IFT17 - Warrior's Return PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Markus Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johansson comes to the cage accompanied by All These Things That I've Done. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johansson
vs
Puska

160 cm
22
130 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

175 cm
18
137 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

:: Happy Pills ::

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Markus Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Puska!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson is looking to clinch but Puska is avoiding it.
Johansson tries to clinch but Puska is having none of it.

Puska shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Puska sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Puska drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Puska seems to have locked his on tight now - Johansson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Puska, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mike Puska!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Cyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Roberts will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Cyde
vs
Roberts

180 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Micheal Cyde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manny Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roberts misses with a two punch combination.
Cyde wants to slow Roberts down by chopping away at his legs.
Roberts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A right-left combo lands from Roberts.
Roberts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cyde just misses with a punch to the body.
Cyde avoids the head kick by Roberts.
Cyde leaves Roberts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roberts throws a series of punches but Cyde avoids them all with ease.
Roberts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roberts connects with a looping right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts throws a series of punches but Cyde avoids them all with ease.
Roberts throws a right and a left that Cyde avoids nicely.
Roberts looks gassed!
Cyde tests Roberts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cyde 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 Roberts does no damage.
Micheal Cyde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roberts misses with the combination.
Roberts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cyde tries to clinch up.
Cyde avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cyde misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cyde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cyde throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
Cyde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cyde scores with a leg kick.
Cyde misses with a wild body shot.
Roberts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roberts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roberts there as he acknowledges the shot.
Roberts throws a nice looking combination but Cyde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cyde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberts moves away.
Cyde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyde moves in looking to clinch but Roberts pushes him off.
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cyde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Cyde.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cyde. Roberts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roberts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cyde circles away quickly and effectively.
Cyde wants to clinch.
Cyde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roberts.
Cyde fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roberts throws a nice looking combination but Cyde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cyde tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cyde thows a body shot but no joy.
Cyde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Cyde.
Roberts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manny Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cyde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberts moves away.
Cyde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Cyde.
Cyde tries to clinch there but Roberts circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cyde thows a body shot but no joy.
Cyde slips a jab and a cross from Roberts.
Roberts fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cyde wants to clinch up but Roberts keeps it at a distance.
Cyde moves in looking to clinch but Roberts pushes him off.
Roberts misses with the combination.
Roberts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cyde tries to avoid it but Roberts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cyde to the ground. Cyde escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cyde tries to clinch up.
Roberts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cyde.
Cyde really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Roberts looks for a takedown but Cyde sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyde works Roberts's body with a nice hook.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
A combination from Roberts does no damage.
Cyde just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cyde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cyde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cyde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roberts.
Cyde tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roberts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cyde moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cyde is looking to wear down Roberts with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cyde tries to clinch but Roberts moves out of range.
Cyde throws a looping overhand right but Roberts ducks down to avoid it.
Roberts misses with a looping left.
Cyde ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roberts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cyde.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Cyde moves into range and clinches up with Roberts.

Cyde gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Cyde thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cyde advances to half guard.

Cyde seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Roberts is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Micheal Cyde!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Nweave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marit Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nweave
vs
Larsson

190 cm
26
275 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

199 cm
22
275 lbs
3 - 7 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Solid chin

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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Nweave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Marit Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nweave tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Nweave gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Larsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Nweave is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Larsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nweave throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Larsson sneaks back into half guard.
Larsson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Larsson is trying to control but can't.
Larsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Nweave is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Larsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Larsson gets back to full guard.

Nweave is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Larsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Larsson has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Nweave is retaining full guard.
Nweave utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nweave is breathing heavily.
Nweave is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Larsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nweave trying to control the position.
Larsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Larsson wants to control from the top but Nweave keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Larsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Nweave counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Larsson pulls Nweave in close to his closed guard and prevents Nweave from doing any damage or advancing position.
Larsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Larsson has a closed guard, preventing Nweave from standing up.
Larsson trying to control the position.
Nweave wants to control from the top but Larsson keeps moving.
Larsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nweave won't allow Larsson to pass to mount.
Larsson throwing shots but Nweave is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Larsson in particular looking to stall.
Larsson trying to control the action but Nweave is working from the bottom.
Larsson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nweave kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Larsson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nweave!
Larsson wants to control the pace but Nweave is squirming around nicely.
Nweave tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Larsson unloads with some shots from mount but Nweave bucks and avoids them well.
Larsson wants to control the pace but Nweave is squirming around nicely.
Larsson is looking to stand but Larsson has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Larsson tries to control but Nweave wriggling away.

Despite being in the dominant position, Marit Larsson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Larsson tries to clinch but Nweave moves out of range.
Larsson tries to clinch there but Nweave circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Larsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Nweave counters with a shoot takedown. Larsson fights it but they end up in guard.

Nweave decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Larsson, up you get!
Bob Nweave is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Larsson tries for a takedown but Nweave circles away easily

and Nweave counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Larsson's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nweave throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nweave stopping the sweep attempt from Larsson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larsson trying to control the position.
Nweave trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Larsson trying to keep a closed guard but Nweave is proving a slippery customer.
Nweave won't allow Larsson to sweep him here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Larsson throws a head kick that misses.
Larsson tries to clinch up

and Nweave counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Larsson's guard now.
Nweave working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nweave throws and elbow that misses. Larsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nweave's guard. Nice move by Larsson!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nweave keeping moving, preventing Larsson from controlling successfully.
Nweave wants to sweep here but Larsson controlling him for the moment.

Nweave looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Larsson passes into half guard.
Larsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nweave does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Larsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Larsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Larsson is looking to advance position but Nweave won't allow it.
Larsson prevents Nweave from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Larsson tries to clinch but Nweave moves out of range.
Larsson tries for a takedown but Nweave circles away easily

and Nweave counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Larsson's guard now.
Bob Nweave has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marit Larsson.
Larsson is looking to stand up but Nweave isn't so interested in that idea.

Larsson pushes Nweave off and gets back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Larsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Larsson. That's going to slow Nweave down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Larsson moves into the clinch.
Larsson pushes Nweave back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Larsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Larsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Larsson pulls guard effortlessly.
Nweave with a flurry of punches that miss.
Larsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nweave manages to get himself to full guard.
Larsson wants to stand but Nweave has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nweave controls Larsson momentarily but Larsson frees himself.
Larsson wants to control from the top but Nweave keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Nweave 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. This is the final round!

Larsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nweave swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Larsson has a takedown stuffed.
Larsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Larsson with that takedown attempt.
Nweave circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nweave scores with a takedown into Larsson's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson forces his way into half guard.
Larsson wants to control but Nweave is keeping him busy.

Nweave looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bob Nweave overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Larsson wants to free his trapped foot but Nweave is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nweave wants to improve his position but Larsson is controlling well.
Nweave could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nweave is refusing to be controlled, as Larsson sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Larsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Larsson blocks the strikes from Nweave.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Larsson tries to clinch there but Nweave circles away.

Larsson clinches.
Larsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Larsson lands an elbow inside that Nweave shrugs off.
Larsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nweave blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Larsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bob Nweave has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marit Larsson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nweave has Larsson pressed against the cage, preventing Larsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Larsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nweave has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Larsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nweave up against the cage.
Nweave gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Larsson.
Larsson lands an elbow that stopped Nweave in his tracks for a moment.
Nweave prevents Larsson from breaking the clinch.
Larsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Larsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nweave in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nweave takes an elbow to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Larsson fails to pull guard.

Larsson breaks from the clinch.
Larsson shoots and misses

and Nweave counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nweave.
Larsson is trying to keep Nweave in close.
Nweave trying to control but Larsson is working from the bottom.
Bob Nweave is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Larsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nweave trying to control but Larsson is working from the bottom.
Larsson working a defensive guard here.
Marit Larsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larsson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Nweave showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nweave, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Nweave!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joar Skott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Ruckola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skott's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Final Countdown. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Skott
vs
Ruckola

184 cm
18
218 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joar Skott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Ruckola!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruckola.
Ruckola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruckola walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Skott checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ruckola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Skott throws a series of punches but Ruckola moves out of range.
Skott keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Ruckola gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Skott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skott shoots for a double leg takedown but Ruckola sprawls well. He's pushed Skott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Skott defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruckola.
Ruckola throws a right and a left that Skott avoids nicely.
Skott slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruckola, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joar Skott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Ruckola.
Skott displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruckola.
Ruckola throws a series of strikes that have Skott backpedaling.
Skott falls off balance throwing a combination

and Ruckola counters by moving into the clinch.
Skott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skott wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruckola has him pressed against the cage.
Ruckola tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Ruckola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skott misses with a combination

and Ruckola counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Skott is looking to stand up but Ruckola isn't so interested in that idea.
Skott keeping moving, preventing Ruckola from controlling successfully.

Ruckola thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Skott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skott tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruckola looking to pass the guard.
Ruckola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skott is looking to stand up but Ruckola isn't so interested in that idea.
Skott keeping moving, preventing Ruckola from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A punch combination from Ruckola misses.

Ruckola shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Skott manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruckola trying to control the position from guard on top but Skott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruckola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skott is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ruckola postures up in Skott's guard and throws a big left but Skott blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Skott is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ruckola is controlling him.
Skott can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ruckola controls the pace.

Ruckola thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Skott defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruckola.
Ruckola looks gassed!
Skott swings for the body but Ruckola moves out of range.
No luck for Ruckola with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Skott misses with a double jab
and Ruckola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ruckola.
Skott misses with a double jab
and Ruckola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruckola shoots in for a double leg but Skott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joar Skott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skott throws a left and a right that both miss

so Ruckola counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ruckola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruckola trying to control the position from guard on top but Skott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruckola advances to half guard.
Ruckola lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruckola wants to control but Skott is keeping him busy.
Ruckola is breathing heavily.
Ruckola is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ruckola in particular looking to stall.
Ruckola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skott defending well though.
Ruckola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skott is staying active underneath Ruckola, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Skott is trying to stand back up but Ruckola is controlling him

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ruckola dodges the punch combination from Skott.
Skott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruckola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skott misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Skott throws a hook but Ruckola blocks it.
Ruckola fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruckola blocks a jab.
Skott tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ruckola closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skott circles away.
Joar Skott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Ruckola.
Skott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ruckola tries to clinch but Skott is having none of it.
Ruckola stuffs the takedown attempt from Skott. Skott gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruckola throws a sloppy head kick and Skott moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Ruckola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Ruckola forces Skott back against the cage and clinches.
Ruckola tries for a takedown but Skott manages to get underhooks.
Skott stops a takedown attempt from Ruckola.
Ruckola wants a takedown but no success here.

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

Skott has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Skott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skott with a hook.
Ruckola slips a jab and a cross from Skott.
Skott wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Skott. No joy for Ruckola on that attempt.
Skott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruckola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruckola shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skott sprawls well. Skott wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ruckola gets slowly back to his feet.
Skott scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Skott's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Skott duly obliges.

It looks like Danny Ruckola 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!
Skott throws a combination. Ruckola tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Skott scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joar Skott dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny Ruckola's cut.
That's time! Skott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Skott lands the left hand.
Skott scores with a jab. Ruckola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Horrible takedown by Ruckola or perhaps it was just good defense by Skott which made him look bad.
Ruckola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skott as he avoids it easily.
Skott connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ruckola takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Skott scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ruckola is looking for a sweep. Skott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Ruckola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skott pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruckola trying to hold on to Skott's head to control him but Skott postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ruckola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skott pulls his head out easily.
Skott controlling the action here.
Skott's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ruckola moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ruckola wants to stand up but Skott is controlling him.

Ruckola has his foot on Skott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skott works his way back into a safe position though.
Ruckola wants to sweep here but Skott controlling him for the moment.
Ruckola tries to strike from the bottom.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruckola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Danga de danga de dang - Skott scores with a four punch combination!
Skott paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Skott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ruckola shoots in looking for a takedown. Skott tries to sprawl out of it but Ruckola keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joar Skott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Ruckola.
Skott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Ruckola counters by moving into the clinch.

Skott breaks from the clinch.
Skott keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruckola has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ruckola there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ruckola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruckola somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skott lands a lovely overhand right.
Skott with a jab.
Ruckola fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Skott throws a right hand that Ruckola ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruckola also avoids with ease.
Skott checks a leg kick.
Ruckola slips a jab and a cross from Skott.
Skott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruckola has a takedown stuffed.
Skott scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Skott misses with a jab, cross combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joar Skott showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Skott 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 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joar Skott!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauno Korpi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Kropotkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kropotkin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Boy prodolzhaetsya by Ariya. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Korpi
vs
Kropotkin

172 cm
23
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
208 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Umbrella Corporation - Q159 Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauno Korpi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Kropotkin!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Korpi.
Kropotkin tries to clinch up.
Kropotkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kropotkin throws a looping overhand right but Korpi ducks down to avoid it.
Korpi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kropotkin throws a leg kick which misses Korpi's front leg but catches the back leg as Korpi tries to avoid it.
Korpi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kropotkin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Korpi throws a nice looking combination but Kropotkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Korpi scores with a three punch combo!
A punch lands to the side of Kropotkin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kropotkin misses with a wild body shot.
Kropotkin misses the shot to the body.
Kropotkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Korpi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kropotkin.
Korpi is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Korpi misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Korpi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kropotkin.

Kropotkin clinches with his opponent.
Kropotkin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Korpi up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kropotkin has him pressed against the cage.
Korpi is trying to break the clinch but Kropotkin has him pressed against the cage.
Kropotkin missing with knees to the body.
Korpi tries to break the clinch but Kropotkin is controlling the position.
Kropotkin controlling the action here for a moment.
Kropotkin misses with a knee to the head.
Korpi wants to break free but Kropotkin has control.
Kropotkin has Korpi pressed against the cage, preventing Korpi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Kropotkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korpi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kropotkin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Korpi to score with a decent uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Korpi.
Kropotkin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Korpi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Korpi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kropotkin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kropotkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpi sizes up Kropotkin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Korpi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Korpi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Korpi.
Kropotkin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kropotkin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Korpi scores with a nice right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Korpi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korpi throws a combination that misses

and Kropotkin moves into the clinch.
Kropotkin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Korpi.
Kropotkin throws an elbow but it misses.
Korpi has had enough of the clinch but Kropotkin keeps him there for the moment.
Kropotkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kropotkin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Korpi tries to break the clinch but Kropotkin is controlling the position.
Kropotkin has Korpi pressed against the cage, preventing Korpi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kropotkin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Korpi breaks from the clinch.
Korpi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Korpi lands a jab to the nose.
Korpi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpi's corner calls for a 1-2. Korpi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kropotkin throws a hook to the side of Korpi's head but Korpi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rauno Korpi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kropotkin lunges at Korpi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Korpi's hand.
Kropotkin drops his hands momentarily and Korpi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Korpi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Kropotkin gets a clinch.
Kropotkin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Korpi avoids it.
A frustrated look appears on Korpi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Korpi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kropotkin trying to control the position but instead, Korpi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kropotkin into the cage.
Korpi managing to block the knees to the body from Kropotkin.
Korpi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Korpi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Korpi tries to break free but Kropotkin pushes him back against the cage.
Korpi is trying to force a seperation but Kropotkin has the dominant position.
Korpi working hard to break the clinch.

Korpi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kropotkin dodges the punch combination from Korpi.
Korpi scores with a nice head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kropotkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Korpi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kropotkin tries to clinch there but Korpi circles away.
Korpi works over Kropotkin's head and body with a nice combination.
Korpi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kropotkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Korpi dips to his left and cracks Kropotkin with an uppercut!
Kropotkin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kropotkin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kropotkin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kropotkin tries to clinch but Korpi moves away
and Korpi counters with a three punch combo that has Kropotkin backing up. Kropotkin nods at Korpi to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korpi slips a jab from Kropotkin.
Korpi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Korpi does it's job there.
Korpi connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Korpi misses with a wild combination.
Kropotkin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Korpi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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 Rauno Korpi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Korpi connects with the punch.
Korpi sizes up Kropotkin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A shot to the body from Kropotkin misses
and Korpi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rauno Korpi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kropotkin looks to land a left hand but Korpi moved out of range nicely.
Korpi lands with a nice combination. Kropotkin backs away looking to recover.
Korpi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Korpi throws a series of punches but Kropotkin moves out of range.
Kropotkin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Korpi lands a right hook to the body.
Korpi jabs Kropotkin right on the nose. Kropotkin blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kropotkin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Korpi throws a combination. Kropotkin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Korpi's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Korpi duly obliges.
Korpi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Korpi.
Korpi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Korpi cracks Kropotkin with a good jab.
A right-left combo lands from Korpi.
Kropotkin is breathing heavily.
Kropotkin takes one on the button.
Korpi is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kropotkin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Korpi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Korpi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kropotkin momentarily.
Good shot there by Korpi.
Korpi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kropotkin's head backwards.
Kropotkin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kropotkin tries to move into range but Korpi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kropotkin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Korpi.

Kropotkin is rocked!
Korpi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kropotkin backs up against the cage.
Kropotkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Korpi finish him?
Korpi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Korpi lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kropotkin. Kropotkin tries to recover but Korpi is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kropotkin lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rauno Korpi!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between B Schnitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virtanen has chosen Muistipalapelit by Stam1na as his entrance music. Juha Virtanen has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Schnitz
vs
Virtanen

178 cm
22
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
155 lbs
7 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

:: Happy Pills ::

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, B Schnitz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schnitz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Virtanen sprawls well. Virtanen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schnitz gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schnitz is defended easily by Virtanen.
B Schnitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtanen fails to land the takedown.
Schnitz misses with a takedown
and Virtanen counters with a head kick. That will keep Schnitz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for B Schnitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Virtanen gets caught flat footed, as Schnitz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Schnitz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Virtanen 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.
Schnitz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Schnitz wants to pass the guard but Virtanen is keeping the position.
Schnitz is looking to work some ground and pound but Virtanen has wrist control.
Schnitz cracks Virtanen with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnitz postures up in Virtanen's guard and throws a big left but Virtanen blocks it.
Schnitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Virtanen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schnitz throws a big right hand that misses.

Virtanen has his foot on Schnitz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schnitz works his way back into a safe position though.
Virtanen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schnitz throws and elbow that misses. Virtanen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schnitz's guard. Nice move by Virtanen!
Schnitz trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Virtanen preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schnitz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Virtanen manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schnitz throws a big right hand that misses.
Schnitz connects with a couple of short punches.
Schnitz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Schnitz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Virtanen on the ground.
Virtanen looks gassed!
Virtanen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Schnitz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Schnitz is looking to work some ground and pound but Virtanen has wrist control.
Schnitz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Schnitz postures up in Virtanen's guard and throws a big left but Virtanen blocks it.
Schnitz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Schnitz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Virtanen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schnitz postures up in Virtanen's guard and throws a big left but Virtanen blocks it.
Schnitz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Schnitz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schnitz lands a couple of digs.
Schnitz throws a big right hand that misses.
Schnitz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Virtanen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schnitz works over Virtanen with some ground and pound from guard.
Schnitz is working Virtanen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schnitz postures up and lands a big shot to Virtanen's brow.
Schnitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schnitz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Virtanen's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Schnitz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Virtanen has momentary wrist control but Schnitz slips an elbow through the middle.
Schnitz with a nice head shot there.
Virtanen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schnitz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schnitz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schnitz throwing strikes but missing.
Schnitz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schnitz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Schnitz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schnitz throwing strikes from guard but Virtanen blocks nicely.
Virtanen is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnitz works over Virtanen with some ground and pound from guard.
Schnitz is working Virtanen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Schnitz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Schnitz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Virtanen's guard.
Schnitz winds up and cracks Virtanen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Schnitz is nestled in close to Virtanen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Virtanen taking some punishment here, with Schnitz in his half guard.
Schnitz trying to pass the guard but Virtanen defending well.
Schnitz slips a nice elbow through Virtanen's hands, connecting with Virtanen's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schnitz drops an elbow to the side of Virtanen's head.
B Schnitz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schnitz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Schnitz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Virtanen is rocked!
Schnitz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Virtanen is still in real trouble! Can Schnitz finish him?
Schnitz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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!
Schnitz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Virtanen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Schnitz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Virtanen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schnitz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Schnitz working over Virtanen with some ground and pound. Virtanen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Virtanen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schnitz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Schnitz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Schnitz connects with a nice short shot to Virtanen's temple.
Schnitz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Schnitz lands strikes from half guard.
Schnitz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Schnitz slips a nice elbow through Virtanen's hands, connecting with Virtanen's forehead.
Virtanen seems to have recovered his senses.
Ground and pound from Schnitz.
Nice strikes from Schnitz there.
Schnitz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schnitz lands with a punch from half guard.
Schnitz winds up and cracks Virtanen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Schnitz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Virtanen is in trouble now - Schnitz has advanced to mount!
Schnitz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Schnitz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Schnitz landing strikes from the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schnitz dominating with strikes here.
Schnitz with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

B Schnitz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Schnitz gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schnitz lands a nice short elbow.
Schnitz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schnitz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Virtanen is looking for a sweep. Schnitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schnitz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Schnitz slips a nice elbow through Virtanen's hands, connecting with Virtanen's forehead.
Virtanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Schnitz connects with a nice short shot to Virtanen's temple.
Schnitz lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Virtanen! More strikes land and this one is all over! Schnitz jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). B Schnitz!
B Schnitz retains his lightweight title!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eminem - Go to Sleep. Ron Franks acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Gonzales
vs
Franks

191 cm
23
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
230 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Elite Golden Nutrition
Elite Golden Nutrition

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafael Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ron Franks!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Franks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonzales as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Gonzales finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Franks looks gassed!
Franks moves in looking to clinch but Gonzales pushes him off.

Gonzales shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gonzales showed some decent athleticism there.
Franks won't allow Gonzales to pass to mount.
Gonzales frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gonzales is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Franks can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Franks is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gonzales is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Franks can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Franks is bucking up trying to escape but Gonzales cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales looking to finish Franks with some ground and pound. This is bad for Franks!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franks in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Franks is still in real trouble! Can Gonzales finish him?

Gonzales get's back to his feet.
Franks seems to have recovered his senses.

Gonzales drives through and clinches with Franks against the cage.

Gonzales manages to break the clinch.

Gonzales looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gonzales slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Gonzales is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Franks is trying to escape and Gonzales transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Franks is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gonzales! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Gonzales!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stacey Malouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tauno Puukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Malouf
vs
Puukko

184 cm
21
168 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup

:: Happy Pills ::

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stacey Malouf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Puukko!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Malouf drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Puukko looking for a sweep. Not yet Puukko, not yet.
Malouf controls from within his opponent's guard.
Malouf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malouf wants to pass the guard but Puukko is keeping the position.
Puukko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malouf looking to pass the guard.

Malouf drops back looking for a leg! Puukko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Puukko manages to kick Malouf off! Malouf jumps back into Puukko's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Puukko leaves Malouf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malouf looks to land a combination but Puukko avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Malouf.
Puukko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Malouf counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Malouf preventing the sweep.

Malouf drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Puukko dives on top into guard.
Malouf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puukko passes Malouf's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Malouf trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malouf tries to roll over but Puukko keeps him under control.
Puukko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Malouf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puukko pulls his head out easily.
Malouf is breathing heavily.
Puukko not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Puukko wants to work for an arm triangle but Malouf is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Puukko postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Malouf to stand up.
Puukko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malouf shoots in and drives through. Puukko sprawls well.
Puukko tries to work over Malouf's front leg with a kick but Malouf checks it.
Good work by Malouf as he checks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malouf is defended easily by Puukko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stacey Malouf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puukko is looking to score with low kicks.
Puukko misses with a double jab.
Puukko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Malouf scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Puukko can't do much from the bottom here.

Malouf is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Puukko has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puukko tries to bench press Malouf off him but Malouf keeps the position.
Puukko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Malouf working away.
Malouf is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Puukko's shoulder. That is not cool.

Malouf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Puukko forces Malouf back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice uppercut there from Puukko.

It looks like Stacey Malouf has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malouf is defended easily by Puukko.
Puukko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Puukko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malouf scores with a punch to the head.
Puukko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Puukko looks to land a combination but Malouf avoids it well.

Puukko gets caught flat footed, as Malouf shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko trying to control the position.
Malouf stopping the sweep attempt from Puukko.
Puukko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puukko wants to control the position but Malouf says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puukko is trying to get back to full guard.
Malouf trying to control from half guard but Puukko is working away.
Puukko wants to control but Malouf passes into side.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Puukko struggling a bit here.
Puukko is looking to reverse the position.
Puukko is trying to control Malouf's posture but Malouf avoids it.
Puukko tries to bench press Malouf off him but Malouf keeps the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Malouf moves in looking to clinch but Puukko pushes him off.
Puukko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tauno Puukko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Malouf scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Malouf seems to be working for a kimura but Puukko defends the submission attempt.
Puukko is looking to improve his position.
Malouf is trying to control the action in half guard but Puukko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Puukko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Puukko.
Puukko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Puukko with the ground and pound from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Puukko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Puukko swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Malouf is now in Puukko's guard. A big mistake from Puukko there, giving up the dominant position!
Puukko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malouf 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.
Malouf preventing the sweep.
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 Stacey Malouf will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stacey Malouf's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Malouf shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Puukko's guard.
Stacey Malouf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malouf pushing down on Puukko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Puukko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Malouf looking to pass the guard.
Malouf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Malouf trying to control the position from guard on top but Puukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puukko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malouf.
Puukko tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Puukko pushes Malouf off and scrambles back to his feet.
Stacey Malouf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puukko works over Malouf's head and body with a nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko moves out of range as Malouf strikes.

Malouf drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Puukko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Puukko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Malouf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Puukko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Puukko is trying to control the position but Malouf postures up.
Puukko pulls Malouf in close to his closed guard and prevents Malouf from doing any damage or advancing position.
Puukko 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Puukko trying to control the position.
Malouf tries to free his leg and advance position but Puukko is retaining full guard.
Malouf stopping the sweep attempt from Puukko.
Puukko pulls Malouf in close to prevent any damage.
Puukko wants to get back to his feet but Malouf passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Malouf wants to work for an arm triangle but Puukko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Puukko is trying to get back to full guard.
Puukko trying to control from the bottom.
Puukko is looking to improve his position.
Malouf wants to advance to full mount but Puukko doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Malouf's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Puukko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malouf is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Malouf working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Puukko 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Puukko throws a leg kick which misses Malouf's front leg but catches the back leg as Malouf tries to avoid it.
Malouf misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malouf closes the distance and clinches up with Puukko, looking for a takedown. Malouf pushes Puukko against the cage but Puukko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Malouf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Puukko throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Stacey Malouf did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Stacey Malouf'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.

Puukko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malouf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malouf lands with a nice body punch.

Malouf closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Malouf lands in his opponent's guard.
Puukko wants to sweep here but Malouf controlling him for the moment.
Malouf passes Puukko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Puukko is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko is in trouble now - Malouf has advanced to mount!

Puukko has left one of his arms exposed and Malouf doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Puukko screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stacey Malouf!
Stacey Malouf retains his welterweight title!