MMA HELSINKI 90 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Toni Rautuvaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: AnSchanz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rautuvaara
vs
Garcia

189 cm
28
200 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

188 cm
29
195 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Rautuvaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leon Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rautuvaara lands a right hook to the body.
Rautuvaara throws a combination that misses

and Garcia moves into the clinch.
Garcia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rautuvaara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rautuvaara tries to circle away but Garcia has him pinned against the cage.
Garcia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rautuvaara blocks it with crossed arms.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the head but Rautuvaara blocks with his arms.
Rautuvaara tries to break the clinch but Garcia is controlling the position.
Rautuvaara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rautuvaara is trying to maintain a safe position but Garcia gets an underhook and turns Rautuvaara into the cage.
Garcia lands a left hand.
Rautuvaara tries for a takedown but Garcia manages to get underhooks.
Garcia slows down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rautuvaara tries to pull guard but Garcia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rautuvaara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
Rautuvaara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rautuvaara struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia controls his hands.
Garcia lands an elbow that stopped Rautuvaara in his tracks for a moment.
Garcia avoiding damage as Rautuvaara throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rautuvaara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garcia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toni Rautuvaara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rautuvaara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rautuvaara fails to pull guard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Garcia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rautuvaara or not.
Rautuvaara changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garcia fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Garcia darts in and clinches Rautuvaara up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rautuvaara can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Garcia.

It looks like Toni Rautuvaara has been cut.
Rautuvaara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garcia just stands there and leans against the cage.

Garcia pulls guard.
Rautuvaara has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Garcia is proving hard to escape from.

Rautuvaara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Rautuvaara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rautuvaara has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rautuvaara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rautuvaara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garcia on the ground.

Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Rautuvaara defends easily.
Rautuvaara wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.

Rautuvaara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rautuvaara has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leon Garcia!

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 Holy Diver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iiro Palli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Diver
vs
Palli

161 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
195 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Holy Diver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iiro Palli!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Palli.
Palli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Palli shoots in for a takedown but Diver shows good takedown defense.
Holy Diver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iiro Palli.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Palli.

Diver throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Palli was covering up waiting for the punch and Diver finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Palli wriggles free and stands up.
Palli tries for a takedown but Diver sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diver.
Diver shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Palli sprawls well. Palli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diver gets slowly back to his feet.

Palli gets caught flat footed, as Diver shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diver wants to control from the top but Palli keeps moving.
Diver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Palli has his feet on Diver's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Palli looks for a takedown but Diver sprawls well.

Diver looking to score a takedown here. Palli is defending well but Diver drives through and ends up in Palli's guard.
Diver trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diver throws a big elbow that misses.

Diver gets to his feet - Palli follows without any prompting.
Diver keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Palli looks gassed!
Horrible takedown by Palli or perhaps it was just good defense by Diver which made him look bad.
Diver has a takedown stuffed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Palli gets caught napping as Diver dives in and scores a takedown. Palli manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diver scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diver trying to control but Palli is working from the bottom.
Palli being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palli wants to stand up but Diver is controlling him.
Diver throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diver prevents Palli from getting back to his feet.
Palli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diver throws a big right hand that misses.
Diver trying to control but Palli is working from the bottom.
Diver tries to free his leg and advance position but Palli is retaining full guard.

Palli has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Diver off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Palli looks for a takedown but Diver sprawls well.
Diver throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Palli's waist but Palli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diver off to one side.
Diver fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Palli tries for a takedown but Diver circles away easily

and Diver counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Diver could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Palli wants to stand and escape but Diver is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Palli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diver.
Diver trying to control the position from guard on top but Palli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Diver drops back looking for a leg! Palli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Palli manages to kick Diver off! Diver jumps back into Palli's guard.
Diver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diver trying to control the position from guard on top but Palli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palli wants to stand up but Diver is controlling him.
Diver loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Palli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palli is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diver is controlling him.
Diver passes Palli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Palli pushes Diver off and gets back to his feet.

Diver throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Palli was covering up waiting for the punch and Diver finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Palli manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Diver dives in and scores a takedown into Palli's guard.
Diver slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diver passes into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diver wants to pass the guard but Palli is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Diver is trying to work for a kimura but Palli is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holy Diver 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.

Diver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Palli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Diver counters with a nice double leg into side control. Palli won't be happy with that.

Diver is trying to get an arm triangle but Palli is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Palli can do anything to dispel that myth.
Palli wants to get back to his feet but Diver drags him back down.
Holy Diver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diver lands an elbow.
Diver creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Palli sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Diver cracks Palli with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Diver taking a breather here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diver misses with the ground and pound.
Palli is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diver asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diver is looking to take a break and control but Palli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Palli tries to escape but Diver is in control.
Palli is not content to let Diver control the position.
Diver working the ground and pound.
Palli wants to get back to his feet but Diver drags him back down.
Diver working the body and head with strikes.
Diver throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Diver throws a strike aimed at the side of Palli's head but Palli avoids it well.
Palli managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Diver.
Diver working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Diver stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Palli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diver circles away.
Palli is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diver closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Palli did well to prevent Diver getting side control.
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!

Palli makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Palli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diver sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Palli somewhat.
Holy Diver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iiro Palli.
Palli misses with a takedown attempt

and Diver counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Diver wants to control from the top but Palli keeps moving.
Diver stands up over Palli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Palli is looking to stand up but Diver isn't so interested in that idea.
Diver forces his way into half guard.
Diver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Palli keeps working.
Diver throwing shots but Palli is blocking nicely.
Diver wants to pass the guard but Palli is defending well.
Diver stops Palli from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diver sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Palli defending well though.
Diver trying to control from half guard but Palli is working away.
Palli wants to get back to his feet.
Diver is nestled in close to Palli, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diver throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diver sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Palli defending well though.
Diver trying to control from half guard but Palli is working away.
Diver lands strikes from half guard.
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. Diver connects with a nice short shot to Palli's temple.

Diver seems to be working for a kimura but Palli defends the submission attempt.
Diver lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palli wants to get back to his feet.
Diver not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diver looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diver wants to control but Palli is keeping him busy.

Diver is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Palli defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diver trying to control the action but Palli is working from the bottom.
Diver throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palli is trying to stand.
Diver wants to free his trapped foot but Palli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Palli is trying to stand back up but Diver is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holy Diver dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Palli misses with a takedown attempt - Diver sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Diver shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Palli's guard.
Diver might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Palli pushes Diver off and gets back to his feet.
Diver slaps away a takedown attempt from Palli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diver changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Palli tries to avoid it but Diver manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Palli to the ground. Palli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Palli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holy Diver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iiro Palli.

Diver closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Palli's guard.
Diver tries to free his leg and advance position but Palli is retaining full guard.
Diver working some strikes from top position.
Diver scoring with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diver throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Palli scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Diver drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diver throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Diver prevents Palli from escaping the position.
Diver throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Palli is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Diver lands a nice forearm strike.
Diver creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Diver in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Diver landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Diver grinds an elbow into Palli's temple.
Palli is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Palli seems a little lost for a moment, as Diver dominates the positioning.
Palli takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palli is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palli tries to escape but Diver is in control.
Diver scoring with punches from side control.
Diver lands a few punches from side control.
Diver misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Diver decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Palli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Diver shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Diver lands a big shot there that rocks Palli but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Diver misses with a head shot.
Palli trying desperately to get to his feet.
Diver connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Diver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palli can do to turn this around?
Diver with a couple of short strikes.
Diver dominating with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Palli really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Diver landing strikes from the mount and Palli is in trouble!
Palli is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Diver trying to control but Palli is having none of it.
Diver controlling the position easily from mount.
Diver lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Diver landing shots from mount.
Diver throwing strikes here but Palli is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Diver won't let Palli get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The referee warns Palli that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Palli bucks up and throws Diver to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Palli gets caught flat footed, as Diver shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diver chips away with some ground and pound.
Palli is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Diver distracts Palli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Palli is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diver is controlling him.
Diver trying to control the position from guard on top but Palli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Palli pushes Diver off and gets back to his feet.

Diver looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palli is trying to stand.
Iiro Palli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holy Diver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Palli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Holy Diver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diver 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holy Diver!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fleegle Bananasplits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onanias Runkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bananasplits comes into the arena with call to prayer blaring out of the sound system. Runkman has chosen Anderson Silva DANCING Justin Bieber SONG as his entrance music. Fleegle Bananasplits has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bananasplits
vs
Runkman

188 cm
33
212 lbs
23 - 19 - 0

188 cm
23
217 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Jihad Fight Gear-Cage Wars version
Jihad Fight Gear-Cage Wars version

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fleegle Bananasplits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Onanias Runkman!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bananasplits throws a poor cross that misses
and Runkman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bananasplits thinking.
Fleegle Bananasplits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bananasplits takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Fleegle Bananasplits has been cut.
Runkman throws a body punch but Bananasplits moves out of range.
Bananasplits takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bananasplits misses with a hook.
Bananasplits throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Runkman slips a jab from Bananasplits.
Bananasplits throws a half hearted mid kick.
Runkman misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bananasplits.
Bananasplits looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Runkman is fending him off so far but Bananasplits persists. Nope, Runkman circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Runkman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Runkman misses.
Runkman takes a swing at Bananasplits's ribcage but misses.
Runkman connects with a single shot there.
Bananasplits looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Runkman. Those never looked like landing.
Runkman thuds a left hand into Bananasplits's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bananasplits, as that shot connected.
Runkman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runkman throws the left hand but Bananasplits avoids the punch easily.
Runkman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bananasplits doesn't seem bothered though.
Runkman throws a hook to the side of Bananasplits's head but Bananasplits sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Bananasplits looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Runkman!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Runkman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bananasplits tries to control but Runkman wriggling away.
Runkman gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runkman is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bananasplits is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Runkman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Runkman pushes Bananasplits off looking to stand but Bananasplits dives back in and keeps control.
Runkman manages to get to full guard.
Bananasplits 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.
Bananasplits stops Runkman from standing up.
Runkman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Runkman has hold of Bananasplits's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bananasplits manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bananasplits is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bananasplits bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Runkman wants to get back to his feet but Bananasplits is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bananasplits manages to get himself to full guard.
Runkman wants to control from the top but Bananasplits keeps moving.
Runkman won't allow Bananasplits to sweep him here.
Bananasplits is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Runkman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Runkman is trying to control. Bananasplits wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Runkman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Runkman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bananasplits knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bananasplits trying to hold on to Runkman's head to control him but Runkman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Runkman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bananasplits is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkman with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bananasplits wants to hold on but Runkman pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Runkman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Runkman with shots to the head and body - Bananasplits looks very uncomfortable down there.
Runkman looking to finish Bananasplits with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bananasplits!

Runkman working for a guillotine from mount but Bananasplits is in no mood to give up.
Runkman landing strikes from the mount.
Bananasplits is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Runkman landing punches.

Bananasplits is rocked!

Fleegle Bananasplits's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bananasplits manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Runkman trying to pass the guard but Bananasplits defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Onanias Runkman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fleegle Bananasplits's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Runkman misses with a few strikes there.
Bananasplits ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runkman moves away.
Bananasplits lands with a right hand.
Runkman lands with a nice body punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Runkman, as that shot connected.
Runkman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bananasplits finds it's way round the side to connect with Runkman's head.
Runkman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bananasplits sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Runkman loads up on a big right hand but Bananasplits slips the punch.
Runkman takes one on the button.
Bananasplits fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Runkman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bananasplits shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Runkman sprawls well. Runkman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bananasplits gets slowly back to his feet.
Bananasplits throws a push kick but Runkman slaps the foot to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bananasplits throws a head kick but Runkman moves out of range.
Onanias Runkman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Runkman throws an overhand right that lands on Bananasplits's shoulder, as Bananasplits tries to avoid the shot.
Runkman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Runkman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Fleegle Bananasplits's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bananasplits misses with a lunging right hand
and Runkman counters with a right hand to the body.
Bananasplits throws a hook but Runkman blocks it.
Bananasplits throws a half hearted mid kick.
Runkman defending well as Bananasplits loads up on a big left hand.
Bananasplits throws a body kick that misses.
Bananasplits ducks under a wild hook from Runkman.
Runkman slips under a jab from Bananasplits.
Runkman connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bananasplits takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bananasplits takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Runkman scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Runkman.
Runkman avoids the body shot from Bananasplits.
Runkman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runkman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oh Bananasplits is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Jeez, Fleegle Bananasplits's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bananasplits throws a lazy right hand but Runkman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bananasplits seems to have got his legs back now.
Runkman scores with a body shot.
Runkman swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runkman. Bananasplits does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Runkman.
Runkman scores with a nice strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bananasplits keeps Runkman at a distance using the push kick.
Bananasplits drops his hands momentarily and Runkman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Onanias Runkman!
Post fight, Onanias Runkman stared into the camera and said 'Who can stop me?'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lukottaja Bart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Knoxville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knoxville has chosen Big Ballz as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bart
vs
Knoxville

180 cm
20
142 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

200 cm
26
140 lbs
6 - 17 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Fast

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukottaja Bart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonny Knoxville!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knoxville swats away the attempt to clinch by Bart.
Bart jabs at Knoxville's body.

Knoxville closes the distance and clinches.

Knoxville lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bart is looking to improve his position.
Bart is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knoxville's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knoxville's back!

Bart has managed to slip his arm under Knoxville's chin. This could be all over... yep, Knoxville is tapping out! Submission win for Bart.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lukottaja Bart!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between No Name (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knock Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Name
vs
Out

150 cm
31
135 lbs
13 - 21 - 1

155 cm
28
141 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, No Name!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Knock Out!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Out moves out of range as Name strikes.
Name throws a low kick but Out avoids it.
Name throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Out counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Out will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Out misses.
Out on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Name throws a low kick but it's checked well by Out.
A good leg kick by Name.
A shot to the liver by Name. Beautiful body shot.
Out misses the shot to the body.
Name looks to land a left hand but Out moved out of range nicely.
Out cracks Name with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Out scores with a one two! Name had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Out is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Name.
Out uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Name.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Out works the jab nicely.
Out throws a looping overhand right but Name ducks down to avoid it.
Name scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Name throws a combination that misses
and Out counters with a right hand to the body.
Name fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Out checks it well.
Name misses with a left hand
and Out counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Out throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Out takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Name throws a head kick that misses.
Name tries to land a body kick
enabling Out to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Name.
Out swinging wildly here.
Name uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Out.
Name lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Name misses with a low kick.
Name throws a wild body kick that Out sees coming a mile off.
Name tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Out was well out of range. Poor timing from Name.
Name throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Out does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Name throws a hook but Out blocks it.
Name scores with a spinning back kick!
Name scores with a jab.
Out throws a shot from downtown. Name moves away and avoids it.
Out takes a jab right on the kisser.
Name lands a nice shot that snaps Out's head back.
Name throws the kick towards the body but Out avoids it.

Name shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Name works his way into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Name tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Name fails to take his opponent's back.

Name is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Name defending well as Out loads up on a big left hand.
Name throws the kick towards the body but Out avoids it.
Name misses with an attempted mid kick.
Name is looking to score with low kicks.
Name is looking to slow Out down with leg kicks.
Name throws a leg kick that misses.
Out throws a hook but Name avoids it easily.
Name feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Outs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Name shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Out takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Name bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Name lands a head kick. Out smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Out throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Knock Out is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Name displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Out throws out the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Out. No joy for Name on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

No Name 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.

Name connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Out dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Out throws a leg kick but Name sees it coming and moves out of range.
Out misses with a straight left.
No Name is winning the standup battle so far.
Out throws a wild body kick that Name sees coming a mile off.
Out misses with an uppercut.
Name looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Out is fending him off so far but Name persists. Nope, Out circles away and we're back to standing.
Name connects with a leg kick. Out looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Name keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Out.
Out uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Name.
Out steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Name.
Out throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Out throws a big shot that misses.
Name misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Out leaves Name with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Out gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Out thows a body shot but no joy.
Name takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Out steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Name. That one must have hurt.
Name misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Out.
Out scores with a jab to the jaw.
Out throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Name.
Out takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Name tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Out is able to avoid easily.
Name takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Name closes the distance and clinches up with Out, looking for a takedown. Name pushes Out against the cage but Out circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Name. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Name misses with an uppercut.
Name thows a left - swing and a miss!
Out blocks a leg kick.
Out cracks Name with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Out throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Name loads up on a big right hand but Out slips the punch.
Name ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Out takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Out walks into a jab.
Name throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Name looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Out, as that shot connected.
Out misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out slips a jab and a cross from Name.
Name takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Name shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Out manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Name showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Name wants to control from the top but Out keeps moving.

Name stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Name shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Out defends it nicely.
Out connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Name.
Out throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Out misses.
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!

Name looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Name stands up and beckons Out to join him on the feet.
Name throws a left and a right that both miss
and Out counters with a left to the body.
Out throws a push kick but Name slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Name throws a right and a left that Out avoids nicely.
Name looks to land a body kick but Out moved away.
Name moves out of range of the strikes.
Name throws the left hand but Out avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that No Name will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

A jab from Out finds it's way through Name's defenses.
Out ducks under a wild hook from Name.
A clash of legs there as Out blocks the low kick.

Name feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Out has his feet on Name's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Name uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Out.
Out slips under a jab.
Out misses with a low kick.
Out misses with an uppercut. Name saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Out.
Out slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Name tries to land a front kick but Out steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Out throws a hook but Name avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Out looks to land a left hand but Name moved out of range nicely.
Out throws a body punch but Name moves out of range.
Name scores with a nice right hand.
Name lands a front kick.
Out takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Out throws a hook but Name blocks it.
Name slips under a jab from Out.
Out takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Out staying out of range there.
Out misses with an uppercut. Name saw that one coming.
Name shoots in but no luck this time.
Name will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Out avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Out throws a leg kick but Name moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Name lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Out throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Name.
Out throws the kick towards the body but Name avoids it.
Out works over Name's head and body with a nice combination.
Name throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Name misses with an uppercut. Out saw that one coming.
Out has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Name.
Name has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Name. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Name looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Name throws a hook but Out blocks it.
Out throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Name stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Name throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Out's waist but Out gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Name off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out checks a leg kick nicely.
Out looks to throw the jab but Name is out of range.
Out throws the left hand but Name avoids the punch easily.

Name shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Name perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Out wants to get back to his feet.
Name not doing much here.
Name is trying to control. Out wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Knock Out has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. No Name wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Out throws an overhand right that lands on Name's shoulder, as Name tries to avoid the shot.
Out avoids the head kick by Name.

Out gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Name wants to control from the top but Out keeps moving.
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!
Name is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Name stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Out swivels though and keeps the full guard.
No Name is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Out throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

And that's the end of the fight!
No Name showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Name has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... No Name!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Spede Jussi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kato Aspenia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kato Aspenia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jussi
vs
Aspenia

170 cm
27
144 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

172 cm
32
130 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spede Jussi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kato Aspenia!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aspenia misses with a low kick.
Aspenia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aspenia misses with a wild combination.
Jussi dodges the punch combination from Aspenia.
Jussi fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Aspenia misses.
Aspenia is looking to clinch.
Aspenia tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jussi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Aspenia wants to stand but Jussi is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aspenia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jussi throwing strikes from guard but Aspenia blocks nicely.
Aspenia wants to get back to his feet but Jussi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspenia keeping full guard, as Jussi tries to pass.
Jussi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jussi throwing strikes from guard but Aspenia blocks nicely.
Jussi 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.
Jussi throws an elbow that misses. Aspenia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jussi's guard. Nice move by Aspenia!

Aspenia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Jussi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aspenia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aspenia wanted to stand there but Jussi had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jussi is working an open guard so Aspenia takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Aspenia scores with a three punch combo!
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!

Jussi closes the distance and clinches.

Aspenia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jussi throws a jab when Aspenia was well out of range.
Aspenia takes one to the chin there.
Aspenia misses with a wild body shot.
Jussi doesn't manage to clinch there - Aspenia circles away.
Aspenia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Jussi is rocked!
Aspenia just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Jussi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jussi misses the shot to the body.

Jussi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aspenia tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jussi is in Aspenia's guard.
Jussi seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jussi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aspenia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jussi.
Jussi trying to control the position from guard on top but Aspenia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jussi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aspenia is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aspenia has escaped and now he's on top!
Jussi has a closed guard, preventing Aspenia from standing up.

Jussi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aspenia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aspenia preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aspenia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Aspenia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jussi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aspenia has managed to get both his arms back between Jussi's legs - danger averted.
Aspenia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Jussi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aspenia won't allow Jussi to sweep him here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aspenia is looking to stand up but Jussi won't let him.
Aspenia preventing the sweep.
Aspenia content to stall in guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jussi is looking for a triangle but Aspenia pushes his legs off easily.
Aspenia wants to get up but he can't break Jussi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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 Spede Jussi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Aspenia ducks under a wild hook from Jussi.
Aspenia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jussi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aspenia was well out of range. Poor timing from Jussi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jussi.
Aspenia throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jussi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aspenia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jussi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jussi throws a jab when Aspenia was well out of range.
Aspenia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aspenia connects with a body shot that sends Jussi's belly button to the back.
Aspenia scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jussi lands a nice hook to Aspenia's body. Aspenia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aspenia throws out a powerful jab.
Kato Aspenia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Aspenia drops Jussi with a left and a right! Oh, Jussi is hurt - Aspenia dives into side control looking to finish!
The strikes coming from Aspenia are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
An elbow from Aspenia crashes against the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aspenia stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Aspenia wants to clinch.
A combination from Aspenia does no damage.
A punch combination from Aspenia misses.
Aspenia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jussi is defended easily by Aspenia.
Aspenia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aspenia lands with a nice combination. Jussi backs away looking to recover.
Jussi throws a hook to the side of Aspenia's head but Aspenia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jussi misses with a wild body shot.
Aspenia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aspenia ducks under a wild hook from Jussi.
Jussi swings for the body but Aspenia moves out of range.
Jussi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aspenia.
Kato Aspenia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jussi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aspenia throws a right and a left that both miss.

Jussi looking to score a takedown here. Aspenia is defending well but Jussi drives through and ends up in Aspenia's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jussi throws a big right hand that misses.
Jussi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jussi wants to control from the top but Aspenia keeps moving.
Jussi stands and throws Aspenia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Aspenia wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Spede Jussi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jussi throws an elbow but Aspenia slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jussi throws an elbow but Aspenia slips to the side and avoids it well.
An elbow from Jussi crashes against the mat.
Aspenia dodges the ground and pound from Jussi.
Jussi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Jussi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Jussi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aspenia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aspenia taking a bit of punishment here - Jussi scoring with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jussi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Aspenia taking punishment in the form of punches.
Aspenia regains half guard, as Jussi was trying to land strikes.
Jussi wants to take a breather but Aspenia is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jussi stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kato Aspenia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Aspenia misses with a series of wild punches.
Aspenia sizes up Jussi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aspenia wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Aspenia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aspenia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jussi.
Jussi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aspenia.
Aspenia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jussi throws a shot to the body.
Jussi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aspenia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jussi.
Jussi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspenia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jussi is looking to wear down Aspenia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A punch combination from Aspenia misses.
Jussi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kato Aspenia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aspenia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jussi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jussi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aspenia throws a right hand that Jussi ducks under and follows up with a left that Jussi also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Aspenia.

Jussi feints and as Aspenia raises his hands in defense, Jussi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Jussi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aspenia looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aspenia looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aspenia!
Jussi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jussi pushes Aspenia off looking to stand but Aspenia dives back in and keeps control.
Jussi works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aspenia gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Aspenia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aspenia throws a series of punches but Jussi moves out of range.
Aspenia keeps the fight on the outside.
Aspenia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aspenia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Aspenia.
Jussi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aspenia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jussi throws an off balance right hand
and Aspenia counters with a three punch combo that has Jussi backing up. Jussi nods at Aspenia to acknowledge the strikes.
Jussi lands a body shot.
Aspenia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jussi lands a lovely overhand right.

Jussi closes the distance and pushes Aspenia back into the cage.
Jussi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aspenia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spede Jussi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jussi stalling in the clinch but Aspenia improves position.
Jussi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aspenia prevents a body shot from Jussi.
Jussi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aspenia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jussi has Aspenia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aspenia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aspenia is trying to break free.
Aspenia has had enough of the clinch but Jussi keeps him there for the moment.

Jussi breaks the clinch.
Jussi fails with the takedown.
Aspenia lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kato Aspenia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jussi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jussi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aspenia is fending him off so far but Jussi persists. Nope, Aspenia circles away and we're back to standing.
Jussi misses with a takedown attempt - Aspenia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aspenia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Aspenia misses.
Aspenia scores with a shot to the body.
Aspenia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jussi circles away quickly and effectively.
Jussi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aspenia circles away.
Jussi lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jussi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aspenia.
Aspenia fails to land with a series of punches.
Jussi throws a hook to the side of Aspenia's head but Aspenia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jussi throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Aspenia to counter with a crisp jab.
Aspenia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jussi takes a swing at Aspenia's ribcage but misses.
Jussi throws an overhand right that lands on Aspenia's shoulder, as Aspenia tries to avoid the shot.

Jussi pushes Aspenia up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Spede Jussi.
I think Jussi 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spede Jussi!
A less than humble Spede Jussi 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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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arvi Rausku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and War Brace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rausku kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Notkea Rotta - Taas Lähtee Taju . Brace is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Snoop DoGG. This should be a great matchup!

Rausku
vs
Brace

182 cm
31
190 lbs
15 - 18 - 1

185 cm
26
200 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvi Rausku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, War Brace!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brace scores with a spinning back kick!
Good leg kick by Brace there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rausku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good shot there by Brace.
Brace fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rausku.
Rausku takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brace moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brace thuds a left hand into Rausku's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rausku fails with the takedown.
Rausku is breathing heavily.
Rausku blocks a head kick by Brace.
Rausku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brace with a jab.

It looks like Arvi Rausku has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rausku fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Rausku or perhaps it was just good defense by Brace which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arvi Rausku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brace delivers a nice body kick.
Brace scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brace buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rausku. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Brace throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brace scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
War Brace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rausku sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brace scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Rausku 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brace fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rausku on the side of the head.
Brace connects with a body shot.
Brace stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brace lands with a good body shot.
Brace works Rausku's body with a nice hook.
Brace bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rausku's head.
Brace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brace lands with a slapping head kick.
Brace scores with a leg kick.
Rausku tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brace lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brace changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brace connects with a body shot.
Brace comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brace lands a nice shot that snaps Rausku's head back.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brace!
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!
Brace lands a jab.
Brace lands a nice hook to Rausku's body. Rausku takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brace scores with a hook to the body. Rausku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Rausku is rocked!
Rausku is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rausku shoots for a double leg takedown but Brace sprawls well. He's pushed Rausku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oh Rausku is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brace scores with a sloppy right hand. Rausku should have avoided that one.
Rausku takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brace digs a good hook to Rausku's body.
Brace connects with a solid leg kick.
Rausku seems to have got his legs back now.

Brace drops Rausku with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rausku looks back up at him and smiles so Brace waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rausku looks up at the clock. Bad move! Brace lands a right hand from hell, dropping Rausku. Brace pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). War Brace!
A determined War Brace didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Turd Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Augusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turd Anderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Antonio Augusto's chin.

Anderson
vs
Augusto

180 cm
23
184 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

180 cm
32
165 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Turd Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Augusto!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Anderson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Augusto's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Augusto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Augusto is keeping the position for now.
Anderson is pushing down on Augusto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Augusto is fighting to maintain full guard but Anderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anderson stalling.
Augusto moves into full guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Augusto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Augusto.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Augusto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Turd Anderson just wasn't active enough.

Anderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Augusto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson cracks Augusto with a big elbow.
Anderson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Augusto is looking for a sweep.
Anderson trying to control the position but Augusto is working away.

Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anderson trying to control the action but Augusto is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Augusto is looking to reverse the position.
Augusto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Augusto's face as Anderson controls the position.
Augusto takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Augusto tries to bench press Anderson off him but Anderson keeps the position.
Augusto is not content to let Anderson control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augusto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turd Anderson 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.

Augusto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Antonio Augusto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Anderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Augusto!

Anderson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Augusto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Augusto is looking to escape.
Augusto gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Augusto!
Augusto avoids a series of strikes thrown by Anderson.
Augusto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Augusto is squirming around nicely.
Anderson is really struggling to control Augusto but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Anderson can't control as he wanted to and Augusto manages to get the fight back to his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augusto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Augusto is working away.
Anderson prevents Augusto from improving his position.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Augusto defending well.
Anderson is trying to control. Augusto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Augusto trying to get back to full guard but Anderson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Augusto is squirming around nicely.

Anderson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Anderson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Augusto to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Augusto shrugs it off.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augusto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Anderson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Anderson is working for a guillotine from mount but Augusto frees his head quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augusto is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turd Anderson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Augusto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Anderson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Augusto wants to stand but Anderson is controlling the position.
Anderson trying to control but Augusto is working from the bottom.

Anderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Augusto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Augusto has escaped and now he's on top!
Augusto stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Anderson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusto passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Anderson!
Augusto lands a heavy elbow.
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Augusto isn't that keen on the idea.
Augusto thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Augusto misses with a head shot.
Augusto looking to finish Anderson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Anderson!
Augusto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Augusto avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.
Antonio Augusto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Augusto moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Anderson has worked his arm free - good work by Anderson!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson wants to control but Augusto postures up.

Augusto swings around for an armbar but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Augusto's guard.
Anderson passes Augusto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Augusto is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Augusto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Augusto keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Augusto tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Augusto has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Augusto is keeping the position.
Augusto being controlled here, momentarily.
Augusto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Augusto.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augusto trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Augusto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson controls Augusto momentarily but Augusto frees himself.
Anderson is pulling down on Augusto's head to control his posture.
Turd Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Augusto won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Augusto postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Augusto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anderson 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turd Anderson!
An out of breath Turd Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timo Harjakainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Kiilopaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harjakainen comes to the cage accompanied by Let's Go Fiesta . Kiilopaa has chosen Extreme Ways as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Harjakainen
vs
Kiilopaa

190 cm
24
212 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

187 cm
31
211 lbs
17 - 15 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

•• Beast Mode ••
Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery

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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Harjakainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Kiilopaa!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harjakainen swinging wildly here.
Harjakainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Harjakainen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kiilopaa jabs Harjakainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kiilopaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harjakainen jabs at Kiilopaa's body.
Kiilopaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Harjakainen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harjakainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kiilopaa.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kiilopaa is defended easily by Harjakainen.
Kiilopaa looks for a takedown but Harjakainen sprawls well.
Harjakainen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kiilopaa's head.

It looks like Pertti Kiilopaa has been cut.
Harjakainen scores with a leg kick.
Kiilopaa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harjakainen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harjakainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Kiilopaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harjakainen thows a body shot but no joy.
Kiilopaa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harjakainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kiilopaa somewhat.
Timo Harjakainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pertti Kiilopaa.
Harjakainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Kiilopaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harjakainen scores with a spinning back kick!
Kiilopaa looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harjakainen catches Kiilopaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Harjakainen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Harjakainen scores with a nice strike.
Harjakainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harjakainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harjakainen lands a body shot.
Harjakainen tests Kiilopaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That has opened up Pertti Kiilopaa's cut even more.

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

Kiilopaa is rocked!
Kiilopaa looks up at the clock. Bad move! Harjakainen lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kiilopaa. Harjakainen pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Harjakainen!
A very excited looking Timo Harjakainen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perkele has chosen Danzig - I Don't Mind The Pain as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Balboa
vs
Perkele

185 cm
28
215 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

200 cm
32
214 lbs
25 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky Balboa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Perkele!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa throws a lazy right hand but Perkele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Balboa throws a hook but Perkele avoids it easily.
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
Balboa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perkele.
Balboa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balboa misses with a body shot.
Balboa digs a good hook to Perkele's body.
Balboa takes a swing at Perkele's ribcage but misses.
Balboa throws a looping overhand right but Perkele ducks down to avoid it.
Balboa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkele was well out of range. Poor timing from Balboa.
Balboa throws a body punch but Perkele moves out of range.
Balboa scores with a nice strike.
Balboa misses with a wild combination.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balboa is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Perkele's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

Perkele closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Perkele working away.
Perkele throwing strikes but Balboa manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Perkele is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Balboa is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balboa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Perkele is looking to improve his position but Balboa isn't that keen on the idea.
Balboa looking to control but Perkele is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa avoids the attempt from Perkele to control.
Balboa wants to control the pace but Perkele is squirming around nicely.
Balboa throwing strikes here but Perkele is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Perkele is wriggling around trying to escape.
Balboa seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Perkele is holding on tight.
Balboa controlling from mount.
Perkele wants to control but Balboa is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa wants to control the pace but Perkele is squirming around nicely.
Perkele is trying to escape the mount.
Perkele is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele tries to hold on but Balboa pushes him away.
Perkele can't escape the position.
Balboa trying to control but Perkele is having none of it.
Perkele tries to hold on but Balboa pushes him away.
Balboa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Perkele is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balboa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Balboa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perkele.
Balboa throws a shot from downtown. Perkele moves away and avoids it.
Pekka Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balboa throws a hook to the side of Perkele's head but Perkele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No joy there for Balboa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Perkele scores with the left hand. Balboa knows he should have avoided that one.
Balboa just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Balboa misses.
Perkele's corner calls for a 1-2. Perkele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Perkele avoids a punch combination nicely.
A cross from Balboa lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Balboa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perkele.
Balboa throws a body punch but Perkele moves out of range.
Perkele thumps Balboa with a low kick.
Perkele moves out of range of the strikes.
Perkele slips under a jab from Balboa.
Rocky Balboa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele pushes Balboa away with a front kick.
Perkele slips a jab and a cross from Balboa.
Perkele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perkele throws a wild body kick that Balboa sees coming a mile off.
Balboa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Balboa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkele moves away.

Perkele moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perkele.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele swings wildly with an uppercut but Balboa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balboa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Perkele misses with a punch on the inside.
Perkele creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perkele.
Perkele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perkele blocks a body shot from Balboa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balboa.
Perkele swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa scores with a shot to the side of Perkele's head.
Perkele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Perkele blocks an uppercut.
Perkele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele has a couple of punches blocked by Balboa.
Perkele working aggressively here.
Perkele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Perkele misses with some punches.
Perkele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perkele.
Balboa blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perkele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Perkele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.

Balboa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balboa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Balboa misses with a lunging right hand
and Perkele counters with a straight right hand.
Perkele shoots for a takedown but Balboa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perkele, as that shot connected.
Perkele throws a front kick aimed at Balboa's knee but Balboa avoids it well.
A slow jab from Balboa misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perkele is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Balboa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Perkele - the referee stops the clock and Balboa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Perkele. Balboa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Balboa misses with an uppercut.
Perkele swings for the body but Balboa moves out of range.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Balboa.
Perkele tries to clinch but Balboa is having none of it.
Perkele lands with a nice body kick.
Perkele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balboa.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perkele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Perkele. Perkele gets slowly back to his feet.
Perkele punishes Balboa's body with a nice straight punch.
Perkele lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele connects with an inside leg kick.
Perkele shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Balboa eats them both and turns towards Perkele to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice shot by Perkele.

Balboa is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Balboa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oh Balboa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Balboa avoids a kick to the body.
Balboa seems to have got his legs back now.
Perkele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Perkele blocks a jab.
Balboa sizes up Perkele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Balboa throws a jab when Perkele was well out of range.
Perkele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balboa.
Perkele lands a really nice looking cross but Balboa seems unphased.
A punch lands to the side of Balboa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Perkele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Balboa misses with a straight right.
Balboa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Perkele counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balboa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Perkele throws a front kick that sends Balboa stumbling back into the cage.
Perkele thows a body kick. Balboa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Perkele throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Perkele 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!

Perkele explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Balboa takes one on the button.
Balboa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Perkele eats them both and turns towards Balboa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Balboa looks to score with a jab to the body but Perkele is just out of range.
Balboa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Perkele. That one must have hurt.
Pekka Perkele seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Perkele lands a big uppercut and Balboa crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Balboa looks OK. Perkele waves Balboa back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Perkele drives through with a takedown into Balboa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Perkele in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Balboa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Balboa has momentary wrist control but Perkele slips an elbow through the middle.
Balboa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Perkele.
Perkele wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
Perkele in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balboa trying to keep a closed guard but Perkele is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele throws a big right hand that misses.
Perkele trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balboa wants to sweep but no luck.
Perkele sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Balboa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Perkele trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pekka Perkele.
Balboa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Perkele.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balboa.
Perkele shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.
Perkele thuds his shin into the meat of Balboa's side.
Perkele scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkele lands a leg kick that knocks Balboa off balance momentarily.
Perkele connects with a single shot there.
Perkele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Perkele pushes Balboa away with a front kick.
Balboa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Balboa needs to keep his hands up - Perkele had a free shot at his head there.
Perkele thows a body kick. Balboa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perkele.
Perkele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Balboa. That did some damage!
Balboa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Perkele lands a leg kick that knocks Balboa off balance momentarily.
Perkele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Balboa.
Balboa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Perkele connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Balboa scrambles back to his feet.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Perkele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Perkele connects with a body shot.
Balboa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Balboa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Perkele. That one must have hurt.
Perkele digs a good body shot into Balboa's ribs.
Perkele fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Balboa on the side of the head.
Balboa slips a jab and a cross from Perkele.
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!
Balboa moves out of range of the body kick.
Perkele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perkele moves out of range of the strikes.
Perkele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Perkele lands a nice looking body kick.
Balboa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Perkele.
Balboa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Perkele connects with a looping right hand.
Perkele jabs at Balboa's body.
Balboa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Balboa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele connects with a jab.

Perkele gets a double leg takedown into Balboa's guard.
Perkele throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Balboa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Perkele from controlling successfully.
Balboa trying to control the position.
Perkele trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Balboa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Balboa is working an open guard so Perkele takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Balboa misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Perkele.

Perkele shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Balboa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Perkele in side control, throwing shots but Balboa defends.
Perkele scoring with punches from side control.
Perkele throws a strike aimed at the side of Balboa's head but Balboa avoids it well.
Perkele working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Perkele throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Balboa is not content to let Perkele control the position.
Balboa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Perkele is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Balboa to see if he's OK.
Balboa tries to improve position but can't.
Perkele is trying to ground and pound but Balboa uses the momentary lack of control by Perkele to regain half guard.
Perkele not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Perkele missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Perkele controlling the action here.
Perkele thows a huge punch but Balboa dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Balboa's head.
Perkele seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balboa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Perkele there.
Perkele throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Balboa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Balboa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Perkele.
Nice strikes from Perkele there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele is looking to take a break and control but Balboa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Perkele is looking for a kimura but Balboa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Perkele to get the leverage.
Balboa is not content to let Perkele control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Perkele trying to pass the guard but Balboa defending well.
Perkele slips a nice elbow through Balboa's hands, connecting with Balboa's forehead.
Balboa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Perkele's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Perkele's back!
Balboa is looking to control Perkele but Perkele is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Perkele trying to control the hands but Balboa won't let him.
Perkele is trying to get back to his feet but Balboa has full control of the position and if anything, Perkele has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele covering up well and avoiding damage.
Pekka Perkele has got the better of the ground game so far.

Perkele is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Balboa gets his way!
Perkele has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Perkele tries to escape but Balboa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Perkele dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A jab from Balboa finds it's way through Perkele's defenses.
Perkele bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Balboa thows a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perkele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Perkele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkele misses with an uppercut. Balboa saw that one coming.
Perkele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Balboa's sensitive parts.
Balboa throws a looping overhand right but Perkele ducks down to avoid it.
Balboa clobbers Perkele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Perkele scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkele wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balboa keeps working.
Perkele lands strikes from half guard.
Perkele throwing shots but Balboa is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa wants to improve his position but Perkele is controlling well.
Perkele thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Balboa's head.
Perkele sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Perkele wants to take a breather but Balboa is having none of it.
Perkele not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Perkele wants to control but Balboa is keeping him busy.
Perkele throwing shots but Balboa is blocking nicely.
Balboa is trying is best to control the position here.
Perkele is trying to control the action in half guard but Balboa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rocky Balboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele wants to pass to mount but Balboa is defending the position.

Pekka Perkele has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Balboa throws a series of punches but Perkele avoids them all with ease.
Balboa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Balboa misses its intended target.
Perkele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Perkele fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Balboa on the side of the head.
Good exchange - Perkele coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele lands a front kick.
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A lazy left from Perkele finds it's target.
Balboa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Perkele. That one must have hurt.
Balboa throws a lazy right hand but Perkele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perkele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balboa.
Perkele throws the kick towards the body but Balboa avoids it.
Perkele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balboa moves away.
Perkele bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Balboa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Perkele scores with a one two! Balboa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Balboa lands a jab to the nose.
Balboa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Balboa.
Perkele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balboa looks to throw the jab but Perkele is out of range.
Perkele lands a right hook to the body.
Balboa lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Perkele.
Balboa throws the left hand but Perkele avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Perkele.
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!
Perkele throws a half hearted mid kick.
Balboa misses with a jab to the body
and Perkele makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Balboa really felt that one!
Good exchange - Perkele coming out on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele keeps Balboa at a distance using the push kick.
Perkele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balboa manages to avoid it.
Balboa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perkele.
A left lands for Balboa.
Perkele misses with a low kick as Balboa jumps back.
Balboa lands the left hand.
Balboa throws a jab when Perkele was well out of range.
Balboa misses with an uppercut.
Perkele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Balboa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perkele misses with a two punch combination.
Perkele lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balboa misses with a double jab
and Perkele counters with a big head kick but Balboa shrugs it off.
Both fighters circling a little - Perkele finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Perkele tries to clinch
letting Balboa counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Perkele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Perkele 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 45:49
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 45:49
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 45:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Perkele!
Pekka Perkele is the new light heavyweight champion!
An intense looking Pekka Perkele took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'SUOMI-FINLAND-PERKELE!'.

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