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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Palle Runqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patryk Gula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patryk Gula has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Runqvist
vs
Gula

190 cm
18
230 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Palle Runqvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patryk Gula!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Runqvist is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gula's half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Runqvist is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gula defends it well.
Gula is trying to maintain the position but Runqvist is very close to passing his half guard.

Runqvist maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gula could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Runqvist has cracked it and Gula is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Runqvist!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Palle Runqvist!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robinson Cruzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Joannides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Joannides is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Cruzo
vs
Joannides

190 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Steel Penn's All 160

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robinson Cruzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Joannides!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Joannides.

It looks like Robinson Cruzo has been cut.

Cruzo gets tackled into the cage by Joannides. Joannides maintains the clinch.
Joannides lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cruzo wants to get back to striking at distance but Joannides won't allow it.

Joannides jumps into guard, dragging Cruzo to the mat.
Joannides tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joannides has control of Cruzo's left arm, preventing Cruzo from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joannides can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cruzo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cruzo wants to control but Joannides is keeping him busy.
Joannides tries to buck Cruzo off but Cruzo is having none of it.
Joannides really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cruzo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joannides wants to control but Cruzo postures up.
Cruzo wants to stand but Joannides has his arm trapped.

Cruzo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joannides knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruzo is breathing heavily.
Joannides is looking to regain half guard here but Cruzo keeps moving and retains side control.
Joannides is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Joannides is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joannides struggling a bit here.
Joannides is looking for a sweep.
Joannides keeps trying to improve his position.
Joannides is still trying to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joannides struggling a bit here.
Joannides is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cruzo is staying active.
Joannides is looking to reverse the position.
Joannides prevents Cruzo from improving position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Cruzo wants to control but Joannides is keeping him busy.
Joannides tries to bench press Cruzo off him but Cruzo keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruzo working away.
Cruzo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Joannides!

Joannides tries to improve his position but Cruzo has taken his back! Cruzo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Joannides tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Cruzo pushes Joannides away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robinson Cruzo!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lemon Lime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Nujoma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lime
vs
Nujoma

180 cm
18
139 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
17
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lemon Lime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Nujoma!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lime takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nujoma misses with a right hand

and Lime moves into the clinch.
Nujoma blocks an uppercut.
Lime's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lime really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lime can't find room to land a body shot as Nujoma controls the action.

Lime is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nujoma can't fight it off and eventually Lime manages to take the fight to the floor. Nujoma looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nujoma working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nujoma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lime's guard.
Lime throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lime trying to strike off his back.
Nujoma trying to control the position from guard on top but Lime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nujoma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lime swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nujoma looking to sit in guard and control but Lime gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sam Nujoma!
Our winner, Sam Nujoma, 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.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim McJimmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kongo
vs
McJimmy

172 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
23
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasse Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim McJimmy!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo keeps the fight on the outside.
Kongo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McJimmy throws a leg kick which misses Kongo's front leg but catches the back leg as Kongo tries to avoid it.
Kongo throws a leg kick that misses.
Kongo fails with an attempt to clinch.
McJimmy moves out of range of the body kick from Kongo.
Kongo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McJimmy misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Kongo.
McJimmy avoids the body shot from Kongo.
McJimmy misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from McJimmy. No joy for Kongo on that attempt.
Kongo fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo moves to clinch but McJimmy breaks away
and McJimmy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McJimmy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kongo lands with a nice body punch.
Kongo lands with a nice body punch.
McJimmy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Kongo. That snapped McJimmy's head back.
Lasse Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kongo slips under a jab.
Kongo works over McJimmy's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McJimmy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kongo jabs McJimmy to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kongo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McJimmy circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid leg kick lands there for McJimmy.
McJimmy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kongo manages to avoid it.
McJimmy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kongo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McJimmy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Kongo clinches up with McJimmy and pushes him back against the cage.
McJimmy misses with a hook to the ribs.
McJimmy is pressed up against the cage. Kongo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McJimmy down to the mat. McJimmy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo sizes up McJimmy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Kongo has managed to clinch.
McJimmy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kongo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kongo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McJimmy after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasse Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kongo has had enough of the clinch but McJimmy keeps him there for the moment.
Kongo tries to break free but McJimmy pushes him back against the cage.
McJimmy prevents Kongo from breaking the clinch.
Kongo is trying to drag McJimmy to the mat but McJimmy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kongo is breathing heavily.
McJimmy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kongo's elbow.
McJimmy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kongo's efforts to push away.
Kongo managing to block the knees to the body from McJimmy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongo.
McJimmy prevents Kongo from breaking the clinch.
Kongo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kongo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McJimmy has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McJimmy.
A frustrated look appears on Kongo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kongo is looking to break free of the clinch but McJimmy has double underhooks.
Kongo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McJimmy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kongo wants to break free but McJimmy has control.
Kongo is trying to force a seperation but McJimmy has the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McJimmy tries a body shot but Kongo blocks it.
McJimmy has Kongo pressed against the cage, preventing Kongo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kongo working hard to break the clinch.
Kongo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Kongo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kongo jabs at McJimmy's body.
McJimmy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kongo misses with a head kick.
McJimmy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kongo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McJimmy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kongo rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice takedown defense from McJimmy. No joy for Kongo on that attempt.
Kongo throws a right and a left that McJimmy avoids nicely.
McJimmy misses with a body kick.
McJimmy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kongo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

McJimmy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McJimmy is trying to control the action in half guard but Kongo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McJimmy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McJimmy is looking to take a break and control but Kongo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jim McJimmy.
Kongo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McJimmy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kongo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kongo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Kongo does no damage.
McJimmy lands a slapping body shot.
Kongo stuffs the takedown.
McJimmy misses with an uppercut. Kongo saw that one coming.
Lasse Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kongo clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kongo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McJimmy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McJimmy tries to work over Kongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Kongo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kongo is looking to break free of the clinch but McJimmy has double underhooks.
McJimmy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McJimmy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McJimmy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McJimmy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kongo's efforts to push away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kongo blocks an uppercut.
McJimmy missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McJimmy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kongo tries to circle away but McJimmy has him pinned against the cage.
Kongo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McJimmy is pressed up against the cage. Kongo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McJimmy down to the mat. McJimmy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kongo tries to clinch up but McJimmy circles away and keeps his distance.
Kongo throws a series of punches but McJimmy moves out of range.

McJimmy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McJimmy showed some decent athleticism there.
McJimmy content to control rather than advance.
McJimmy trying to control from half guard but Kongo is working away.
McJimmy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McJimmy in particular looking to stall.
McJimmy stops Kongo from getting back to his feet.
McJimmy is keen to just control but Kongo is a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jim McJimmy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kongo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kongo throws a shot from downtown. McJimmy moves away and avoids it.
Kongo slips a jab from McJimmy.
McJimmy moves out of range of the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kongo misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McJimmy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim McJimmy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McJimmy avoids a kick to the body.
A left lands for Kongo.
McJimmy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McJimmy misses the shot to the body.

McJimmy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McJimmy lands in his opponent's guard.
McJimmy lands a couple of digs.
McJimmy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McJimmy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kongo wants to sweep here but McJimmy controlling him for the moment.
McJimmy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McJimmy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo wants to stand but McJimmy is controlling the position.
McJimmy postures up.
Kongo wants to stand but McJimmy is controlling the position.
McJimmy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McJimmy looking to sit in guard and control but Kongo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McJimmy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kongo throws a big right hand that misses.
Kongo postures up.
Kongo is fighting to break McJimmy's control of his arms but McJimmy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McJimmy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kongo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McJimmy is proving hard to escape from.
Kongo won't allow McJimmy to sweep him here.
McJimmy is trying to hold Kongo in close to prevent damage but Kongo has managed to pass into half guard.
McJimmy trying to hold on to Kongo's head to control him but Kongo postures up.
Kongo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kongo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McJimmy defending well though.
McJimmy is looking to control Kongo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McJimmy avoid being mounted?
Kongo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McJimmy gets full guard.
McJimmy trying to control the position.
Kongo trying to control the position from guard on top but McJimmy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McJimmy is controlling Kongo's posture.
Kongo postures up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jim McJimmy wasn't active enough on the ground.
McJimmy looks to throw the jab but Kongo is out of range.
McJimmy throws a head kick that Kongo semi-blocks.
Kongo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McJimmy moves away.
Kongo fails in his attempt to clinch.
McJimmy ducks under a wild hook from Kongo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kongo moves into the clinch.
McJimmy prevents Kongo from breaking the clinch.
Kongo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McJimmy has him pressed against the cage.
McJimmy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kongo is looking to break free of the clinch but McJimmy has double underhooks.
McJimmy trying to land knees to the body.
Kongo has had enough of the clinch but McJimmy keeps him there for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kongo wants to break free but McJimmy has control.
Lasse Kongo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knees to the body from McJimmy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kongo wants to break free but McJimmy has control.
McJimmy tries to land knees in the clinch but Kongo avoids the damage to the body.
Kongo working hard to break the clinch.
McJimmy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kongo's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim McJimmy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McJimmy 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim McJimmy!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Lackstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrathion Blackwing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Blackwing's choice of entrance music: Sure shot. Wrathion Blackwing will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lackstrom
vs
Blackwing

192 cm
25
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Can Moonwalk

Steel Penn's All 160

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Lackstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wrathion Blackwing!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blackwing throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lackstrom was covering up waiting for the punch and Blackwing finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Blackwing sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lackstrom's guard.
Blackwing is pressing down on Lackstrom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lackstrom is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lackstrom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blackwing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lackstrom looking to control.
Blackwing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lackstrom is keeping the position for now.
Blackwing is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blackwing has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gladiators **ELITE** Steel Penn. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Blackwing must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blackwing is still trying to improve position.
Lackstrom seems keen to control Blackwing's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwing wants to pass the guard but Lackstrom is keeping the position.
Lackstrom is adopting a defensive guard.
Blackwing trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lackstrom manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Blackwing keeping moving, preventing Lackstrom from controlling successfully.
Blackwing pulls Lackstrom in close to prevent any damage.

Tommi Lackstrom has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Blackwing doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lackstrom counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwing trying to control the position.
Lackstrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Blackwing is retaining full guard.
Blackwing not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blackwing is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Blackwing looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lackstrom is pushing down on Blackwing's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blackwing is fighting to maintain full guard but Lackstrom has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lackstrom is thwarting Blackwing's attempts to control the position.
Lackstrom perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Lackstrom is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blackwing has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lackstrom is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lackstrom tries to pass to full mount but Blackwing defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lackstrom controlling the action here.
Lackstrom is trying to control. Blackwing wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blackwing is trying to control but can't.
Lackstrom is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Blackwing slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lackstrom is keen to just control but Blackwing is a slippery customer.
Lackstrom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blackwing regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lackstrom is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blackwing utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lackstrom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blackwing keeping moving, preventing Lackstrom from controlling successfully.
Lackstrom showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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!

Tommi Lackstrom has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lackstrom leaves Blackwing with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Blackwing changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lackstrom looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blackwing passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lackstrom!
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 Tommi Lackstrom will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Blackwing tries for a takedown but Lackstrom circles away easily

and Lackstrom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blackwing's guard.
Blackwing keeping moving, preventing Lackstrom from controlling successfully.
Lackstrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackwing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blackwing trying to keep a closed guard but Lackstrom is proving a slippery customer.
Lackstrom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lackstrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blackwing shoots in but Lackstrom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blackwing has his takedown stuffed

and Lackstrom moves into the clinch.
Tommi Lackstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrathion Blackwing.
Blackwing is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lackstrom has picked Blackwing up - he's going for a ride! Lackstrom dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Blackwing is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blackwing trying to control here.
Blackwing is not content to let Lackstrom control the position.
Blackwing wants to control but Lackstrom is keeping busy.
Lackstrom is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Blackwing keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lackstrom thows a huge punch but Blackwing dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lackstrom controlling the action here.

Lackstrom seems to be looking for submissions.
Blackwing wants to get back to full guard.
Lackstrom slows the pace down in half guard.
Blackwing gets full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lackstrom looking to pass the guard.
Blackwing pulls Lackstrom in close to prevent any damage.
Lackstrom showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwing controls Lackstrom momentarily but Lackstrom frees himself.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blackwing with a poor takedown

and Lackstrom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blackwing's guard.
Blackwing avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tommi Lackstrom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lackstrom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lackstrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lackstrom is fighting to break Blackwing's control of his arms but Blackwing is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lackstrom passes Blackwing's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Lackstrom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blackwing sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lackstrom controlling the action here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackwing wants to improve his position but Lackstrom is controlling well.
Blackwing is trying to maintain the position but Lackstrom is very close to passing his half guard.
Blackwing wants to improve his position but Lackstrom is controlling well.
Lackstrom takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blackwing wants to improve his position but Lackstrom is controlling well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommi Lackstrom dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blackwing tries to score a body lock takedown but Lackstrom shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Lackstrom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Blackwing gets caught napping as Lackstrom dives in and scores a takedown. Blackwing manages to retain guard.
Lackstrom looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blackwing is trying to keep Lackstrom in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lackstrom wants to control from the top but Blackwing keeps moving.
Lackstrom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommi Lackstrom wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Lackstrom scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Blackwing is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lackstrom wants to take a breather but Blackwing is having none of it.
Blackwing tries to get to full guard but Lackstrom has control of the leg.

Lackstrom is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwing wants to get back to full guard.
Lackstrom is thwarting Blackwing's attempts to control the position.
Lackstrom trying to pass the guard but Blackwing defending well.
Lackstrom slows the pace down in half guard.
Blackwing moves into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blackwing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lackstrom is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwing is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lackstrom wants to pass the guard but Blackwing is keeping the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Lackstrom closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Lackstrom is looking for a kimura but Blackwing is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lackstrom to get the leverage.
Lackstrom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blackwing tries to get to full guard but Lackstrom has control of the leg.
Lackstrom looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lackstrom seems to be working for a kimura but Blackwing defends the submission attempt.
Lackstrom wants to pass to mount but Blackwing is defending the position.
Lackstrom is thwarting Blackwing's attempts to control the position.
Tommi Lackstrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lackstrom keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blackwing is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lackstrom is pressing down on Blackwing's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blackwing is holding on for now.
Wrathion Blackwing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lackstrom looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommi Lackstrom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lackstrom, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommi Lackstrom!
Our winner, Tommi Lackstrom, 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.
Wrathion Blackwing spoke after the fight, saying 'Lok'tar Ogar'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew John Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Vuorinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew John Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

John Anderson
vs
Vuorinen

183 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew John Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Vuorinen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vuorinen moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
Vuorinen is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Vuorinen manages to get underhooks.
Vuorinen blocking some punches.
Anderson just leaning against Vuorinen, taking a breather.
Vuorinen is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vuorinen down to the mat. Vuorinen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew John Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Vuorinen defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.

Anderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vuorinen!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Anderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vuorinen, who protects the arm well.
A lull in the action here as Anderson stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Vuorinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuorinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vuorinen keeps trying to improve his position.

Anderson tries for a kimura but Vuorinen is defending well.
Vuorinen is looking for a sweep.
Vuorinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the action but Vuorinen is working from the bottom.
Vuorinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vuorinen tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.

Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vuorinen tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vuorinen wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Anderson has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Vuorinen's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Vuorinen is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Anderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Andrew John Anderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Main event

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

Hughes
vs
Spasibajalsta

176 cm
25
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Steel Penn's All 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlos Spasibajalsta!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spasibajalsta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spasibajalsta.
Spasibajalsta tries a head kick but it misses.

Hughes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hughes lands in his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hughes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Spasibajalsta wants to stand up but Hughes is controlling him.
Hughes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hughes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Spasibajalsta wants to stand but Hughes is controlling the position.
Hughes slips nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes working the head and body with strikes.
Spasibajalsta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hughes scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spasibajalsta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hughes working the head and body with strikes.

Spasibajalsta is rocked!
Spasibajalsta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hughes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Spasibajalsta is still in real trouble! Can Hughes finish him?
Hughes lands a big elbow - Spasibajalsta is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Hughes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Hughes!