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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dougie Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Iverson
vs
Silva

190 cm
24
185 lbs
4 - 11 - 0

188 cm
21
200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Iverson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dougie Silva!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iverson misses with a wild combination.
Iverson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iverson misses with a head kick.
Iverson tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Iverson moves out of range easily.
Iverson swinging wildly here.

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

It looks like Dave Iverson has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Iverson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Iverson 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.
Silva lands with a kick to the ribs.
Iverson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva pushes Iverson away with a front kick.
Iverson is breathing heavily.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Iverson gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Iverson slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Iverson moves out of range easily.
Iverson misses with a leg kick
and Silva counters with a leg kick.
Iverson looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Iverson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Iverson.
Dougie Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Iverson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva cracks the inside of Iverson's front leg.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Iverson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.

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

Iverson is rocked!

Dave Iverson's cut is getting worse.
Silva fakes the leg kick and cracks Iverson in the body.
Oh Iverson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crack! A monster head kick from Silva and Iverson falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dougie Silva!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacky Ler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toast Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ler comes to the cage accompanied by Rise of the fallen. Man has chosen POWDERED... TOAST... MAAAAAAAAANN!!! as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Ler
vs
Man

172 cm
23
155 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

183 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Experienced

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacky Ler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Toast Man!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ler throws a body kick that misses.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Ler slips the punch.
Ler moves out of range as Man strikes.
Man swings for the body but Ler moves out of range.
Ler misses with a looping left.
A jab from Man misses.
Ler cracks Man with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ler doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
Man 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.
Ler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ler is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Man slips under a jab.
Ler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Man back to the cage. Ler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ler scores with a head kick. Man tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Man throws a solid leg kick but Ler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man scores with a sloppy right hand. Ler should have avoided that one.
Man lunges at Ler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ler's hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man tries to work over Ler's front leg with a kick but Ler checks it.
Ler plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Man throws a body punch but Ler moves out of range.

Ler rushes Man and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ler lands an uppercut.

Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Man momentarily.
Ler slips under a jab from Man.
Man motions for Ler to come forward. Man throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ler ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Ler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.
Toast Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man misses with a low kick.
Ler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ler throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Ler.
Man misses with an uppercut. Ler saw that one coming.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Man blocks a head kick by Ler.
Jacky Ler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Man misses.
Ler throws a series of punches but Man moves out of range.
Man lands a right hook to the body.
Ler avoids the body shot from Man.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Man connects with the punch.
Ler tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Man stuffs the takedown attempt from Ler. Ler gets slowly back to his feet.
Man avoids the head kick by Ler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ler moves into the clinch successfully.
Ler has Man pressed against the cage, preventing Man from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ler throws a head punch that misses.
Ler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Man is trying to break the clinch but Ler is controlling him.
Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ler landing knees to the head.
Ler blocking some punches.
Ler working aggressively here.
Man misses with the head strike.

Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Ler slips the punch.
Ler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Ler gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ler misses with a punch on the inside.
Man misses with the head strike.
Ler looking to slow down the pace here.
Ler misses with some punches.
Ler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ler swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Ler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ler throws an elbow but misses.
Man blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ler 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.
Ler looks to land a combination but Man avoids it well.
Ler moves away from the strike by Man.
Ler drops his hands momentarily and Man takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacky Ler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Man fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ler is out of range.
Ler throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.

Ler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ler prevents Man from breaking the clinch.
Man wants to get back to striking at distance but Ler won't allow it.
Ler misses with a body punch.
Ler prevents Man from breaking the clinch.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Ler scores with a shoulder strike.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Ler.
Man misses with the head strike.
Ler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ler leaning his opponent against the cage.
Man blocking some punches.
Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ler has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ler misses with an elbow over the top.
Ler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Man's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ler pushes Man back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Man is trying to break the clinch but Ler is controlling him.
Man is trying to break the clinch but Ler has him pressed against the cage.
Man has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Man wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Ler.

Man is rocked!
Ler landing knees to the head.
Man is still on wobbly legs! Can Ler finish him?
Ler throws a big uppercut that drops Man! More strikes from Ler and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Man lies dazed against the cage as Ler celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacky Ler!
Jacky Ler was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Faustino Barrientos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyry Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perkele comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Perkele kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Barrientos
vs
Perkele

201 cm
21
247 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

188 cm
22
241 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Reaper Combatwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Faustino Barrientos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pyry Perkele!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkele motions for Barrientos to come forward. Perkele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perkele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Perkele closes the distance and clinches.
Barrientos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perkele backwards.

Barrientos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perkele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Perkele ducks right into an uppercut from Barrientos.
Perkele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barrientos throws out the jab.
Perkele looks to land a left hand but Barrientos moved out of range nicely.
Perkele bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barrientos's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barrientos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perkele.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barrientos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perkeles head.
Barrientos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barrientos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Perkele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perkele trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrientos tries to work over Perkele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Perkele drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Perkele controls Barrientos momentarily but Barrientos frees himself.

Perkele working for submissions but it's allowed Barrientos to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrientos tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Perkele wants to control the action here but instead Barrientos manages to pass to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrientos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barrientos avoids the attempt from Perkele to control.
Perkele is looking to improve his position but Barrientos isn't that keen on the idea.
Perkele wants to control but Barrientos is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrientos controlling his opponent.
Perkele is working to get back to half guard.
Barrientos is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Perkele working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barrientos controlling the pace for now.
Perkele tries to hold on but Barrientos pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perkele looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyry Perkele dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Perkele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barrientos works the jab nicely.
Perkele thumps Barrientos with a low kick.
Barrientos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barrientos lands a jab to Perkele's midsection.
Perkele attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Perkele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Perkele slips a straight right by Barrientos.
Barrientos moves in looking to clinch but Perkele pushes him off.
Perkele 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.

Barrientos clinches up with Perkele and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrientos working aggressively here.
Perkele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Perkele ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Perkele no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Perkele thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Perkele has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Barrientos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Perkele.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele wants to control but Barrientos postures up.
Barrientos wants to stand but Perkele has his arm trapped.
Perkele tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barrientos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele sneaks back into half guard.

Perkele looking for submissions off his back.
Perkele wants to control but Barrientos is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrientos tries to stand and escape but Perkele is controlling the position.
Perkele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Perkele looking for a kimura from the bottom but Barrientos passes into side control!
Barrientos tries to stand but Perkele is controlling his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele tries to improve position but can't.
Perkele regains half guard.
Pyry Perkele has got the better of the ground game so far.

Perkele looking for submissions off his back.
Barrientos controlling the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkele wants to improve his position but Barrientos is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyry Perkele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Perkele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barrientos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perkele.
Barrientos catches Perkele with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A leg kick checked by Barrientos.
Barrientos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
Barrientos connects with a body shot.
That kick from Barrientos tenderised Perkele's leg. Perkele is trying to keep his angry face on.
Perkele thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Perkele.
A head kick misses from Barrientos.
Some bone on bone action there as Barrientos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Perkele wants to clinch up but Barrientos keeps it at a distance.
Perkele lands a leg kick that knocks Barrientos off balance momentarily.
Barrientos throws a jab but it's blocked by Perkele.
Barrientos misses the shot to the body.
Barrientos slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrientos connects with a body shot.
Barrientos jabs Perkele to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barrientos misses with a head kick.
Perkele throws a low kick but Barrientos avoids it.
Perkele throws a head kick but Barrientos moves out of range.
Barrientos moves out of range as Perkele throws a body kick.
Barrientos pushes Perkele away with a front kick.
Perkele throws a front kick aimed at Barrientos's knee but Barrientos avoids it well.
Perkele loads up on a big right hand but Barrientos slips the punch.
Perkele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barrientos.
Perkele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
Perkele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barrientos lands a jab to Perkele's midsection.
Barrientos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barrientos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perkele swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele is looking to chop away at Barrientos's legs.
Perkele scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Barrientos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barrientos.
Perkele misses with a low kick as Barrientos jumps back.
Barrientos is looking to clinch but Perkele is avoiding it.
Pyry Perkele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perkele misses with a low kick as Barrientos jumps back.
Perkele moves out of range of the strikes.
Perkele keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Perkele fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barrientos is out of range.
Barrientos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice uppercut lands for Barrientos. That snapped Perkele's head back.
Barrientos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Barrientos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Barrientos. Those never looked like landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Barrientos blocks the leg kick.
Barrientos fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrientos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perkele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perkele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barrientos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkele takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perkele attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Perkele takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barrientos lands a lovely overhand right.
Perkele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barrientos's sensitive parts.
Barrientos swings widly with a right hand

and Perkele counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Perkele.
Barrientos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Barrientos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barrientos tries a head kick but it misses.
Barrientos throws a jab but it's blocked by Perkele.
Barrientos looks to land a left hand but Perkele moved out of range nicely.
Perkele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barrientos misses with a wild body shot.
Pyry Perkele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barrientos's hands.
Perkele tries to move into range but Barrientos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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 looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrientos is just out of range.
Perkele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barrientos throws a one two combo.
Barrientos misses with a hook. Perkele ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrientos misses the target.
Barrientos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perkele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Faustino Barrientos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrientos walks into a stiff left hand from Perkele.
Perkele throws a push kick but Barrientos slaps the foot to one side.
Perkele tries to work over Barrientos's front leg with a kick but Barrientos checks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perkele moves out of range of the strikes.
Perkele looks to land a left hand but Barrientos moved out of range nicely.
Perkele misses with a leg kick
enabling Barrientos to counter with a crisp jab.
Faustino Barrientos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barrientos misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Faustino Barrientos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Perkele has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyry Perkele!
In his post fight interview, Pyry Perkele started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Artie Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meenny Vattalles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lange comes to the cage accompanied by ACDC-You Shook Me(All Night Long). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Lange
vs
Vattalles

183 cm
30
145 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

172 cm
28
145 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artie Lange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Meenny Vattalles!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Vattalles both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Artie Lange has been cut.
Lange waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vattalles.
Vattalles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vattalles wants it to stay on the feet.
Vattalles moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lange on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vattalles lands a nice shot that snaps Lange's head back.
Lange walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vattalles feints with a jab and clips Lange right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Lange is sent crashing into the canvas and Vattalles leaps in for the kill! Lange tries to get to his feet but Vattalles is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Lange is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meenny Vattalles!
Our winner, Meenny Vattalles, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Matlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ah Puch Nacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nacon has chosen Death as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Matlock
vs
Puch Nacon

178 cm
28
169 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

176 cm
20
168 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

ADCC Champion
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Matlock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ah Puch Nacon!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matlock scores with a jab.
Nacon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Matlock as Nacon shoots in.
Matlock throws a series of punches but Nacon moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Matlock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matlock.
Matlock connects with a single shot there.
Matlock tries to clinch but Nacon is having none of it.
Nacon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Nacon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nacon controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matlock wants to control but Nacon postures up.
Matlock is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Nacon trying to control the action but Matlock is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matlock tries to buck Nacon off but Nacon is having none of it.
Nacon tries to move to mount but Matlock blocks the move with his legs.

Nacon has hold of Matlock's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Matlock tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Nacon cranks the arm and Matlock screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Matlock, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ah Puch Nacon!
In his post fight interview, Ah Puch Nacon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgi Todorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putin comes to the cage accompanied by Ruudolf - Leijonakuningaslaulu. 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.

Putin
vs
Todorov

166 cm
21
164 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

166 cm
30
159 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonas Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Georgi Todorov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin throws a head kick that misses.
Todorov shoots in looking for a takedown but Putin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Todorov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Putin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Todorov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Putin.
Some bone on bone action there as Todorov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Todorov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Todorov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Putin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Todorov somewhat.
Putin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todorov moves away.
Todorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Putin was well out of range. Poor timing from Todorov.

Todorov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Putin on his heels. He'll look to pass Putin's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Putin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Todorov is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Todorov content to stall in guard here.
Todorov throws a big right hand that misses.
Putin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Todorov wants to control from the top but Putin keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putin trying to keep a closed guard but Todorov is proving a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Todorov shoots in and drives through. Putin sprawls well.
Jonas Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgi Todorov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin tries to work over Todorov's front leg with a kick but Todorov checks it.
Putin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todorov.
Putin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Todorov ducks under a wild hook from Putin.

Putin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Todorov is working Putin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Todorov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Putin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Putin working a defensive guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin wants to sweep but no luck.
Putin controls Todorov momentarily but Todorov frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todorov prevents Putin from getting back to his feet.
Todorov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Putin 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.
Todorov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Putin's head.
Putin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Todorov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Todorov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todorov wants to control from the top but Putin keeps moving.
Todorov is working Putin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Todorov preventing the sweep.
Todorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Putin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Todorov throws an elbow that misses. Putin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Todorov's guard. Nice move by Putin!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Todorov has a closed guard, preventing Putin from standing up.
Putin trying to control the position from guard on top but Todorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georgi Todorov 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.

A slow jab from Putin misses its intended target.
Putin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Todorov.
Todorov misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Todorov blocks the leg kick.
Putin scores with a nice right hand.
Putin throws a shot from downtown. Todorov moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Todorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todorov cracks Putin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Putin misses.
Putin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Todorov.

Todorov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Putin quickly recovers to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Todorov.
Todorov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Putin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Putin wants to control but Todorov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Todorov.
Putin is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Todorov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Putin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Putin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Putin.
Todorov postures up in Putin's guard and throws a big left but Putin blocks it.
Georgi Todorov has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Todorov.
Todorov wants to control from the top but Putin keeps moving.
Todorov throws a big right hand that misses.
Todorov works over Putin with some ground and pound from guard.
Todorov wants to control from the top but Putin keeps moving.
Todorov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Todorov throwing strikes from guard but Putin blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Todorov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todorov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Todorov advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Todorov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Putin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Todorov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Todorov is nestled in close to Putin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Putin is trying to get back to full guard.
Todorov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin gets back to full guard.
Todorov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Putin is on top in guard.
Todorov wants to stand and escape but Putin is having none of it.
Todorov looking to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todorov is looking to stand up but Putin isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Todorov is pulling down on Putin's head. It's preventing any offense from Putin, at least for the moment.
Putin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georgi Todorov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Todorov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Todorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Putin.
Todorov shoots for a double leg takedown but Putin sprawls well. He's pushed Todorov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Todorov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Putin swivels and escapes.
Todorov walks into a stiff left hand from Putin.
Todorov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Todorov shoots in but no luck this time.
Jonas Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgi Todorov.
Todorov with a nice cross.
Todorov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todorov misses the jab.
Todorov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A left lands for Putin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Putin.
Putin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Putin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Todorov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todorov misses with a takedown attempt - Putin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Todorov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Todorov fails with a takedown attempt.
Jonas Putin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Putin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Todorov has time to react.
Jonas Putin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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!
Putin swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Todorov counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Putin.
Jonas Putin is winning the standup battle so far.
Todorov fails with a takedown attempt.
Todorov shoots in but no luck this time.
Putin connects with the punch.
Putin throws an overhand right that drops Todorov like a sack of potatoes! Putin dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Putin!
During a confident post fight interview, Jonas Putin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasara Hai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Hai
vs
West

181 cm
28
165 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
166 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasara Hai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy West!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Randy West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hai looks to score with a jab to the body but West is just out of range.
Hai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
West slaps away a takedown attempt from Hai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hai throws a big shot that misses.
Hai throws a hook to the side of West's head but West sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
West jabbing away but nothing is landing.
West ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
West scores with a leg kick.
West throws a body punch but Hai moves out of range.
Hai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West cracks Hai with an open hand slap.
Hai throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts West as he jumps to the side.
Hai misses with a wild combination.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hai.
West bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hai's head.
Hai checks a leg kick nicely.
Hai staying out of range there.
A thudding body kick lands there by West!
West scores with a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from West.
West throws a nice outside leg kick.
West lands a nice looking body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hai thows a body shot but no joy.
West lands a really nice looking cross but Hai seems unphased.
A punch lands to the side of Hai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hai tries to score a power double leg takedown but West sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hai somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasara Hai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hai misses with a right hand
and West counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hai. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hai throws a poor cross that misses
and West counters with an inside leg kick.
Hai swings widly with a right hand
and West makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hai moves away from the strike by West.
West connects with an inside leg kick.
West fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
West ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Hai manages to get an easy takedown there - catching West on his heels. He'll look to pass West's guard now, I'm sure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
West trying to keep a closed guard but Hai is proving a slippery customer.
Hai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. West swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hai postures up.
Hai wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Hai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A punch lands to the side of Hai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hai throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
West shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hai throws a poor cross that misses
and West makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
Hai misses with a jab to the body
and West counters with a good low kick that Hai was not able to check.
Hai ducks under a wild hook from West.

Hai scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hai is trying to control the action in half guard but West is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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. Hai connects with a nice short shot to West's temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
West won't allow Hai to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Randy West will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hai takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
Hai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hai.
West misses with a looping left.
Hai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
West cracks a nice hook into Hai's ribs.
West buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hai.
West connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hai momentarily.
West lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
West pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hai. West does a little dance to reset his feet.

Hai scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hai throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hai prevents West from improving his position.
Hai passes to full mount!
Hai avoids the attempt from West to control.

Hai is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. West can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hai trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hai with the ground and pound from mount.
West tries to lock up and control but Hai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hai scores with a couple of good head shots there.
West is working to get back to half guard.
Hai avoids the attempt from West to control.
Hai lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hai lands a big shot there that rocks West but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hai looking to control but West is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hai pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
West really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hai landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hai lands a big shot there that rocks West but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hai unloading with bombs!

West is rocked!
Hai looking to finish West with some ground and pound. This is bad for West!
West is still in real trouble! Can Hai finish him?
Hai landing shots from mount.
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!
Hai loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have West scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Hai land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Hai stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasara Hai!
Vasara Hai decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Funny Jobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wai Man Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Jobber
vs
Man Li

172 cm
25
162 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

176 cm
22
161 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Go 2 Sleep Fight Gear
Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Funny Jobber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wai Man Li!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Li scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Li misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jobber is not content to let Li control the position.
An elbow from Li crashes against the mat.
Jobber gets back to half guard.
Li seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jobber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jobber is in trouble now - Li has advanced to mount!
Jobber really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Li wants to control the pace but Jobber is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobber sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jobber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Li's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Li's back!
Li is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li turns into Jobber and is now in his guard.
Li lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Li must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Li wants to pass the guard but Jobber is keeping the position.

Jobber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Li gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jobber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Li passes Jobber's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Li is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jobber doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Li.
Li drops an elbow to the side of Jobber's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li works his way into full mount!
Li throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jobber because Li loaded up on that one.
Li looking to control and managing it successfully.
Li working Jobber over with strikes here.
Jobber taking shots to the head.
Li prevents Jobber from getting the reversal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li working Jobber over with strikes here.

Jobber is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Jobber badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Li around the waist but Li pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Li is the winner by TKO! Li jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wai Man Li!
Wai Man Li gave a mention to Go 2 Sleep Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kid Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joonas Mustonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid Funkyama could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joonas Mustonen's chin.

Funkyama
vs
Mustonen

165 cm
23
140 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

167 cm
22
140 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Damnfield clothing

Go 2 Sleep Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kid Funkyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joonas Mustonen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Mustonen as he connects with a hook.
Mustonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funkyama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mustonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Funkyama.
Funkyama lands a nice hook to Mustonen's body. Mustonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Funkyama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Funkyama clinches.
Funkyama tries to throw a body punch but Mustonen avoids it by throwing Funkyama back against the cage.
Mustonen blocking some punches.
Mustonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Mustonen.
Mustonen misses with some punches.
Funkyama has Mustonen pressed against the cage, preventing Mustonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mustonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Funkyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Funkyama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Come on Funkyama - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Funkyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mustonen's elbow.
Mustonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustonen wants to get back to striking at distance but Funkyama won't allow it.
Mustonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Funkyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mustonen is defending well for now.
Funkyama has a couple of punches blocked by Mustonen.
Mustonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Funkyama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mustonen trying to control the position but instead, Funkyama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mustonen into the cage.

Mustonen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Mustonen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Funkyama controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen is looking to stall here but Funkyama recovers full guard.

Mustonen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Funkyama is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Funkyama has escaped and now he's on top!

Mustonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Mustonen has an active guard here but Funkyama has managed to pass into half guard.
Funkyama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mustonen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mustonen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Funkyama looking to pass the guard.
Funkyama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Funkyama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mustonen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mustonen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Funkyama wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mustonen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mustonen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Funkyama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mustonen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Mustonen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Funkyama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama wants to pass the guard but Mustonen is keeping the position.
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 Kid Funkyama will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The crowd cheers as Funkyama lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mustonen doesn't seem phased though.
Mustonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Funkyama but Funkyama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Funkyama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mustonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Funkyama slips a straight right by Mustonen.
Mustonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mustonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Funkyama moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mustonen.
Mustonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Funkyama.
Funkyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mustonen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mustonen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Funkyama gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kid Funkyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joonas Mustonen.
Funkyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustonen is trying to break free.
A right hand to the body from Funkyama.
Mustonen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Funkyama up against the cage.
Mustonen is looking for a takedown.
Mustonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Funkyama controls his hands.
Mustonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mustonen misses with the head strike.
Funkyama stalling against the cage.
Kid Funkyama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Funkyama.
Funkyama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Funkyama.
Mustonen misses with the head strike.
Mustonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mustonen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Funkyama prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Funkyama.

Mustonen is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Funkyama.
Mustonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Funkyama finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mustonen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Funkyama pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Funkyama creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mustonen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mustonen drops to his knees and Funkyama pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kid Funkyama!
Kid Funkyama tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rambo Kalervo Kukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Sunderland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sunderland is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Placebo - Running up that hill. 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.

Kalervo Kukkonen
vs
Sunderland

175 cm
22
191 lbs
9 - 2 - 1

186 cm
23
193 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Hardcore Nutrition
Perkele!

Fenrir Fightgear - Steel Penn
Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

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 9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rambo Kalervo Kukkonen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Sunderland!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunderland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sunderland throws a push kick but Kukkonen slaps the foot to one side.
Kukkonen works the jab nicely.
Sunderland on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Kukkonen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kukkonen lands in his opponent's guard.
Kukkonen stopping the sweep attempt from Sunderland.
Sunderland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kukkonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sunderland looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sunderland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen wants to control from the top but Sunderland keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kukkonen is really struggling to control Sunderland but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukkonen lands a couple of elbows.
Kukkonen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukkonen is working Sunderland over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sunderland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen cracks Sunderland with a solid left hand.
Sunderland is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kukkonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sunderland holds on and takes a little breather.
Kukkonen wants to pass the guard but Sunderland is keeping the position.
Sunderland looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sunderland wants to get back to his feet but Kukkonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by James Sunderland.
Some bone on bone action there as Kukkonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sunderland misses with a hook to the body
and Kukkonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sunderland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kukkonen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kukkonen misses with a hook to the body
and Sunderland counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sunderland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kukkonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sunderland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kukkonen.
Kukkonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
James Sunderland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kukkonen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sunderland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kukkonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Sunderland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen wants to control from the top but Sunderland keeps moving.
Kukkonen throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukkonen pushes down on Sunderland's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sunderland is staying active underneath Kukkonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kukkonen thows a huge punch but Sunderland dodges it nicely.
Kukkonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kukkonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sunderland is refusing to be controlled, as Kukkonen sits in half guard.
Sunderland is trying to get back to full guard.
Kukkonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sunderland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kukkonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sunderland pushes Kukkonen off looking to stand but Kukkonen dives back in and keeps control.
Sunderland tries to get to full guard but Kukkonen has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland is looking to escape.

Sunderland kicks Kukkonen off and gets back to his feet.
Kukkonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Kukkonen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sunderland looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Kukkonen working the body and head with strikes.

Kukkonen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kukkonen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kukkonen trying to control the action but Sunderland is working from the bottom.
Sunderland is trying to get back to his feet.
Kukkonen 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kukkonen working the ground and pound.
Kukkonen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rambo Kalervo Kukkonen 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.

An inside leg kick from Sunderland misses.
Sunderland throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sunderland misses with a wild body shot.
Kukkonen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Kukkonen drives through with a takedown into Sunderland's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sunderland seems keen to control Kukkonen's posture.
Sunderland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kukkonen trying to control but Sunderland is working from the bottom.
Kukkonen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kukkonen postures up in Sunderland's guard and throws a big left but Sunderland blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kukkonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kukkonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sunderland is trying to keep Kukkonen in close.
Kukkonen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by James Sunderland.
Sunderland takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sunderland lands a leg kick that knocks Kukkonen off balance momentarily.
Sunderland throws the kick towards the body but Kukkonen avoids it.
Sunderland looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sunderland walks into a stiff left hand from Kukkonen.
A bone on bone clash there as Kukkonen blocks the leg kick.

Kukkonen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sunderland quickly recovers to half guard.
Rambo Kalervo Kukkonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kukkonen prevents Sunderland from standing back up.
Kukkonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Kukkonen there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kukkonen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kukkonen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sunderland knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Kukkonen is trying to work for a kimura but Sunderland is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland tries to roll over but Kukkonen keeps him under control.
Kukkonen thows a huge punch but Sunderland dodges it nicely.
Kukkonen lands strikes from half guard.
Kukkonen is thwarting Sunderland's attempts to control the position.
Kukkonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kukkonen wants to free his trapped foot but Sunderland is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kukkonen wants to take a breather but Sunderland is having none of it.
Sunderland has hold of Kukkonen's hands but Kukkonen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sunderland is pressing down on Kukkonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sunderland trying to control the position here.
Kukkonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sunderland keeping moving, preventing Kukkonen from controlling successfully.
Sunderland working a defensive guard but Kukkonen manages to pass into side control anyway.

Kukkonen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sunderland parries the strikes from Kukkonen easily there. Kukkonen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sunderland to escape.
Sunderland sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kukkonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kukkonen uses his free foot to push down on Sunderland's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sunderland.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland is bucking up trying to escape but Kukkonen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sunderland is bucking up trying to escape but Kukkonen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kukkonen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sunderland's face.
Kukkonen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sunderland is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Kukkonen.

Sunderland is rocked!
Kukkonen loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Sunderland scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Kukkonen land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Kukkonen stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rambo Kalervo Kukkonen!
Rambo Kalervo Kukkonen retains his middleweight title!
Rambo Kalervo Kukkonen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.