet.
Trezeguet wants to clinch up but Kumakowski keeps it at a distance.
Kumakowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trezeguet circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumakowski misses with a two punch combination.
Kumakowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Trezeguet counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kumakowski is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kumakowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kumakowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Trezeguet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trezeguet wants to clinch up but Kumakowski keeps it at a distance.
Kumakowski misses with a double jab.
Trezeguet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kumakowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Trezeguet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trezeguet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kumakowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trezeguet scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet wants to control from the top but Kumakowski keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because David Trezeguet wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A combination from Kumakowski does no damage.
Kumakowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trezeguet.
Kumakowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Kumakowski misses.
Trezeguet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trezeguet fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumakowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Trezeguet tries to sprawl out of it but Kumakowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trezeguet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Trezeguet misses with a straight left.
Kumakowski moves away from the strike by Trezeguet.
Trezeguet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kumakowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Trezeguet.
Some wild striking there from Kumakowski.
Kumakowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Trezeguet counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kumakowski throws a series of punches but Trezeguet avoids them all with ease.
Kumakowski closes the distance and clinches up with Trezeguet, looking for a takedown. Kumakowski pushes Trezeguet against the cage but Trezeguet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kumakowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Trezeguet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kumakowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
David Trezeguet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Kumakowski.

Trezeguet instigates a clinch.
Trezeguet dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kumakowski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Trezeguet clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Trezeguet controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Trezeguet covering up well and avoiding damage.
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.
Trezeguet turns into Kumakowski and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Trezeguet dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Trezeguet throws a jab but it's blocked by Kumakowski.

Kumakowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Trezeguet napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kumakowski working away.
Kumakowski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kumakowski landing a few strikes.
Kumakowski throws an elbow but Trezeguet slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kumakowski landing strikes.
Kumakowski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Kumakowski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Trezeguet regains half guard, as Kumakowski was trying to land strikes.
Kumakowski throwing shots but Trezeguet is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumakowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kumakowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trezeguet defending well though.
Trezeguet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kumakowski.
Kumakowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kumakowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kumakowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Trezeguet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kumakowski.
Kumakowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trezeguet wants to improve his position but Kumakowski is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kumakowski.
Trezeguet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kumakowski.
Kumakowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trezeguet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kumakowski.
Kumakowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trezeguet taking some punishment here, with Kumakowski in his half guard.
Kumakowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kumakowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Trezeguet with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kumakowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trezeguet on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Trezeguet tries to get out of the position.
Trezeguet is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumakowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kumakowski lands a nice short elbow.
Kumakowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kumakowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trezeguet defending well though.
Kumakowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trezeguet defending well though.
Kumakowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kumakowski throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Trezeguet to regain full guard.
Kumakowski throws an elbow that misses. Trezeguet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kumakowski's guard. Nice move by Trezeguet!
Trezeguet passes Kumakowski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Trezeguet prevents Kumakowski from standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Trezeguet has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kumakowski defend it? Trezeguet steps over the head and cranks it - Kumakowski is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Trezeguet!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Trezeguet!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gene LeBell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valeriy Zaykin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zaykin's choice of entrance music: Hollywood Undead - Undead . Valeriy Zaykin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

LeBell
vs
Zaykin

198 cm
20
284 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

173 cm
26
273 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gene LeBell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valeriy Zaykin!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

LeBell lands a big head kick that sends Zaykin tumbling to the mat! LeBell takes a step backwards and waves Zaykin back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Valeriy Zaykin has been cut.

LeBell forces Zaykin back against the cage and clinches.
Zaykin blocks a body shot from LeBell.
Zaykin 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.
Zaykin tries to pull guard but LeBell won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBell keeps control of Zaykin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zaykin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. LeBell smiles and moves away.

LeBell lands a big uppercut and Zaykin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zaykin looks OK. LeBell waves Zaykin back to his feet!

Zaykin is rocked!
Zaykin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
LeBell stuffs the takedown.
Gene LeBell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valeriy Zaykin.
LeBell throws an overhand right that drops Zaykin like a sack of potatoes! LeBell dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gene LeBell!
After the fight, Gene LeBell was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Kraze
vs
Peppo

191 cm
27
277 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

210 cm
21
270 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peyton Kraze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Peppo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraze throws a nice looking combination but Peppo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch lands to the side of Peppo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kraze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peppo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraze.

Peppo pushes Kraze up against the cage in a clinch.
Kraze is working for takedown but Peppo is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from Peppo fails to land.
Peppo misses with some punches.

Kraze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kraze throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Teppo Peppo has been cut.
Kraze throws a jab when Peppo was well out of range.
Peppo tries to clinch up.

Peppo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peppo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kraze avoids it.
Kraze tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Peppo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kraze has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Peppo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kraze looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peyton Kraze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peppo looking to stall.
Peppo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Peppo.
Peppo lands an elbow inside that Kraze shrugs off.

It looks like Peyton Kraze has been cut.
Kraze is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Peppo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Kraze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kraze throws a hook but Peppo avoids it easily.

Peppo has managed to clinch.
Kraze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Kraze breaks from the clinch.
Kraze looks to throw the jab but Peppo is out of range.
Peppo takes one on the button.

Peppo moves into the clinch successfully.
Peppo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kraze comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kraze tries to break the clinch but Peppo is controlling the position.
Peppo misses with an elbow strike.
Peppo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kraze is trying to break the clinch but Peppo is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Peppo misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kraze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kraze blocking some punches.
Kraze stalling.
Peppo lands with a short shot to the head.
Peppo stops a takedown attempt from Kraze.

Kraze is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Peppo can't fight it off and eventually Kraze manages to take the fight to the floor. Peppo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kraze might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kraze stopping the sweep attempt from Peppo.

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

Peppo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kraze defends it easily.
Peppo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kraze is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Peppo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kraze lands a couple of elbows.
Kraze pushing down on Peppo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kraze thows a huge punch but Peppo dodges it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peppo moves into full guard.
Kraze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peppo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Peyton Kraze will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Peppo misses with a straight left.
Kraze blocks a head kick by Peppo.
Kraze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kraze takes one on the button.
Peppo throws a lazy right hand but Kraze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Kraze pushes Peppo up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Peppo scores with a nice short uppercut.

Peyton Kraze's cut is getting worse.
Kraze tries for a takedown. No joy.
Peppo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peppo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kraze drops down looking for an ankle pick but Peppo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Peppo checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppo wants to clinch.
Peppo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kraze tries for a takedown but Peppo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peyton Kraze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Kraze with that takedown attempt.

Peppo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kraze, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peppo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Peppo prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Peppo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peppo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peppo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Teppo Peppo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Peppo lands with a light punch inside.

Peyton Kraze's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peppo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kraze's defenses.
A short left from Peppo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraze blocks a body shot from Peppo.
Peppo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peppo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Peppo.
Peppo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Jeez, Peyton Kraze's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Peppo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kraze or not.
Peppo lands a nice elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Teppo Peppo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quint Bingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurmas Uusisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bingham comes to the cage accompanied by Hatebreed - Live for this. Uusisto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. System Of A Down - B.Y.O.B. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!

Bingham
vs
Uusisto

180 cm
25
178 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

177 cm
20
178 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

BioPharm Nutrition

Perkele!
Perkele!

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quint Bingham!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jurmas Uusisto!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bingham misses with a series of wild punches.
Uusisto 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.
Uusisto throws an overhand right that lands on Bingham's shoulder, as Bingham tries to avoid the shot.
Uusisto misses with a two punch combination.
Uusisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bingham.
Jurmas Uusisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bingham slips under a jab.
Bingham slips under a jab from Uusisto.
Bingham scores with a nice head shot.
Uusisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bingham was well out of range. Poor timing from Uusisto.
Uusisto throws a lazy right hand but Bingham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Uusisto.
Bingham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uusisto.
Bingham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bingham needs to keep his hands up - Uusisto had a free shot at his head there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bingham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bingham slips a jab from Uusisto.

Uusisto drops Bingham with a right and a left! Uusisto comes rushing in but Bingham regains his composure and manages to keep Uusisto in guard.

Bingham is rocked!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Uusisto wants to stand but Bingham has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Oh Bingham is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uusisto postures up.
Uusisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Bingham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bingham seems to have got his legs back now.
Bingham is controlling Uusisto's posture.
Bingham lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Uusisto!
Uusisto is desperately trying to improve his position but Bingham has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto is squirming around, avoiding Bingham's attempts to control the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bingham looking to finish with strikes here!
Uusisto is squirming around, avoiding Bingham's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uusisto is desperately trying to improve his position but Bingham has a good base and remains in mount.
Uusisto holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bingham tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bingham scoring with strikes but Uusisto is staying in there.
Bingham 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bingham trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bingham throws some wild stikes that Uusisto manages to avoid easily.

Bingham has control of Uusisto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Uusisto regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bingham throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Bingham looking to secure an arm triangle but Uusisto defends it well.
Bingham has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Uusisto's face.
Uusisto tries to reverse the position but Bingham maintains control.
Bingham cracks Uusisto with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto is trying to escape the mount.

Bingham is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Uusisto can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Uusisto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bingham pulls Uusisto in close to prevent any damage.
Bingham keeping full guard, as Uusisto tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uusisto throws an elbow that misses. Bingham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Uusisto's guard. Nice move by Bingham!
Bingham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jurmas Uusisto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bingham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Uusisto ducks under a wild hook from Bingham.
Uusisto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Uusisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bingham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uusisto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uusisto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Uusisto takes a swing at Bingham's ribcage but misses.
Bingham misses with an uppercut.
Bingham moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Uusisto misses.
Bingham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Uusisto tries to avoid it but Bingham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Uusisto to the ground. Uusisto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bingham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Uusisto sprawls well. Uusisto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bingham gets slowly back to his feet.
Uusisto just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusisto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bingham.
Uusisto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Uusisto has his hands clasped together around Bingham's back. He's all about the action.
Quint Bingham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bingham trying to control from half guard but Uusisto is working away.
Uusisto wants to improve his position but Bingham is controlling well.
Uusisto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bingham.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bingham is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bingham is trying to control the action in half guard but Uusisto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bingham misses with a head shot. Uusisto uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bingham sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uusisto keeping moving, preventing Bingham from controlling successfully.
Bingham controlling from the top position.
Uusisto trying to keep a closed guard but Bingham is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto wants to get back to his feet but Bingham is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bingham trying to control but Uusisto is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Quint Bingham wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Uusisto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Bingham fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Uusisto to the ground. Bingham is now in Uusisto's guard.
Bingham passes Uusisto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bingham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Bingham is working for a kimura but Uusisto is defending it quite comfortably.
Bingham is looking to take a break and control but Uusisto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Uusisto.
Uusisto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bingham manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uusisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Bingham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uusisto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bingham keeping moving, preventing Uusisto from controlling successfully.
Uusisto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bingham is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jurmas Uusisto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bingham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uusisto avoids the body shot from Bingham.
Uusisto throws a series of punches but Bingham avoids them all with ease.
Bingham dodges the punch combination from Uusisto.
Uusisto might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Uusisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot lands for Uusisto.
Uusisto fails to land with a series of punches.
Uusisto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bingham.
Bingham swinging wildly here.
Bingham clobbers Uusisto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusisto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bingham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uusisto.
Bingham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Uusisto.
Uusisto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bingham. Bingham circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Uusisto misses with a wild combination.
Uusisto stuns Bingham with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Uusisto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Uusisto scores with a hook to the body. Bingham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bingham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uusisto.
Uusisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bingham.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto looks to land a combination but Bingham avoids it well.
Uusisto looks to land a combination but Bingham avoids it well.
Uusisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uusisto misses with an uppercut
and Bingham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bingham shoots in looking for a takedown but Uusisto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bingham's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Uusisto throws a hook but Bingham avoids it easily.
Uusisto fails to land with a series of punches.
Uusisto misses with a takedown
and Bingham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bingham goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Uusisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jurmas Uusisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Uusisto blocks the low kick.
Bingham takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bingham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bingham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bingham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Uusisto's waist but Uusisto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bingham off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quint Bingham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Bingham there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bingham slips under a jab from Uusisto.
Bingham takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Bingham fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Uusisto to the ground. Bingham is now in Uusisto's guard.
Uusisto can't keep his opponent in guard - Bingham advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bingham is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uusisto is trying to get back to full guard.
Bingham is trying to control. Uusisto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uusisto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bingham.
Bingham trying to advance position but Uusisto counters by regaining guard.
Uusisto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bingham's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bingham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Uusisto wants to control from the top but Bingham keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Uusisto lands a two punch combo.
Uusisto connects with a crisp jab.
Uusisto avoids the body shot from Bingham.
Uusisto thuds a left hand into Bingham's body.
Uusisto lands a nice shot that snaps Bingham's head back.
Bingham on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Uusisto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uusisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Bingham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bingham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Uusisto wanted to stand there but Bingham had control of the position.

Bingham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Uusisto trying to control but Bingham is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto postures up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jurmas Uusisto wasn't active enough on the ground.
A big right from Bingham misses.
Uusisto scores with the left hand. Bingham knows he should have avoided that one.
Bingham ducks under a wild hook from Uusisto.
A big left from Uusisto misses.
Uusisto lands with a straight right. Bingham didn't see that one coming.
Uusisto misses with an uppercut

and Bingham counters with a nice double leg into side control. Uusisto won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bingham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Uusisto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Bingham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Uusisto tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Bingham looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bingham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uusisto keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bingham working the ground and pound from side control.
Uusisto gets back to half guard.

Bingham seems to be looking for submissions.
Uusisto is refusing to be controlled, as Bingham sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bingham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bingham trying to control from half guard but Uusisto is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jurmas Uusisto dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bingham avoids the body shot from Uusisto.
A punch combination from Uusisto misses.
Uusisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bingham takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Uusisto. Those never looked like landing.
Bingham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Uusisto's waist but Uusisto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bingham off to one side.
Uusisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Bingham looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Uusisto!
Bingham throwing strikes here but Uusisto is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Uusisto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bingham goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Uusisto turns into him and now he's in Bingham's guard.
Uusisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Bingham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bingham had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Uusisto defends it easily.
Uusisto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto forces his way into half guard.
Bingham won't allow Uusisto to pass to mount.
Uusisto is trying to control the action in half guard but Bingham is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bingham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Uusisto is working away from the top position though.
Bingham is pressing down on Uusisto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bingham being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto preventing the sweep.

Bingham had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Uusisto defends it easily.
Bingham controls Uusisto momentarily but Uusisto frees himself.
Uusisto is stalling in the full guard.
Bingham wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bingham has his hands on Uusisto's head, controlling the position.
Uusisto postures up in Bingham's guard and throws a big left but Bingham blocks it.
Uusisto stays in close to Bingham's body and controls the position.

Jurmas Uusisto has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bingham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uusisto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Jurmas Uusisto!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jurmas Uusisto!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Jurmas Uusisto!

Jurmas Uusisto wins by unanimous decision! Jurmas Uusisto retains his welterweight title!
Jurmas Uusisto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Baltazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eero Pelkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Baltazar
vs
Pelkonen

203 cm
26
265 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

196 cm
27
262 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brutus Baltazar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eero Pelkonen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Pelkonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Baltazar misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Pelkonen.
Pelkonen is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pelkonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Pelkonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pelkonen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Baltazar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baltazar working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baltazar is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pelkonen won't let Baltazar get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Baltazar holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pelkonen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Baltazar tries to reverse the position but Pelkonen maintains control.
Pelkonen controlling the pace for now.
Baltazar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelkonen is landing with some decent strikes but Baltazar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Baltazar is desperately trying to improve his position but Pelkonen has a good base and remains in mount.
Pelkonen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Baltazar because Pelkonen loaded up on that one.
Pelkonen loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Baltazar scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Pelkonen land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Pelkonen stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Pelkonen! Eero Pelkonen retains his heavyweight title!