SPFT - Challengers 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Rix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlatan Zlotowlosy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rix's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Milkshake. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Rix
vs
Zlotowlosy

175 cm
21
300 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

199 cm
21
230 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Rix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zlatan Zlotowlosy!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rix closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Rix - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zlotowlosy or not.
Zlotowlosy tries to break free but Rix pushes him back against the cage.
Zlotowlosy tries to pull guard but Rix forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rix is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rix keeps control of Zlotowlosy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zlotowlosy taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Rix.
Zlotowlosy taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Rix.
Rix gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rix scores with a hook to the body.
Rix has Zlotowlosy pressed against the cage, preventing Zlotowlosy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rix slows down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Rix.

Rix breaks from the clinch.
Zlotowlosy throws a right and a left that Rix avoids nicely.

Rix has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zlotowlosy tries to circle away but Rix has him pinned against the cage.
Rix pushes Zlotowlosy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rix displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zlotowlosy up against the cage.
Zlotowlosy misses with the head strike.
Zlotowlosy is trying to break the clinch but Rix is controlling him.
Zlotowlosy is trying to pull guard but Rix turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
James Rix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zlatan Zlotowlosy.
Zlotowlosy tries to break free but Rix pushes him back against the cage.
Zlotowlosy wants to get back to striking at distance but Rix won't allow it.
A short left from Rix.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rix as Zlotowlosy tries to tie him up.
Zlotowlosy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rix looking to throw knees to the head but Zlotowlosy is blocking nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rix.
Rix misses with a knee strike.
Zlotowlosy tries to break free but Rix pushes him back against the cage.
Rix managing to block the knees to the body from Zlotowlosy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rix is looking to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zlotowlosy.

It looks like James Rix has been cut.
Zlotowlosy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rix back to the cage. Zlotowlosy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rix moves in looking to clinch but Zlotowlosy pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zlotowlosy misses with a takedown

and Rix counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rix.
Rix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zlotowlosy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rix lands with a left to the head.
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 James Rix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Rix's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rix instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Rix.

It looks like Zlatan Zlotowlosy has been cut.
Rix is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Rix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zlotowlosy misses with an attempted mid kick.

Rix clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Rix.

Rix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zlotowlosy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zlotowlosy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rix backs up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zlotowlosy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zlotowlosy duly obliges.
Zlotowlosy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zlotowlosy throws a combination. Rix tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

James Rix's cut is getting worse.
Rix tries to clinch up.

Rix darts in and clinches Zlotowlosy up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rix is struggling to control the position.
Zlotowlosy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zlotowlosy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zlotowlosy tries to circle away but Rix has him pinned against the cage.
Rix lands a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rix stalling against the cage.
Rix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zlotowlosy is looking to control Rix's arms but Rix gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zlotowlosy has his back to the cage.
Rix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Rix.

Rix manages to break the clinch.
Rix tries to clinch there but Zlotowlosy circles away.
Zlotowlosy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Rix counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rix works on Zlotowlosy's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zlotowlosy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Rix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zlotowlosy throws a one two combo.
Rix tries to clinch there but Zlotowlosy circles away.

Rix clinches.
Zlotowlosy tries to stall but Rix uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rix is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zlotowlosy tries to break free but Rix pushes him back against the cage.
Zlotowlosy is trying to push Rix away but Rix has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rix is struggling to control the position.
Rix lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zlotowlosy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rix smiles and moves away.
James Rix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zlatan Zlotowlosy.
Zlotowlosy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zlotowlosy scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zlotowlosy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rix slips a jab and a cross from Zlotowlosy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zlatan Zlotowlosy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A leg kick checked by Rix.
A jab from Zlotowlosy does it's job there.
Zlotowlosy has his takedown stuffed

and Rix counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rix.
James Rix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zlotowlosy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zlotowlosy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rix lands with a short shot to the head.
Rix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zlotowlosy has a couple of punches blocked by Rix.

Rix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Rix has managed to clinch.
Zlotowlosy letting Rix take a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rix leaning against his opponent.
Rix prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rix prevents Zlotowlosy from breaking the clinch.
Zlotowlosy is trying to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rix crunches a lovely knee into Zlotowlosy's ribcage.
Rix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zlotowlosy.
James Rix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zlatan Zlotowlosy.
Rix stalls.
Zlotowlosy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rix to keep the fight standing.
Rix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zlotowlosy backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zlotowlosy is trying to break the clinch but Rix has him pressed against the cage.

Rix breaks the clinch.
Rix tries to close the distance and clinch but Zlotowlosy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rix moves in looking to clinch but Zlotowlosy pushes him off.
Rix has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

James Rix's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zlotowlosy stuns Rix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rix fails with an attempt to clinch.

Rix fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zlotowlosy, pushing him back against the cage.
Rix working Zlotowlosy over with knees to the body.
Zlotowlosy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zlotowlosy backwards.
Zlotowlosy has Rix pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rix manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zlotowlosy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stalling in the clinch from Rix.
Rix seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Rix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zlotowlosy is trying to push Rix away but Rix has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rix with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zlotowlosy tries to circle away but Rix has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rix - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rix connects with a knee to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for James Rix!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Zlatan Zlotowlosy!

The fight ends as a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yevgeniy Petrovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aidan Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd-Gimme back my Bullets as his entrance music. Aidan Xavier has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yevgeniy Petrovich's chin.

Petrovich
vs
Xavier

192 cm
28
265 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

190 cm
26
265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yevgeniy Petrovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aidan Xavier!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Xavier gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Petrovich to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Xavier looking for a sweep. Not yet Xavier, not yet.

Petrovich drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Xavier manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Petrovich has Xavier in his guard.
Xavier throws a strike but Petrovich rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Petrovich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Xavier trying to keep a closed guard but Petrovich is proving a slippery customer.
Xavier looking for a sweep. Not yet Xavier, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Xavier keeping full guard, as Petrovich tries to pass.

Petrovich drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Xavier dives on top into guard.
Xavier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petrovich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Xavier cracks Petrovich with a solid left hand.
Xavier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xavier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xavier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Xavier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Xavier wants to stand but Petrovich is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier chips away with some ground and pound.
Petrovich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrovich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xavier.
Xavier is working Petrovich over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Xavier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xavier wants to pass the guard but Petrovich is keeping the position.
Petrovich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Xavier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Petrovich has his foot on Xavier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Xavier works his way back into a safe position though.
Petrovich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Petrovich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Xavier lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Xavier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Xavier lands a couple of digs.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yevgeniy Petrovich!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aleksi Hihnavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Veterano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hihnavaara comes to the cage accompanied by Kallio Vice. Veterano is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Turn The Lights Out . Marcelo Veterano is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Hihnavaara
vs
Veterano

175 cm
32
158 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

190 cm
24
203 lbs
6 - 11 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Decent elbows
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksi Hihnavaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Veterano!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hihnavaara has a takedown stuffed.
Veterano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Veterano slaps away a takedown attempt from Hihnavaara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Veterano slaps away a takedown attempt from Hihnavaara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksi Hihnavaara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veterano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hihnavaara shoots in looking for a takedown. Veterano tries to sprawl out of it but Hihnavaara keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Veterano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hihnavaara shoots and misses
enabling Veterano to counter with a crisp jab.
Hihnavaara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Veterano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Veterano throws a series of punches but Hihnavaara moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hihnavaara takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marcelo Veterano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hihnavaara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Veterano cracks Hihnavaara with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hihnavaara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Veterano stuffs the takedown attempt from Hihnavaara. Hihnavaara gets slowly back to his feet.
Veterano tries to bum rush Hihnavaara with a series of wild strikes but Hihnavaara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Veterano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Veterano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hihnavaara.
Hihnavaara fails with the takedown.
Veterano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hihnavaara shoots in for a double leg but Veterano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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!
Hihnavaara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Hihnavaara is rocked!
Veterano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Hihnavaara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hihnavaara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Veterano as he avoids it easily.
Hihnavaara seems to have got his legs back now.
Veterano stalks Hihnavaara and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hihnavaara's face. Hihnavaara staggers backwards, shaken.
Veterano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hihnavaara circles away quickly and effectively.
Veterano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Veterano.
Hihnavaara fails with a takedown attempt.
Veterano tests Hihnavaara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Veterano is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veterano cracks a nice hook into Hihnavaara's ribs.
Veterano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veterano lands a right hook to the body.

Veterano throws a left that rocks Hihnavaara and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Veterano dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Hihnavaara regain composure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Veterano decides to stand back up.
Hihnavaara is breathing heavily.
Veterano connects with a looping right hand.
Hihnavaara dodges the punch combination from Veterano.
Veterano throws a right hand that Hihnavaara ducks under and follows up with a left that Hihnavaara also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veterano throws a series of punches but Hihnavaara avoids them all with ease.
Hihnavaara shoots in for a takedown but Veterano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good exchange - Veterano coming out on top.
Hihnavaara slips under a jab.
Veterano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hihnavaara fails with the takedown.
Veterano fails to land with a series of punches.
Veterano misses with an uppercut. Hihnavaara saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hihnavaara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Veterano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hihnavaara circles away quickly and effectively.
Hihnavaara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Veterano dominated that round.
That's time! Hihnavaara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hihnavaara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veterano.
Veterano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hihnavaara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hihnavaara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hihnavaara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Veterano as he jumps to the side.
Veterano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Veterano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hihnavaara circles away quickly and effectively.
Veterano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Veterano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hihnavaara shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Veterano defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksi Hihnavaara. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hihnavaara dives in and grabs Veterano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Veterano pushes down on Hihnavaara's head and hops out.
Sloppy strikes from Veterano. Those never looked like landing.
Hihnavaara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Veterano sprawls well. Veterano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hihnavaara gets slowly back to his feet.
Veterano misses with a double jab.
Hihnavaara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Veterano does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Veterano. That snapped Hihnavaara's head back.
Aleksi Hihnavaara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Veterano misses with a series of wild punches.
Marcelo Veterano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hihnavaara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Veterano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Veterano throws a nice looking combination but Hihnavaara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Veterano tries to bum rush Hihnavaara with a series of wild strikes but Hihnavaara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hihnavaara looks for a takedown but Veterano sprawls well.
Veterano connects with a crisp jab.
Hihnavaara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veterano.
Veterano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hihnavaara. Hihnavaara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Veterano. No joy for Hihnavaara on that attempt.
Hihnavaara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veterano.
Veterano lands with a straight right. Hihnavaara didn't see that one coming.
Hihnavaara with a poor takedown
and Veterano counters with a left and a right that stings Hihnavaara.
Hihnavaara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Veterano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veterano throws a series of punches but Hihnavaara moves out of range.
Hihnavaara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Veterano throws a nice looking combination but Hihnavaara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veterano cracks Hihnavaara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Veterano misses with the combination.
Veterano scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hihnavaara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Veterano throws a series of punches but Hihnavaara avoids them all with ease.
Veterano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veterano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A combination from Veterano does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Veterano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hihnavaara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Veterano but Veterano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Veterano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Veterano wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Hihnavaara or perhaps it was just good defense by Veterano which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksi Hihnavaara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Veterano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Veterano.
Hihnavaara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marcelo Veterano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Veterano drops Hihnavaara with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Hihnavaara! Veterano dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Veterano!
A very excited looking Marcelo Veterano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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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 Juha Koistinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason McGully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juha Koistinen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jason McGully's chin.

Koistinen
vs
McGully

174 cm
25
152 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
138 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Koistinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason McGully!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McGully closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Koistinen to the mat! Koistinen manages to get full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Koistinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Koistinen looking for a guillotine here but McGully defends easily.
McGully trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

McGully stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Koistinen lands with a hook. McGully tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

McGully scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

McGully stands up.

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

McGully decides to stand back up.

McGully gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Koistinen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Koistinen trying to control but McGully is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGully looking for a triangle here. Koistinen is fighting it but it looks tight! McGully pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Koistinen is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jason McGully!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Lankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes to the cage accompanied by Open The Floodgate. Lankari comes into a darkened arena with his song building. AC/DC - Thunderstruck kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Andy Henderson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Andy Henderson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Henderson
vs
Lankari

174 cm
30
145 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

177 cm
26
142 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Lankari!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson tries to clinch but Lankari moves out of range.
Henderson moves in looking to clinch but Lankari pushes him off.
Lankari keeps the fight on the outside.

Lankari shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lankari tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Henderson.
Lankari is stalling here. Henderson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lankari seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Henderson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Henderson wants to stand but Lankari is controlling his arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankari pushes Henderson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Henderson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Henderson decides to stand back up.
Henderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Henderson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Lankari counters with a shoot takedown. Henderson fights it but they end up in guard.

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

Henderson drives through and clinches with Lankari against the cage.

Henderson wants the takedown. Lankari is fighting it off but Henderson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lankari's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lankari has Henderson pulled in close to control his posture.
Lankari wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari is looking to stand back up but Henderson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lankari.
Lankari tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.
Lankari strikes from the bottom but Henderson passes into mount!
Lankari can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Henderson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Lankari misses with a double jab.
Andy Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lankari lands a glancing blow to the side of Henderson's head.
A head kick from Lankari lands but Henderson takes it in his stride.

Lankari is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Henderson's half guard.

Lankari decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Lankari closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Henderson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lankari looking to sit in guard and control but Henderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henderson is looking to stand up but Lankari won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Henderson stands up and waves to Lankari to follow him.

Henderson closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Henderson.
Henderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson tries a body shot but Lankari blocks it.
Lankari tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Henderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lankari backwards.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as Lankari controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Henderson rushes Lankari and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lankari with a knee to the head.
Lankari trying to stall but Henderson improves his position.
Henderson lands a shoulder strike.
Henderson lands with a right to the head.
Henderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Henderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lankari wants a takedown but no success here.
Lankari is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Henderson to keep the fight standing.
Lankari jumps guard but Henderson stands there with Lankari around his waist. Lankari gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Andy Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lankari.
Henderson scores with a hook to the body.
Lankari is trying to break the clinch but Henderson is controlling him.
Henderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Henderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Lankari manages to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lankari trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankari trying to control the position.
Lankari has a closed guard, preventing Henderson from standing up.

Lankari is working an open guard so Henderson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Lankari shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lankari was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Lankari working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari throws some wild stikes that Henderson manages to avoid easily.
Lankari is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Lankari get's back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lankari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Henderson has closed the distance and engaged Lankari in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Henderson as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari pushes off an throws an elbow but Henderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Henderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lankari throws an elbow but misses.
Lankari goes for a takedown in the clinch but Henderson prevents it.
Good body shot from Henderson.
Lankari takes a shot to the head.

Lankari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson tries to clinch but Lankari moves out of range.
Lankari shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.
Henderson tries to clinch

and Lankari counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Henderson!
Lankari throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poor strikes thrown by Lankari there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lankari wants to control the action but instead Henderson gets a body lock and reverses into Lankari's guard! Nice work!
Hans Lankari has got the better of the ground game so far.

Lankari pushes Henderson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A nice combination there by Lankari.
Henderson tries to clinch but Lankari is having none of it.

Lankari instigates a clinch.
Lankari is looking for a takedown.
Henderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson misses with a body punch.
Lankari tries to pull guard but Henderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Lankari drops back down to his feet.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Lankari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Henderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henderson moves in looking to clinch but Lankari pushes him off.
Henderson is looking to clinch.
Lankari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to avoid it but Lankari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henderson to the ground. Henderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Henderson tries to clinch up but Lankari circles away and keeps his distance.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lankari circles away.
Henderson darts in trying to clinch
and Lankari counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Henderson wants to clinch up but Lankari keeps it at a distance.
Henderson tries to clinch but Lankari is having none of it.

Henderson has Lankari up against the cage in a clinch.
Lankari prevents a body shot from Henderson.
Lankari is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Henderson on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Lankari ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lankari no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lankari is striking off his back. Henderson thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.

Lankari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lankari wants to get back to full guard.
Lankari is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.
Lankari tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Henderson manages to move to mount!

Henderson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Lankari drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lankari prevents Henderson from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari wants to stand and escape but instead Henderson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Lankari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henderson tries to stand but Lankari is controlling from the bottom.
Lankari pulls Henderson in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lankari trying to control the position.

Lankari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henderson defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lankari trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hans Lankari.
I've got Lankari 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Hans Lankari!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Hans Lankari!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Hans Lankari!

Hans Lankari wins by unanimous decision!
Hans Lankari decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arvo Satsuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ford Prefect (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prefect has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ford Prefect enters the cage!

Satsuma
vs
Prefect

188 cm
21
182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
28
181 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvo Satsuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ford Prefect!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satsuma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prefect moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Satsuma misses with a hook
and Prefect counters with a straight right hand.
Satsuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prefect moves away.
Prefect slips a jab from Satsuma.
Satsuma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Satsuma misses with a looping left.
Prefect dodges the punch combination from Satsuma.
Horrible takedown by Prefect or perhaps it was just good defense by Satsuma which made him look bad.

Prefect closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Satsuma's guard.

Prefect thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Prefect won't allow Satsuma to sweep him here.
Prefect trying to control but Satsuma is working from the bottom.
Prefect controls from within his opponent's guard.
Satsuma keeping full guard, as Prefect tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satsuma pulls Prefect in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Arvo Satsuma just wasn't active enough.
Satsuma throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Prefect counters with a shoot takedown. Satsuma fights it but they end up in guard.
Satsuma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Prefect wants to pass the guard but Satsuma is keeping the position.
Satsuma keeping moving, preventing Prefect from controlling successfully.
Prefect trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Satsuma keeping moving, preventing Prefect from controlling successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ford Prefect hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Prefect walks into a stiff left hand from Satsuma.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Satsuma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Prefect fails with a takedown attempt.
Arvo Satsuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ford Prefect.
Satsuma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Satsuma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Satsuma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Satsuma misses with a hook

and Prefect counters with a shoot takedown. Satsuma fights it but they end up in guard.
Prefect trying to control the position from guard on top but Satsuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Satsuma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Prefect trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satsuma lands with a punch from half guard.
Satsuma is nestled in close to Prefect, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Prefect tries to get to full guard but Satsuma has control of the leg.
Prefect trying to control but Satsuma postures up.
Prefect taking some punishment here, with Satsuma in his half guard.

Prefect looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Satsuma there.
Satsuma lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Prefect is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Satsuma working Prefect over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satsuma not doing much here.
Satsuma is looking to take a break and control but Prefect is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Prefect is looking for a sweep. Satsuma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Satsuma is looking to take a break and control but Prefect is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Satsuma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Prefect is just riding it out for now. Satsuma eventually gives up the hold.
Satsuma scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prefect tries to get to full guard but Satsuma has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Satsuma connects with a nice short shot to Prefect's temple.
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 Arvo Satsuma will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Prefect shoots for a double leg takedown but Satsuma sprawls well. He's pushed Prefect's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Prefect closes this distance looking for a takedown but Satsuma circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Satsuma. No joy for Prefect on that attempt.
Arvo Satsuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ford Prefect.
Satsuma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Satsuma throws an overhand right that lands on Prefect's shoulder, as Prefect tries to avoid the shot.
Satsuma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

so Prefect counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Satsuma wriggles free and stands up.
Prefect looks for a takedown but Satsuma sprawls well.
Satsuma loads up on a big right hand but Prefect slips the punch.
Satsuma cracks Prefect with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Satsuma catches Prefect with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Satsuma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Satsuma tries to bum rush Prefect with a series of wild strikes but Prefect uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prefect defending well as Satsuma loads up on a big left hand.
Horrible takedown by Prefect or perhaps it was just good defense by Satsuma which made him look bad.
Satsuma throws a nice looking combination but Prefect bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arvo Satsuma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Satsuma scores with a hook to the body. Prefect takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Satsuma misses.
Satsuma looks to land a left hand but Prefect moved out of range nicely.
Prefect fails with a takedown attempt.
Satsuma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Satsuma misses with an uppercut.
Satsuma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Prefect.
Satsuma lands with a hook. Prefect tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ford Prefect is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satsuma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Prefect slips under a jab from Satsuma.
Satsuma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Satsuma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Prefect doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satsuma throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Prefect counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Satsuma!
Satsuma is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Satsuma wants to hold on but Prefect pushes him away.
Satsuma keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Satsuma is squirming around, avoiding Prefect's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satsuma gets back to half guard.

Prefect is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Satsuma tries to roll over but Prefect keeps him under control.

Satsuma is defending against the submission attempts here by Prefect.
Prefect is breathing heavily.

Satsuma kicks Prefect off and gets back to his feet.
Prefect misses with a takedown attempt
and Satsuma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Satsuma misses with a looping left.
Satsuma throws a combination that misses

and Prefect counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Prefect.
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!
Prefect preventing the sweep.
Prefect trying to control the position from guard on top but Satsuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satsuma wants to sweep here but Prefect controlling him for the moment.
Satsuma manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Prefect tries to hold on but Satsuma pushes him away.
Prefect can't escape the position.
Satsuma breaks from Prefect's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Satsuma working for a guillotine from mount but Prefect is in no mood to give up.
Prefect is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Satsuma landing strikes from the mount and Prefect is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arvo Satsuma dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Satsuma throws a hook but Prefect avoids it easily.
Satsuma is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice defenses there by Prefect.
Jab from Satsuma.
Satsuma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prefect sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Prefect shoots in for a takedown but Satsuma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Satsuma swings for the body but Prefect moves out of range.
Prefect misses with a takedown
and Satsuma counters with a nice body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Satsuma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Satsuma.
Satsuma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Satsuma throws a body punch but Prefect moves out of range.
Prefect takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Prefect takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Satsuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prefect manages to avoid it.
Arvo Satsuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satsuma scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prefect fails with the takedown
and Satsuma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arvo Satsuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ford Prefect.
Satsuma throws a poor cross that misses

and Prefect counters with a shoot takedown. Satsuma fights it but they end up in guard.
Satsuma controlling the position.
Satsuma wants to stand and escape but Prefect is having none of it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Satsuma is on top in guard.

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

Prefect looking for subs off his back but Satsuma has passed one foot through into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satsuma lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prefect slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Satsuma's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Satsuma scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Satsuma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Satsuma lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Satsuma is in close to Prefect's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Satsuma working some strikes from top position.

Prefect is rocked!
Satsuma postures up and lands a big shot to Prefect's brow.
Prefect is still in real trouble! Can Satsuma finish him?

Satsuma stands and steps away. Prefect gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Satsuma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prefect moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Satsuma clobbers Prefect with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Prefect shoots and misses
and Satsuma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Satsuma sizes up Prefect with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Prefect steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Satsuma.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satsuma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Prefect tries for a takedown but Satsuma circles away easily
and Satsuma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Satsuma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Satsuma misses with a straight right.
Satsuma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prefect.
Satsuma looks to land a right hand but Prefect moved out of range.
Satsuma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Satsuma loads up on a big right hand but Prefect slips the punch.
Satsuma throws an overhand right that lands on Prefect's shoulder, as Prefect tries to avoid the shot.
Prefect seems to have recovered his senses.
Prefect slips under a jab from Satsuma.
Satsuma looks to land a left hand but Prefect moved out of range nicely.
Satsuma misses with an uppercut. Prefect saw that one coming.
Prefect ducks under a wild hook from Satsuma.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satsuma looks to throw the jab but Prefect is out of range.
A punch combination from Prefect misses.
Satsuma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Satsuma lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Arvo Satsuma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Satsuma looks to land a right hand but Prefect moved out of range.
Prefect with a poor takedown
and Satsuma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Satsuma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Prefect stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ford Prefect has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Satsuma throws a lazy right hand but Prefect sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Satsuma scores with a nice strike.
Satsuma thuds a left hand into Prefect's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prefect dives in and grabs Satsuma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Satsuma pushes down on Prefect's head and hops out.
Prefect gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Prefect misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arvo Satsuma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Satsuma 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 for Arvo Satsuma!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Arvo Satsuma!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Arvo Satsuma!

Arvo Satsuma wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kermit The Frog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Gat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think The Frog might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sesame Street theme song by random kids. Gat has chosen Danza Kuduro as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

The Frog
vs
Gat

210 cm
24
288 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
300 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Meat and Two Veg

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kermit The Frog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Gat!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The Frog tries to keep at a distance but Gat has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Frog tries to break free but Gat pushes him back against the cage.

Gat breaks the clinch.

Gat gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Gat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Gat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Frog, pushing him back against the cage.

Gat breaks the clinch.
The Frog fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Frog.
The Frog lands with a straight right. Gat didn't see that one coming.

Gat clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gat keeps control of The Frog as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Gat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Frog misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Frog.

Gat has The Frog up against the cage in a clinch.
Gat lands with a light punch inside.
The Frog wants to break the clinch but can't.

Gat manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Frog jabs Gat right on the nose. Gat blinks but takes it well.
The Frog with a nice cross.
The Frog ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gat gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Frog.
Gat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Frog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Frog just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Gat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Frog uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Frog's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and The Frog duly obliges.
Gat fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by The Frog. Beautiful body shot.
Gat is looking to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Frog lands with a cross.
The Frog listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Frog is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Frog avoids a kick to the body.
Gat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gat tries to close the distance and clinch but The Frog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Frog cracks Gat with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnny Gat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Frog lands a nice shot to the body.
Gat doesn't manage to clinch there - The Frog circles away.
The Frog connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gat momentarily.
Gat looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Frog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Frog connects with the punch.
The Frog is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The Frog cracks Gat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Frog lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from The Frog. Gat shrugs it off though.
The Frog digs a good hook to Gat's body.

Gat rushes The Frog and presses him up against the cage.
Gat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Frog is defending well for now.
The Frog is trying to break the clinch but Gat has him pressed against the cage.
The Frog is trying to force a seperation but Gat has the dominant position.

Gat breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gat closes the distance and clinches.

Gat breaks from the clinch.
The Frog throws out a powerful jab.
The Frog scores with a nice right hand.

Gat moves into the clinch.
Gat prevents The Frog from breaking the clinch.
The Frog is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Gat pulls The Frog into guard.

Gat uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from The Frog.
The Frog keeps the fight on the outside.
The Frog throws a sloppy head kick and Gat moves out of range easily.
Gat is looking to clinch but The Frog is avoiding it.
Gat tries to clinch there but The Frog circles away.
A combination from Gat does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gat on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Frog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Frog smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gat takes one to the side of the head.
The Frog circles away from the clinch attempt.

Gat closes the distance and clinches.

Gat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. The Frog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Frog comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gat takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Frog lands a right hook to the body.
Gat wants to clinch up but The Frog keeps it at a distance.
Gat has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gat is looking to clinch but The Frog is avoiding it.
Gat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gat wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kermit The Frog dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

The Frog lands with a right hand.
The Frog punishes Gat's body with a nice straight punch.

The Frog gets tackled into the cage by Gat. Gat maintains the clinch.

Gat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gat tries to clinch up but The Frog circles away and keeps his distance.
Gat moves in looking to clinch but The Frog pushes him off.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gat in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gat takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Frog connects with a single shot there.

Gat moves into range and clinches up with The Frog.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Frog tries a body shot but Gat blocks it.
The Frog wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Gat breaks from the clinch.
Gat walks into a straight right hand from The Frog.
Gat tries to bum rush The Frog with a series of wild strikes but The Frog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gat tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Frog swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Frog is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gat.

The Frog gets tackled into the cage by Gat. Gat maintains the clinch.
The Frog wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gat has him pressed against the cage.

Gat jumps guard.
The Frog wants to stand and escape but instead Gat has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Gat won't allow The Frog to get back to his feet.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gat gets to his feet - The Frog follows without any prompting.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gat throws a head kick but The Frog moves out of range.
Gat tries to clinch there but The Frog circles away.
The Frog comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Frog changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Frog throws a series of strikes that have Gat backpedaling.
The Frog lands a nice hook to Gat's body. Gat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Frog lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Frog blocks a jab.
Gat moves in looking to clinch but The Frog pushes him off.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Gat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Gat has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Frog wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gat.

Gat manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The Frog tries to stand but Gat is controlling from the bottom.
The Frog engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Gat pushes The Frog off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gat on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Frog ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gat tries to clinch but The Frog moves out of range.
The Frog connects with a single shot there.
Gat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Frog checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gat throws a sloppy head kick
and The Frog counters with a right hand to the body.
Gat is breathing heavily.
The Frog lands with a hook. Gat tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gat misses with an uppercut. The Frog saw that one coming.
Gat drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Frog pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gat back to the cage. The Frog follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Johnny Gat has been cut.
The Frog scores with a jab.

Gat clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Frog wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Gat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gat fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gat takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gat misses with a series of wild punches.
The Frog goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The Frog lands a right hook to the body.
Gat takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gat tries to clinch but The Frog moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gat tries to close the distance and clinch but The Frog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gat throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The Frog keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

The Frog tries to keep at a distance but Gat has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on The Frog's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Gat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johnny Gat's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Gat clinches up against the cage.

Gat breaks the clinch.
Good exchange - The Frog coming out on top.
The Frog connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Frog punishes Gat's body with a nice straight punch.
Gat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gat tries to clinch but The Frog moves out of range.
Gat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gat throws a head kick but The Frog moves out of range.
The Frog swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gat.
Gat is looking to clinch but The Frog is avoiding it.
Gat tries to clinch but The Frog is having none of it.
The Frog swats away the attempt to clinch by Gat.

Gat moves into the clinch.

The Frog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by The Frog.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Frog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Frog thuds his right hand into Gat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Frog stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gat misses with a hook to the body
letting The Frog counter with a right hand.
Gat tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Frog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Frog fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Gat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by The Frog.
Johnny Gat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good standup being displayed there by The Frog as he connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Gat.
Gat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Frog fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Frog stuns Gat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Frog darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

The Frog tries to keep at a distance but Gat has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Frog tries to throw a body punch but Gat avoids it by throwing The Frog back against the cage.
The Frog can't break the clinch.
The Frog wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gat is pushing The Frog up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Gat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Frog avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The Frog lands a glancing blow to the side of Gat's head.
The Frog digs a good hook to Gat's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gat throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Frog counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Frog lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gat takes a step back to recover.
Gat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - The Frog coming out on top.
The Frog lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Frog connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gat momentarily.
The Frog cracks a nice hook into Gat's ribs.
Gat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Frog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Frog lands with a straight right. Gat didn't see that one coming.
The Frog lands a body shot.
Gat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Frog.
Gat takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Frog dips to his left and cracks Gat with an uppercut!
Gat gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Frog connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Frog lands with a straight right. Gat didn't see that one coming.
The Frog scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Frog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Frog blocks a head kick by Gat.
Gat takes one on the button.
The Frog ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left lands for The Frog.
The Frog cracks Gat with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Gat is rocked!
Gat finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under The Frog's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Gat falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kermit The Frog!
Kermit The Frog seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.