BHFC 130 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Coranin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Splinter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Splinter has chosen Ninja Tutles theme song by THROWDOWN as his entrance music. Master Splinter will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Coranin
vs
Splinter

196 cm
18
252 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Coranin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Master Splinter!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Splinter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Splinter throws a nice head kick!
Splinter tries a head kick but it misses.
Master Splinter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Coranin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Coranin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Splinter is working an open guard so Coranin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Splinter lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coranin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Splinter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Coranin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Splinter.

Coranin closes the distance and clinches.

Coranin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Coranin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Splinter tries to break free but Coranin pushes him back against the cage.

Coranin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Splinter tries to kick Coranin off but Coranin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Splinter wants to improve his position but Coranin is controlling well.

Splinter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coranin pulls his head out easily.

Splinter actively working from the bottom here.
Splinter is looking to improve his position.

Splinter looking for submissions off his back.
Splinter wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coranin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Splinter is looking to improve his position but Coranin isn't that keen on the idea.
Splinter regains half guard.

Splinter looking for subs from the bottom but Coranin mounts him!
Coranin content just to control the position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coranin looking to ground and pound but Splinter is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Coranin is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Splinter lands a leg kick that knocks Coranin off balance momentarily.
Splinter keeps Coranin at a distance using the push kick.
Coranin is breathing heavily.
Coranin throws a head kick but Splinter moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Splinter as he connects with a hook.
Splinter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crunch! Splinter slams his shin into Coranin's torso.
Master Splinter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Splinter lands a leg kick that knocks Coranin off balance momentarily.
Coranin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coranin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Splinter.
Splinter jabs at Coranin's body.
A head kick from Splinter lands but Coranin takes it in his stride.
Splinter lands with a slapping head kick.
Coranin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Splinter. That one must have hurt.
Coranin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Coranin takes one to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Splinter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Good leg kick by Splinter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Splinter connects with a jab.
Splinter cracks a nice hook into Coranin's ribs.
Splinter throws a head kick that Coranin semi-blocks.
Splinter cracks Coranin with a good jab.
Nice body kick there by Splinter.
Splinter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Splinter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Splinter! Coranin is out on his feet! Splinter rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Coranin is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Coranin is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Master Splinter!
During a confident post fight interview, Master Splinter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poro Nussija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonic The Hedge Hog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hedge Hog comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sonic The HedgeHog theme song by SEGA kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Nussija
vs
The Hedge Hog

189 cm
25
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Poro Nussija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sonic The Hedge Hog!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by The Hedge Hog. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Hedge Hog.
Nussija gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Hedge Hog counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Hedge Hog keeps the fight on the outside.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nussija!

The Hedge Hog decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The Hedge Hog is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nussija is just riding it out for now. The Hedge Hog eventually gives up the hold.
Nussija gets back to full guard.

The Hedge Hog drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Hedge Hog jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Nussija looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nussija is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Poro Nussija!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aku Juhtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward has chosen All American Nightmare as his entrance music. Chris Ward has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aku Juhtanen's chin.

Juhtanen
vs
Ward

174 cm
22
152 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

[GTI] Divine Clothing (95% LAUNDRY)
Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aku Juhtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Ward!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Juhtanen as he avoids it easily.
Ward is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Juhtanen.
Juhtanen scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juhtanen. Ward does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juhtanen throws a series of punches but Ward moves out of range.
Juhtanen lands a lovely overhand right.
Juhtanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Juhtanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
Ward pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Juhtanen works over Ward's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juhtanen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Juhtanen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Juhtanen.
Juhtanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ward.
Ward misses with a two punch combination.
Juhtanen throws a right hand that Ward ducks under and follows up with a left that Ward also avoids with ease.
Juhtanen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Juhtanen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Juhtanen. That snapped Ward's head back.
Juhtanen misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juhtanen cracks Ward with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Juhtanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Juhtanen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Juhtanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Juhtanen throws a hook to the side of Ward's head but Ward sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ward keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juhtanen.
Juhtanen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Juhtanen misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Juhtanen.
Ward walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Juhtanen throws a looping overhand right but Ward ducks down to avoid it.
Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
Juhtanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Ward throws a shot from downtown. Juhtanen moves away and avoids it.
Ward wants to clinch.
Ward throws a lazy right hand but Juhtanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Juhtanen both land. Nice combination.
A jab from Juhtanen misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ward fails in his attempt to clinch.
Juhtanen dodges the punch combination from Ward.
Juhtanen throws a jab when Ward was well out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ward.
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!
Ward looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aku Juhtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Ward.
Juhtanen scores with a head kick. Ward tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Juhtanen misses with a double jab.
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ward throws a jab when Juhtanen was well out of range.
Juhtanen ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Ward throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Juhtanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ward.
Juhtanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward avoids a kick to the body.
Ward is trying desperately to land a takedown but Juhtanen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ward.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Juhtanen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Juhtanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ward.
Ward misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juhtanen. Ward does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ward throws a big shot that misses.
Juhtanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Juhtanen tries to bum rush Ward with a series of wild strikes but Ward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Juhtanen is breathing heavily.
Ward shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Juhtanen but Juhtanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Juhtanen catches Ward with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ward throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Juhtanen.
Juhtanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ward moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aku Juhtanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juhtanen connects with the punch.
Juhtanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ward doesn't seem bothered though.
Juhtanen misses with a few strikes there.
Juhtanen throws a low kick but Ward moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ward closes this distance looking for a takedown but Juhtanen circles away.
Juhtanen connects with a crisp jab.
Juhtanen slips a jab from Ward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ward. Juhtanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Juhtanen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ward scrambles back to his feet.
Ward misses with a right hand
and Juhtanen counters with a solid body kick.
Juhtanen lands a lovely overhand right.
Ward on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ward looks to land a left hand but Juhtanen moved out of range nicely.
Ward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Juhtanen works Ward's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Juhtanen ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
A nice combination there by Juhtanen.
Juhtanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ward moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ward slips a jab and a cross from Juhtanen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A big left from Ward misses.
Juhtanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Juhtanen lands a body shot.
Juhtanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Ward. That snapped Juhtanen's head back.
Juhtanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ward is just out of range.
Juhtanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ward throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juhtanen. Ward does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juhtanen lands with a good body shot.
Juhtanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aku Juhtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juhtanen throws a right and a left that Ward avoids nicely.
Aku Juhtanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Juhtanen throws a combination. Ward tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
and Juhtanen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ward thinking.
Juhtanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Juhtanen misses.
Ward lands an overhand right.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ward throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juhtanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ward throws out the jab.
Ward looks to throw the jab but Juhtanen is out of range.
Ward throws a big shot that misses.
Ward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Juhtanen misses.
The fighters circling - Ward throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juhtanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juhtanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ward misses with an uppercut. Juhtanen saw that one coming.
Ward throws a lazy right hand but Juhtanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Juhtanen loads up on a big right hand but Ward slips the punch.
A punch combination from Ward misses.
A big left from Ward misses.
Ward looks to land a right hand but Juhtanen moved out of range.
Ward throws a hook to the side of Juhtanen's head but Juhtanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ward fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ward fails to land the takedown.
Aku Juhtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Ward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Ward misses.
Juhtanen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ward back to the cage. Juhtanen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ward is looking to score with low kicks.
Juhtanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ward swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ward avoids the body shot from Juhtanen.
Juhtanen digs a good hook to Ward's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Juhtanen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ward uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juhtanen.
Juhtanen throws out a powerful jab.
Juhtanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ward.
Ward slips a jab and a cross from Juhtanen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Juhtanen.
Ward throws a hook but Juhtanen avoids it easily.
Juhtanen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ward's head backwards.
Juhtanen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Juhtanen takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Ward tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Juhtanen swivels and escapes.
No joy there for Juhtanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Juhtanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ward looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ward throws an off balance right hand
and Juhtanen counters with a body kick that stops Ward in his tracks momentarily.
Ward checks the leg kick.
Juhtanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ward tries to score a power double leg takedown but Juhtanen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ward somewhat.
Juhtanen moves out of range of the leg kick from Ward.
Ward missing with a left hand there. Juhtanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Juhtanen can pounce on him.
Juhtanen swings for the body but Ward moves out of range.
Juhtanen moves away from the strike by Ward.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt - Juhtanen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ward avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ward throws a hook but Juhtanen blocks it.
Juhtanen throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Juhtanen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juhtanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ward looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juhtanen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ward has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ward tries for a takedown but Juhtanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Juhtanen tests Ward's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aku Juhtanen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Juhtanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Juhtanen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A big right from Juhtanen misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ward looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Juhtanen delivers a nice body kick.
Juhtanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ward checks a leg kick.
Ward looks to land a right hand but Juhtanen moved out of range.
Ward takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Ward clinches up against the cage.
Good body shot from Juhtanen.
Juhtanen slows down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Juhtanen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward trying to control the position but instead, Juhtanen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ward into the cage.

Juhtanen breaks the clinch.
Juhtanen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Juhtanen.
Ward throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Juhtanen misses.
Jab, jab by Juhtanen - just one landing.
A big right from Ward misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juhtanen lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Juhtanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ward.
Aku Juhtanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Ward takes one to the chin there.
Juhtanen connects with a body shot that sends Ward's belly button to the back.
Juhtanen lands a nice hook to Ward's body. Ward takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Juhtanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juhtanen swats away the attempt to clinch by Ward.
Juhtanen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Juhtanen scores with a kick to the body.
Juhtanen throws a series of punches but Ward avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juhtanen tries to bum rush Ward with a series of wild strikes but Ward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ward cracks Juhtanen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ward misses with a looping right.
Juhtanen throws a lazy right hand but Ward sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Juhtanen lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juhtanen slips a jab from Ward.
Ward thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juhtanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ward loads up on a big right hand but Juhtanen slips the punch.
Juhtanen tries to bum rush Ward with a series of wild strikes but Ward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ward has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ward throws the left hand but Juhtanen avoids the punch easily.
Ward throws the left hand but Juhtanen avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Juhtanen.
Ward looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Juhtanen is fending him off so far but Ward persists. Nope, Juhtanen circles away and we're back to standing.
Ward avoids a kick to the body.
Ward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juhtanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ward throws a shot from downtown. Juhtanen moves away and avoids it.
Ward throws out a leg kick but Juhtanen moves out of range and Ward only half commits.
Juhtanen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juhtanen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ward closes the distance but Juhtanen moves to the side
and Juhtanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ward throws a hook but Juhtanen blocks it.
Ward throws a big shot that misses.
Ward throws out a loose jab but Juhtanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juhtanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Juhtanen looks to land a combination but Ward avoids it well.
Juhtanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aku Juhtanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Juhtanen swinging wildly here.
Juhtanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ward is looking to score with low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ward swings for the body but Juhtanen moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juhtanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from Juhtanen.
Chris Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ward swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Juhtanen counters with a left to the body.
Juhtanen tries to bum rush Ward with a series of wild strikes but Ward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aku Juhtanen!
After winning the bout, Aku Juhtanen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joahan Nikkenen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikkenen's entrance music is Tango from Poland. A fine choice. Taalasmaa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kokkelivekkulit. Joahan Nikkenen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nikkenen
vs
Taalasmaa

202 cm
26
260 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

173 cm
26
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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, Joahan Nikkenen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Taalasmaa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikkenen is not content to let Taalasmaa control the position.
Nikkenen dodges the ground and pound from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa working away.
Nikkenen is trying to get back to his feet.

Taalasmaa swings around for an armbar but Nikkenen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Taalasmaa's guard.
Nikkenen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taalasmaa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nikkenen!
Taalasmaa avoids the attempt from Nikkenen to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikkenen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Taalasmaa misses with a head shot.
BOOM! Taalasmaa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nikkenen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa unloads with some shots from mount but Nikkenen bucks and avoids them well.
Taalasmaa thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa lands a big shot there that rocks Nikkenen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Taalasmaa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taalasmaa unloading with bombs!
Taalasmaa throwing strikes here but Nikkenen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Taalasmaa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nikkenen?
Taalasmaa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nikkenen gets back to half guard.
Nikkenen is trying to maintain the position but Taalasmaa is very close to passing his half guard.
Taalasmaa working Nikkenen over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Taalasmaa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nikkenen trying to control from the bottom.
Nikkenen is looking to get back to full guard here but Taalasmaa has managed to pass to side control instead.

Taalasmaa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nikkenen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Taalasmaa.
Nikkenen being controlled for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikkenen defending against the ground and pound.
Nikkenen struggling a bit here.
Taalasmaa is working Nikkenen over with some ground and pound from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taalasmaa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nikkenen fails with the takedown.
Taalasmaa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Nikkenen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nikkenen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taalasmaa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nikkenen lands strikes from half guard.
Nikkenen lands with a punch from half guard.
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!
Taalasmaa trying to hold on to Nikkenen's head to control him but Nikkenen postures up.
Taalasmaa wants to improve his position but Nikkenen is controlling well.
Taalasmaa is trying to control but can't.
Nikkenen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nikkenen drops an elbow to the side of Taalasmaa's head.
Nikkenen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taalasmaa trying to control but Nikkenen postures up.
Nikkenen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Nikkenen is working for a submission of some sort.
Nikkenen thows a huge punch but Taalasmaa dodges it nicely.
Taalasmaa wants to improve his position but Nikkenen is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikkenen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taalasmaa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taalasmaa has hold of Nikkenen's hands but Nikkenen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nikkenen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taalasmaa defending well though.
Nikkenen throws a strike but Taalasmaa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nikkenen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taalasmaa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikkenen trying to move into half guard but instead Taalasmaa has managed to sweep!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikkenen is trying to control the position but Taalasmaa postures up.
Nikkenen wants to get back to his feet but Taalasmaa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nikkenen is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikkenen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Nikkenen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Taalasmaa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Taalasmaa has escaped and now he's on top!
Nikkenen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taalasmaa is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nikkenen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa stops Nikkenen from standing up.
Nikkenen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taalasmaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikkenen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taalasmaa is looking to work some ground and pound but Nikkenen has wrist control.
Nikkenen keeping moving, preventing Taalasmaa from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Taalasmaa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fight stays on the outside here - Nikkenen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joahan Nikkenen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikkenen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taalasmaa sprawls well. Taalasmaa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nikkenen gets slowly back to his feet.
Nikkenen shoots in but no luck this time.
Nikkenen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taalasmaa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nikkenen somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joahan Nikkenen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Nikkenen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nikkenen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Taalasmaa to keep the fight standing.
Nikkenen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taalasmaa backwards.

It looks like Seppo Taalasmaa has been cut.
Nikkenen tries for a takedown but Taalasmaa manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa has Nikkenen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nikkenen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nikkenen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nikkenen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nikkenen gets underhooks to prevent Taalasmaa's takedown attempt.

Nikkenen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nikkenen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nikkenen tries to get out of the position.
Nikkenen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taalasmaa is controlling him.
Taalasmaa is looking to work some ground and pound but Nikkenen has wrist control.
Taalasmaa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taalasmaa throwing strikes from guard but Nikkenen blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikkenen controlling Taalasmaa's posture.
Nikkenen wants to stand up but Taalasmaa is controlling him.
Taalasmaa throwing strikes but missing.
Nikkenen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Joahan Nikkenen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nikkenen tries for a takedown but Taalasmaa circles away easily

and Taalasmaa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nikkenen!
Nikkenen tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Taalasmaa is working for a guillotine from mount but Nikkenen frees his head quite easily.
Taalasmaa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
Nikkenen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa wants to control the pace but Nikkenen is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikkenen tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Taalasmaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taalasmaa 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Taalasmaa!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Seppo Taalasmaa waved his t-shirt featuring Rebel Pride Clothing. Everything in STOCK $5's logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Vieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erkki Vieri has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Darren James's chin.

James
vs
Vieri

178 cm
23
165 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darren James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Vieri!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vieri doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vieri sprawls well. Vieri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Vieri misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by James.
Vieri throws a hook but James blocks it.

Vieri closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Vieri.
Vieri dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vieri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieri lands a body shot.
Vieri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vieri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vieri misses with the head strike.
Vieri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vieri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vieri is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vieri swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

James is rocked!
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Vieri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vieri after a bit of a struggle.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vieri.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieri gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James blocks a body shot from Vieri.
Vieri gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vieri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vieri.
Vieri lands a shoulder strike.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vieri pulls his leg out and moves away.
James takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vieri slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Donk. Vieri catches James right on the button with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieri is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vieri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Vieri.

Vieri clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
Vieri slowing the pace effectively.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vieri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vieri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vieri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vieri's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vieri lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vieri gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vieri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Vieri.
A left hand lands to the body for Vieri.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James blocks a body shot from Vieri.
Vieri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vieri tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Vieri - that landed with a thud.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
Vieri just leaning against James, taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vieri works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
Vieri lands an uppercut.
Vieri lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erkki Vieri dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Vieri tries to clinch there but James circles away.

Vieri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James is looking for a takedown.
Vieri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vieri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Vieri.
A short left from Vieri.
James tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vieri lands a body punch.
Vieri stalling the fight.
Vieri can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Vieri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
Vieri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Vieri.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vieri lands with a light punch inside.
Vieri prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vieri slowing the pace effectively.
Vieri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vieri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vieri stalls.
Vieri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vieri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Vieri.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vieri creates a bit of space for himself and rocks James with a big uppercut! James tries to clinch up but Vieri pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples James to the mat! James covers up and Vieri unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Erkki Vieri!
During a confident post fight interview, Erkki Vieri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

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

Rodrigo Nogueira
vs
McGee

185 cm
29
175 lbs
22 - 12 - 0

185 cm
22
182 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mulligan McGee!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches up with McGee, looking for a takedown. Nogueira pushes McGee against the cage but McGee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nogueira .
Nogueira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGee.
McGee lands a lovely overhand right.
McGee misses with a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGee - that will leave a mark!
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGee scores with a nice head shot.
Nogueira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGee.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nogueira throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGee was covering up waiting for the punch and Nogueira finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McGee wants to stand but Nogueira is controlling the position.
McGee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nogueira . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nogueira 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nogueira looking to pass the guard.
McGee keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Nogueira sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McGee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira . That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGee jabs Nogueira right on the nose. Nogueira blinks but takes it well.
Nogueira blocks a jab.
Mulligan McGee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGee connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGee misses with a looping right.
McGee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nogueira .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira dodges the punch combination from McGee.
Nogueira with a poor takedown

and McGee counters with a head kick that drops Nogueira to the mat! Nogueira scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Nogueira is rocked!
Nogueira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Nogueira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nogueira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGee counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Nogueira to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by McGee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mulligan McGee!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Hattingh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rey Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Hattingh
vs
Destroyer

185 cm
30
255 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

192 cm
25
265 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Hattingh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rey Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hattingh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Destroyer moves into the clinch.
Hattingh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Destroyer has Hattingh pressed against the cage.
Hattingh tries to circle away but Destroyer has him pinned against the cage.
Hattingh tries to break free but Destroyer pushes him back against the cage.
Destroyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Destroyer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hattingh has Destroyer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Destroyer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hattingh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Hattingh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hattingh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Destroyer is able to avoid easily.
Destroyer connects with a single shot there.

It looks like George Hattingh has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Destroyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Destroyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Hattingh circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattingh swats away the attempt to clinch by Destroyer.
Destroyer avoids the head kick by Hattingh.
Hattingh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Destroyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Hattingh.
Hattingh swings for the body but Destroyer moves out of range.
Hattingh shoots in but Destroyer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hattingh fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Hattingh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destroyer avoids the head kick by Hattingh.
Hattingh looks to land a combination but Destroyer avoids it well.
Hattingh misses the shot to the body.
Destroyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Destroyer gets tackled into the cage by Hattingh. Hattingh maintains the clinch.
Destroyer lands an uppercut.
Hattingh is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Destroyer is struggling to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer lands a nice uppercut.

Destroyer manages to break the clinch.
Hattingh looks to score with a jab to the body but Destroyer is just out of range.
Hattingh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Destroyer is out of range.
Destroyer tries to clinch but Hattingh moves out of range.
Destroyer fails with an attempt to clinch.

Hattingh drives through and clinches with Destroyer against the cage.

Hattingh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Destroyer moves forwards but Hattingh connects with a nice, crisp jab.

It looks like Rey Destroyer has been cut.
Destroyer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Destroyer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hattingh pinned against the cage. Hattingh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Destroyer stuffs the takedown attempt from Hattingh. Hattingh gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hattingh. Destroyer does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hattingh misses the jab.

Destroyer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Destroyer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Destroyer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Destroyer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Destroyer is trying to control. Hattingh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hattingh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Destroyer.
Destroyer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hattingh's head.
Hattingh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Destroyer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattingh is trying to stand back up but Destroyer is controlling him
Hattingh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Destroyer on the ground.
Hattingh is breathing heavily.
Hattingh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Destroyer.
Destroyer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Destroyer gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Hattingh has closed the distance and engaged Destroyer in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Destroyer.
Hattingh can't break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Destroyer lands a shot to the body.
Destroyer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Destroyer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hattinghs head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rey Destroyer dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Destroyer misses with a double jab.
Destroyer shoots in and drives through. Hattingh sprawls well.
George Hattingh is winning the standup battle so far.
Hattingh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Destroyer's calf.
Destroyer tries to clinch but Hattingh moves out of range.
Hattingh misses with a few strikes there.
Hattingh lands a slapping body shot.

Destroyer darts in and clinches Hattingh up against the cage.
Hattingh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Destroyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Hattingh.
Hattingh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Destroyer scores with an uppercut up the middle.

George Hattingh's cut is getting worse.
Destroyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Destroyer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hattingh's efforts to push away.
Destroyer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hattingh backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattingh working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Destroyer.
Destroyer is trying to pull guard but Hattingh has him pressed against the cage.
Destroyer is trying to break the clinch but Hattingh is controlling him.

Hattingh breaks from the clinch.
Hattingh misses with an uppercut.

Hattingh moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Destroyer on the inside.

Hattingh breaks the clinch.
Destroyer tries to clinch up but Hattingh circles away and keeps his distance.
Destroyer wants to clinch.
Destroyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Hattingh circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattingh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Destroyer sprawls well. Destroyer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hattingh gets slowly back to his feet.
A cross from Destroyer lands.

Destroyer gets a clinch.

Hattingh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hattingh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!

Destroyer closes the distance and clinches.
Hattingh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Destroyer.
Hattingh is trying to break the clinch but Destroyer is controlling him.
Destroyer tries to pull guard but Hattingh holds him up against the cage and eventually Destroyer drops back down to his feet.
George Hattingh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rey Destroyer.

Destroyer pulls guard successfully.
Hattingh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hattingh won't allow Destroyer to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Destroyer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hattingh is aware though and is defending well.
Destroyer keeping moving, preventing Hattingh from controlling successfully.
Destroyer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hattingh's guard.
Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hattingh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Destroyer postures up in Hattingh's guard and throws a big left but Hattingh blocks it.
Destroyer throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer throws a big right hand that misses.
Destroyer landing some decent shots from guard.

Destroyer drops back looking for a leg! Hattingh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hattingh manages to kick Destroyer off! Destroyer jumps back into Hattingh's guard.
Destroyer chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rey Destroyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hattingh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Destroyer cracks Hattingh with a good jab.
Destroyer is looking to clinch but Hattingh is avoiding it.
Destroyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Destroyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Hattingh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Destroyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hattingh misses with a few strikes there.

Destroyer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hattingh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hattingh blocking some punches.
Hattingh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hattingh is trying to break the clinch but Destroyer is controlling him.
Hattingh wants to break free but Destroyer has control.
Destroyer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hattingh backwards.

George Hattingh's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Destroyer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hattingh backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Destroyer.
Destroyer wants to stall.
Destroyer misses with some punches.
Destroyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Hattingh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Destroyer - that landed with a thud.

Destroyer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Destroyer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Destroyer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Well, if Destroyer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hattingh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer controlling the action here.
Destroyer trying to control from Hattingh's half guard. Hattingh has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer slips nicely into half guard.
Destroyer wants to pass to mount but Hattingh is defending the position.

Destroyer in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hattingh tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Destroyer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rey Destroyer!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
81%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hampton Forbes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Warmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warmaster comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Deftones- welcome to the butcher kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Forbes
vs
Warmaster

215 cm
20
275 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
260 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hampton Forbes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Warmaster!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warmaster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Forbes staying out of range there.
Warmaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Warmaster tries for a takedown but Forbes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Warmaster ducks under a wild hook from Forbes.
Warmaster misses with a series of wild punches.
Warmaster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Forbes misses with a few strikes there.
Forbes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Forbes wants it to stay on the feet.

Forbes clinches.
Forbes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Forbes is pressed up against the cage. Warmaster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Forbes down to the mat. Forbes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hampton Forbes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Warmaster.
The fight stays on the outside here - Forbes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Warmaster throws out a loose jab but Forbes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Forbes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Forbes fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Warmaster.
Forbes doesn't manage to clinch there - Warmaster circles away.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch but Warmaster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Warmaster changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Forbes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

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

Warmaster goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Forbes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Warmaster's guard! Nice work there by Forbes!
Forbes wanted to stand there but Warmaster had control of the position.

Forbes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster lands a right hook to the body.
Warmaster avoids the body shot from Forbes.
Warmaster misses with a body shot.
Forbes throws a hook but Warmaster blocks it.

Forbes closes the distance and clinches.
Forbes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Warmaster's efforts to push away.
Forbes lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Forbes scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Forbes fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Forbes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Warmaster is trying to break free.
Forbes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Warmaster up against the cage.
Forbes stops a takedown attempt from Warmaster.
Forbes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Forbes to work.
Forbes prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Forbes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Forbes scores with a shoulder strike.
Forbes scores with a shot to the side of Warmaster's head.

Warmaster tightens his grip and picks Forbes up, before dumping him to the ground. Forbes manages to land in guard.

Forbes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warmaster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Forbes is looking to clinch but Warmaster is avoiding it.
Warmaster throws a looping overhand right but Forbes ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Forbes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Warmaster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Warmaster swats away the attempt to clinch by Forbes.
Forbes is looking to clinch but Warmaster is avoiding it.
Forbes moves away from the strike by Warmaster.
Some wild striking there from Warmaster.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Forbes has closed the distance and engaged Warmaster in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warmaster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Forbes prevents it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Forbes stops a takedown attempt from Warmaster.
Forbes pushes Warmaster back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Warmaster looks gassed!
A right hook to the body lands for Forbes.
Forbes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Forbes scores with a nice short uppercut.

It looks like Josh Warmaster has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Forbes.
Forbes lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Forbes.
Forbes stalling the fight.
Forbes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Forbes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Forbes lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Forbes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Warmaster or not.
Forbes scores with a shot to the side of Warmaster's head.
Forbes lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Forbes.
Forbes is working Warmaster over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hampton Forbes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Warmaster's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Forbes wants to clinch up but Warmaster keeps it at a distance.
Warmaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hampton Forbes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warmaster keeps the fight on the outside.
Forbes wants to clinch.
Forbes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warmaster.
Forbes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Warmaster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Warmaster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Warmaster digs a good hook to Forbes's body.
Forbes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Forbes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Warmaster.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch but Warmaster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Forbes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Warmaster.
Warmaster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Warmaster is breathing heavily.
Warmaster thows a body shot but no joy.
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Forbes darts in and clinches Warmaster up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Forbes gets through Warmaster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Forbes lands with a light punch inside.
Forbes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hampton Forbes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Forbes is leaning against Warmaster and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Forbes.
Forbes cracks Warmaster with a nice body shot.
Forbes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Forbes.
Forbes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Warmaster backwards.
Warmaster is trying to drag Forbes to the mat but Forbes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Forbes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Warmaster.
Forbes pushes Warmaster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Forbes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warmaster can do to turn this around?
Forbes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A hook to the body from Forbes.
Forbes taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster tries to score a body lock takedown but Forbes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hampton Forbes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Warmaster.
Forbes leaning against his opponent.
Warmaster wants a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Forbes.
Forbes lands with a right to the head.
Forbes lands with a left to the head.
Forbes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Warmaster letting Forbes take a breather here.
Forbes lands a shot to the body.
Forbes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Forbes avoiding damage.
A hook to the body from Forbes.
Forbes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Forbes on the inside.
Forbes scores with a shot to the side of Warmaster's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Forbes.
Forbes digs a right hand into Warmaster's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Warmaster's gas tank.
Forbes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Forbes lands with a light punch inside.
Forbes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Warmaster backwards.
Forbes lands with a short shot to the head.
Forbes lands with a left to the head.

Warmaster is rocked!
Forbes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Forbes pushes Warmaster back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Forbes lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forbes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Forbes lands with a light punch inside.
Forbes lands with a light punch inside.
Warmaster is still on wobbly legs! Can Forbes finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Forbes.
Warmaster seems to have recovered his senses.
Forbes has Warmaster pressed against the cage.
Forbes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Forbes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Forbes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Forbes drops Warmaster onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Warmaster is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Forbes dips a shoulder and cracks Warmaster with a mighty uppercut! Warmaster falls back against the cage and Forbes unloads with a barrage of strikes! Warmaster is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Forbes screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hampton Forbes!