MMA HELSINKI 87 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Jarvela
vs
Millerz

180 cm
28
200 lbs
8 - 25 - 0

185 cm
19
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

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 8 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Jarvela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jazon Millerz!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Millerz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jarvela paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jarvela on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Millerz. Millerz obviously looking to wear him down.
Jarvela misses with a series of wild punches.
Jarvela loads up on a big right hand but Millerz slips the punch.
Millerz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jarvela.
Millerz tries to clinch up.
Jarvela avoids the head kick by Millerz.

Jarvela drops Millerz with a beautiful combination! Millerz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jarvela is looking for the KO!

Millerz is rocked!

It looks like Jazon Millerz has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarvela wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Millerz is still on wobbly legs! Can Jarvela finish him?
Millerz connects with a solid leg kick.
Millerz backs away from a small jab... but Jarvela lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Millerz crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Jarvela with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Juhani Jarvela!
In his post fight interview, Juhani Jarvela gave a big smile as he said 'I fight anyman, any animal.. And if Jesus were here i\'d fight him too.. '.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Bandit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Nye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Bandit
vs
Nye

193 cm
23
191 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

180 cm
24
187 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Bandit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Nye!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nye looks to land a left hand but Bandit moved out of range nicely.
Bandit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nye pinned against the cage. Nye gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Nye rushes Bandit and presses him up against the cage.
Bandit wants to stall.

Nye gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Nye gets to his feet - Bandit follows without any prompting.

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

Nye successfully pulls guard.
Bandit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bandit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nye wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nye desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bandit throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nye to regain full guard.
Nye is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bandit is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Bandit tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bandit tries to get to full guard but Nye has control of the leg.
Nye is thwarting Bandit's attempts to control the position.
Bandit throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandit wants to get back to full guard.

Nye decides to stand and escape the position.
Bandit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nye counters with a thumping low kick.

Bandit gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nye to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Nye has closed the distance and engaged Bandit in a clinch.
Nye lands a nice uppercut.

Nye manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Nye is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bandit defends well.
Nye looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandit is one step ahead there.
Bandit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandit throws a big right hand that misses.
Bandit is looking to work some ground and pound but Nye has wrist control.
Bandit looking to pass the guard.
Bandit throws a big right hand that misses.
Bandit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nye is adopting a defensive guard.
Nye is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandit postures up in Nye's guard and throws a big left but Nye blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nye utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Nye is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bandit has Nye pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nye manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Come on Nye - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bandit wants a takedown but no success here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nye breaks from the clinch.
Bandit misses with a takedown

and Nye holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Nye dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nye has closed the distance and engaged Bandit in a clinch.
Bandit tries for a takedown but Nye manages to get underhooks.
Bandit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nye gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Nye jumps guard and drags Bandit to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bandit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bandit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bandit with a flurry of punches that miss.

Nye kicks Bandit off and gets to his feet.
Nye is looking to clinch.
Nye avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bandit lands a glancing blow to the side of Nye's head.

Nye gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bandit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nye is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nye gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nye works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bandit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nye prevents it.
Nye scores with a shoulder strike.
Bandit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nye prevents it.
Bandit is looking for a takedown.
Bandit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Nye breaks from the clinch.
Bandit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bandit wants to clinch up but Nye keeps it at a distance.
Nye is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandit fails with the takedown

and Nye counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nye has Bandit pressed against the cage, preventing Bandit from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Nye breaks from the clinch.

Nye has closed the distance and engaged Bandit in a clinch.
Nye lands a damaging elbow.
Bandit has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nye is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bandit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nye is defending well.
Bandit working hard to break the clinch.
Bandit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nye keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bandit's efforts to push away.
Bandit has had enough of the clinch but Nye keeps him there for the moment.
Nye lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bandit backwards.
Nye connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandit struggles to land a body shot inside as Nye controls his hands.
Nye lands a knee to the head.
Bandit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nye gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nye lands a nice knee to the body.
Nye landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bandit is looking for a takedown.
Bandit misses with a punch to the body.

Nye manages to break the clinch.
Bandit takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Nye closes the distance and pushes Bandit back into the cage.

Nye breaks from the clinch.
Nye tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bandit swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Nye clinches up with Bandit and pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Nye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nye tries to clinch there but Bandit circles away.

Nye drives through and clinches with Bandit against the cage.
Nye taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Nye breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nye gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bandit.
Bandit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nye avoids it really well and circles away.
Bandit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nye can pounce on him.
Nye tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bandit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bandit looks for a takedown but Nye sprawls well.

Nye darts in and clinches Bandit up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Nye 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!

Nye pushes Bandit up against the cage in a clinch.
Bandit misses with a punch to the body.
Bandit throws a head punch that misses.
Bandit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nye's elbow.
Bandit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bandit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nye pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bandit.

Nye ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nye no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bandit throwing strikes from guard but Nye blocks nicely.
Nye is pulling down on Bandit's head. It's preventing any offense from Bandit, at least for the moment.

Nye kicks Bandit off and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Bandit shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nye's guard.
Bandit throws a big elbow that misses.
Bandit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nye works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bill Nye has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bandit is looking to work some ground and pound but Nye has wrist control.
Nye seems keen to control Bandit's posture.

Nye wriggles free and stands up.
Bandit fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nye fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nye throws a chopping leg kick but Bandit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nye moves in looking to clinch but Bandit pushes him off.
Bandit with a poor takedown

and Nye counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Nye decides to stand back up.

Nye fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bandit, pushing him back against the cage.

Nye manages to pull guard.

Nye pushes Bandit off and gets back to his feet.

Nye closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandit looking for a takedown.
Bandit is trying to force a seperation but Nye has the dominant position.
Bill Nye is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Nye pulls Bandit into guard.
Bandit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nye pulls Bandit in close to prevent any damage.
Bandit throwing strikes but missing.

Nye scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nye tries to clinch but Bandit moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nye lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandit wants to stall.
Nye tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bandit avoids it.

Nye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bandit has a takedown stuffed.

Nye has Bandit up against the cage in a clinch.
Nye gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bandit.
Lee Bandit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bandit has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nye is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Nye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nye has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Nye!
A relieved looking Bill Nye thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Caballero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jusma Siltanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno Caballero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Caballero
vs
Siltanen

190 cm
26
265 lbs
9 - 13 - 0

220 cm
26
283 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
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 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Caballero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jusma Siltanen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siltanen moves out of range as Caballero strikes.
Siltanen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Caballero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Siltanen counters with a left to the body.
Caballero throws a series of punches but Siltanen moves out of range.
Caballero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Siltanen scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siltanen cracks Caballero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Caballero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Siltanen throws a right and a left that both miss.

Caballero gets tackled into the cage by Siltanen. Siltanen maintains the clinch.
Caballero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Siltanen tries to break free but Caballero pushes him back against the cage.
Siltanen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Caballero backwards.
Siltanen presses Caballero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Siltanen.
Siltanen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Caballeros head.
Siltanen tries to break the clinch but Caballero is controlling the position.
Siltanen lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Caballero breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siltanen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caballero circles away quickly and effectively.
Caballero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caballero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Caballero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Siltanen has a couple of punches blocked by Caballero.
Siltanen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Siltanen lands a body shot.

Siltanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Siltanen lands a nice shot that snaps Caballero's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Caballero has closed the distance and engaged Siltanen in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Siltanen.
Caballero is breathing heavily.
Siltanen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Caballero backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Siltanen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Siltanen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Caballero prevents a body shot from Siltanen.

Siltanen manages to break the clinch.
Jusma Siltanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caballero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Caballero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Siltanen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Caballeros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab lands there for Siltanen.
Good work by Caballero as he checks the leg kick.
Caballero takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Caballero.
Siltanen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Caballero is rocked!
Caballero walks straight into a right hand from Siltanen - that's dropped him! Siltanen jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Caballero from any more punishment! Caballero complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jusma Siltanen!
Jusma Siltanen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*), into his post fight interview.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von Goethe has chosen ERA - enae Volare Mezzo 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.

Miller
vs
Wolfgang von Goethe

185 cm
32
225 lbs
18 - 17 - 0

221 cm
30
289 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
von Goethe throws out a leg kick but Miller moves out of range and von Goethe only half commits.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by von Goethe which made him look bad.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but von Goethe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
von Goethe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - von Goethe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but von Goethe shows good takedown defense.
von Goethe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
von Goethe is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks.
von Goethe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left lands for von Goethe.
von Goethe misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with von Goethe, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes von Goethe against the cage but von Goethe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
von Goethe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by von Goethe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller shoots in but no luck this time.
Miller takes one on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for von Goethe.
von Goethe seems to be stalking Miller here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Miller drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johann Wolfgang von Goethe!

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FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Rautuvaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Grant has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Grant
vs
Rautuvaara

184 cm
28
195 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

189 cm
28
200 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Rautuvaara!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rautuvaara.
Rautuvaara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice takedown defense from Rautuvaara. No joy for Grant on that attempt.
Grant tries for a takedown but Rautuvaara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rautuvaara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rautuvaara misses with a body punch

and Grant counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rautuvaara won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brandon Grant!

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FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Kauri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osmo Soininvaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soininvaara has chosen country shit remix- ludacris, big krit, bun b as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Kauri
vs
Soininvaara

194 cm
27
217 lbs
18 - 12 - 0

190 cm
27
220 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Fighters First Nutrition

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 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Kauri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osmo Soininvaara!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soininvaara throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Soininvaara misses with a hook. Kauri ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Soininvaara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kauri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soininvaara at a distance.
Kauri takes one to the chin there.
Soininvaara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kauri was well out of range. Poor timing from Soininvaara.
Soininvaara works Kauri's body with a nice hook.
Soininvaara throws a right hand that misses
and Kauri counters with a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown by Kauri or perhaps it was just good defense by Soininvaara which made him look bad.
Soininvaara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kauri.
Kauri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Soininvaara misses with an uppercut. Kauri saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauri throws a jab when Soininvaara was well out of range.
A cross from Kauri lands.
Soininvaara throws a right hand that misses

and Kauri counters with a shoot takedown. Soininvaara fights it but they end up in guard.
Kauri throws a big elbow that misses.

Soininvaara has his foot on Kauri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kauri works his way back into a safe position though.
Soininvaara trying to control the position here.
Kauri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kauri advances to half guard.
Kauri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Soininvaara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kauri pulls his head out easily.
Kauri wants to control but Soininvaara is keeping him busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kauri throwing shots but Soininvaara is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soininvaara trying to control here.
Kauri looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Soininvaara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kauri.
Nice strikes from Kauri there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soininvaara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kauri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kauri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kauri prevents Soininvaara from improving his position.
Kauri looks to land a strike but Soininvaara avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soininvaara is on top in guard.
Kauri trying to control the position here.
Kauri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kauri keeping full guard, as Soininvaara tries to pass.
Kauri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soininvaara manages to get himself to full guard.
Kauri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Soininvaara has momentary wrist control but Kauri slips an elbow through the middle.
Kauri sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kauri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kauri has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kauri trying to control the position from guard on top but Soininvaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kauri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kauri stopping the sweep attempt from Soininvaara.
Soininvaara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kauri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kauri works over Soininvaara with some ground and pound from guard.
Kauri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kauri trying to control the position from guard on top but Soininvaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kauri throwing strikes but missing.
Kauri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
Kauri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soininvaara is keeping the position for now.
Soininvaara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kauri dodges the punch combination from Soininvaara.
Soininvaara lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kauri.
Kauri throws a body punch but Soininvaara moves out of range.
Soininvaara throws a body kick that misses.
Kauri thows a body shot but no joy.
Soininvaara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Osmo Soininvaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soininvaara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kauri manages to avoid it.
Soininvaara avoids a kick to the body.
Kauri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soininvaara manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauri throws a good cross that connects.
Soininvaara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soininvaara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kauri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soininvaara.
Soininvaara cracks the inside of Kauri's front leg.
Soininvaara lands a head shot.
Soininvaara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Soininvaara misses with a wild body shot.
Soininvaara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kauri.
Soininvaara misses with an uppercut. Kauri saw that one coming.
Soininvaara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kauri circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauri lands with a cross.
Soininvaara throws a hook but Kauri avoids it easily.
Soininvaara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Soininvaara misses.
Kauri scores with a shot to the body.
Kauri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Soininvaara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Kauri.
Kauri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Soininvaara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kauri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Kauri there.
Kauri lands a nice looking body shot.
Kauri checks a leg kick.
Soininvaara thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kauri if he has to take too many more of those.
Kauri misses with a series of wild punches.
Kauri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soininvaara.
Kauri misses with a wild body shot.
Soininvaara lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kauri backs up against the cage.
Kauri is looking to wear down Soininvaara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Soininvaara throws a poor cross that misses

and Kauri decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Soininvaara's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Soininvaara pushes Kauri off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kauri moves out of range of the strikes.
Kauri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soininvaara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Soininvaara throws a shot from downtown. Kauri moves away and avoids it.
Soininvaara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kauri is able to avoid easily.
Osmo Soininvaara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kauri lands with a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kauri misses with a straight right.
Soininvaara avoids the body shot from Kauri.
Soininvaara missing with a left hand there. Kauri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osmo Soininvaara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kauri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kauri closes the distance and clinches up with Soininvaara, looking for a takedown. Kauri pushes Soininvaara against the cage but Soininvaara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kauri is looking to score with low kicks.
Kauri moves out of range of the body kick.
Kauri blocks a jab.
A big right from Kauri misses.
Soininvaara lands a nice hook to Kauri's body. Kauri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Kauri.
Soininvaara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soininvaara lands with a straight right. Kauri didn't see that one coming.
Soininvaara misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soininvaara defending well as Kauri loads up on a big left hand.
Soininvaara lands a jab.
Soininvaara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kauri misses with a right hand
and Soininvaara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kauri throws a shot from downtown. Soininvaara moves away and avoids it.
Soininvaara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Soininvaara swings for the body but Kauri moves out of range.
Soininvaara swings for the body but Kauri moves out of range.
Soininvaara swings for the body but Kauri moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soininvaara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kauri to score with a decent uppercut.
Soininvaara throws out a loose jab but Kauri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soininvaara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Soininvaara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kauri.
Soininvaara slips under a jab from Kauri.
A telegraphed right hand from Soininvaara misses the target.
Soininvaara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kauri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soininvaara tries to move into range but Kauri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Soininvaara misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soininvaara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soininvaara thows a body shot but no joy.
Soininvaara needs to keep his hands up - Kauri had a free shot at his head there.
Soininvaara fails to land with a series of punches.
Soininvaara lands a jab to the nose.
Kauri avoids the body shot from Soininvaara.
Kauri looks to land a left hand but Soininvaara moved out of range nicely.
Kauri throws a good cross that connects.
Kauri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Soininvaara circles away.
Soininvaara misses with an uppercut

and Kauri counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Soininvaara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kauri.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kauri throws a strike but Soininvaara rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kauri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kauri trying to keep a closed guard but Soininvaara is proving a slippery customer.
Kauri is pulling down on Soininvaara's head. It's preventing any offense from Soininvaara, at least for the moment.
Soininvaara throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kauri keeping moving, preventing Soininvaara from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Osmo Soininvaara.
I think Soininvaara has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osmo Soininvaara!
Osmo Soininvaara spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Dyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rene Schweidler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schweidler has chosen IZ 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.

Dyer
vs
Schweidler

188 cm
31
268 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

180 cm
25
260 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid 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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Dyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rene Schweidler!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Schweidler takes the fight into the clinch.

Dyer manages to break the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Dyer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Schweidler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dyer's calf.
Schweidler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dyer moves away.

Dyer gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Dyer is looking for a kimura but Schweidler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dyer to get the leverage.
Schweidler is not content to let Dyer control the position.
Dyer works his way into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Schweidler is trying to get back to his feet.
Dyer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dyer working the ground and pound but Schweidler is defending the strikes.
Dyer is trying to ground and pound but Schweidler uses the momentary lack of control by Dyer to regain half guard.
Dyer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Schweidler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dyer.
Schweidler wants to get back to his feet.
Dyer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Schweidler to regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Schweidler pushes Dyer off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dyer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schweidler counters with a straight right hand.
Schweidler tries to clinch there but Dyer circles away.
Dyer lands with a cross.

It looks like Rene Schweidler has been cut.
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!
Schweidler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schweidler circles away quickly and effectively.
Schweidler is looking to clinch but Dyer is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schweidler rushes Dyer and presses him up against the cage.
Schweidler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dyer is keeping busy.

Dyer jumps into guard, dragging Schweidler to the mat.
Dyer being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Schweidler tries to stand but Dyer is controlling from the bottom.
Dyer wants to stand up but Schweidler is controlling him.
Schweidler trying to control but Dyer is working from the bottom.

Dyer has his feet on Schweidler's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dyer moves out of range of the body kick from Schweidler.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schweidler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dyer stuns Schweidler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dyer is looking to slow Schweidler down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dyer cracks a nice hook into Schweidler's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Dyer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rene Schweidler's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stephen Dyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Schweidler moves in looking to clinch but Dyer pushes him off.

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

Dyer escapes and gets back to his feet.
Stephen Dyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dyer throws a sloppy head kick and Schweidler moves out of range easily.
Dyer misses with a low kick.
Schweidler slips under a jab from Dyer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schweidler pushes Dyer up against the cage in a clinch.

Dyer is trying to trip Schweidler. He has hold of a leg but Schweidler is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dyer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyer is looking to stand up but Schweidler won't let him.
Dyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schweidler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dyer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Schweidler takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schweidler tries to clinch but Dyer is having none of it.
A head kick by Schweidler misses
and Dyer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dyer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schweidler at a distance.
Dyer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schweidler. Schweidler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dyer shoots in and drives through. Schweidler sprawls well.
Dyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyer swings for the body but Schweidler moves out of range.
Schweidler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dyer misses with a hook.
Schweidler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dyer.
Schweidler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dyer.
Nice shot lands for Dyer.

That has opened up Rene Schweidler's cut even more.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schweidler connects with a leg kick. Dyer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Dyer misses.
Dyer works Schweidler's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dyer's corner calls for a 1-2. Dyer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dyer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Dyer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rene Schweidler'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. This is the final round!

Dyer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Schweidler sprawling to the canvas! Schweidler rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dyer finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Schweidler is predictable there

and Dyer counters with a nice right hand that sends Schweidler toppling to the canvas! Schweidler scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dyer finish him?!

The cut above Rene Schweidler's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Schweidler - that will leave a mark!
Dyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schweidler sprawls well. Schweidler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Dyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schweidler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dyer checks a leg kick.
Dyer misses with a body shot.
Dyer looks to land a right hand but Schweidler moved out of range.
Dyer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyer lands a slapping body shot.
Schweidler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dyer throws a right and a left that Schweidler avoids nicely.
Dyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dyer misses with a double jab.
Dyer lands an overhand right.

Rene Schweidler's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Dyer lands a jab-cross combination.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stephen Dyer!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Nykanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Duran
vs
Nykanen

185 cm
24
193 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

165 cm
30
133 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Calvin Duran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Nykanen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nykanen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nykanen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duran tries to avoid it but Nykanen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duran to the ground. Duran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Duran misses the body punch
and Nykanen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nykanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duran.
Nykanen slips under a jab.
Nykanen throws a shot to the body.
Nykanen throws a hook but Duran avoids it easily.
Nykanen tries to work over Duran's front leg with a kick but Duran checks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nykanen.
Duran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nykanen.
Nykanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duran doesn't seem bothered though.
Duran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No luck for Nykanen with that takedown attempt.
Calvin Duran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matti Nykanen.
Nykanen shoots in for a takedown but Duran shows good takedown defense.
Duran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nykanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nykanen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Duran as Nykanen shoots in.
Nykanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Nykanen lands with a shot to the body.
Nykanen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Duran rather than just go for the knockout.
Duran's corner calls for a 1-2. Duran obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Duran looks to score with a jab to the body but Nykanen is just out of range.
Duran scores with a head kick. Nykanen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Duran throws a head kick but Nykanen moves out of range.
Nykanen cracks a nice hook into Duran's ribs.
Duran looks to land a combination but Nykanen avoids it well.
Duran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nykanen.
Nykanen shoots in for a takedown but Duran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nykanen shoots in and drives through. Duran sprawls well.
Duran tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nykanen manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duran moves away.
Duran bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nykanen misses with a takedown attempt - Duran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Nykanen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nykanen looks to land a strike but Duran avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Duran wants to stand up but Nykanen is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nykanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nykanen wants to pass the guard but Duran is keeping the position.
Nykanen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen wants to control from the top but Duran keeps moving.
Duran has Nykanen pulled in close to control his posture.
Duran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nykanen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nykanen shoots for a double leg takedown but Duran sprawls well. He's pushed Nykanen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Duran scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Duran connects with a right hand. Nykanen shakes it off.
Nykanen moves away from the strike by Duran.
Nykanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duran was well out of range. Poor timing from Nykanen.
Duran on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Calvin Duran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nykanen. Duran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duran ducks under a wild hook from Nykanen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nykanen is defended easily by Duran.
Duran throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duran scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Duran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Nykanen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nykanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nykanen wants to take a breather but Duran is having none of it.
Duran wants to get back to his feet.
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 Calvin Duran will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Duran misses with a double jab
and Nykanen counters with a nice uppercut.
Nykanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duran was well out of range. Poor timing from Nykanen.
Nykanen throws a good cross that connects.
Duran slips under a jab.
Duran cracks a nice hook into Nykanen's ribs.
Duran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nykanen.
Nykanen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nykanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duran doesn't seem bothered though.
Duran blocks a jab.
Duran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nykanen.
Nykanen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nykanen duly obliges.
Calvin Duran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duran throws a push kick but Nykanen slaps the foot to one side.
Duran pushes Nykanen away with a front kick.
Nykanen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Duran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nykanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duran manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nykanen walks into a left hand.
Nykanen misses with a body shot.

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

Nykanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown by Nykanen or perhaps it was just good defense by Duran which made him look bad.
Duran staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nykanen. Duran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duran just misses with a punch to the body.
Duran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nykanen.
Duran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Duran on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Duran tries to clinch but Nykanen moves out of range.
Nykanen swinging wildly here.
Nykanen shoots in for a takedown but Duran shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nykanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duran takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nykanen scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duran throws a wild body kick that Nykanen sees coming a mile off.
Duran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nykanen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duran keeps Nykanen at a distance using the push kick.
Duran lands a nice hook to Nykanen's body. Nykanen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nykanen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duran is looking to clinch but Nykanen is avoiding it.
Nykanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duran was well out of range. Poor timing from Nykanen.
Duran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nykanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duran thumps Nykanen with a low kick.
Nykanen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duran's waist but Duran gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nykanen off to one side.
Calvin Duran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matti Nykanen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duran lands a high kick!
Nykanen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Duran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nykanen.
Duran throws a head kick that Nykanen semi-blocks.
Calvin Duran is winning the standup battle so far.
Nykanen lands with a nice combination. Duran backs away looking to recover.
Duran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Duran connects with a crisp jab.
Nykanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Nykanen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Duran.
Duran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nykanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duran doesn't manage to clinch there - Nykanen circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen cracks Duran with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nykanen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duran.
Nykanen shoots in looking for a takedown but Duran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nykanen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nykanen swings for the body but Duran moves out of range.
Duran moves out of range of the strikes.
Nykanen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nykanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Nykanen misses with a straight right.
Nykanen throws a jab when Duran was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duran thows a body shot but no joy.
Duran lands a glancing blow to the side of Nykanen's head.
Nykanen misses with a wild body shot.
Duran misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin Duran dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Duran thuds his shin into the meat of Nykanen's side.
Nykanen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Duran is fending him off so far but Nykanen persists. Nope, Duran circles away and we're back to standing.
Duran swings for the body but Nykanen moves out of range.
Duran throws a jab when Nykanen was well out of range.
Duran changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nykanen has a takedown stuffed.
Nykanen swings for the body but Duran moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duran.
Nykanen fails with the takedown.
Calvin Duran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matti Nykanen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nykanen is defended easily by Duran.

Duran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nykanen, pushing him back against the cage.

Duran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran lands with a slapping head kick.

Nykanen is rocked!
Duran throws a head kick but Nykanen moves out of range.
Nykanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Duran finish him?
Duran moves in looking to clinch but Nykanen pushes him off.
Nykanen seems to have recovered his senses.

Nykanen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Duran to the mat! Duran manages to get full guard.
Nykanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nykanen stops Duran from standing up.
Duran lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nykanen!
Duran controlling the pace for now.
Duran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Duran jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nykanen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nykanen and Duran has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Duran decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nykanen to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran tests Nykanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nykanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Duran is just out of range.
Nykanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duran was well out of range. Poor timing from Nykanen.
Nykanen shoots in looking for a takedown but Duran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nykanen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nykanen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Duran throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nykanen's head.
Duran stuffs the takedown attempt from Nykanen. Nykanen gets slowly back to his feet.
Duran connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matti Nykanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nykanen.
Duran looks to land a combination but Nykanen avoids it well.
Nykanen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nykanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nykanen moves forwards but Duran connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!

Nykanen gets tackled into the cage by Duran. Duran maintains the clinch.
Duran blocks a body shot from Nykanen.

Duran breaks from the clinch.

Duran gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Matti Nykanen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Duran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duran is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nykanen is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin Duran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duran, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin Duran!
A less than humble Calvin Duran misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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hype
A | B

pop
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FIGHT
RATING
94%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Bolda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Materla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bolda comes to the cage accompanied by Fett's Vette. 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.

Bolda
vs
Materla

185 cm
24
203 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

183 cm
30
202 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Pot Factory 40$ 159Q

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Bolda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Materla!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Materla looks to throw the jab but Bolda is out of range.
Bolda looks to throw the jab but Materla is out of range.
Materla misses with a hook to the body
and Materla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Bolda finds it's way through Materla's defenses.
Materla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Materla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Materla misses with a jab to the body
and Bolda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Materla darts in and clinches Bolda up against the cage.
Materla wants a takedown.
Materla is working for takedown but Bolda is calmly controlling the position for now.
Materla is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bolda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Materla has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bolda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Josh Bolda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materla.
Bolda working aggressively here.
Materla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bolda stops a takedown attempt from Materla.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Materla.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Materla is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bolda can't fight it off and eventually Materla manages to take the fight to the floor. Bolda looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Materla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolda swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Bolda is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Materla frees his head nicely. Oh but Bolda has switched to an armbar! Materla is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Josh Bolda!
After winning the bout, Josh Bolda thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Van der Laan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Len Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van der Laan comes to the cage accompanied by Eazy-E ft. Tupac, The Game - How We Do. Speed is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tupac. Feat Eminem. Dr.Dre and Biggie- Dont go to sleep. 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.

Van der Laan
vs
Speed

185 cm
33
195 lbs
25 - 11 - 0

180 cm
32
165 lbs
16 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Brute
Fight Club Clothing est. 09™

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 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre Van der Laan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Len Speed!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van der Laan scores with a sloppy right hand. Speed should have avoided that one.
Van der Laan lands a head kick!
Van der Laan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Speed.
Van der Laan connects with a high kick.
Speed staying out of range there.

Van der Laan instigates a clinch.

Speed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Speed.
A low kick from Van der Laan is predictable there
and Speed counters with a three punch combo that has Van der Laan backing up. Van der Laan nods at Speed to acknowledge the strikes.
Len Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van der Laan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van der Laan swings widly with a right hand
and Speed counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Speed checks a leg kick.
Speed ducks under a wild hook from Van der Laan.
Speed tries to land a leg kick but Van der Laan saw it coming and moves away.
Nice body punch from Speed.
Speed throws the kick towards the body but Van der Laan avoids it.
Van der Laan lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van der Laan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Speed lands an overhand right.
Van der Laan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van der Laan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Speed takes a swing at Van der Laan's ribcage but misses.
Speed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van der Laan moves away.
Van der Laan tries to work over Speed's front leg with a kick but Speed checks it.
Speed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van der Laan was well out of range. Poor timing from Speed.
Speed throws the left hand but Van der Laan avoids the punch easily.
Van der Laan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Speed goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Speed closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Van der Laan is rocked!
Van der Laan drops his hands momentarily. Speed doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Van der Laan staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Van der Laan doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Len Speed!
As Len Speed got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Winning sure is fun. I should try it more often!'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

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