MMA Helsinki - 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Augusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Augusto
vs
Swift

172 cm
21
150 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

176 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodrigo Augusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Swift!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swift leaves Augusto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodrigo Augusto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augusto doesn't manage to clinch there - Swift circles away.

Swift shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Swift was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Augusto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Swift taking a breather here.
Augusto throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Augusto is working to avoid the ground and pound but Swift connects with a decent elbow.
Augusto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Augusto takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusto takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Augusto is trying to get back to half guard.
Swift controlling the position.
Swift scoring with punches from side control.
Swift in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Swift scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swift slows the pace down.
Augusto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Swift working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swift looks up at the clock and then as Augusto takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Swift smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Augusto is rocked!
Swift working the ground and pound.
Oh Augusto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Swift! That's hurt Augusto! Will he recover? Swift fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Swift!

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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 Ahmed Ali Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pablo Escobar was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Ali Baba
vs
Escobar

185 cm
33
200 lbs
5 - 28 - 0

188 cm
18
223 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ahmed Ali Baba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pablo Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali Baba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar stuffs the takedown attempt from Ali Baba. Ali Baba gets slowly back to his feet.
Ali Baba looks for a takedown but Escobar sprawls well.
Escobar looks to throw the jab but Ali Baba is out of range.
Ali Baba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escobar circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmed Ali Baba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Ali Baba's shoulder, as Ali Baba tries to avoid the shot.
Ali Baba misses the shot to the body.
Ali Baba avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Ali Baba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Ali Baba scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Ali Baba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Escobar trying to control but Ali Baba postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar is looking to escape.
Escobar is staying active underneath Ali Baba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Ali Baba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ali Baba thows a huge punch but Escobar dodges it nicely.
Escobar tries to roll over but Ali Baba keeps him under control.
Escobar is still trying to improve position.

Ali Baba is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Escobar is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ahmed Ali Baba!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bailey
vs
Smith

180 cm
22
197 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

181 cm
24
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bailey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bailey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bailey as he jumps to the side.
Bailey scores with a punch to the head.

Smith tries to sprawl but Bailey drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bailey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bailey scores with a couple of nice shots.
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!
Smith wants to control but Bailey is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Bailey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Bailey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Bailey eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey stalling.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Smith tries to kick Bailey off but Bailey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Bailey has control of the leg.
Bailey working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Bailey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bailey wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey is controlling the pace.
Smith trying to control here.

Bailey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Bailey is controlling him
Smith tries to get to full guard but Bailey has control of the leg.
Bailey trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith is positioning himself well to prevent Bailey advancing to mount.
Bailey wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Bailey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bailey counters with a straight right hand.
Bailey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Darren Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smith.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Bailey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Bailey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith tries to clinch but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey scores with a nice head shot.
Smith slips a straight right by Bailey.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Bailey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Bailey to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is looking to clinch but Bailey is avoiding it.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but Bailey moves away

and Bailey counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Bailey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bailey avoids it really well and circles away.

Bailey looking to score a takedown here. Smith is defending well but Bailey drives through and ends up in Smith's guard.
Darren Bailey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bailey lands a couple of elbows.
Smith wants to sweep here but Bailey controlling him for the moment.
Bailey is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Bailey has managed to sneak the leg through.

Bailey is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bailey to get the leverage.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bailey lands a nice short elbow.

Smith is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey controlling the action here.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Bailey finish him?
Ground and pound from Bailey.
Bailey scores with a big shot! Smith's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Smith! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Bailey!

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C
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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jouni Rytkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacinto Koutras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rytkonen
vs
Koutras

190 cm
28
220 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

180 cm
31
210 lbs
8 - 17 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jouni Rytkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacinto Koutras!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koutras tries to clinch but Rytkonen is having none of it.
Rytkonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koutras.
Rytkonen throws a predictable looking body shot

and Koutras counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Koutras.
Rytkonen can't break the clinch.

Rytkonen drags the fight down to the ground.
Koutras throws a big elbow that misses.
Koutras has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koutras slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rytkonen trying to control the position.
Rytkonen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Koutras passes into half guard.
Rytkonen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koutras is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rytkonen looking for submissions off his back.
Rytkonen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koutras on the ground.
Koutras missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Koutras is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rytkonen is just riding it out for now. Koutras eventually gives up the hold.
Rytkonen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rytkonen tries to get out of the position.
Koutras is pressing down on Rytkonen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rytkonen is holding on for now.

Koutras decides to return to a standing position.

Koutras shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rytkonen is trying to defend but Koutras finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Koutras perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Koutras is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rytkonen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Koutras seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rytkonen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Koutras wants to pass the guard but Rytkonen is defending well.
Koutras controlling the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rytkonen is refusing to be controlled, as Koutras sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jacinto Koutras has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Koutras decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Rytkonen is defending against the submission attempts here by Koutras.
Koutras is controlling the pace.
Rytkonen is looking to improve his position.
Koutras is looking to take a break and control but Rytkonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koutras is thwarting Rytkonen's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rytkonen is refusing to be controlled, as Koutras sits in half guard.
Koutras prevents Rytkonen from improving his position.

Jacinto Koutras has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Koutras shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Koutras is looking to pass Rytkonen's guard but actually Rytkonen recovers to full guard.
Rytkonen is trying to keep Koutras in close.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rytkonen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Koutras is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Koutras tries to clinch there but Rytkonen circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rytkonen. Koutras does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rytkonen misses with a combination
and Koutras counters with a three punch combo that has Rytkonen backing up. Rytkonen nods at Koutras to acknowledge the strikes.
Koutras has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rytkonen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rytkonen misses with a two punch combination.
Rytkonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

It looks like Jacinto Koutras has been cut.
Jouni Rytkonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left and a right from Rytkonen both land. Nice combination.
Koutras should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rytkonen misses with a body shot

and Koutras counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rytkonen!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Koutras tries for a kimura but Rytkonen is defending well.
Koutras controlling the position from side mount.
Koutras wants to control but Rytkonen is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koutras content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rytkonen wants to get back to his feet.
Rytkonen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rytkonen struggling a bit here.
Koutras is looking to take a break and control but Rytkonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Koutras tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koutras looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rytkonen is avoiding damage well.
Rytkonen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Koutras wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rytkonen, who protects the arm well.

Koutras swings around for an armbar but Rytkonen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Koutras's guard.
Jacinto Koutras has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koutras looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rytkonen is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koutras is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koutras looking for a sweep. Not yet Koutras, not yet.
Rytkonen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Koutras's guard.
Koutras wants to sweep here but Rytkonen controlling him for the moment.
Rytkonen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Koutras's guard.
Rytkonen is trying to control. Koutras wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Koutras manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rytkonen passes Koutras's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Rytkonen is working for a submission of some sort.
Koutras is holding on to half guard well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koutras slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Koutras seems keen to control Rytkonen's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacinto Koutras will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jacinto Koutras's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Koutras drops his hands momentarily and Rytkonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rytkonen misses with a wild combination.
Rytkonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rytkonen swinging wildly here.
Rytkonen connects with a single shot there.

Koutras gets a clinch.

Rytkonen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Koutras uses from the top position.
Koutras 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koutras stands and throws Rytkonen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Koutras tries to score with some ground and pound. Rytkonen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Koutras has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rytkonen!
Koutras throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rytkonen because Koutras loaded up on that one.
Rytkonen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Koutras controlling from the back.

Koutras looking for the choke from the back.
Koutras is not going to allow Rytkonen to sit and survive in this position.
Koutras keeps control of the position as Rytkonen tries to break free.
Jouni Rytkonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koutras throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Rytkonen!

Rytkonen showing good submission defense here.
Koutras throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rytkonen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Koutras tries to keep control of the position but Rytkonen is staying busy.
I would not like to be Rytkonen right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koutras thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

Koutras looking for the choke but no joy.
Rytkonen staying busy and making it hard for Koutras to control.
Jacinto Koutras is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koutras trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rytkonen doesn't escape.
Rytkonen is really stuck here.
Rytkonen covering up well under a series of strikes from Koutras.

Koutras is persistently looking for the submission but Rytkonen is defending it well.
Koutras is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koutras doesn't have the hooks in and Rytkonen manages to turn into his guard.
Koutras bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rytkonen's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koutras 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.

Koutras avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koutras not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacinto Koutras comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Koutras winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacinto Koutras!
Our winner, Jacinto Koutras, 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
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bad Intentions (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Key comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Party and Bullshit - Biggie Smalls kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Allen Key acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Intentions
vs
Key

188 cm
18
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
26
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bad Intentions!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Allen Key!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Intentions.
Key will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Allen Key seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Intentions throws a body punch but Key moves out of range.
Intentions darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Intentions throws a sloppy body shot

and Key counters with a series of strikes that sends Intentions to the canvas! Key follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!

Intentions is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Key loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oh Intentions is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Key throwing strikes but missing.
Intentions preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Intentions seems to have got his legs back now.
Key loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Intentions will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Key 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.
Intentions working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Key.
Key loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Key looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Key trying to control the position from guard on top but Intentions is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Allen Key was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Key lands a jab to Intentions's midsection.
Intentions loads up on a big right hand but Key slips the punch.
Intentions scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Key looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Intentions checks the leg kick nicely there.
Intentions looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Intentions.
Intentions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Key misses with a two punch combination.
Intentions is looking to wear down Key with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Intentions comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Intentions blocks a head kick by Key.
Intentions shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Key eats them both and turns towards Intentions to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A big right from Intentions misses.
Intentions dodges the punch combination from Key.
Intentions throws a poor cross that misses

and Key counters by clinching up.

Key breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Intentions looks to score with a jab to the body but Key is just out of range.
Key throws a one two combo.

It looks like Bad Intentions has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Key swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Intentions lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Intentions avoids a punch combination nicely.
Intentions fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Key scores with a nice right hand.
Intentions scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big left from Intentions misses.
Intentions avoids a punch combination nicely.
Key takes one on the button.
Intentions connects with a good right hand that stumbles Key. Key circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Intentions takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Intentions tests Key's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Intentions misses with a series of wild punches.
Intentions misses with a series of wild punches.

Key lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Intentions sprawling to the canvas. Key follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Intentions hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Key stands up out of the half guard.
Key lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Intentions circles away quickly and effectively.
Key thuds a left hand into Intentions's body.
Intentions jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Key throws a series of punches but Intentions moves out of range.
Key throws a head kick but Intentions moves out of range.
Key looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oooh a lovely combination from Key sends Intentions down but not out. Key dives into side control looking to finish.
Key moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Intentions struggling a bit here.
Key throws an elbow but Intentions slips to the side and avoids it well.
Key has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ground and pound from Key seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Key throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Intentions taking a bit of punishment here - Key scoring with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ground and pound from Key seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Intentions is looking to regain half guard here but Key keeps moving and retains side control.

Key has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allen Key dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bad Intentions's cut.
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.

Key uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Intentions.
A punch combination from Key misses.
Key throws a head kick that misses.
Allen Key is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Key misses with an attempted mid kick.
Intentions dodges the punch combination from Key.
Intentions works Key's body with a nice hook.
Key throws a series of punches but Intentions avoids them all with ease.
Intentions misses with a looping right.
Key avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Key tries to move into range but Intentions moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Key bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Allen Key seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Intentions misses.
Intentions is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Key.
Key ducks under a wild hook from Intentions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Intentions just misses with a punch to the body.
Intentions misses with a wild combination.
Intentions checks the leg kick nicely there.
Key lands with a thumping leg kick.
Key looks to land a combination but Intentions avoids it well.
Key is breathing heavily.
A combination from Key does no damage.
A combination from Intentions does no damage.
Key looks to score with a jab to the body but Intentions is just out of range.
A jab from Intentions does it's job there.
Intentions rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Key counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Key takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A combination from Key does no damage.
Key tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Key takes one on the button.
Key throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Intentions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intentions misses with a two punch combination.
Intentions thows a body shot but no joy.
Key misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Key swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Intentions to counter with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Intentions blocks the leg kick.
Key closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Intentions throws a hook to the side of Key's head but Key sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Intentions throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Intentions works the jab nicely.
A big right from Intentions misses.
Intentions staying out of range there.
Intentions throws a hook but Key avoids it easily.
Key closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Intentions throws a right and a left that Key avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Intentions darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Intentions ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Key moves away.
Intentions on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Intentions throws a series of punches but Key avoids them all with ease.
Key changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Intentions fails to land with a series of punches.
Key misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Intentions to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Key.
Key tries a head kick but it misses.
Key sizes up Intentions with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Key has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Intentions misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Key throws a body punch but Intentions moves out of range.
Key throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Intentions.
Intentions lands with a hook. Key tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Key takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key throws a leg kick but Intentions moved away.
Intentions thuds a left hand into Key's body.
Intentions lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Intentions scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Key throws a nice looking combination but Intentions bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Intentions slips a jab and a cross from Key.
Intentions jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Intentions scores with a crisp jab that stopped Key in his tracks.
Intentions thuds his right hand into Key's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Key misses with an uppercut
and Intentions counters with a three punch combo that has Key backing up. Key nods at Intentions to acknowledge the strikes.
Intentions misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Key throws a looping overhand right but Intentions ducks down to avoid it.
Key tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Intentions is able to avoid easily.
Key tries to bum rush Intentions with a series of wild strikes but Intentions uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bad Intentions will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bad Intentions's cut.
That's time! Intentions's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

No joy there for Intentions, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Intentions.
Key throws a series of punches but Intentions avoids them all with ease.
Intentions digs a good body shot into Key's ribs.
Key ducks under a wild hook from Intentions.
Key avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Key misses with a low kick.
Intentions's jab looks to have found its range, popping Key under the eye.
Key with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Intentions to score with a decent uppercut.
Intentions throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Key falls off balance throwing a combination
and Intentions counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Key takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Intentions slips a jab and a cross from Key.
Intentions is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Intentions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Key closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Key throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Intentions throws a hook to the side of Key's head but Key sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Intentions throws out a loose jab but Key uses good head movement to avoid it.
Intentions swinging wildly here.
Intentions scores with a nice head shot.
Key attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Key swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Key misses.
Intentions throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Key stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Intentions scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Key misses with an uppercut.
Intentions jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Intentions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Key was well out of range. Poor timing from Intentions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Key misses with a series of wild punches.
Intentions showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Key.
Key is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Intentions misses with a hook. Key ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Key with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Intentions lands a nice shot that snaps Key's head back.
Intentions catches Key with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Intentions sizes up Key with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Intentions connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Key momentarily.
Key is looking to land body kicks.
Key takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Intentions misses the target.
Key throws a sloppy head kick and Intentions moves out of range easily.
Intentions throws a hook but Key avoids it easily.
Intentions scores with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Intentions.
Key has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Intentions just misses with a punch to the body.
Intentions rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Key counters with a one-two to the body.
Intentions cracks Key with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Key throws the left hand but Intentions avoids the punch easily.
Intentions throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Key stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left lands for Intentions.
Key's jab looks to have found its range, popping Intentions under the eye.
Intentions jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Intentions takes a swing at Key's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Intentions, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Key pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Intentions fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Key on the side of the head.
Intentions is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Intentions dodges the punch combination from Key.
Intentions pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Key misses with a double jab.
Key keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Intentions throws a hook but Key blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Key looks to land a combination but Intentions avoids it well.
Good exchange - Intentions coming out on top.
Intentions wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Intentions throws the left hand but Key avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bad Intentions showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Intentions has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bad Intentions!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gus Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miachel Maquiavel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Bradley
vs
Maquiavel

165 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
143 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gus Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miachel Maquiavel!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley fakes the leg kick and cracks Maquiavel in the body.
Good leg kick by Bradley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bradley scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bradley.
Bradley scoring well with a low kick there.
Bradley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bradley tries to clinch up.
Bradley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Miachel Maquiavel has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Bradley tenderised Maquiavel's leg. Maquiavel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bradley doesn't manage to clinch there - Maquiavel circles away.
Bradley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maquiavel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bradley.
Bradley lands a big head kick that sends Maquiavel to the canvas! Bradley follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus Bradley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Red Forman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ultimate. Ryan has chosen Freestyler as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Brad Ryan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Forman
vs
Ryan

176 cm
34
160 lbs
20 - 11 - 0

175 cm
41
164 lbs
29 - 25 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Red Forman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brad Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryan.
Forman fails to land the takedown.
We've been informed that Ryan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ryan misses with a body kick.
Forman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ryan backs up against the cage.
Ryan fails to land the takedown.
Ryan misses with an uppercut. Forman saw that one coming.
Ryan slips under a jab from Forman.
Forman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Forman scores with a jab. Ryan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ryan tries a low kick but Forman avoids it.
Forman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Forman.
Ryan takes a swing at Forman's ribcage but misses.

Ryan dives in and scores a takedown into Forman's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ryan stands up over Forman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Forman pulls Ryan in close to prevent any damage.
Forman keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Forman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryan manages to get himself to full guard.
Forman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Forman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Forman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Forman controlling him for the moment.
Forman forces his way into half guard.
Ryan wants to improve his position but Forman is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forman passes to side control.
Ryan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Forman off and has taken his back!

Ryan working for a choke but Forman is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan is hanging on to Forman's back as he tries to escape.
Ryan is landing with strikes from the back.
Ryan connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Forman to escape the position.
Forman covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Ryan not allowing Forman to control his hands.
Forman is in bad spot here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forman breaks Ryan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ryan is trying to control the position but Forman postures up.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Forman from controlling successfully.
Ryan pulls Forman in close to his closed guard and prevents Forman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Forman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ryan stuns Forman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Forman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Forman misses with an uppercut.
Red Forman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forman slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Red Forman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Ryan.
Forman misses with a lunging right hand
and Ryan counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Forman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Forman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan fails to land the takedown.
Forman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryan circles away quickly and effectively.
Forman is looking to slow Ryan down with leg kicks.
Forman swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Forman ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Forman.
Ryan lands a jab to Forman's midsection.
Ryan goes for a double leg but Forman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Forman continues to drive forward.

Forman breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Forman.
Ryan throws a hook but Forman blocks it.
Ryan wants to clinch up but Forman keeps it at a distance.
Forman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ryan closes the distance and clinches up with Forman, looking for a takedown. Ryan pushes Forman against the cage but Forman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Forman just misses with a punch to the body.
Forman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Decent striking displayed by Ryan there.
Forman tries to bum rush Ryan with a series of wild strikes but Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Forman throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Forman enables Ryan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Forman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ryan trying to control but Forman is working from the bottom.
Forman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Forman working a defensive guard here.
Forman 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.
Forman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Forman keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Forman 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan throwing strikes from guard but Forman blocks nicely.
Ryan cracks Forman with a solid left hand.
Forman looking for a sweep. Not yet Forman, not yet.
Forman pulls Ryan in to control the position.
Ryan trying to control but Forman is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ryan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ryan lands a nice hook to Forman's body. Forman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ryan lands a glancing blow to the side of Forman's head.
Forman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ryan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan shoots in but Forman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Forman ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
Red Forman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryan with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Ryan. No joy for Forman on that attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forman throws out a powerful jab.
Some wild striking there from Forman.
Forman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Forman throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Ryan moves into the clinch.
Forman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Forman scores with a shot to the side of Ryan's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Forman.
Forman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryan.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Ryan is working for takedown but Forman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Red Forman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Ryan.
Ryan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Forman after a bit of a struggle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Forman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Forman.
Ryan stuffs the takedown attempt from Forman. Forman gets slowly back to his feet.
Forman moves out of range of the strikes.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Forman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Forman thuds his right hand into Ryan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Forman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ryan momentarily.
Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Forman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Forman cracks Ryan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab by Forman.
Forman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ryan.
Forman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ryan's head backwards.
Forman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ryan pinned against the cage. Ryan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forman shoots in and drives through. Ryan sprawls well.
Forman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Forman lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
Ryan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Forman. Forman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Forman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ryan but Ryan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
Ryan has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Forman is defended easily by Ryan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Red Forman dominated that second round.
That's time! Forman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ryan misses with a body kick.
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
Forman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryan swivels and escapes.
Ryan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Forman.
Ryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Forman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ryan throws a right and a left that Forman avoids nicely.
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan misses with a hook.
Forman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ryan's head.
Forman scores with a nice right hand.
Ryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Forman lands a nice shot to the body.
Forman throws a lazy uppercut

and Ryan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Forman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ryan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Forman after a bit of a struggle.
Ryan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Forman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Red Forman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Ryan.
Ryan takes a shot to the head.
Forman scores with a shoulder strike.
Forman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ryan.

Ryan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ryan working away.
Forman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Ryan 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.
Brad Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forman is trying to get back to full guard.
Forman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Forman trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryan manages to get himself to full guard.
Forman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forman passes into half guard.
Forman works his way into full mount!
Ryan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Forman wants to pass to mount but Ryan is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Forman from controlling successfully.
Forman slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Forman passes Ryan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ryan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Forman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Forman's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forman is really stuck here.
Ryan lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Ryan softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Forman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ryan's guard. Nice work there by Forman.
Ryan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Forman is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Red Forman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Forman, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Forman!
During a confident post fight interview, Red Forman 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
99%

Co-main event

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

Bunga
vs
Johnson

200 cm
20
196 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dale Bunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bunga.
Bunga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bunga misses with a double jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Johnson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bunga - the referee stops the clock and Johnson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bunga. Johnson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Johnson looks winded!
Bunga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bunga.
Bunga lands with a thumping leg kick.
No joy there for Bunga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bunga scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bunga can pounce on him.
Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Bunga feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.

Bunga lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Bunga takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunga lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bunga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Look low, kick high! Bunga uses the oldest trick in the book to send Johnson tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Bunga is absolutely delighted - when Johnson wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dale Bunga!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arvo Penaali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juho Pennanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penaali comes to the cage accompanied by Immortal Technique - Obnoxius. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Penaali
vs
Pennanen

180 cm
29
178 lbs
12 - 5 - 1

184 cm
31
184 lbs
17 - 11 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvo Penaali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Juho Pennanen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penaali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pennanen.
Pennanen throws the left hand but Penaali avoids the punch easily.
Penaali moves out of range of the strikes.
Pennanen throws an off balance right hand

and Penaali counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Penaali takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pennanen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Penaali is nestled in close to Pennanen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Penaali is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Penaali prevents Pennanen from improving his position.
Penaali not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penaali throwing shots but Pennanen is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennanen tries to get to full guard but Penaali has control of the leg.

Pennanen is defending against the submission attempts here by Penaali.
Pennanen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pennanen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Penaali.
Nice strikes from Penaali there.

Penaali is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pennanen defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pennanen is not content to let Penaali control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penaali thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pennanen tries to roll over but Penaali keeps him under control.
Penaali working the head and body with strikes.
Penaali throwing shots but Pennanen is blocking nicely.
Pennanen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pennanen.
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!
Penaali preventing the sweep.
Penaali throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penaali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pennanen keeping moving, preventing Penaali from controlling successfully.
Penaali throwing strikes but missing.
Penaali in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pennanen seems keen to control Penaali's posture.
Penaali throws a big elbow that misses.
Penaali preventing the sweep.
Penaali is looking to work some ground and pound but Pennanen has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penaali throwing strikes from guard but Pennanen blocks nicely.
Penaali lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pennanen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Penaali throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Penaali trying to control the position from guard on top but Pennanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penaali throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pennanen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pennanen is trying to control the position but Penaali postures up.
Penaali throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pennanen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Penaali's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Penaali trying to control but Pennanen is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arvo Penaali dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pennanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penaali. Pennanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arvo Penaali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pennanen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pennanen checks a low kick from Penaali.
Penaali takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pennanen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pennanen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Arvo Penaali has been cut.
Penaali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pennanen.
Pennanen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pennanen.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pennanen. Penaali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penaali feints a jab promting Pennanen to slip. Penaali then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pennanen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Penaali with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pennanen to score with a decent uppercut.
Pennanen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penaali dodges the punch combination from Pennanen.
Penaali misses with a looping right.
Penaali shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pennanen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pennanen loads up on a big right hand but Penaali slips the punch.
Penaali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pennanen throws a shot from downtown. Penaali moves away and avoids it.
Pennanen lands a jab to the nose.
Juho Pennanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penaali throws the left hand but Pennanen avoids the punch easily.
Penaali circles away from the clinch attempt

and Penaali counters with a single leg into guard. Pennanen didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penaali trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penaali working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Penaali connects with a couple of short punches.
Pennanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pennanen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pennanen keeping full guard, as Penaali tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penaali preventing the sweep.
Penaali throws a big right hand that misses.
Pennanen trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Juho Pennanen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Pennanen there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penaali jabs Pennanen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pennanen misses with a hook to the body

and Penaali counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pennanen's guard now.
Pennanen keeping moving, preventing Penaali from controlling successfully.
Penaali is really struggling to control Pennanen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Penaali won't allow Pennanen to sweep him here.
Penaali 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.
Penaali throwing strikes but missing.
Penaali pushes down on Pennanen's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penaali throws a strike but Pennanen avoids it easily and moves to 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!
Penaali with a flurry of punches that miss.
Penaali slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pennanen regains half guard, as Penaali was trying to land strikes.
Penaali is stalling here. Pennanen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Penaali seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pennanen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Arvo Penaali will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arvo Penaali's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Penaali checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pennanen works the jab nicely.
Penaali looks to land a right hand but Pennanen moved out of range.
Penaali avoids the body shot from Pennanen.
Juho Pennanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pennanen looks to throw the jab but Penaali is out of range.
Pennanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penaali slips a straight right by Pennanen.
Pennanen tries to bum rush Penaali with a series of wild strikes but Penaali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pennanen tries to clinch but Penaali is having none of it.
Penaali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Penaali stuns Pennanen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pennanen tries to clinch but Penaali is having none of it.
Penaali dodges the punch combination from Pennanen.
Pennanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennanen looks to land a combination but Penaali avoids it well.
Pennanen misses with a straight left.

Penaali shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Penaali was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pennanen is looking to regain half guard here but Penaali keeps moving and retains side control.
Penaali sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pennanen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Penaali lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pennanen down.
Penaali fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Penaali sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pennanen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Penaali looks up at the clock and then as Pennanen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Penaali smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penaali wants to control but Pennanen is keeping him busy.
Penaali scores with a couple of short elbows.
Penaali tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penaali connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pennanen some visible discomfort.
Penaali connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pennanen some visible discomfort.
Arvo Penaali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pennanen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Penaali in particular looking to stall.
Juho Pennanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penaali stops Pennanen from getting back to his feet.
Penaali looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Penaali trying to control the action but Pennanen is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pennanen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Penaali.
Penaali sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Arvo Penaali wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Penaali shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pennanen sprawls well. Pennanen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Penaali gets slowly back to his feet.
Good work by Pennanen as he checks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penaali shoots in but Pennanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Penaali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Penaali lands a jab to Pennanen's midsection.
Pennanen lands with a nice body kick.
Pennanen looks to land a left hand but Penaali moved out of range nicely.

Penaali shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pennanen's guard.
Penaali sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penaali connects with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arvo Penaali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Penaali, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arvo Penaali!
Our winner, Arvo Penaali, 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.