Infinity 98: Just Scrap PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Very Magnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristoff Klinkhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Magnum
vs
Klinkhammer

180 cm
25
200 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

185 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Very Magnum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kristoff Klinkhammer!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klinkhammer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slow jab from Klinkhammer misses its intended target.
Magnum tries to clinch up.
Klinkhammer fails with a takedown attempt.
Klinkhammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magnum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Magnum scores with a nice body kick.
Klinkhammer shoots in but Magnum avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Very Magnum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoff Klinkhammer.
Magnum shoots in for a takedown but Klinkhammer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Magnum misses with a takedown attempt - Klinkhammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klinkhammer shoots in for a takedown but Magnum shows good takedown defense.

Magnum shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Magnum is looking to take a break and control but Klinkhammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnum seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Magnum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klinkhammer keeps working.
Magnum controlling the action here.
Magnum trying to control from half guard but Klinkhammer is working away.

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.
Magnum stops Klinkhammer from getting back to his feet.

Magnum has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Klinkhammer defend it? Magnum steps over the head and cranks it - Klinkhammer is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Magnum!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Very Magnum!

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FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Tapper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenkka Kahva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahva has chosen The Prodigy - Firestarter as his entrance music. Jenkka Kahva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Tapper
vs
Kahva

199 cm
19
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
26
280 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taisto Tapper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jenkka Kahva!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Tapper.
Kahva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice straight punches there by Tapper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tapper.
Kahva misses with a takedown attempt
and Tapper counters with a left to the body.
Tapper lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tapper.

Kahva has taken the fight to the clinch.

Kahva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Kahva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tapper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tapper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Kahva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tapper uses from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tapper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tapper wants to pass the guard but Kahva is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapper sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tapper tries to free his leg and advance position but Kahva is retaining full guard.
Tapper seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tapper wants to control from the top but Kahva keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A punch combination from Kahva misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tapper, as that shot connected.
Tapper lands a jab.
Kahva's coach down at MMA Sanok Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kahva's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kahva is looking to clinch.
Tapper looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahva is just out of range.
Tapper lands with a shot to the body.
Kahva fails with the takedown
and Tapper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Kahva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Tapper has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kahva doesn't defend quickly enough and Tapper has managed to lock this one up! Can Kahva escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tapper on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Taisto Tapper!
Taisto Tapper thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Jenkka Kahva stepped up to the mic, saying 'Now I'm hungry'.

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FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

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

Bombada
vs
Kantola

183 cm
39
175 lbs
34 - 34 - 0

176 cm
33
182 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
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 34 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Champ Bombada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Kantola!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombada throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kantola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bombada looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kantola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kantola takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kantola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bombada but Bombada pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kantola throws an off balance right hand
and Bombada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bombada scores with a three punch combo!
Bombada swats away the attempt to clinch by Kantola.
Kantola misses with a body kick.
Bombada throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Bombada.
A jab lands there for Bombada.
Nice body punch from Kantola.
Kantola chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bombada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombada lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bombada throws a good cross that connects.
Kantola takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kantola closes the distance and clinches up with Bombada, looking for a takedown. Kantola pushes Bombada against the cage but Bombada circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bombada scores with a push kick.
Kantola misses with a hook. Bombada ducked under it nicely.
Bombada defending well as Kantola loads up on a big left hand.
Kantola throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good shot there by Bombada.
Kantola is looking to clinch but Bombada is avoiding it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bombada.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bombada tries to bum rush Kantola with a series of wild strikes but Kantola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bombada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bombada throws a sloppy head kick and Kantola moves out of range easily.
Kantola with a hook.
Kantola misses the body punch
and Bombada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombada lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bombada throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kantola throws a shot from downtown. Bombada moves away and avoids it.
Kantola throws a shot from downtown. Bombada moves away and avoids it.
Kantola misses with a body kick.
Bombada throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kantola avoids it.
Bombada looks to land a body kick but Kantola moved away.
Bombada is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kantola cracks Bombada with a good jab.
Bombada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kantola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bombada. Bombada obviously looking to wear him down.
Bombada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kantola misses with an uppercut. Bombada saw that one coming.
Bombada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kantola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bombada has time to react.
The crowd cheers as Kantola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bombada doesn't seem phased though.
Kantola throws a jab when Bombada was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kantola throws a jab but it's blocked by Bombada.
Kantola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kantola just misses with a punch to the body.
Bombada throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kantola avoids it.
Bombada looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kantola throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bombada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bombada missing with a left hand there. Kantola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bombada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kantola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bombada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bombada throws a combination. Kantola tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bombada throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kantola's head.
Kantola takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Kantola is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kantola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kantola. Bombada does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola clobbers Bombada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bombada throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Kantola misses.
Bombada throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kantola.
Kantola throws a nice inside leg kick.
Whack! Bombada lands a heavy head kick that drops Kantola. The ref tackles Bombada to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Kantola was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Champ Bombada!
A relieved looking Champ Bombada 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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FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Heimolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Pulkannaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulkannaru is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Judas Priest - Pain Killer. Pasi Pulkannaru has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Erkki Heimolainen's chin.

Heimolainen
vs
Pulkannaru

180 cm
23
165 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

206 cm
26
162 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Heimolainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Pulkannaru!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heimolainen fails with a takedown attempt.
Pulkannaru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pulkannaru throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heimolainen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pulkannaru.
Pasi Pulkannaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Pulkannaru closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pulkannaru lands in his opponent's guard.
Heimolainen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Heimolainen stands and throws Pulkannaru's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Heimolainen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pulkannaru's legs.
Pulkannaru wants to control but Heimolainen postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkannaru is being controlled here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pulkannaru can do anything to dispel that myth.

Heimolainen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pulkannaru has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pulkannaru is letting Heimolainen control him for a moment.

Heimolainen is trying to get an arm triangle but Pulkannaru is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen controlling the position from side mount.
Pulkannaru is not content to let Heimolainen control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Heimolainen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulkannaru wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen moves into full mount!
Heimolainen looking to control but Pulkannaru is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Heimolainen looking to control and managing it successfully.

Heimolainen working for a submission but Pulkannaru is keeping him at bay.
Heimolainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pulkannaru is looking to escape.
Pulkannaru wants to control but Heimolainen is having none of it.
Pulkannaru really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heimolainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen looking to control and managing it successfully.

Heimolainen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pulkannaru to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pulkannaru shrugs it off.
Heimolainen controlling his opponent.

Heimolainen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pulkannaru to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pulkannaru shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heimolainen controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erkki Heimolainen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Heimolainen dodges the punch combination from Pulkannaru.
It looked like Heimolainen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pulkannaru.

Pulkannaru changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Heimolainen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Heimolainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pulkannaru can do to turn this around?
Pulkannaru lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Heimolainen down.
Heimolainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Heimolainen trying to control here.
Heimolainen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pulkannaru's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pulkannaru's back!

Heimolainen is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Pulkannaru has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Heimolainen has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Pulkannaru taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Heimolainen doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Erkki Heimolainen!
Pasi Pulkannaru was interviewed post fight and said 'Dang, the fattest dude won this time'.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Maanpohja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Trzcinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trzcinski has chosen Ice Cube - Do Ya Thang as his entrance music. Daniel Trzcinski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johannes Maanpohja's chin.

Maanpohja
vs
Trzcinski

171 cm
27
173 lbs
8 - 15 - 0

184 cm
22
184 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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 8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johannes Maanpohja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Trzcinski!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maanpohja shoots and misses
and Trzcinski counters with a nice body shot.

Maanpohja gets the takedown into side control.
Maanpohja working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Trzcinski wants to get back to his feet.

Maanpohja working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ground and pound from Maanpohja seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Maanpohja is trying to get an arm triangle but Trzcinski is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trzcinski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Maanpohja fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maanpohja misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Trzcinski is pushing Maanpohja's head away, looking to escape. Maanpohja manages to hold on to the position though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Johannes Maanpohja!
A very excited looking Johannes Maanpohja rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Moody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Moody
vs
Anderson

185 cm
38
180 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

180 cm
32
184 lbs
23 - 16 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwight Moody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Turd Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moody.
Moody dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moody.
Moody avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Moody's belly button to the back.
Anderson takes a swing at Moody's ribcage but misses.
Moody throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Moody.
Moody looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moody throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
Anderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moody stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Moody keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson slips a jab from Moody.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson moves out of range as Moody throws a body kick.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moody.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Moody.
Anderson scores with a three punch combo!
Moody lands a jab to the head.
Anderson 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.
Moody defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Moody steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Dwight Moody is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moody throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moody pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moody lets loose with a powerful body kick. Anderson will feel that in the morning.
A lazy body kick from Moody
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Moody lands with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Moody throws a low kick, looking for Anderson's leg but Anderson calmly moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moody throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moody misses with a head kick.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moody.
Anderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moody defends it well.
Anderson thuds a left hand into Moody's body.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson slips a straight right by Moody.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moody tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moody throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moody sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moody cracks Anderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Moody just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson feints the counter takedown.

Anderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moody manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Moody seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Anderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moody looking to control.

Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moody keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moody has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moody is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Moody looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson postures up.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Moody is retaining full guard.
Anderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anderson postures up and lands a big shot to Moody's brow.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anderson landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Moody.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Moody swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moody throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
A cross from Moody lands.
Moody scores with a hook.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Moody lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Moody keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moody looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Moody lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Moody's ribs.
Moody tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anderson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Moody with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moody lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Moody ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Moody's belly button to the back.
Anderson digs a good hook to Moody's body.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Moody.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Dwight Moody is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Moody.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head kick from Moody lands but Anderson takes it in his stride.
Anderson stuns Moody with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moody fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moody moves away.
Moody seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Moody misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Moody is out of range.
Moody looks to land a body kick but Anderson moved away.
Moody throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moody misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Good work by Anderson as he checks the leg kick.
Anderson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Moody with a body shot.
Moody doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moody defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Moody into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moody looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Moody lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moody rather than just go for the knockout.
Moody misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Anderson misses with a hook. Moody ducked under it nicely.
Moody throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anderson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moody pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moody's waist but Moody gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Nice defenses there by Moody.
Moody thuds a left hand into Anderson's body.
Moody throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Anderson lands a jab to Moody's midsection.
Dwight Moody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moody scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Moody counters with a two punch combo.
Dwight Moody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turd Anderson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moody.
Moody throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moody cracks Anderson with a good jab.
Moody lands the left hand.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moody.
Moody looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anderson drops his hands momentarily and Moody takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moody at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwight Moody 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. And we move into the final round!

Anderson avoids the head kick by Moody.
Anderson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Moody with a body shot.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Moody's head.
Moody throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moody darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Moody's belly button to the back.
Moody looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Moody rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moody.
Anderson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Moody misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Moody does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moody fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moody.
Anderson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Moody with a body shot.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Moody saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson jabs Moody right on the nose. Moody blinks but takes it well.

Anderson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Anderson working the head and body with strikes.
Anderson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moody's legs.
Turd Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moody is trying to improve his position.
Moody dodges the ground and pound from Anderson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moody tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Anderson scores with a couple of short elbows.

Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moody wants to get back to his feet.
Moody manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson moves into full guard.
Moody with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to keep Moody in close.
Moody in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Anderson has his foot on Moody's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moody works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moody trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moody missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moody trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Moody is really struggling to control Anderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Moody postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moody stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.

Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moody in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moody loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Moody delivers a nice body kick.
Moody looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Moody.
Anderson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Moody with a body shot.
Anderson blocks a jab.

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 Dwight Moody.
I think Moody 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike The Shark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holy Diver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Shark comes to the cage accompanied by Still. Diver has chosen Holy Diver by Dio as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mike The Shark has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

The Shark
vs
Diver

179 cm
28
175 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

161 cm
29
174 lbs
16 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Determined

Perkele!

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike The Shark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 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!
The Shark scores with a jab.
The Shark throws a right hand that Diver ducks under and follows up with a left that Diver also avoids with ease.
Diver doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Shark counters with a stiff right hand.

Diver feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The Shark manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

The Shark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

The Shark has closed the distance and engaged Diver in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diver has The Shark pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Shark manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Shark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diver is trying to drag The Shark to the mat but The Shark just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mike The Shark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holy Diver.

The Shark breaks from the clinch.
Diver misses with a wild combination.
The Shark connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diver momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Shark misses with a takedown attempt - Diver sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Shark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Shark throws out a powerful jab.
Diver tries for a takedown but The Shark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Diver gets the takedown into side control.

Diver is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Shark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diver looking to punish the body of his opponent here but The Shark is avoiding damage well.
The Shark parries the strikes from Diver easily there. Diver is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable The Shark to escape.
Diver trying to control the position but The Shark is working away.
Diver tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diver wants to control but The Shark is keeping him busy.
Diver working away.
Who's going to make the next move?
The Shark managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Diver.
The Shark wants to get back to his feet but Diver drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diver tries to score with some ground and pound. The Shark controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Diver throwing strikes but The Shark manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diver is not content to let The Shark control the position.
The Shark working the ground and pound but Diver is defending the strikes.

The Shark decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Diver shoots in for a takedown but The Shark shows good takedown defense.
The Shark scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Holy Diver has been cut.
Diver with a poor takedown
and The Shark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diver blocks a head kick by The Shark.
The Shark scores with the left hand. Diver knows he should have avoided that one.
The Shark lands a jab to the head.

Diver is rocked!

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diver shoots in and gets a takedown into The Shark's guard.

The Shark manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by The Shark. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Shark.
Diver is still on wobbly legs! Can The Shark finish him?
Diver shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Shark sprawls well. The Shark wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diver gets slowly back to his feet.
The Shark throwing a counter right hand but Diver manages to avoid it.
Diver seems to have recovered his senses.
The Shark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Shark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Diver counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diver.
A shot in the inside from The Shark.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diver as The Shark tries to tie him up.
The Shark stops a takedown attempt from Diver.
Diver jumps guard but The Shark turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

The Shark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diver shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diver wants to clinch up but The Shark keeps it at a distance.
Diver dodges the punch combination from The Shark.
Diver feints the counter takedown.
Diver shoots in for a double leg but The Shark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Shark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diver closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Shark circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike The Shark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Holy Diver's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Diver shoots in for a takedown but The Shark shows good takedown defense.
Holy Diver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diver.
The Shark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Shark scores with a nice strike.
Holy Diver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The Shark gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diver tries to score a body lock takedown but The Shark shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mike The Shark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holy Diver.
The Shark is pushing Diver up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The Shark lands a shoulder strike.

The Shark breaks from the clinch.
The Shark lands with a nice combination. Diver backs away looking to recover.
The Shark jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Shark is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diver moves out of range of the leg kick from The Shark.

Diver gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diver throws an elbow but The Shark slips to the side and avoids it well.
The Shark defending against the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Shark is looking to reverse the position.
The ground and pound from Diver seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The Shark taking punishment in the form of punches.
Diver in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Diver throws a strike aimed at the side of The Shark's head but The Shark avoids it well.
Diver throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and The Shark works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Diver is keen to just control but The Shark is a slippery customer.
The Shark regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diver throws a strike but The Shark rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diver looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Shark is one step ahead there.
The Shark slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The Shark trying to control the position but Diver is working away.
Diver gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The Shark controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Shark swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike The Shark!
Mike The Shark tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mika Saarenpää (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kake Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Saarenpää
vs
Nyrkki

183 cm
24
176 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

186 cm
36
185 lbs
24 - 19 - 2

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Powerful

Cripplers Corner (starting at $25)

Perkele!

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mika Saarenpää!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Kake Nyrkki!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarenpää scores with a jab to the body.
Nyrkki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saarenpää swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nyrkki scores with a hook to the body. Saarenpää takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saarenpää has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Saarenpää throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nyrkki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpää counters with a stiff right hand.
Saarenpää uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nyrkki.
Kake Nyrkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saarenpää turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nyrkki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saarenpää makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nyrkki misses with a looping left.
A jab lands there for Nyrkki.
Saarenpää takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saarenpää connects with a jab.

It looks like Kake Nyrkki has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarenpää throws a wild body kick that Nyrkki sees coming a mile off.
Saarenpää moves out of range of the body kick.
Nyrkki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Saarenpää works the jab nicely.
Saarenpää has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nyrkki finds it's way round the side to connect with Saarenpää's head.

Nyrkki forces Saarenpää back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpää lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Nyrkki fails to land.
Saarenpää throws a punch but it's blocked by Nyrkki.
Nyrkki tries to throw a body punch but Saarenpää avoids it by throwing Nyrkki back against the cage.
Nyrkki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nyrkki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nyrkki tries to score a body lock takedown but Saarenpää shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Saarenpää blocks an uppercut.
Nyrkki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nyrkki working aggressively here.
Nyrkki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nyrkki misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saarenpää.
Saarenpää misses with a punch to the body.
Nyrkki throws a head punch that misses.
Nyrkki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saarenpää is pressed up against the cage. Nyrkki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saarenpää down to the mat. Saarenpää avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nyrkki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nyrkki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saarenpää counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Saarenpää jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Saarenpää.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki throws a sloppy head kick
and Saarenpää counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nyrkki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Saarenpää counters with a nice right hand that sends Nyrkki toppling to the canvas! Nyrkki scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Saarenpää finish him?!

Nyrkki is rocked!
Saarenpää moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nyrkki is still on wobbly legs! Can Saarenpää finish him?
Nyrkki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saarenpää circles away quickly and effectively.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Saarenpää.
Nyrkki looks winded!
Saarenpää connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saarenpää turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nyrkki seems to have recovered his senses.
Nyrkki moves to clinch but Saarenpää breaks away
and Saarenpää makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nyrkki blocks the body kick.
Saarenpää slips a straight right by Nyrkki.
Mika Saarenpää is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nyrkki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saarenpää can pounce on him.
Saarenpää fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nyrkki.
Saarenpää scores with the left hand. Nyrkki knows he should have avoided that one.

That has opened up Kake Nyrkki's cut even more.
Nyrkki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nyrkki wants to clinch
and Saarenpää counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki tries to clinch but Saarenpää is having none of it.
Saarenpää throws a wild body kick that Nyrkki sees coming a mile off.
Nyrkki looks to land a right hand but Saarenpää moved out of range.
Nyrkki throws an overhand right that lands on Saarenpää's shoulder, as Saarenpää tries to avoid the shot.
Nyrkki 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.
Nyrkki doesn't manage to clinch there - Saarenpää circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Saarenpää on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saarenpää.
Nyrkki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saarenpää cracks the inside of Nyrkki's front leg.
Saarenpää keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nyrkki throws a body punch but Saarenpää moves out of range.
Saarenpää is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nyrkki shoots in looking for a takedown but Saarenpää manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nyrkki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mika Saarenpää has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kake Nyrkki.
Saarenpää lands a slapping body shot.
Saarenpää scores with a jab to the head.
Saarenpää cracks Nyrkki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crunch! Saarenpää slams his shin into Nyrkki's torso.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpää scoring well with a low kick there.

Saarenpää cracks Nyrkki with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nyrkki looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Saarenpää finish him?
Nyrkki walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Saarenpää swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mika Saarenpää!
Mika Saarenpää retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Mika Saarenpää thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bregan Union (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Rahapussi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rahapussi has chosen Caged in A Rage as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Union
vs
Rahapussi

178 cm
27
182 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

178 cm
28
182 lbs
17 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160
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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bregan Union!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taisto Rahapussi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Union throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Union tries to clinch up but Rahapussi circles away and keeps his distance.
Rahapussi misses with a low kick.
Rahapussi is looking to slow Union down with leg kicks.
Union misses with a head kick.
Union clobbers Rahapussi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bregan Union seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahapussi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rahapussi throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've been told by Union's head coaches at Qube MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Union lands a body shot.
Union moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Union 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.
Union throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rahapussi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Union. Rahapussi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Rahapussi misses
and Union counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahapussi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Union slips a jab from Rahapussi.
Rahapussi checks a low kick from Union.
Rahapussi scoring well with a low kick there.
Rahapussi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Union - just one landing.
Nice jab there from Rahapussi.
Union slips a straight right by Rahapussi.
A bone on bone clash there as Union blocks the leg kick.
Rahapussi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Union avoids the body shot from Rahapussi.
Union lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rahapussi thows a body kick. Union tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rahapussi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Union throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahapussi is trying to counter with his kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Union misses.
Union backing away here, and Rahapussi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahapussi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Union.
Union rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rahapussi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rahapussi - that will leave a mark!
A big left from Union misses.
Union misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A jab from Union finds it's way through Rahapussi's defenses.
A slow jab from Union misses its intended target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Union checks a leg kick.
Union ducks under a wild hook from Rahapussi.
Union misses with a leg kick
and Rahapussi counters with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Rahapussi.
Union throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! Rahapussi slams his shin into Union's torso.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rahapussi.
Rahapussi misses the shot to the body.
Union misses with a wild body shot.
Union swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahapussi walks into a jab.
Union misses with a few strikes there.
Rahapussi looks to score with a jab to the body but Union is just out of range.
Rahapussi ducks under a wild hook from Union.
Union throws a right and a left that Rahapussi avoids nicely.
Rahapussi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Union.
Rahapussi feints and then cracks Union's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Union down.
Union swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahapussi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Union is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Union misses the body punch
letting Rahapussi counter with a right hand.
Union takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Union scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Union lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rahapussi defending well as Union loads up on a big left hand.
Rahapussi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Union connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rahapussi scrambles back to his feet.
Union throws a body punch but Rahapussi moves out of range.
Union scores with a jab to the jaw.
Union avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Union. Rahapussi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Union misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rahapussi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Union.
Rahapussi looks to land a body kick but Union moved away.
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 Bregan Union will probably get the nod.
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.

Union takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Union displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rahapussi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rahapussi scoring well with a low kick there.
Rahapussi throws a leg kick but Union sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Union was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rahapussi misses with a body shot
and Union counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Union looks to land a right hand but Rahapussi moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Rahapussi misses.
Union connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rahapussi momentarily.

Rahapussi is rocked!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rahapussi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Union has got the better of the exchanges.
Rahapussi throws a low kick, looking for Union's leg but Union calmly moves out of range.
Union throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Union takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Union does no damage.
Union misses with a body shot.
Rahapussi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Union ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Union swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Union takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rahapussi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Union takes a step back to recover.
Union tries a head kick but it misses.
Union displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahapussi throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Union misses.
Rahapussi works the jab nicely.
Rahapussi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Union swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rahapussi counters with a leg kick.
Union tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rahapussi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Union on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rahapussi. Rahapussi obviously looking to wear him down.
Rahapussi throws a front kick that sends Union stumbling back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Union looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahapussi is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rahapussi.
Union misses with a body shot
and Rahapussi counters with a stiff right hand.
Rahapussi connects with a leg kick. Union looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Union takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Rahapussi. Beautiful body shot.
Union swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Union takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Union looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rahapussi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Union was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahapussi.
Union connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rahapussi. Rahapussi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rahapussi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Union finds it's way round the side to connect with Rahapussi's head.
Union misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Union takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Rahapussi.
Union is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahapussi.
Rahapussi slips under a jab from Union.
Union stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rahapussi.
Union takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Union 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.
Union throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahapussi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Union lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rahapussi circles away quickly and effectively.
Union takes a swing at Rahapussi's ribcage but misses.
Rahapussi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rahapussi digs a good hook to Union's body.
Taisto Rahapussi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Union takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Union looks for the body kick but Rahapussi saw that one coming.
Rahapussi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Union's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Union lands the left hand.
Rahapussi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Union.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rahapussi! But no joy.
Union will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Union wants to clinch.
Union throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rahapussi counters with a good low kick that Union was not able to check.
Rahapussi misses with a lunging right hand
and Union counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rahapussi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Union manages to avoid it.
Rahapussi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rahapussi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Rahapussi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rahapussi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taisto Rahapussi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Rahapussi throws a low kick but Union moves out of range easily.
Rahapussi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Union is looking to chop away at Rahapussi's legs.
Rahapussi avoids a kick to the body.
Rahapussi misses with an uppercut.
Union throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahapussi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Union throws a right and a left that Rahapussi avoids nicely.
Rahapussi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Union counters with a nice uppercut.
Rahapussi cracks Union with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahapussi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Union.
Union dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Union checks a low kick from Rahapussi.
Rahapussi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rahapussi scores with a jab. Union acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Union doesn't manage to clinch there - Rahapussi circles away.
Union misses with a two punch combination.
Rahapussi flicks out a counter leg kick but Union steps away.
Union misses with a low kick.
Rahapussi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rahapussi misses with an uppercut. Union saw that one coming.
Rahapussi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Union throws a hook to the side of Rahapussi's head but Rahapussi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Union rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Rahapussi to counter with a crisp jab.
Rahapussi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Union throws out the jab.
Union fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rahapussi on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Union lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Rahapussi misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Union uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahapussi.
Union moves out of range of the body kick from Rahapussi.
Union misses with an uppercut.
Rahapussi misses with a body kick.
Union ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahapussi moves away.
Rahapussi throws the left hand but Union avoids the punch easily.
Rahapussi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Union scores with a nice head shot.
Union scores with the left hand. Rahapussi knows he should have avoided that one.
Rahapussi throws a hook but Union avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi defending well as Union loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Rahapussi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rahapussi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Union is out of range and Rahapussi settles back down.
Union misses with a double jab
enabling Rahapussi to counter with a crisp jab.
Rahapussi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Union throws a combination that misses
and Rahapussi counters with an outside leg kick.
Union blocks a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Union.
Union uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rahapussi has time to react.
A combination from Union does no damage.
Rahapussi throws a chopping leg kick but Union manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Union misses with a straight left.
Rahapussi thinks about the counter body kick.
Union throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rahapussi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Union shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rahapussi eats them both and turns towards Union to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Union throws a leg kick
and Rahapussi counters with a straight right hand.
Rahapussi scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Union misses.
Union backing away here, and Rahapussi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rahapussi scores with a leg kick.
Rahapussi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Union's sensitive parts.
A nice combination there by Rahapussi.
Rahapussi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Union.
Good work by Union as he checks the leg kick.
Rahapussi throws a leg kick which misses Union's front leg but catches the back leg as Union tries to avoid it.
Rahapussi throws out a powerful jab.
Union slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Taisto Rahapussi.
Well Rahapussi 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Taisto Rahapussi!
A very excited looking Taisto Rahapussi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafinha Capoeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sambo Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sambo Rambo enters the cage!

Capoeira
vs
Rambo

178 cm
32
168 lbs
21 - 14 - 2

166 cm
22
166 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Big Bear Nutrition 160Q

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 21 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafinha Capoeira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sambo Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Capoeira has Rambo up against the cage in a clinch.

Capoeira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rambo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Capoeira ducks under a wild hook from Rambo.
Capoeira wants to clinch.
A big right from Rambo misses.
Capoeira tries to counter with a takedown but Rambo is quick to defend against it.
Capoeira misses with a body shot.
Rambo throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Capoeira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo misses with the combination.
Rambo 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.

Capoeira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rambo throws a punch but it's blocked by Capoeira.
Rambo is working for takedown but Capoeira is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capoeira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rambo is looking to control Capoeira's arms but Capoeira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rambo has his back to the cage.
Capoeira presses Rambo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Our sources have told us that Capoeira has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Rambo is looking for a takedown.

Rambo manages to pull guard.
Capoeira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Capoeira wants to stand but Rambo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rambo looking to control.
Rambo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rambo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira wants to stand and escape but instead Rambo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Rambo trying to control but Capoeira is working from the bottom.
Rambo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Capoeira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Capoeira tries to get out of the position.
Rambo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Capoeira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rambo on the ground.
Rambo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira is looking to stand up but Rambo isn't so interested in that idea.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Capoeira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Capoeira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rambo on the side of the head.
Capoeira tries to clinch up but Rambo circles away and keeps his distance.
Capoeira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rambo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rambo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rambo keeps the fight on the outside.
Rambo shoots for a double leg takedown but Capoeira sprawls well. He's pushed Rambo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rafinha Capoeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Rambo.
Rambo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Capoeira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rambo misses with a looping right.
Capoeira tries to clinch but Rambo is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Capoeira pushes Rambo up against the cage in a clinch.
Rambo stalling in the clinch but Capoeira improves position.
Capoeira digs a right hand into Rambo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rambo's gas tank.
Capoeira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rambo's elbow.
Rambo misses with a punch to the body.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but Rambo blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Capoeira.
Rambo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A knee to the head by Capoeira.
Capoeira throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Capoeira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Capoeira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Capoeira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Capoeira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Capoeira prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Capoeira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Capoeira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rambo can do to turn this around?
Rambo shoots in and drives through. Capoeira sprawls well.
Capoeira attempts a counter takedown but Rambo avoids it well and moves away.
Rambo jabs Capoeira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Capoeira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rambo. Capoeira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Capoeira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Capoeira tries to clinch up but Rambo circles away and keeps his distance.
Capoeira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rambo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Capoeira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rambo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Rambo misses.
Capoeira fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capoeira tries to clinch but Rambo is having none of it.
Rambo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Capoeira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Capoeira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rambo, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo wants to break free but Capoeira has control.
Rambo is trying to stall.
Rambo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Capoeira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Capoeira lands a nice knee to the body.
Rambo wants to break free but Capoeira has control.
Capoeira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rambos head.

Capoeira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Capoeira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rambo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rambo fails with a takedown attempt.
Capoeira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Capoeira moves into the clinch successfully.

Capoeira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Capoeira tries to clinch but Rambo is having none of it.
Rambo throws a jab but it's blocked by Capoeira.
Rambo misses with a few strikes there.
Sambo Rambo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Capoeira as he avoids it easily.
Rafinha Capoeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Rambo.
Capoeira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rambo feints the counter takedown.
Rambo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rambo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Capoeira doesn't manage to clinch there - Rambo circles away.
Capoeira cracks Rambo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Capoeira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rambo swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Capoeira rushes Rambo and presses him up against the cage.
Capoeira throws a punch but it's blocked by Rambo.
Capoeira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rambo is defending well for now.
Rambo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Capoeira lands a shot to the body.
Rafinha Capoeira has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Capoeira trying to land knees to the body.
Capoeira lands a shoulder strike.
Rambo jumps guard but Capoeira turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Capoeira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rambo.
Rambo wants to take the fight to the mat but Capoeira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Capoeira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short left from Capoeira.

Capoeira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rambo swats away the attempt to clinch by Capoeira.
Rambo with the counter takedown but Capoeira avoids it easily.
Capoeira tries to clinch up.
Capoeira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo misses with a hook.
Capoeira tries to clinch there but Rambo circles away.
Capoeira doesn't manage to clinch there - Rambo circles away.
Rambo throws out a loose jab but Capoeira uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Rambo misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Capoeira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Capoeira takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Rafinha Capoeira has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rambo misses with a hook. Capoeira ducked under it nicely.
Capoeira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rambo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Capoeira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rambo.
Capoeira is looking to clinch.
Capoeira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rambo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafinha Capoeira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rafinha Capoeira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Capoeira dodges the punch combination from Rambo.
Capoeira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rambo on the side of the head.
Rafinha Capoeira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rambo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Capoeira manages to avoid it.
Capoeira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rambo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rambo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Capoeira.
Rambo looks to throw the jab but Capoeira is out of range.
Capoeira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rambo was well out of range. Poor timing from Capoeira.
Rambo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Capoeira tries to clinch but Rambo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo misses with a left hand
and Capoeira counters with a series of strikes. Rambo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rambo connects with a jab.
Rambo circles away from the clinch attempt.

Capoeira takes the fight into the clinch.
Capoeira landing knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capoeira tries to land knees in the clinch but Rambo avoids the damage to the body.
Rambo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Capoeira pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Rambo gets control of Capoeira's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rambo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rambo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rambo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Capoeira wants to stand and escape but instead Rambo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Capoeira wants to stand up but Rambo is controlling him.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Capoeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Capoeira dodges the ground and pound from Rambo.
Rambo misses with the ground and pound.
Rambo working the ground and pound but Capoeira is defending the strikes.
The referee asks Rambo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rambo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rambo tries to advance to mount but can't.

Rambo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo trying to control the position but Capoeira is working away.

Rambo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Capoeira is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Rambo has an Americana. Capoeira didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rambo is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rambo hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sambo Rambo!
Sambo Rambo is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Sambo Rambo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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