Infinity 85: Ahokas vs Pelle PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pauli Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Tyson
vs
Lee

190 cm
27
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tank Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pauli Lee!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Tyson's defenses.
Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee sizes up Tyson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pauli Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Tyson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee lands with a nice combination. Tyson backs away looking to recover.
Lee throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tyson momentarily.
Tyson moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Tyson takes one to the side of the head.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee tries to bum rush Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Tyson fails with the takedown.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown but Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tyson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lee takes a swing at Tyson's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee jabs Tyson right on the nose. Tyson blinks but takes it well.
Tyson shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Tyson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Tyson.
Lee punishes Tyson's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee takes a swing at Tyson's ribcage but misses.
Lee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Tyson seems unphased.
Lee lands with a hook. Tyson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Tyson's head back.
Lee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tyson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lee lands a jab to Tyson's midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tyson.
Tyson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tyson off to one side.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tyson backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson takes one to the side of the head.
Tyson shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee looks winded!
Tyson throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Tyson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Tyson on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lee.
Tyson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lee lands with a good body shot.
Tank Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pauli Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Tyson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lee.
Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Lee blocks a head kick by Tyson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Tyson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tyson off to one side.
Tyson throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tyson doesn't seem bothered though.
Tyson misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Tyson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pauli Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tyson's head.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Tyson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Tyson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Tyson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee swings for the body but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Tyson's head and hops out.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tyson tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Lee thuds a left hand into Tyson's body.
Tyson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Lee is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lee.
Tyson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown but Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tyson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Tyson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tyson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tyson.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee avoids the head kick by Tyson.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tyson or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee, which made it look bad.
Tyson dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Lee breaks the clinch.
Tyson fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tyson dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Tyson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Lee takes a swing at Tyson's ribcage but misses.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tyson rather than just go for the knockout.
Tyson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyson manages to avoid it.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Tyson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Tyson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands an overhand right.
Tyson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lee defends well and Tyson ends up having to push Lee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee pushes Tyson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyson shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Tyson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tyson eats them both and turns towards Lee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyson shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Tyson tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Tyson moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyson darts in looking for a takedown but Lee gets double underhooks and turns Tyson into the cage.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
Lee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tyson is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Lee has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pauli Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.

Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward.
Tank Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot in the inside from Lee.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 24:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauli Lee!
Pauli Lee bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cleatus Kasady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Split Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Kasady
vs
Brown

185 cm
26
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

178 cm
19
183 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cleatus Kasady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Split Brown!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown moves forwards but Kasady connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Kasady moves out of range easily.
Kasady takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kasady fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Kasady.
Cleatus Kasady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasady throws out the jab.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown throws a head kick but Kasady moves out of range.
Kasady misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

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

Kasady is rocked!

It looks like Cleatus Kasady 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!
Kasady blocks a head kick by Brown.
Oh Kasady is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown throws a head kick but Kasady moves out of range.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Kasady tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Kasady seems to have got his legs back now.
Brown has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kasady looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Kasady scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Kasady sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Kasady lands the left hand.
Kasady is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kasady tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kasady steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brown. That one must have hurt.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Kasady moves out of range easily.
Kasady misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Kasady lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
Kasady scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kasady bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kasady connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Kasady has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Kasady taking a breather.
Kasady tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kasady struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Kasady controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasady lands a right hand.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brown is trying to force a seperation but Kasady has the dominant position.
Kasady misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown is trying to force a seperation but Kasady has the dominant position.

Kasady pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Kasady does no damage.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Kasady thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasady is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brown needs to keep his hands up - Kasady had a free shot at his head there.
Kasady is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kasady lands a head shot.
Kasady works the jab nicely.
Kasady throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasady misses with a double jab.
Kasady throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kasady thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Kasady moves out of range easily.
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kasady. That did some damage!
Kasady connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brown.
Kasady looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Kasady throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown throws a push kick but Kasady slaps the foot to one side.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kasady.
Kasady lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Kasady misses.
A good leg kick by Brown.
Kasady misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Kasady lands a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasady lands with a straight right. Brown didn't see that one coming.
Kasady rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Kasady misses its intended target.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brown.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Kasady scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Kasady misses.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasady tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Kasady misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
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 Cleatus Kasady will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cleatus Kasady's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kasady throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kasady looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Kasady lands with a hook. Brown tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brown in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown throws a head kick but Kasady moves out of range.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Kasady.
Brown throws a push kick but Kasady slaps the foot to one side.
Kasady misses with a straight right.
Kasady wants to clinch.
Kasady lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasady throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Kasady rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.
Brown blocks an uppercut.

Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kasady throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasady lands a slapping body shot.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Kasady.

Kasady rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brown taking a breather.

Kasady's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kasady checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kasady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Kasady does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Nice uppercut there from Kasady.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasady lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Kasady moves out of range easily.
Kasady misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, jab by Kasady - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasady throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kasady tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kasady listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Kasady lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No joy there for Kasady, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kasady takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown checks a low kick from Kasady.
Kasady tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown defending well as Kasady loads up on a big left hand.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasady throws out the jab.
Kasady avoids the head kick by Brown.
Kasady stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kasady misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kasady.
No joy there for Kasady, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kasady moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Kasady tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cleatus Kasady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown avoids the body shot from Kasady.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kasady.
Kasady looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Kasady connects with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kasady tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kasady fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cleatus Kasady is winning the standup battle so far.
Kasady moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown moves out of range as Kasady strikes.
Brown lands with a kick to the temple. Kasady shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kasady fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown throws a head kick but Kasady moves out of range.
Brown takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brown avoids the body shot from Kasady.
Kasady tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kasady tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kasady.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cleatus Kasady dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cleatus Kasady'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. This is the final round!

Brown slips under a jab.
Kasady tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kasady throws a big shot that misses.
Kasady missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Kasady moves into the clinch.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.

Kasady pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kasady lands a jab to the nose.
Kasady tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a head kick but Kasady moves out of range.
Kasady throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Kasady looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Kasady swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasady looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Brown throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kasady.
Brown throws a head kick but Kasady moves out of range.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Kasady.
Kasady checks the leg kick.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kasady misses with a few strikes there.
Brown takes one to the chin there.

Kasady moves into the clinch.

Kasady breaks the clinch.
Kasady lands with a cross.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Kasady moves out of range easily.
Kasady throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasady misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.

Brown tries to keep at a distance but Kasady has taken the fight into the clinch.

Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Brown misses.
Kasady on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Kasady throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasady throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Brown connects with a leg kick. Kasady looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kasady moves out of range of the body kick.
Kasady scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
A good leg kick by Brown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasady doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Brown throws a wild body kick that Kasady sees coming a mile off.
Kasady connects with the punch.
Brown throws a front kick that sends Kasady stumbling back into the cage.
Kasady tries to clinch but Brown moves away
and Brown counters with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Kasady.
Kasady lands with a shot to the body.
Cleatus Kasady is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kasady will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kasady misses the target.
Kasady tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Kasady throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown lands a head kick!
Kasady looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kasady.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kasady misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasady misses the shot to the body.
Kasady scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kasady swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kasady misses with a body shot.
Kasady lands a jab to the head.
Kasady tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kasady throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kasady throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kasady cracks the inside of Brown's front leg.
Split Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A clash of legs there as Kasady blocks the low kick.

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 Cleatus Kasady.
Well Kasady has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleatus Kasady!
A relieved looking Cleatus Kasady thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luka Mrtic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Ylipauha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mrtic
vs
Ylipauha

176 cm
25
167 lbs
6 - 4 - 1

170 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Luka Mrtic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Ylipauha!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ylipauha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mrtic tries to avoid it but Ylipauha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mrtic to the ground. Mrtic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mrtic misses with a head kick.
Mrtic throws a nice outside leg kick.

Ylipauha looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mrtic is looking to control Ylipauha's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mrtic avoid being mounted?
Mrtic taking some punishment here, with Ylipauha in his half guard.
Mrtic wants to get back to full guard.
Ylipauha is thwarting Mrtic's attempts to control the position.
Mrtic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mrtic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ylipauha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mrtic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mrtic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mrtic keeping moving, preventing Ylipauha from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mrtic is trying to keep Ylipauha in close.
Mrtic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ylipauha manages to get himself to full guard.

Mrtic trying to control the position from guard on top but Ylipauha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mrtic stops Ylipauha from standing up.
Mrtic postures up.
Mrtic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ylipauha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mrtic advances to half guard.
Mrtic is trying to control. Ylipauha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ylipauha tries to roll over but Mrtic keeps him under control.
Ylipauha felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ylipauha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mrtic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mrtic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mrtic is looking to advance position but Ylipauha won't allow it.
Ylipauha is pressing down on Mrtic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mrtic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ylipauha throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mrtic throwing strikes but missing.
Mrtic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ylipauha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mrtic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mrtic trying to control but Ylipauha is working from the bottom.
Mrtic looking to pass the guard.
Ylipauha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mrtic is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mrtic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mrtic advances to half guard.
Mrtic 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.

Mrtic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mrtic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ylipauha tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mrtic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ylipauha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mrtic is stalling here. Ylipauha is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mrtic seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ylipauha has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mrtic is trying to improve his position.
Mrtic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mrtic is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mrtic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ylipauha trying to control but Mrtic is working from the bottom.

Ylipauha is posturing up here but Mrtic has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ylipauha tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ylipauha has to tap! Slick submission there by Mrtic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luka Mrtic!
An out of breath Luka Mrtic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chaz Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jabari Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Till I Collapse. Johnston has chosen fabulous- breathe as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Swanson
vs
Johnston

185 cm
29
260 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

196 cm
20
255 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chaz Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jabari Johnston!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Swanson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnston to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Johnston wants to pass the guard but Swanson is keeping the position.

Swanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnston is aware though and is defending well.
Johnston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Swanson keeping full guard, as Johnston tries to pass.

Johnston drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Swanson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnston has Swanson in his guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Swanson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Swanson has managed to get both his arms back between Johnston's legs - danger averted.
Swanson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Swanson wants to control from the top but Johnston keeps moving.

Johnston working for a triangle but Swanson defends it easily.

Swanson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnston pushes a forearm under Swanson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Swanson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jabari Johnston!
Jabari Johnston very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Chaz Swanson had this to say: 'I gave it my all and they still came out on top, I guess they were just the better man tonight.'.

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Maanpohja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holy Diver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diver comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Holy Diver by Dio kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Maanpohja
vs
Diver

171 cm
26
173 lbs
7 - 12 - 0

161 cm
28
174 lbs
13 - 15 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Determined

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johannes Maanpohja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Holy Diver!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diver napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Maanpohja misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Diver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maanpohja working the ground and pound but Diver is defending the strikes.
Diver is trying to get back to his feet.

Maanpohja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diver, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maanpohja working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diver gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Diver wants to get back to his feet.

Maanpohja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diver defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maanpohja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Maanpohja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diver blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maanpohja.
Maanpohja passes to side control.

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

That's two 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.
Diver tries to buck Maanpohja off but Maanpohja is having none of it.
Maanpohja creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Diver sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Maanpohja in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Diver is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johannes Maanpohja!
After the fight, Johannes Maanpohja was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antti Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Champ Bombada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Kantola
vs
Bombada

176 cm
32
182 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

183 cm
38
175 lbs
32 - 32 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

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 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Kantola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Champ Bombada!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombada keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kantola throws the kick towards the body but Bombada avoids it.
Bombada misses with a straight right.
Antti Kantola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kantola misses with a body kick.
Bombada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bombada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bombada lands a nice shot that snaps Kantola's head back.
Kantola is looking to land body kicks.
Bombada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kantola lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bombada moves away.
Bombada connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kantola momentarily.
Kantola blocks a head kick by Bombada.
Bombada ducks under a wild hook from Kantola.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bombada jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kantola tries to clinch up.
Bombada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kantola misses with a hook to the body
and Bombada counters with a one-two to the body.
Bombada throws a head kick that Kantola semi-blocks.
Kantola slips under a jab.
Kantola walks into a stiff left hand from Bombada.
Kantola connects with an inside leg kick.
Kantola throws a body punch but Bombada moves out of range.
Kantola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bombada lands a jab to the head.
Kantola swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola cracks Bombada with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've been informed that Bombada 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.
Bombada misses with a few strikes there.
Kantola is looking to wear down Bombada with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bombada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kantola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bombada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kantola looks to score with a jab to the body but Bombada is just out of range.
Kantola lands a right hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Kantola.
Kantola throws a body shot but no joy.
Kantola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kantola, as that shot connected.
Bombada has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kantola.
Champ Bombada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombada misses the jab.
Kantola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kantola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bombada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bombada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bombada throws a series of strikes that have Kantola backpedaling.
Kantola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bombada avoids the body shot from Kantola.
Kantola defending well as Bombada loads up on a big left hand.
Kantola throws a body punch but Bombada moves out of range.
Kantola ducks under a wild hook from Bombada.
Kantola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bombada's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola misses with a jab to the body
and Bombada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left and a right from Bombada both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bombada fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kantola is out of range.
Bombada has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bombada slips a straight right by Kantola.
Kantola connects with a solid leg kick.
Kantola slips a straight right by Bombada.
Kantola misses with a body kick.
Kantola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kantola missing with a left hand there. Bombada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kantola scores with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Kantola - just one landing.
Kantola moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Champ Bombada will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bombada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Champ Bombada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bombada.
Kantola misses with a series of wild punches.
Bombada tests Kantola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bombada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kantola on the side of the head.
Bombada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kantola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kantola throws a jab when Bombada was well out of range.
Champ Bombada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bombada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kantola throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Bombada.
Kantola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kantola.
Kantola swings for the body but Bombada moves out of range.
Kantola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bombada wants to slow Kantola down by chopping away at his legs.
Kantola tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kantola throws a wild body kick that Bombada sees coming a mile off.
Kantola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bombada was well out of range. Poor timing from Kantola.
Some wild striking there from Bombada.
Kantola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kantola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bombada.
Bombada moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bombada dodges the punch combination from Kantola.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kantola has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Kantola moves into the clinch.
Kantola digs a right hand underneath Bombada's ribcage. Bombada let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kantola throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kantola.
Kantola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kantola throws a punch but it's blocked by Bombada.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombada blocks an elbow strike.
Kantola can't find room to land a body shot as Bombada controls the action.
Kantola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kantola.
Kantola pushes Bombada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kantola stalling the fight.
Bombada tries to break free but Kantola pushes him back against the cage.
Kantola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kantola has Bombada pressed against the cage, preventing Bombada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kantola effectively controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Bombada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bombada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kantola's head backwards.
Kantola misses with a low kick.
Kantola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bombada moves away.
Kantola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kantola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bombada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bombada misses with a hook.
Kantola misses the shot to the body.
Bombada scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Kantola 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. And we move into the final round!

A combination from Bombada does no damage.
Bombada catches Kantola with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kantola moves out of range of the leg kick from Bombada.
Kantola lands with an uppercut that bounces Bombada off the cage and back into range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kantola cracks Bombada with a nice body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kantola throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombada being controlled against the cage.
Kantola pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola scores with a hook to the body.
Kantola misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Bombada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kantola fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bombada lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bombada.
Kantola connects with a crisp jab.
Bombada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bombada throws out a leg kick but Kantola moves out of range and Bombada only half commits.
No joy there for Kantola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bombada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bombada lands with an overhand left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kantola looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bombada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bombada is looking to land body kicks.
Bombada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kantola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kantola scores with a hook.
Bombada throws a big shot that misses.
Kantola misses with the body kick
and Bombada counters with a leg kick.
Bombada thuds his right hand into Kantola's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Kantola moves into the clinch successfully.
Kantola looking to slow down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bombada's efforts to push away.
Bombada wants to get back to striking at distance but Kantola won't allow it.
Kantola taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Antti Kantola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bombada blocks an uppercut.
Kantola trying to stall but Bombada improves his position.
Kantola content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Bombada breaks the clinch.

Kantola drives through and clinches with Bombada against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kantola's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bombada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kantola works on Bombada's body with a couple of short punches.
Bombada has had enough of the clinch but Kantola keeps him there for the moment.
Kantola stalling against the cage.
Bombada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bombada managing to block the knees to the body from Kantola.

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 Antti Kantola.
I think Kantola 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Kantola!
An out of breath and clearly excited Antti Kantola thanked Perkele! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amis Pelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Juha Ahokas has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Juha Ahokas seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Ahokas
vs
Pelle

192 cm
32
288 lbs
23 - 12 - 1

195 cm
28
255 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Ahokas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amis Pelle!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahokas moves away from the strike by Pelle.
Ahokas shoots in and drives through. Pelle sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahokas. Pelle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pelle throws a right and a left that Ahokas avoids nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Ahokas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The fighters circling - Pelle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Pelle drops Ahokas with a beautiful combination! Ahokas stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pelle is looking for the KO!

It looks like Juha Ahokas has been cut.
Ahokas digs a good body shot into Pelle's ribs.
Juha Ahokas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Pelle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahokas circles away quickly and effectively.
Pelle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ahokas misses with a body shot.
Pelle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ahokas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pelle moves away.
Pelle lands a glancing blow to the side of Ahokas's head.
Pelle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pelle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Ahokas finds it's target.
Amis Pelle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Ahokas. Beautiful body shot.
Pelle throws a nice looking combination but Ahokas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pelle has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pelle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahokas.
Pelle tries to bum rush Ahokas with a series of wild strikes but Ahokas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pelle tries to bum rush Ahokas with a series of wild strikes but Ahokas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pelle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahokas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Ahokas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pelle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ahokas.
Ahokas drops an elbow to the side of Pelle's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pelle taking some punishment here, with Ahokas in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahokas throwing shots but Pelle is blocking nicely.
Pelle won't allow Ahokas to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ahokas.
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. Ahokas connects with a nice short shot to Pelle's temple.
Ahokas trying to control the pace.
Nice strikes from Ahokas there.

Pelle is rocked!
Ahokas passes to side control.
Ahokas throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ahokas advances to full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas unloads with some shots from mount but Pelle bucks and avoids them well.
Ahokas landing strikes from the mount and Pelle is in trouble!
Pelle takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Ahokas's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Ahokas!
Juha Ahokas is the new heavyweight champion!
Juha Ahokas thanked the fans post fight for their support.