UMMA - 2012 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Bino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Temujin Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black has chosen Dropkick murphys - drink and fight as his entrance music. Temujin Black has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pedro Bino's chin.

Bino
vs
Black

188 cm
27
205 lbs
10 - 14 - 0

185 cm
23
200 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pedro Bino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Temujin Black!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like Pedro Bino has been cut.
Bino shoots in and drives through. Black sprawls well.
Bino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Black defends it nicely.
Bino shoots in looking for a takedown. Black tries to sprawl out of it but Bino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Black manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Bino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Black.
Bino is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bino misses with a takedown attempt

and Bino is countered with a crisp right hand from Black that sends him to the canvas! Black follows him to the mat into side control.

Bino is rocked!

Black tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Black has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Oh Bino is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Black lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Bino! Black senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Bino out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Temujin Black!
Temujin Black 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%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cock Blocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Matice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blocker comes to the cage accompanied by You ain't getting no pussy tonight bi..atch!!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Blocker
vs
Matice

167 cm
19
154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

174 cm
19
151 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cock Blocker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raymond Matice!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blocker swivels and escapes.
Matice takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blocker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matice on the side of the head.

Blocker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blocker showed some decent athleticism there.
Matice gets back to full guard.
Matice has Blocker pulled in close to control his posture.
Matice is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blocker is controlling him.
Blocker won't allow Matice to sweep him here.
Matice managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blocker wants to control from the top but Matice keeps moving.
Blocker tries to free his leg and advance position but Matice is retaining full guard.

Cock Blocker has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Matice darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Matice thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blocker's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matice is looking to take a break and control but Blocker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matice not doing much here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Blocker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Matice's guard.
Matice looking for a sweep. Not yet Matice, not yet.
Matice is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blocker trying to control the position from guard on top but Matice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matice keeping full guard, as Blocker tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blocker preventing the sweep.
Blocker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Matice is proving hard to escape from.
Matice trying to control the position here.
Blocker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cock Blocker.
Jab by Blocker.
Matice swinging wildly here.
Blocker scores with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blocker. Matice does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blocker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blocker tries to land a leg kick but Matice saw it coming and moves away.
Blocker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blocker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matice shoots in but Blocker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cock Blocker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Matice.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matice wants a takedown but no success here.
Blocker stops a takedown attempt from Matice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blocker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blocker misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Blocker jumps guard and drags Matice to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Matice throws a strike but Blocker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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 Cock Blocker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Blocker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Blocker jabs at Matice's body.
Nice sprawl there from Blocker as Matice shoots in.
Blocker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Blocker closes the distance and clinches.

Blocker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Matice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blocker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matice.
Matice throws a nice looking combination but Blocker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blocker lands a jab to Matice's midsection.
Blocker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matice is defended easily by Blocker.
Horrible takedown by Matice or perhaps it was just good defense by Blocker which made him look bad.
Cock Blocker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Matice.
Matice is breathing heavily.
Matice fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blocker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matice stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matice gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blocker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blocker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matice doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blocker counters with a stiff right hand.
Blocker lands a jab to Matice's midsection.

Blocker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Blocker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blocker tries to stand but Matice is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matice pulls Blocker in close to his closed guard and prevents Blocker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Cock Blocker wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Matice throws a body punch but Blocker moves out of range.
Blocker sizes up Matice with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matice fails with a takedown attempt.
Matice has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matice there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blocker lands a two punch combo.

Blocker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Matice is trying to get back to half guard.

Blocker decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cock Blocker is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Matice shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blocker is trying to defend but Matice finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cock Blocker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blocker tries to roll over but Matice keeps him under control.
Matice stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Matice takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horrible takedown by Matice or perhaps it was just good defense by Blocker which made him look bad.
Matice has a takedown stuffed.
Matice circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blocker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blocker lands the left hand.
Blocker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blocker scores with a three punch combo!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matice is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blocker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blocker scores with a jab to the body.
Matice shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blocker as he avoids it easily.
Matice has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matice there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cock Blocker dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Blocker looks to land a combination. Matice sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Blocker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blocker connects with a body shot.
Nice shot by Blocker.
Matice looks to land a combination but Blocker avoids it well.

Blocker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Blocker prevents Matice from improving his position.

Blocker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matice has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matice gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blocker tries to stand but Matice is controlling from the bottom.
Matice is trying to control the position but Blocker postures up.

Matice has his feet on Blocker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Matice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blocker swivels and escapes.
Matice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Blocker drives through with a takedown into Matice's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Matice has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matice wants to control the position but Blocker says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Matice is trying to get back to full guard.
Matice is controlling Blocker's trapped leg to prevent Blocker from advancing to side control.
Matice is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Blocker decides to stand and escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Blocker.
Matice shoots for a double leg takedown but Blocker sprawls well. He's pushed Matice's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Blocker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Blocker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Blocker wants to control but Matice is keeping him busy.
Matice is controlling Blocker's trapped leg to prevent Blocker from advancing to side control.

Blocker decides to return to a standing position.

Blocker shoots in and bounces Matice off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Blocker stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matice looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cock Blocker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Matice.
Blocker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blocker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blocker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blocker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blocker lands a nice hook to Matice's body. Matice takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matice.
Blocker lands a jab-cross combination.
Cock Blocker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matice has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blocker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matice fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blocker avoids it really well and circles away.

Blocker closes the distance and clinches.
Raymond Matice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matice takes an elbow to the forehead.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cock Blocker!
Cock Blocker was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rhomboid Goatcabin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyacheslav Poluyanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goatcabin comes to the cage accompanied by Selfishly Irritating. Poluyanov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The battle is going again. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Goatcabin
vs
Poluyanov

189 cm
27
175 lbs
10 - 8 - 1

185 cm
31
182 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
World class 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 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rhomboid Goatcabin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vyacheslav Poluyanov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goatcabin thows a body shot but no joy.

Goatcabin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Goatcabin is pressing down on Poluyanov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Poluyanov is holding on for now.
Poluyanov tries to kick Goatcabin off but Goatcabin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goatcabin lands strikes from half guard.

Goatcabin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goatcabin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Goatcabin thows a huge punch but Poluyanov dodges it nicely.
Goatcabin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poluyanov keeps working.
Goatcabin looks to land a strike but Poluyanov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poluyanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Poluyanov, not yet.
Poluyanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goatcabin with a nice head shot there.
Goatcabin connects with a couple of short punches.
Poluyanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Poluyanov, not yet.
Goatcabin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goatcabin won't allow Poluyanov to sweep him here.
Goatcabin is looking to work some ground and pound but Poluyanov has wrist control.
Goatcabin is pushing down on Poluyanov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Poluyanov is fighting to maintain full guard but Goatcabin has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goatcabin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Poluyanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Poluyanov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goatcabin stalling.
Goatcabin slips a nice elbow through Poluyanov's hands, connecting with Poluyanov's forehead.
Poluyanov is still in real trouble! Can Goatcabin finish him?
Goatcabin lands a big elbow - Poluyanov is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Goatcabin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rhomboid Goatcabin!
Rhomboid Goatcabin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Gronholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Kontiovaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gronholm comes into the arena with Eeppinen biisi blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Gronholm
vs
Kontiovaara

188 cm
29
280 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

193 cm
29
267 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple 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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Gronholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Kontiovaara!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kontiovaara misses with a double jab.
Kontiovaara dodges the punch combination from Gronholm.
Gronholm fails to land with a series of punches.

Gronholm gets caught flat footed, as Kontiovaara shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kontiovaara preventing the sweep.
Gronholm working a defensive guard here.
Kontiovaara is looking to work some ground and pound but Gronholm has wrist control.
Gronholm keeping moving, preventing Kontiovaara from controlling successfully.

Kontiovaara drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gronholm manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kontiovaara has Gronholm in his guard.

Kontiovaara working for submissions but it's allowed Gronholm to get to half guard.

Kontiovaara actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kontiovaara actively working from the bottom here.

Kontiovaara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kontiovaara is trying is best to control the position here.
Kontiovaara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Gronholm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kontiovaara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gronholm has managed to get both his arms back between Kontiovaara's legs - danger averted.
Gronholm wants to control from the top but Kontiovaara keeps moving.

Kontiovaara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kontiovaara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Kontiovaara working for a triangle but Gronholm defends it easily.
Gronholm looking to pass the guard.

Kontiovaara looking for a guillotine here but Gronholm defends easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gronholm is in close to Kontiovaara's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Kontiovaara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

Kontiovaara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gronholm has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Kontiovaara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gronholm postures up in Kontiovaara's guard and throws a big left but Kontiovaara blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kontiovaara working for submissions but it's allowed Gronholm to get to half guard.

Kontiovaara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gronholm is looking to take a break and control but Kontiovaara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kontiovaara trying to control but Gronholm postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kontiovaara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Kontiovaara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gronholm pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gronholm tries to bum rush Kontiovaara with a series of wild strikes but Kontiovaara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gronholm lands a head kick!

It looks like Juhani Kontiovaara has been cut.
Marcus Gronholm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gronholm misses with a body shot
and Kontiovaara counters with a nice body shot.

Kontiovaara shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kontiovaara showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kontiovaara lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

Kontiovaara seems to be working for a kimura but Gronholm defends the submission attempt.
Kontiovaara moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontiovaara cracks Gronholm with a big right hand but Gronholm just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gronholm pushes Kontiovaara away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kontiovaara gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

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

Kontiovaara looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Gronholm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juhani Kontiovaara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kontiovaara sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gronholm is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kontiovaara has hold of Gronholm's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Gronholm seems comfortable defending it but Kontiovaara has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Gronholm is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Gronholm is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kontiovaara couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juhani Kontiovaara!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marek Dudzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Routalempi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pekka Routalempi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dudzinski
vs
Routalempi

176 cm
23
164 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

176 cm
30
161 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Kobra Clothing Inc.

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Dudzinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Routalempi!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Routalempi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dudzinski.

Dudzinski closes the distance and clinches.

Dudzinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dudzinski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Routalempi lands with a cross.
Marek Dudzinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudzinski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Routalempi.

Routalempi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dudzinski's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Routalempi stopping the sweep attempt from Dudzinski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Routalempi is looking to work some ground and pound but Dudzinski has wrist control.
Dudzinski keeping full guard, as Routalempi tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Routalempi throwing strikes but missing.
Routalempi tries to free his leg and advance position but Dudzinski is retaining full guard.
Dudzinski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Routalempi.
Routalempi looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Routalempi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dudzinski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dudzinski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dudzinski!
Routalempi is looking for a sweep.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dudzinski.

Dudzinski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Routalempi is trying to defend but Dudzinski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Routalempi trying to hold on to Dudzinski's head to control him but Dudzinski postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Routalempi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dudzinski pulls his head out easily.

Routalempi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudzinski tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Routalempi.

Dudzinski stands up and beckons Routalempi to join him on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A jab lands there for Dudzinski.
Dudzinski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dudzinski misses with a body shot.
Dudzinski keeps the fight on the outside.
Dudzinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dudzinski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Dudzinski. Beautiful body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudzinski misses with a two punch combination.
Dudzinski fails with the takedown.
Routalempi slips under a jab from Dudzinski.
Routalempi misses with the combination.
Dudzinski misses with an uppercut. Routalempi saw that one coming.

Dudzinski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Routalempi regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Routalempi looking for submissions off his back.
Routalempi is trying to maintain the position but Dudzinski is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pekka Routalempi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Routalempi tries a head kick but it misses.
Dudzinski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Routalempi.
Dudzinski shoots in looking for a takedown but Routalempi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dudzinski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dudzinski misses with a straight right.

Dudzinski scores with a takedown into Routalempi's guard.

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

Dudzinski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Routalempi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dudzinski is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Routalempi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

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

Routalempi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Routalempi is breathing heavily.
Dudzinski wants to stand but Routalempi is controlling his posture from full guard.

Dudzinski stands up from Routalempi's guard - Dudzinski perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dudzinski throws a head kick that misses
and Routalempi counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Routalempi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Routalempi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Dudzinski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Routalempi tries to roll over but Dudzinski keeps him under control.
Routalempi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dudzinski wants to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Routalempi moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudzinski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Routalempi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dudzinski tries to stand but Routalempi is controlling from the bottom.

Dudzinski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Routalempi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Dudzinski stands up and waves to Routalempi to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Routalempi gets tackled into the cage by Dudzinski. Dudzinski maintains the clinch.
Dudzinski takes an elbow to the temple.
Routalempi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dudzinski smiles and moves away.
Routalempi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dudzinski's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dudzinski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Routalempi sprawls well. Routalempi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dudzinski gets slowly back to his feet.
Dudzinski misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pekka Routalempi 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!

Routalempi connects with a high kick.
Routalempi moves out of range of the strikes.
Routalempi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Routalempi tries to clinch up but Dudzinski circles away and keeps his distance.
Dudzinski takes a swing at Routalempi's ribcage but misses.
Pekka Routalempi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Routalempi shoots in for a takedown but Dudzinski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dudzinski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Routalempi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Routalempi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marek Dudzinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dudzinski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Routalempi throws the left hand but Dudzinski avoids the punch easily.

Routalempi moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dudzinski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dudzinski fails with the takedown.
Routalempi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dudzinski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Dudzinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Routalempi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Routalempi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Routalempi seems to be looking for submissions.

Routalempi seems to be working for a kimura but Dudzinski defends the submission attempt.

Routalempi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dudzinski sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudzinski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Routalempi moves into full mount! Dudzinski won't be happy about that!
Dudzinski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Routalempi thowing shots but they're missing.
Dudzinski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Routalempi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Pekka Routalempi has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Routalempi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Routalempi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Routalempi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dudzinski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pekka Routalempi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Routalempi controlling the pace for now.
Routalempi avoids the attempt from Dudzinski to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Routalempi content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Routalempi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Routalempi looking for a guillotine from mount but Dudzinski is having none of it.
Dudzinski tries to reverse the position but Routalempi maintains control.
Marek Dudzinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pekka Routalempi!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerome Kabasla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Gonzalez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Gonzalez
vs
Kabasla

225 cm
23
159 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

158 cm
23
146 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY
[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerome Kabasla!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kabasla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away.
Gonzalez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kabasla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kabasla walks into a straight right hand from Gonzalez.
Kabasla looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonzalez is fending him off so far but Kabasla persists. Nope, Gonzalez circles away and we're back to standing.
Kabasla blocks a jab.
Gonzalez leaves Kabasla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Juan Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerome Kabasla.
Gonzalez throws a looping overhand right but Kabasla ducks down to avoid it.
Kabasla with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gonzalez to score with a decent uppercut.

Kabasla feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet but Kabasla is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kabasla trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabasla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kabasla trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kabasla throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kabasla distracts Gonzalez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kabasla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzalez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Kabasla from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabasla postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kabasla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kabasla landing with the ground and pound.
Kabasla throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kabasla throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonzalez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gonzalez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabasla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzalez is keeping the position for now.
Gonzalez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kabasla.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Kabasla trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kabasla trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Kabasla is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gonzalez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kabasla.
Gonzalez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kabasla on the ground.
Kabasla trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kabasla working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kabasla is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzalez has wrist control.
Kabasla throwing strikes but missing.
Gonzalez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gonzalez tries to get out of the position.
Kabasla lands a couple of elbows.
Kabasla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gonzalez's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gonzalez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kabasla sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gonzalez defending well though.
Kabasla takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kabasla fails with a takedown attempt.
Kabasla is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez swings widly with a right hand
and Kabasla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kabasla dives in and grabs Gonzalez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gonzalez pushes down on Kabasla's head and hops out.
Gonzalez looks to land a left hand but Kabasla moved out of range nicely.
Kabasla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonzalez as he avoids it easily.
Juan Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerome Kabasla.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
Kabasla scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
Kabasla fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabasla looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonzalez is fending him off so far but Kabasla persists. Nope, Gonzalez circles away and we're back to standing.
Juan Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzalez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gonzalez wants it to stay on the feet.
Kabasla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kabasla ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Gerome Kabasla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Gonzalez takes the fight into the clinch.
Kabasla with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kabasla tries a knee to the head but Gonzalez blocks it.

Gonzalez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gonzalez throws a poor cross that misses
and Kabasla counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gonzalez darts in and clinches Kabasla up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kabasla.
Kabasla lands with a light punch inside.
Kabasla displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gonzalez up against the cage.
Kabasla scores with a knee to the head.
Kabasla misses with a knee strike.
Kabasla lands a nice knee to the body.
Kabasla misses with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kabasla jumps guard and drags Gonzalez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gonzalez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kabasla is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gonzalez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kabasla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gonzalez has managed to get both his arms back between Kabasla's legs - danger averted.
Kabasla manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kabasla dominating with strikes here.
Gerome Kabasla has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kabasla thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gonzalez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kabasla.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Kabasla there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kabasla has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Gonzalez is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gerome Kabasla!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Polvi Lumpio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takahiro Tamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamura has chosen TaikOz as his entrance music. 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.

Lumpio
vs
Tamura

185 cm
23
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
200 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Polvi Lumpio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Takahiro Tamura!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lumpio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lumpio thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tamura if he has to take too many more of those.

Lumpio clinches up with Tamura and pushes him back against the cage.
Lumpio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tamura avoids it.
Lumpio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tamura lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lumpio is stalling here.
Lumpio landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lumpio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tamura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lumpio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tamura's face.
Tamura letting Lumpio take a breather here.

Tamura breaks from the clinch.

Lumpio clinches with his opponent.
Lumpio working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamura can't break the clinch.
Lumpio tries to land knees in the clinch but Tamura avoids the damage to the body.
Lumpio lands an elbow inside that Tamura shrugs off.
Tamura has had enough of the clinch but Lumpio keeps him there for the moment.
Lumpio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tamura managing to block the knees to the body from Lumpio.
Lumpio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tamura.
Tamura has had enough of the clinch but Lumpio keeps him there for the moment.
Lumpio tries to land a knee to the head but Tamura blocks with his arms.
Lumpio misses with a punch on the inside.
Lumpio looking to throw knees to the head but Tamura is blocking nicely.
Lumpio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lumpio lands an elbow that stopped Tamura in his tracks for a moment.
Tamura wants to get back to striking at distance but Lumpio won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lumpio lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lumpio.
Lumpio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tamura.
Nice elbow from Lumpio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lumpio stalling against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lumpio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tamura's efforts to push away.
Lumpio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tamura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lumpio looking to throw knees to the head but Tamura is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumpio landing knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lumpio.
Tamura is trying to break the clinch but Lumpio has him pressed against the cage.
Lumpio tries to land knees in the clinch but Tamura avoids the damage to the body.
Tamura wants to break the clinch but can't.

Tamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lumpio is looking to clinch but Tamura is avoiding it.
Tamura takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lumpio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tamura.
Tamura looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lumpio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tamura.

Lumpio clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lumpio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lumpio tries to land a knee to the head but Tamura blocks with his arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Tamura's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lumpio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tamura is defending well for now.
Lumpio has Tamura pressed against the cage.
Lumpio misses with a knee to the head.
Tamura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lumpio lands an elbow inside that Tamura shrugs off.
Tamura is trying to force a seperation but Lumpio has the dominant position.
Tamura managing to block the knees to the body from Lumpio.
Tamura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tamura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lumpio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lumpio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tamura lands with a shot to the body.
Lumpio tries to clinch there but Tamura circles away.
Tamura dips to his left and cracks Lumpio with an uppercut!
Lumpio moves out of range of the strikes.
Tamura lands with a hook. Lumpio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tamura scores with a decent looking hook.
Lumpio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tamura misses with an uppercut. Lumpio saw that one coming.
Lumpio tries to score with a low kick but Tamura moves his leg out of the way.
Lumpio blocks a jab.

Tamura gets tackled into the cage by Lumpio. Lumpio maintains the clinch.
Lumpio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tamura working hard to break the clinch.
Polvi Lumpio has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumpio has Tamura pushed against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lumpio lands an elbow inside that Tamura shrugs off.

It looks like Takahiro Tamura has been cut.
Lumpio blocks a body shot from Tamura.
Lumpio is looking to control Tamura's arms but Tamura gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lumpio has his back to the cage.
Lumpio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tamura is defending well for now.
Tamura takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lumpio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tamura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Tamura's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lumpio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tamura is defending well for now.
Lumpio missing with knees to the body.
Lumpio landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tamura avoids a wild elbow strike from Lumpio.

Tamura breaks the clinch.
Takahiro Tamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamura throws out a loose jab but Lumpio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamura misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Tamura there.
Tamura checks a leg kick nicely.
Tamura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lumpio counters with a leg kick.
Tamura is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lumpio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Lumpio moves into the clinch.
Lumpio throws an elbow that misses.
Tamura managing to block the knees to the body from Lumpio.
Tamura takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lumpio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tamura avoids it.
Lumpio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lumpio tries a knee to the head but Tamura blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumpio stalls.
Lumpio crunches a lovely knee into Tamura's ribcage.
Lumpio avoiding damage.
Lumpio misses with a knee to the head.
Lumpio effectively controlling the action here.
Lumpio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lumpio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tamura avoiding damage as Lumpio throws knees to the body.
Tamura tries to break free but Lumpio pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lumpio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lumpio landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lumpio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tamura blocks it with crossed arms.
Lumpio is stalling here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lumpio trying to land knees to the body.
Lumpio trying to land knees to the body.
Tamura wants to break free but Lumpio has control.

Tamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tamura throws a hook but Lumpio avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lumpio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tamura.
Lumpio misses with a head kick.
Lumpio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Polvi Lumpio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Takahiro Tamura's cut.
That's time! Lumpio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lumpio misses with a low kick.
Tamura misses with a wild body shot.
Lumpio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tamura can do to turn this around?
Lumpio tries to clinch up but Tamura circles away and keeps his distance.

Lumpio moves into the clinch successfully.
Lumpio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tamura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lumpio prevents Tamura from breaking the clinch.
Lumpio is looking to control Tamura's arms but Tamura gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lumpio has his back to the cage.
Lumpio lands a knee to the head.
Lumpio just leaning against Tamura, taking a breather.
Lumpio scores a nice knee to the body.
Tamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tamura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lumpio throws an elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice elbow from Lumpio.
Tamura takes a knee to the side of the body.
Still in the clinch, Lumpio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tamura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lumpio tries to land a knee to the head but Tamura blocks with his arms.
Tamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lumpio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lumpio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lumpio tries to land knees in the clinch but Tamura avoids the damage to the body.
Tamura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tamura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lumpio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tamura's defenses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lumpio landing knees to the head.
Lumpio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lumpio looking to stall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lumpio missing with knees to the body.

Tamura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tamura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamura misses the shot to the body.
Lumpio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lumpio slips a straight right by Tamura.
Lumpio throws a head kick but Tamura moves out of range.
Lumpio lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tamura throws an off balance right hand
and Lumpio counters with a solid body kick.
A jab from Tamura misses.
Lumpio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tamura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lumpio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tamura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lumpio scores with a head kick.
Takahiro Tamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lumpio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice body kick there by Lumpio.
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!
Lumpio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lumpio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lumpio tries to close the distance and clinch but Tamura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Lumpio moves into range and clinches up with Tamura.
Lumpio lands a nice elbow.
Come on Lumpio - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lumpio connects with a knee to the head.
Polvi Lumpio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lumpio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tamura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Polvi Lumpio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lumpio 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Polvi Lumpio!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Baller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sicobo Fratibi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baller comes to the cage accompanied by Helicopter, made of meat!. Fratibi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: AFRICAN UNITE. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Baller
vs
Fratibi

225 cm
30
275 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

203 cm
23
288 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Baller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sicobo Fratibi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baller throws a hook but Fratibi avoids it easily.
Baller misses with a wild body shot.
Baller misses with a lunging right hand
and Fratibi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Baller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baller misses with a wild combination.
Baller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fratibi. Fratibi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Sicobo Fratibi has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fratibi moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Fratibi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fratibi.

It looks like Paul Baller has been cut.
Fratibi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baller was well out of range. Poor timing from Fratibi.
Baller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baller misses with a double jab.
Baller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fratibi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baller thinking.
Fratibi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baller swings for the body but Fratibi moves out of range.
Baller is looking to wear down Fratibi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fratibi misses with a looping left.
Baller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fratibi counters with a stiff right hand.
Baller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fratibi manages to avoid it.
Baller throws an overhand right that lands on Fratibi's shoulder, as Fratibi tries to avoid the shot.
Baller misses with a body shot.
Baller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fratibi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Baller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fratibi lands a head shot.
Baller takes a swing at Fratibi's ribcage but misses.
Fratibi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baller jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baller jabs Fratibi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fratibi lands a nice looking body shot.
Fratibi swings for the body but Baller moves out of range.
Fratibi misses with a looping right.
Baller lands a jab.
Baller throws a body punch but Fratibi moves out of range.
Fratibi misses with a few strikes there.
Baller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fratibi.
Baller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baller throws a lazy right hand but Fratibi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fratibi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Baller misses with a double jab.
Fratibi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baller.
Baller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paul Baller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fratibi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fratibi moves away.
Baller thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baller. Fratibi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baller scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fratibi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A combination from Fratibi does no damage.
Baller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fratibi counters with a one-two to the body.
Fratibi looks gassed!
A combination from Fratibi does no damage.
Baller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fratibi misses with a body shot.
Fratibi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baller.
Fratibi misses with a low kick.
Fratibi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baller swings for the body but Fratibi moves out of range.
Fratibi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baller connects with the punch.
Baller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baller throws a right hand that Fratibi ducks under and follows up with a left that Fratibi also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sicobo Fratibi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Baller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Baller staying out of range there.
Baller just misses with a punch to the body.
Baller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fratibi manages to avoid it.
Fratibi misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Baller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fratibi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baller.
Baller scores with a nice strike.
Sicobo Fratibi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fratibi finds it's way round the side to connect with Baller's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fratibi.
Baller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Baller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fratibi manages to avoid it.
Baller misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some wild striking there from Fratibi.
Baller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fratibi.
Baller swings for the body but Fratibi moves out of range.
Fratibi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fratibi lands a jab to the nose.
Baller lands a nice looking body shot.
Fratibi is breathing heavily.
Fratibi tries to move into range but Baller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That has opened up Sicobo Fratibi's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Baller throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Fratibi tumbling to the canvas!

Fratibi is rocked!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Baller stands and throws Fratibi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fratibi is still in real trouble! Can Baller finish him?
Baller tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fratibi's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baller lands a big left to the face of Fratibi, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Baller and another - Fratibi is out! Baller stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Baller!
Paul Baller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Teppo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remmi Bonjaatkos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teppo's entrance music is Jaakko Teppo - Hilma ja Onni. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Teppo
vs
Bonjaatkos

185 cm
29
199 lbs
23 - 9 - 0

193 cm
22
222 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaakko Teppo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Remmi Bonjaatkos!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Bonjaatkos blocks the low kick.
Teppo looks to land a left hand but Bonjaatkos moved out of range nicely.
Bonjaatkos throws a leg kick but Teppo checks it.
Bonjaatkos checks a low kick from Teppo.
Bonjaatkos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teppo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bonjaatkos moves out of range as Teppo strikes.
Teppo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonjaatkos was well out of range. Poor timing from Teppo.
Bonjaatkos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bonjaatkos lands with a thumping leg kick.

Bonjaatkos closes the distance and pushes Teppo back into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bonjaatkos.

It looks like Jaakko Teppo has been cut.
Teppo blocks an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Teppo.
Bonjaatkos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teppo avoiding damage as Bonjaatkos throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Bonjaatkos.
Teppo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bonjaatkos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Teppo's defenses.
Bonjaatkos misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teppo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teppo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonjaatkos backwards.
Bonjaatkos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Teppo is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bonjaatkos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Teppo's brow.
Teppo scores with a shot to the side of Bonjaatkos's head.
Teppo working aggressively here.
Bonjaatkos lands a knee to the body.
Bonjaatkos blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Teppo.
Teppo controlling the action here for a moment.
Bonjaatkos misses with an elbow over the top.
The referee is keeping an eye on Teppo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bonjaatkos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teppo avoids the elbow strike from Bonjaatkos, against the cage.

Teppo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonjaatkos wants to clinch.
Teppo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonjaatkos looks to clinch
enabling Teppo to counter with a crisp jab.
Bonjaatkos misses the shot to the body.
Teppo throws out a loose jab but Bonjaatkos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teppo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonjaatkos was well out of range. Poor timing from Teppo.
Teppo swats away the attempt to clinch by Bonjaatkos.
Teppo lands a slapping body shot.
Teppo scoring well with a low kick there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bonjaatkos.
Bonjaatkos looks to score with a jab to the body but Teppo is just out of range.
Bonjaatkos throws a solid leg kick but Teppo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bonjaatkos.
Bonjaatkos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teppo scores with a nice right hand.
Teppo lands a jab to Bonjaatkos's midsection.
Bonjaatkos looks to throw the jab but Teppo is out of range.
Bonjaatkos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Teppo misses with a body shot.
Teppo scores with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Bonjaatkos blocks the low kick.
Bonjaatkos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Teppo counters with a straight right hand.
Teppo throws a body punch but Bonjaatkos moves out of range.
Bonjaatkos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Teppo.
Teppo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bonjaatkos is able to avoid easily.
Teppo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Teppo.
Bonjaatkos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Teppo can pounce on him.
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!
Bonjaatkos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Teppo moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teppo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Teppo tries a body shot but Bonjaatkos blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bonjaatkos throws an elbow but misses.
Teppo pushes Bonjaatkos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Teppo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Teppo trying to control the position but instead, Bonjaatkos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Teppo into the cage.
A short uppercut from Teppo.
Teppo is looking to control Bonjaatkos's arms but Bonjaatkos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Teppo has his back to the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bonjaatkos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Teppo's brow.
Teppo blocks an elbow strike from Bonjaatkos.
Bonjaatkos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Teppo is defending well for now.
Teppo avoiding damage as Bonjaatkos throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teppo lands with a light punch inside.
Teppo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bonjaatkos.
Bonjaatkos misses with an elbow over the top.
Teppo is trying to maintain a safe position but Bonjaatkos gets an underhook and turns Teppo into the cage.
Bonjaatkos misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaakko Teppo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Teppo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A punch lands to the side of Bonjaatkos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bonjaatkos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Teppo scores with a punch to the head.

Bonjaatkos is rocked!
Bonjaatkos tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bonjaatkos is still on wobbly legs! Can Teppo finish him?
Teppo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Teppo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teppo takes one to the chin there.
Bonjaatkos seems to have recovered his senses.
Jaakko Teppo is winning the standup battle so far.
Bonjaatkos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teppo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonjaatkos throws a sloppy head kick and Teppo moves out of range easily.
Teppo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bonjaatkos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bonjaatkos misses with a low kick.
Teppo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bonjaatkos's sensitive parts.
Bonjaatkos throws a sloppy head kick and Teppo moves out of range easily.
Bonjaatkos tries to work over Teppo's front leg with a kick but Teppo checks it.
A jab from Teppo does it's job there.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Teppo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bonjaatkos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teppo drops Bonjaatkos with a big left hand! Bonjaatkos is injured, injured bad! Teppo jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaakko Teppo!
Post fight, Jaakko Teppo stared into the camera and said 'I'm the champ, and I'm here to stay!'.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Celsius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogers Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Celsius's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Prodigy - No Good. Nelson has chosen Housequake as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Celsius
vs
Nelson

175 cm
22
164 lbs
9 - 2 - 1

175 cm
26
159 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Undead clothing. All items 10$

-OVERDOSE Factory-

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 9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kelvin Celsius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rogers Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson stuns Celsius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nelson scores with a jab to the head.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nelson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Celsius checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Celsius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nelson.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Celsius misses with a body shot.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Celsius.
Nelson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nelson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
Celsius takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Celsius throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a leg kick.
Celsius misses with an uppercut
and Nelson counters with a three punch combo that has Celsius backing up. Celsius nods at Nelson to acknowledge the strikes.
Nelson lands a jab to the head.
Celsius takes one to the chin there.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Celsius if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Celsius looks for a takedown but Nelson sprawls well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nelson.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson lands a leg kick that knocks Celsius off balance momentarily.
Celsius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Nelson misses

and Celsius counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Celsius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson trying to control from the bottom.
Nelson tries to roll over but Celsius keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Celsius trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson is trying to maintain the position but Celsius is very close to passing his half guard.
Celsius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
Celsius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nelson's head.

Celsius is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nelson defends it well.
Nelson is refusing to be controlled, as Celsius sits in half guard.
Celsius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to roll over but Celsius keeps him under control.
Nelson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Celsius.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.

Celsius is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nelson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Celsius throwing shots but Nelson is blocking nicely.
Celsius wants to pass to mount but Nelson is defending the position.
Celsius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nelson's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Celsius lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nelson is looking to control Celsius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Celsius lands a nice short elbow.
Nelson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Celsius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Celsius's back!
Celsius is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nelson throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Celsius!
Nelson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Nelson is persistently looking for the submission but Celsius is defending it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Celsius turns into Nelson and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Celsius has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Nelson as the two fighters clinch.
Nelson lands a right hand.
Celsius trying to stall but Nelson improves his position.
Celsius tries to break free but Nelson pushes him back against the cage.
Celsius stalls.
Nelson prevents Celsius from breaking the clinch.
Nelson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nelson cracks Celsius with a nice body shot.
Nelson stalling in the clinch but Celsius improves position.
Celsius blocks a body shot from Nelson.
A short right from Nelson on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Nelson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Celsius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
Celsius looking to throw knees to the head but Nelson is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nelson.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Nelson managing to block the knees to the body from Celsius.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Celsius swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nelson gets through Celsius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Celsius breaks the clinch.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Celsius.
Celsius fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nelson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nelson scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Celsius takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nelson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Celsius. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson lands with a slapping head kick.
Nelson feints and then cracks Celsius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Celsius down.
Nelson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nelson scores with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nelson scores with a hook to the body. Celsius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Celsius blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Rogers Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Nelson. Beautiful body shot.
Nelson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nelson scores with a shot to the body.
Nelson lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Celsius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson lands a front kick.
Celsius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Celsius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Celsius.
Nelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Celsius.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nelson throws a head kick but Celsius moves out of range.
Celsius throws out a loose jab but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nelson catches Celsius with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sloppy strikes from Nelson. Those never looked like landing.
Celsius misses with a body shot
and Nelson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Celsius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nelson.
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
Celsius misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nelson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Celsius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Celsius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nelson scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson looks for the body kick but Celsius saw that one coming.
Celsius throws a hook to the side of Nelson's head but Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nelson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Celsius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nelson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Celsius is rocked!
Nelson takes a swing at Celsius's ribcage but misses.
Oh Celsius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Celsius blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Celsius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Celsius staying out of range there.
Celsius seems to have got his legs back now.
Nelson throws a push kick but Celsius slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Celsius misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nelson feints and then cracks Celsius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Celsius down.
Good work by Celsius as he checks the leg kick.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nelson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson blocks a jab.
Nelson lands a really nice looking cross but Celsius seems unphased.
Nelson stuffs the takedown.

Nelson drops Celsius with a beautiful combination! Celsius stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nelson is looking for the KO!
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!
Nelson cracks Celsius with a hook to the temple - Celsius is on wobbly legs here! Nelson swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Celsius falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Nelson wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rogers Nelson!
Rogers Nelson made sure to mention his sponsor, -OVERDOSE Factory- in his post fight interview.

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