MMA HELSINKI 126 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katten Jansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Colombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Jansson
vs
Colombo

187 cm
21
225 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

181 cm
32
201 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katten Jansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franco Colombo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jansson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jansson lands a body shot.
Colombo throws a head kick but Jansson moves out of range.
Jansson avoids the head kick by Colombo.
Colombo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jansson misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Jansson.
Jansson connects with a body shot that sends Colombo's belly button to the back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jansson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jansson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jansson tests Colombo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Colombo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jansson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice uppercut lands for Jansson. That snapped Colombo's head back.
Jansson lands a leg kick that knocks Colombo off balance momentarily.
Jansson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Colombo tries a head kick but it misses.
Jansson avoids the head kick by Colombo.
Jansson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Colombo moves in looking to clinch but Jansson pushes him off.
Jansson scores with a nice head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jansson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Colombo's head.
Colombo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Colombo looks winded!
An inside leg kick lands from Jansson.

Jansson cracks Colombo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jansson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Colombo to stand back up!

Colombo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jansson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Colombo is still on wobbly legs! Can Jansson finish him?
Jansson lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Colombo crumples to the floor! Jansson milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Katten Jansson!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rene Schweidler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tita Zen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schweidler comes to the cage accompanied by IZ. Tita Zen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Schweidler
vs
Zen

180 cm
27
260 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

195 cm
22
250 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rene Schweidler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tita Zen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schweidler misses with a series of wild punches.
Zen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Rene Schweidler has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Zen. That snapped Schweidler's head back.
Schweidler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Schweidler misses with a head kick.
Schweidler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crunch! Zen slams his shin into Schweidler's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schweidler tries a head kick but it misses.
Zen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Schweidler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schweidler backwards.
Zen scores with a shot to the side of Schweidler's head.
Zen leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schweidler manages to break the clinch.
Zen with a nice cross.
Zen scoring well with a low kick there.
Rene Schweidler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zen slips a straight right by Schweidler.

Zen moves into the clinch.
Zen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zen lands a nice uppercut.
Schweidler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zen effectively controlling the action here.
Schweidler taking a breather.
Zen misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Zen.
Schweidler can't find room to land a body shot as Zen controls the action.
Schweidler blocks an uppercut.
Zen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zen working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zen scores with a shot to the side of Schweidler's head.

Rene Schweidler's cut is getting worse.
A short left from Zen.
Still in the clinch, Zen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Schweidler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zen misses with the head strike.
Schweidler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Schweidler as the two fighters clinch.
Zen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schweidler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schweidler backwards.
Schweidler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zen lands with a left to the head.

Rene Schweidler's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Schweidler scores with a hook to the body.
Zen lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schweidler.
Zen is stalling here.
Zen working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Schweidler - that landed with a thud.
Schweidler can't find room to land a body shot as Zen controls the action.
Schweidler wants to get back to striking at distance but Zen won't allow it.
Schweidler tries to break the clinch but Zen is controlling the position.
Zen digs a right hand into Schweidler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schweidler's gas tank.
Zen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schweidler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Schweidler is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Zen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schweidler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zen managing to block the knees to the body from Schweidler.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zen.
Schweidler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zen avoids it.
Schweidler prevents a body shot from Zen.
Zen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schweidler backwards.
Zen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schweidler up against the cage.
Zen pushes Schweidler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zen misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Schweidler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schweidler throws a head kick that misses.
Tita Zen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Jeez, Rene Schweidler's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Zen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Schweidler's head.
Zen moves out of range of the body kick.
Zen misses the jab.
Zen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Schweidler misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Zen as he connects with a hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tita Zen!
Tita Zen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Tannur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tannur has chosen Desert Rose as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Maynard
vs
Tannur

195 cm
29
218 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

185 cm
26
215 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evan Tannur!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tannur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maynard moves away.

Tannur looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Maynard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tannur raining down shots from the mount!
Tannur throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tannur lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

It looks like Peter Maynard has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Tannur working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tannur lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Peter Maynard's cut is getting worse.
Tannur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tannur thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Maynard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maynard tries to get out of the position.

Tannur wants to finish this one by submission but Maynard is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tannur.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tannur throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tannur throwing strikes here but Maynard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
A nice elbow there by Tannur.

Peter Maynard's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tannur lands a big elbow.

Jeez, Peter Maynard's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Evan Tannur!
After winning the bout, Evan Tannur thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iggy Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerrero's entrance music is La Bamba. A fine choice. Gregory has chosen Chumbawamba - English Rebel Songs as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Guerrero
vs
Gregory

178 cm
28
218 lbs
17 - 16 - 0

192 cm
26
205 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iggy Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Gregory!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Guerrero.
Gregory cracks Guerrero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Guerrero lunges at Gregory with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gregory's hand.
Guerrero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guerrero tries to clinch but Gregory is having none of it.
Gregory throws a series of strikes that have Guerrero backpedaling.
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!
Gregory throws a one two combo.
Gregory displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Iggy Guerrero has been cut.
Guerrero tries to clinch up.
A cross from Guerrero lands.
Gregory throws a leg kick but Guerrero sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Gregory darts in and clinches Guerrero up against the cage.
Guerrero tries to stall but Gregory uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Guerrero misses with a punch to the body.
Guerrero stalling in the clinch but Gregory improves position.
Gregory stalling in the clinch.
Gregory is working for takedown but Guerrero is calmly controlling the position for now.
Guerrero is trying to maintain a safe position but Gregory gets an underhook and turns Guerrero into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero swings wildly with an uppercut but Gregory uses good head movement to avoid it.

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

Gregory fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guerrero, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gregory scores a nice knee to the body.

Gregory wants the takedown. Guerrero is fighting it off but Gregory persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Guerrero's guard against the cage.
Guerrero working a defensive guard here.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gregory throwing strikes from guard but Guerrero blocks nicely.
Guerrero has control of Gregory's left arm, preventing Gregory from doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregory throws a big right hand that misses.
Guerrero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Gregory got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guerrero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gregory has managed to get both his arms back between Guerrero's legs - danger averted.
Gregory looking to sit in guard and control but Guerrero gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Guerrero trying to control but Gregory is working from the bottom.
Guerrero being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero passes into half guard.
Guerrero controlling the action here.
Gregory is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guerrero controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Gregory dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iggy Guerrero's cut.
That's time! Guerrero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Guerrero darts in and clinches Gregory up against the cage.

Gregory breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gregory misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guerrero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guerrero throws a looping overhand right but Gregory ducks down to avoid it.

Guerrero takes the fight into the clinch.
Guerrero is trying to pull guard but Gregory has him pressed against the cage.
Gregory tries for a takedown but Guerrero manages to get underhooks.
Guerrero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guerrero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gregory working Guerrero over with knees to the body.
Gregory stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gregory has clasped his hands together around Guerrero's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gregory in side control, throwing shots but Guerrero defends.
Guerrero is looking to reverse the position.

Gregory goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Guerrero has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gregory but great work by Guerrero.

Guerrero tries for a kimura but Gregory is defending well.
Gregory being controlled for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero taking a break here but Gregory is having none of it and regains half guard.
Gregory tries to kick Guerrero off but Guerrero keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gregory is refusing to be controlled, as Guerrero sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guerrero wants to free his trapped foot but Gregory is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero is trying to control. Gregory wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Iggy Guerrero.
Guerrero throws an off balance right hand
and Gregory makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Paul Gregory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregory lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Guerrero backs up against the cage.
Guerrero scores with a decent looking hook.
Paul Gregory is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gregory takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guerrero tries to clinch but Gregory moves out of range.
Gregory circles away from the clinch attempt

and Gregory counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Guerrero wants to stall.
Gregory has had enough of the clinch but Guerrero keeps him there for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Guerrero blocks an elbow strike from Gregory.
Gregory blocks a body shot from Guerrero.
Guerrero struggles to land a body shot inside as Gregory controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guerrero is trying to maintain a safe position but Gregory gets an underhook and turns Guerrero into the cage.
Guerrero throws an elbow that misses.

Gregory's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guerrero tries to close the distance and clinch but Gregory swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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 Iggy Guerrero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Iggy Guerrero's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Oooh a lovely combination from Gregory sends Guerrero down but not out. Gregory dives into side control looking to finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gregory tries for a kimura but Guerrero is defending well.
Guerrero defending against the ground and pound.
Guerrero tries to improve position but can't.
Gregory tries to move to mount but Guerrero blocks the move with his legs.
Guerrero wants to control but Gregory postures up.
Gregory fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gregory has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A cross from Gregory lands.
Guerrero throws a nice looking combination but Gregory bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gregory keeps the fight on the outside.
Gregory connects with a looping right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gregory.
Guerrero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gregory thumps Guerrero with a low kick.

Guerrero closes the distance and clinches.
Gregory is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Guerrero gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guerrero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Gregory gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Gregory wants to work for an arm triangle but Guerrero is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Guerrero is pressing down on Gregory's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Guerrero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gregory passes Guerrero's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Guerrero wants to control the action here but instead Gregory manages to pass to full mount!
Gregory is landing with some decent strikes but Guerrero is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gregory looking to control but Guerrero is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gregory trying to control but Guerrero is having none of it.
Paul Gregory has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guerrero is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gregory lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Guerrero defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gregory.
Guerrero tries to hold on but Gregory pushes him away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Gregory!
A victorious Paul Gregory thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeramiah Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Kilmster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilmster has chosen Maylene & The Sons of Disaster - Darkest of Kin as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Rose
vs
Kilmster

200 cm
26
195 lbs
13 - 6 - 1

175 cm
32
195 lbs
19 - 17 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Narcissus Unlimited $5 Clothes!!
Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150

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 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeramiah Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Kilmster!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilmster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Rose.
Rose misses with a looping left.
Kilmster misses with a double jab
and Rose counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rose throws a hook but Kilmster avoids it easily.
Jeramiah Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilmster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rose thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rose throws a low kick but Kilmster avoids it.
Rose checks a leg kick.
Rose looks to throw the jab but Kilmster is out of range.
Kilmster checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rose misses with a wild combination.
Rose misses with a hook. Kilmster ducked under it nicely.
Good work by Rose as he checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rose misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmster throws a series of punches but Rose avoids them all with ease.
Kilmster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rose really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rose throws a leg kick but Kilmster sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rose works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kilmster swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Rose throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilmster swats away the attempt to clinch by Rose.
Rose takes a swing at Kilmster's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Rose misses.
Kilmster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rose finds it's way round the side to connect with Kilmster's head.
Kilmster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rose lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kilmster throws a right hand that Rose ducks under and follows up with a left that Rose also avoids with ease.
Kilmster lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rose connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kilmster checks the leg kick nicely there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rose.
Rose throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kilmster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rose throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rose doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rose is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kilmster takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That kick from Rose tenderised Kilmster's leg. Kilmster is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kilmster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rose.
Kilmster checks the leg kick.
Rose throws a combination that misses
and Kilmster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rose cracks a nice hook into Kilmster's ribs.
Rose throws the left hand but Kilmster avoids the punch easily.
Rose throws a hook but Kilmster blocks it.
Nice shot by Rose.
Rose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rose tests Kilmster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kilmster checks a leg kick.
Rose lands a nice hook to Kilmster's body. Kilmster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Some wild striking there from Rose.
Kilmster scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilmster looks to land a combination but Rose avoids it well.
Jeramiah Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Rose as Kilmster shoots in.
Rose scores with a nice head shot.
Rose looks to throw the jab but Kilmster is out of range.
Rose works the jab nicely.
Rose stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rose wants it to stay on the feet.
Kilmster cracks Rose with a good jab.
Rose thuds his right hand into Kilmster's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Rose forces Kilmster back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
Kilmster tries to break the clinch but Rose is controlling the position.
Kilmster is trying to force a seperation but Rose has the dominant position.
Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No joy there for Rose, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Kilmster does no damage.
Rose misses with a body kick.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilmster is just out of range.
Kilmster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rose chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rose throws a sloppy head kick and Kilmster moves out of range easily.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilmster moves away.
Kilmster tries a head kick but it misses.
Rose lands with a cross.
Kilmster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose dodges the punch combination from Kilmster.
Rose defending well as Kilmster loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Kilmster is predictable there
and Rose counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kilmster's knee momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose takes a swing at Kilmster's ribcage but misses.
Rose swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kilmster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rose looks to throw the jab but Kilmster is out of range.
Jake Kilmster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kilmster throws a hook to the side of Rose's head but Rose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rose.
Rose is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilmster.
Rose connects with a looping right hand.
Kilmster throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rose throws a shot from downtown. Kilmster moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Kilmster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilmster misses the jab.
Kilmster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rose throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose thumps Kilmster with a low kick.
Jeramiah Rose is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilmster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilmster shoots for a takedown but Rose saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kilmster misses with a series of wild punches.
Kilmster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rose misses with a body shot.
Rose throws a right and a left that Kilmster avoids nicely.
Rose scores with a jab.
Kilmster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rose.
Kilmster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rose swings for the body but Kilmster moves out of range.
Kilmster throws a body punch but Rose moves out of range.
Rose scores with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose misses with a body shot.
Rose lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Kilmster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rose was covering up waiting for the punch and Kilmster finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rose controls Kilmster momentarily but Kilmster frees himself.
Kilmster keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rose's head.
Rose is pulling down on Kilmster's head to control his posture.
Kilmster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kilmster lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kilmster wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Rose is adopting a defensive guard.
Kilmster wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilmster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rose works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rose is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeramiah Rose dominated that second round.
That's time! Rose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Some bone on bone action there as Kilmster checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kilmster slips under a jab from Rose.
Kilmster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rose has time to react.
Kilmster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rose throws a looping overhand right but Kilmster ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilmster misses the target.
Rose cracks Kilmster with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rose throws a head kick that Kilmster semi-blocks.

Kilmster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rose was covering up waiting for the punch and Kilmster finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilmster wants to pass the guard but Rose is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kilmster wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Kilmster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kilmster throwing strikes from guard but Rose blocks nicely.
Rose utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kilmster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kilmster passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster trying to mount his opponent but Rose defends it.
Rose moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rose looking to control.
Rose is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kilmster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rose wants to control but Kilmster passes easily into half guard.
Kilmster takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose wants to get back to full guard but Kilmster has mounted him!
Rose tries to lock up and control but Kilmster gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kilmster working the ground and pound effectively.
Kilmster looking to control but Rose is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rose is looking to get to half guard.
Rose wants to hold on but Kilmster pushes him away.
Jake Kilmster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rose bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rose's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rose will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeramiah Rose wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kilmster looks to land a body kick but Rose moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilmster checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rose moves into range and connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Kilmster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rose has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeramiah Rose!
Jeramiah Rose really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that O'Brannigan's Fightwear (Close out Sale!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwighd Shrude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kincaid has chosen Jesus Wept - Suffocation (Effigy of the Forgotton) as his entrance music. Billy Kincaid will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Shrude
vs
Kincaid

190 cm
25
225 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

201 cm
26
270 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwighd Shrude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kincaid works Shrude's body with a nice hook.
Kincaid wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Kincaid drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kincaid scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shrude looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kincaid is one step ahead there.
Kincaid trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kincaid content to stall in guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kincaid throws a big right hand that misses.
Kincaid loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shrude keeping full guard, as Kincaid tries to pass.
Shrude is controlling Kincaid's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shrude is trying to hold Kincaid in close to prevent damage but Kincaid has managed to pass into half guard.
Kincaid throwing shots but Shrude is blocking nicely.
Kincaid is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kincaid wants to control but Shrude is keeping him busy.
Kincaid is taking a breather. Shrude says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kincaid is looking to advance position but Shrude won't allow it.
Shrude desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Billy Kincaid was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Shrude scores with a jab. Kincaid acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kincaid cracks a nice hook into Shrude's ribs.
Shrude displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shrude, as that shot connected.
Shrude tries to clinch up.
Kincaid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kincaid misses with a body shot.

Kincaid throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Shrude stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Kincaid follows into mount!

It looks like Dwighd Shrude has been cut.
Shrude is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shrude knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kincaid on the ground.
Poor strikes thrown by Kincaid there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kincaid postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shrude looks a forlorn figure.
Kincaid lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Shrude is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid loads up with a big shot that hurts Shrude! He's pulled Kincaid in close but Kincaid has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Shrude survive? More strikes from Kincaid and Shrude is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Billy Kincaid!
A less than humble Billy Kincaid misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kivi Kasvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasvo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Danzig Mother. Uzi has chosen Slayer - Angel of Death as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kasvo
vs
Uzi

190 cm
32
300 lbs
21 - 15 - 1

192 cm
28
304 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kivi Kasvo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kurt Uzi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasvo misses with a right hand
and Uzi counters with a head kick.
Uzi throws a head kick but Kasvo moves out of range.
Kasvo misses with a few strikes there.
Uzi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kasvo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Uzi in his tracks.

It looks like Kurt Uzi has been cut.
Kasvo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Uzi throws a sloppy head kick and Kasvo moves out of range easily.
Uzi throws a head kick that misses.
Kasvo throws a right and a left that Uzi avoids nicely.
Kasvo 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uzi takes a swing at Kasvo's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kasvo, as that shot connected.
Uzi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kasvo.
Kasvo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Uzi walks into a stiff left hand from Kasvo.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kasvo.
Kasvo tries for a takedown but Uzi manages to get underhooks.
Kasvo blocks an uppercut.
Uzi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kasvo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uzi lands with a light punch inside.
Uzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uzi pushes Kasvo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kasvo has a couple of punches blocked by Uzi.
Kasvo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uzi prevents a body shot from Kasvo.
Kasvo wants to take the fight to the mat but Uzi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Uzi prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kivi Kasvo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasvo's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Kasvo fails to land.
Kasvo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kasvo misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uzi digs a right hand underneath Kasvo's ribcage. Kasvo let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasvo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Uzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uzi lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasvo.
Kasvo throws a punch but it's blocked by Uzi.
Kasvo has a couple of punches blocked by Uzi.
Uzi working some nice short punches in the clinch.

It looks like Kivi Kasvo has been cut.
Uzi lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Kasvo.
Kasvo swings wildly with an uppercut but Uzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uzi working aggressively here.
Uzi lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Uzi.
Uzi blocks an uppercut.
Uzi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kasvo backwards.

Uzi manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kasvo will feel that in the morning.
Kasvo is breathing heavily.

Uzi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kasvo sprawling to the canvas! Kasvo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Uzi finish him?!

Kasvo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uzi looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Uzi backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Kasvo's temple! It sends Kasvo violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Uzi celebrates and the doctors try to help Kasvo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Kurt Uzi!
A relieved looking Kurt Uzi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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 Brian Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Mountain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mountain has chosen kuningas as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Brian Murphy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brian Murphy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Murphy
vs
Mountain

188 cm
26
213 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

189 cm
31
209 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Mountain!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mountain throws a leg kick but Murphy checks it.
A low kick from Mountain misses
and Murphy counters with a head kick.
Mountain punishes Murphy's body with a nice straight punch.
Mountain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murphy's hands.
Murphy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mountain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mountain's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mountain duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mountain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mountain lands a jab to the nose.
Mountain connects with a leg kick. Murphy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mountain lunges at Murphy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murphy's hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mountain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mountain misses the jab.
Mountain scoring well with a low kick there.
Mountain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mountain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murphy scores with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Murphy blocks the low kick.
Murphy slips a straight right by Mountain.
Murphy misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Mountain.
Mountain misses with a straight right.
Mountain scores with a nice right hand.
Jari Mountain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mountain throws a combination that misses
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mountain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Murphy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mountain lands a head shot.
A low kick from Mountain is predictable there
and Murphy counters with a solid body kick.
Murphy moves out of range as Mountain strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mountain misses with a body shot.
Mountain throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Mountain throws a leg kick but Murphy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murphy checks a leg kick nicely.
Mountain misses with a hook
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mountain lands a really nice looking cross but Murphy seems unphased.
Mountain tries to work over Murphy's front leg with a kick but Murphy checks it.
Mountain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Mountain moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mountain.
Mountain misses with a hook.
Murphy thumps Mountain with a low kick.
Mountain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mountain cracks Murphy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mountain cracks Murphy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Mountain misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good exchange - Mountain coming out on top.
Mountain is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Mountain dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mountain just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy throws a wild body kick that Mountain sees coming a mile off.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jari Mountain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mountain connects with a leg kick. Murphy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mountain throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy counters with a head kick. That will keep Mountain thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
An inside leg kick from Mountain misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mountain.
Mountain sizes up Murphy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murphy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Mountain finds it's way through Murphy's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Mountain misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick from Mountain lands but Murphy takes it in his stride.
Mountain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mountain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mountain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Mountain.
Mountain lands a body shot.
Mountain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mountain thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mountain avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Mountain looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mountain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murphy counters with a head kick.
Mountain throws a chopping leg kick but Murphy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mountain blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Mountain misses with a hook to the body
and Murphy counters with a solid body kick.
Murphy moves out of range as Mountain strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Mountain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice combination there by Mountain.
Mountain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mountain throws a chopping leg kick but Murphy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mountain looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
Mountain just misses with a punch to the body.
Mountain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mountain throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murphy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mountain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mountain misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mountain's knee momentarily.
Mountain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murphy in his tracks.
Murphy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mountain looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
Mountain tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Mountain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Mountain misses with a leg kick.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Mountain.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mountain.
Mountain swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mountain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy throws the kick towards the body but Mountain avoids it.
Mountain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murphy on the side of the head.
Murphy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mountain throws a sloppy body shot
and Murphy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mountain really felt that one!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Mountain.
Mountain throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely.
Mountain just misses with a punch to the body.
Mountain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mountain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mountain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Mountain.
Mountain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a head kick. That will keep Mountain thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mountain connects with a leg kick. Murphy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Mountain misses its intended target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Murphy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mountain cracks Murphy with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy checks a leg kick nicely.
Mountain lunges at Murphy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murphy's hand.
Murphy wants to land a leg kick but Mountain is out of range.
Mountain 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mountain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murphy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mountain scores with a punch to the head.
Mountain throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Mountain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye.
Mountain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Mountain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mountain throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
Mountain moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Mountain moves out of range easily.
Mountain swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Mountain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Mountain stalks Murphy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Murphy's face. Murphy staggers backwards, shaken.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mountain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mountain scores with a leg kick.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Mountain!
Jari Mountain decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Velcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puska comes to the cage accompanied by You Ain't Stoppin Me !!!! . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Puska
vs
Velcic

175 cm
28
147 lbs
32 - 10 - 0

168 cm
29
154 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE)

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 32 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Puska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davor Velcic!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Velcic finds it's target.
Puska lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Puska crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Velcic - the referee stops the clock and Puska gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Velcic. Puska manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Puska checks a low kick from Velcic.
Puska uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Velcic.
Puska looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Puska tries to clinch up but Velcic circles away and keeps his distance.
Velcic takes a swing at Puska's ribcage but misses.
Puska throws a body punch but Velcic moves out of range.
Velcic misses with a straight right.
Velcic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Puska jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Velcic scores with a body shot.
Velcic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puska throws out the jab.
Velcic throws a shot from downtown. Puska moves away and avoids it.
Velcic defending well as Puska loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Velcic.
Puska takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Velcic misses.
Donk. Puska catches Velcic right on the button with a cross.
Puska throws a hook but Velcic blocks it.
Velcic slips a straight right by Puska.
Nice jab there from Velcic.

It looks like Mike Puska has been cut.
Puska throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Velcic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Puska rushes Velcic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Puska tries to throw a body punch but Velcic avoids it by throwing Puska back against the cage.
Puska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puska is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Velcic struggles to land a body shot inside as Puska controls his hands.
Velcic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Puska has a couple of punches blocked by Velcic.
Velcic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puska backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puska.
Puska misses with the head strike.
Velcic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velcic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska tries a body shot but Velcic blocks it.
Puska misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puska has a couple of punches blocked by Velcic.
Puska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velcic's elbow.
Puska drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Puska taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Velcic misses with a punch to the body.
Puska is trying to maintain a safe position but Velcic gets an underhook and turns Puska into the cage.
Velcic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Velcic struggles to land a body shot inside as Puska controls his hands.
Velcic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Velcic can't get the takedown.
Velcic takes a shot to the head.
Puska lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puska misses with some punches.
Puska prevents a body shot from Velcic.
A right hook to the body lands for Velcic.
Puska prevents a body shot from Velcic.
Velcic scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velcic misses with some punches.
Puska swings wildly with an uppercut but Velcic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velcic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Puska avoids it.
Velcic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Puska backwards.
Velcic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velcic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Puska pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Velcic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Velcic working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Velcic.
Puska tries to work over Velcic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puska taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puska.
Puska is working for takedown but Velcic is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from Puska fails to land.

Velcic is trying to trip Puska. He has hold of a leg but Puska is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Velcic persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Velcic postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puska working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velcic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velcic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Puska keeping moving, preventing Velcic from controlling successfully.
Puska preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Velcic works over Puska with some ground and pound from guard.
Velcic wants to pass the guard but Puska is keeping the position.
Velcic won't allow Puska to sweep him here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velcic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puska keeping moving, preventing Velcic from controlling successfully.
Puska controlling Velcic's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Davor Velcic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Puska's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Velcic lands a jab to Puska's midsection.
Velcic misses with a wild combination.
Velcic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Puska defends it nicely.
Velcic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puska throws out the jab.
Velcic cracks a nice hook into Puska's ribs.
Puska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puska tries a head kick but it misses.

Puska closes the distance and clinches.
Puska looking to slow down the pace here.
Puska softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mike Puska has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska tries for a takedown but Velcic manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Puska fails to land.
Puska is working for takedown but Velcic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Puska tries to throw a body punch but Velcic avoids it by throwing Puska back against the cage.
Puska tries to work over Velcic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Velcic missing with knees to the body.

Puska manages to break the clinch.
Velcic tries to bum rush Puska with a series of wild strikes but Puska uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Velcic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Velcic thows a body shot but no joy.
Puska connects with the punch.
Velcic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puska.
Puska with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Velcic 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.

Velcic shoots in and bounces Puska off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Velcic looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Puska had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Velcic defends it easily.
Velcic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Velcic wants to pass the guard but Puska is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Velcic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Puska throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Puska avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velcic looking to pass the guard.
Puska controls Velcic momentarily but Velcic frees himself.
Puska bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Velcic's guard.
Puska wants to control from the top but Velcic keeps moving.
Puska stopping the sweep attempt from Velcic.

Puska has gone for a leg lock! Velcic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Puska's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Puska looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Velcic stands up over Puska, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Puska working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Velcic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Puska is tightening it up a little... Velcic has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Velcic reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Velcic taps out! Nice BJJ there by Puska!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Puska!
A pretty intense looking Mike Puska took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyrki Katainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duran's entrance music is Seven devils - Florence. A fine choice. Calvin Duran has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Duran
vs
Katainen

185 cm
26
193 lbs
15 - 2 - 0

187 cm
30
194 lbs
20 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

Syndicate Nutrition
Reaper Combatwear

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Calvin Duran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrki Katainen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Katainen clinches up with Duran and pushes him back against the cage.
Duran struggles to land a body shot inside as Katainen controls his hands.
Katainen lands an elbow that stopped Duran in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Calvin Duran has been cut.
Katainen throws an elbow but it misses.
Duran swings wildly with an uppercut but Katainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duran avoids the elbow strike from Katainen, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Katainen throws an elbow but misses.
Duran digs a right hand underneath Katainen's ribcage. Katainen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duran tries to work over Katainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Katainen gets through Duran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Katainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duran lands a shot to the body.
Katainen lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Katainen throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Katainen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Duran's brow.
Duran is trying to maintain a safe position but Katainen gets an underhook and turns Duran into the cage.
Nice elbow from Katainen.

Calvin Duran's cut is getting worse.
Katainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Katainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katainen lands a left hand.
Katainen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran tries to work over Katainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Katainen prevents a body shot from Duran.
Duran can't find room to land a body shot as Katainen controls the action.
Katainen lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Duran fails to land.
Katainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Katainen working aggressively here.
Duran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duran lands an uppercut.
Katainen throws an elbow but it misses.
Katainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duran backwards.
Katainen lands an elbow that stopped Duran in his tracks for a moment.

Calvin Duran's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Katainen throws an elbow but it misses.
Katainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katainen blocking some punches.
Duran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Katainen throws an elbow but misses.
Katainen lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katainen lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katainen prevents a body shot from Duran.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Katainen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Duran's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Katainen throws an elbow but misses.
Duran looking to stall.
Katainen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Katainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Duran holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Duran swings wildly with an uppercut but Katainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katainen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Katainen pushes off an throws an elbow but Duran leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Duran avoids a wild elbow strike from Katainen.
Duran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duran tries a body shot but Katainen blocks it.
Katainen blocking some punches.
Katainen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Jeez, Calvin Duran's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Duran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran has Katainen pressed against the cage.
Duran misses with a punch on the inside.
Duran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duran lands an uppercut.
Katainen throws an elbow but it misses.
Katainen lands a damaging elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jyrki Katainen!
Jyrki Katainen is the new middleweight champion!
Jyrki Katainen very nearly forgot to thank Adrenaline amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.