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Undercard bout

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



175 cm
30
180 lbs
13 - 30 - 1
171 cm
23
182 lbs
3 - 3 - 0
Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Good chin
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful


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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 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Agapit Blondi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adryan Preuss!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blondi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Preuss fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Preuss lands a jab to Blondi's midsection.
Preuss lands a nice looking body shot.
Blondi is breathing heavily.
Jab from Preuss.

It looks like Agapit Blondi has been cut.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Preuss! Blondi is out on his feet! Preuss rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Blondi is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Blondi is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adryan Preuss!
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and That Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Walk by Pantera. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!



195 cm
38
218 lbs
18 - 21 - 0
180 cm
34
205 lbs
22 - 31 - 0
Decent wrestler
World class MT
Very quick
BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin


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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 18 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, That Guy!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guy doesn't manage to clinch there - Maynard circles away.
Maynard cracks the inside of Guy's front leg.
Maynard takes a swing at Guy's ribcage but misses.
Guy wants to counter the offense by Maynard and move into the clinch position.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maynard, right into the meat.
Maynard throws a leg kick which misses Guy's front leg but catches the back leg as Guy tries to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maynard.
Maynard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Guy moves out of range as Maynard throws a body kick.
Maynard sets himself, and Guy steps forward looking for the clinch! Maynard avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard throws a low kick but Guy moves out of range easily.
Guy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Guy blocks the low kick.
Guy counters with a body kick.
Guy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maynard is fending him off so far but Guy persists. Nope, Maynard circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maynard. Guy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guy throws a big counter head kick but Maynard avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maynard. Guy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Guy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Guy shoots for a takedown but Maynard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Peter Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of That Guy.
Maynard misses with a kick to the body
and Guy counters with a body kick that stops Maynard in his tracks momentarily.
Maynard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Guy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maynard's waist but Maynard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guy off to one side.
Maynard throws a sloppy head kick and Guy moves out of range easily.
Maynard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guy.
Maynard tries a head kick but it misses.
Guy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guy is defended easily by Maynard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maynard but Maynard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Guy shoots for a takedown but Maynard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maynard tries a head kick but it misses.
Peter Maynard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Maynard clinches up against the cage.
Maynard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like That Guy has been cut.
Maynard missing with knees to the body.

Guy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maynard.
Maynard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Maynard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Guy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maynard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guy is controlling him.

Guy has gone for a leg lock! Maynard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Guy's guard.

Maynard controlling from the top position.

Guy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maynard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maynard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Guy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maynard defends well.
Guy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maynard manages to get himself to full guard.

Guy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maynard's head.
Guy looking to pass the guard.
Guy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maynard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Maynard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on That Guy'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.


Guy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maynard is fending him off so far but Guy persists. Nope, Maynard circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guy is defended easily by Maynard.
Peter Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of That Guy.
Maynard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard lands with an overhand left.
A head kick misses from Maynard.
Guy throws a big counter head kick but Maynard avoids it with no problem.

Guy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maynard is trying to keep Guy in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maynard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guy can do to turn this around?
Guy wants to get up but he can't break Maynard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

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

Guy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maynard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That Guy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Guy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maynard passes into half guard.
Maynard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Guy has one foot on Maynard's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Maynard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Guy. That did some damage!
Guy moves out of range of the body kick from Maynard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maynard.
Guy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maynard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Guy's calf.
Guy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maynard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guy somewhat.
Maynard throws a quick counter kick to the body but Guy avoids it.
Maynard misses with a low kick.
Maynard misses with a head kick.
Peter Maynard is winning the standup battle so far.
Guy shoots in but Maynard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Guy checks a leg kick.
Maynard misses with a body kick.
Guy goes for a double leg but Maynard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maynard continues to drive forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard throws a head kick that misses.
That Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maynard.
Guy dives in and grabs Maynard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maynard pushes down on Guy's head and hops out.
Guy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maynard. Maynard obviously looking to wear him down.
Maynard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Guy unleashes a big counter combination but Maynard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maynard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guy.
Guy avoids the head kick by Maynard.

Guy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Guy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maynard holds on to Guy's head and controls the position momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Maynard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on That Guy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!


No luck with that takedown attempt from Guy.
Maynard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Guy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Guy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maynard swivels and escapes.
Maynard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Maynard tries a head kick but it misses.
Maynard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard misses with a head kick.
Guy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Guy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peter Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of That Guy.
Guy dives in for a single leg takedown but Maynard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maynard to the mat! Maynard manages to get full guard.

Guy stands and steps away. Maynard gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Guy blocks the body kick.
Maynard sets himself, and Guy steps forward looking for the clinch! Maynard avoids it this time.
Guy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maynard tries to avoid it but Guy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maynard to the ground. Maynard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maynard throws a head kick but Guy moves out of range.
Guy shoots in looking for a takedown. Maynard tries to sprawl out of it but Guy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maynard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Guy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maynard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guy.
Maynard chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy tries for a takedown but Maynard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Guy looks to move away, Maynard throws a big counter combo bu Guy just gets out of the way.
Maynard scores with a head kick. Guy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Guy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maynard circles away.
Maynard thuds his shin into the meat of Guy's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maynard throws a leg kick but Guy sees it coming and moves out of range.
And Guy responds with a good body kick, but Maynard manages to step out the way in time.
Nice sprawl there from Maynard as Guy shoots in.
Maynard tried to counter with a leg kick but Guy avoided it.
Maynard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maynard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maynard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maynard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maynard throws a lazy head kick

and Guy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Guy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Guy postures up in Maynard's guard and throws a big left but Maynard blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maynard is trying to stand up here but Guy is controlling him well.
Guy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Guy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maynard is just riding it out for now. Guy eventually gives up the hold.
Maynard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guy on the ground.
Guy not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Guy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maynard trying to control from the bottom.

Guy is working for a kimura but Maynard is defending it quite comfortably.
Guy tries to stand and escape but Maynard is controlling the position.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Maynard!

The defeated That Guy had this to say: 'Sorry guys, I'll come back better next time!'.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Laven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smee Again (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!



187 cm
23
195 lbs
4 - 3 - 0
182 cm
28
184 lbs
6 - 3 - 0
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Experienced
Good wrestler
Good elbows
Determined


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Laven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Smee Again!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Laven does no damage.
Laven pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Laven rushes Again and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Laven with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Again successfully pulls guard.
Laven stopping the sweep attempt from Again.
Laven would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've been hearing that Laven has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Laven got a little sloppy there for a moment and Again has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laven has managed to get both his arms back between Again's legs - danger averted.
Again is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laven trying to stand up but can't free himself from Again's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Again is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laven knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Again on the ground.

Again escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laven gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Again throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Laven stands and throws Again's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Laven wants to stand but Again has his arm trapped.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laven wants to stand but Again has his arm trapped.
Again manages to get back to half guard.
Again wants to get back to his feet.
Again manages to get to full guard.
Laven wants to get up but he can't break Again's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Again working for a triangle but Laven defends it easily.

Laven stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laven tries to bum rush Again with a series of wild strikes but Again uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Again with the counter takedown but Laven avoids it easily.
Laven throws a series of punches but Again avoids them all with ease.
Again tries to counter with a clinch but Laven shakes him off and moves away.
Again has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.

Laven clinches up against the cage.
Laven looking to throw knees to the head but Again is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Laven.
Again looking to throw knees to the head but Laven is blocking nicely.
Again jumps guard but Laven turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Again is trying to pull guard but Laven turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Laven.
Again takes a shot to the head.
Laven landing knees to the head.
Laven misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Again.
Laven is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laven tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laven lands a knee to the head.
Laven is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Again is defending well for now.
Again tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laven just stands there and leans against the cage.
Daniel Laven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smee Again.
Laven tries to land a knee to the head but Again blocks with his arms.
Again jumps guard but Laven stands there with Again around his waist. Again gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Laven misses with a knee to the head.
Laven throws a knee to the head but misses.
Laven tries to land a knee to the head but Again blocks with his arms.
Laven gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Again.
Laven throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Again blocks it with crossed arms.
Laven connects with a nasty looking knee right to Again's face.
Again wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees in the clinch landing for Laven.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Laven dominated that round.
That's time! Laven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


Again shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Again darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Laven scores with a nice right hand.
Again avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Laven darts in and clinches Again up against the cage.

Again drags the fight down to the ground.
Laven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Again can do to turn this around?
Laven won't allow Again to sweep him here.

Again is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laven tries to free his leg and advance position but Again is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Again looking for a guillotine here but Laven defends easily.
Laven would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Laven avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laven pushes down on Again's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laven wants to get back to his feet.
Laven trying to pass the guard but Again defending well.
Again is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Again looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Again trying to hold on to Laven's head to control him but Laven postures up.
Laven wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Again uses the opportunity to regain full guard.

Again pushes Laven off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Laven wants to clinch up but Again keeps it at a distance.

Laven drives through and clinches with Again against the cage.
Laven working Again over with knees to the body.
Again is breathing heavily.
Laven misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Again.
Laven is leaning against Again and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Laven.
Again tries to stall but Laven uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Laven lands a nice uppercut.
Again wants a takedown.
The referee calls for Laven to work.
Laven throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Again blocks it with crossed arms.
Laven with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Again managing to block the knees to the body from Laven.
A nice left hand lands by Laven.
Laven has Again pressed against the cage, preventing Again from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Laven tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Again wants to break the clinch but can't.
Again takes a knee right on the jaw!
Again wants to break free but Laven has control.
Laven throws a knee to the head but misses.
Daniel Laven has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Again pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Again can't get the takedown.
Again is working for takedown but Laven is calmly controlling the position for now.
Daniel Laven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smee Again.
Laven landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Laven lands a knee to the body.
Laven landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laven connects with a knee to the head.
Again takes a knee right on the jaw!
Again takes a shot to the head.
Laven lands a nice knee to the body.
Laven lands a left hand that snaps the head of Again backwards.
Laven with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Laven with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Again drops down looking for an ankle pick but Laven pulls his leg out and moves away.
Again shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Laven dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!


Laven lands a glancing blow to the side of Again's head.

Laven gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Laven throws a knee to the head but misses.
Laven lands a shoulder strike.
Again jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Laven walks away with a smile on his face. Again gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A jab from Laven finds it's way through Again's defenses.

Laven has Again up against the cage in a clinch.
Again takes a knee right on the jaw!
Laven with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Laven looking to throw knees to the head but Again is blocking nicely.
Laven tries a knee to the head but Again blocks it.
Laven tries to land a knee to the head but Again blocks with his arms.
Laven swings wildly with an uppercut but Again uses good head movement to avoid it.

Again manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Again avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Again wants to counter with a clinch but Laven pushes him away.
Again misses with a head kick.
Laven wants to clinch.

Again has closed the distance and engaged Laven in a clinch.
Laven stops a takedown attempt from Again.
Again tries to stall but Laven uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Laven looking to stall.
Laven just leaning against Again, taking a breather.
Again is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Laven to keep the fight standing.
Daniel Laven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smee Again.
Laven lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Laven has Again pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Laven.
Again controlling the action here for a moment.
Laven with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Again on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Again taking a breather.
Laven landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Laven looking to throw knees to the head but Again is blocking nicely.
Laven landing knees to the head.
Laven landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laven with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Laven prevents Again from breaking the clinch.
Again is trying to pull guard but Laven turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Laven can't find room to land a body shot as Again controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laven slows down the pace here.
Laven using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Again has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Laven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Again's elbow.
Daniel Laven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laven crunches a lovely knee into Again's ribcage.
Again is trying to pull guard but Laven has him pressed against the cage.
Laven lands a knee to the body.
Laven using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Again has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Laven lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laven prevents Again from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Laven - that landed with a thud.
Laven putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Again in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laven throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Laven using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Again has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Laven missing with knees to the body.
Again takes a knee right on the jaw!
Laven just leaning against Again, taking a breather.
Again is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Laven is keeping busy.
Laven connects with a knee to the head.

Again breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laven throws a big shot that misses.
Laven connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laven misses with a wild body shot.
Again changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Laven rushes Again and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smee Again has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laven lands a good knee to the midsection. Again won't want to take too many of those.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Laven!
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
50%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Haggstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmed Babilon Mamed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?



183 cm
29
154 lbs
11 - 4 - 1
175 cm
27
140 lbs
7 - 18 - 0
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, David Haggstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ahmed Babilon Mamed!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamed tries to clinch up

and Haggstrom counters with a single leg into guard. Mamed didn't expect that.
Haggstrom looking to pass the guard.

Haggstrom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Haggstrom is working Mamed over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggstrom looking to pass the guard.
Haggstrom wants to control from the top but Mamed keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggstrom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mamed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haggstrom engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Haggstrom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Haggstrom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mamed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haggstrom controls the pace.
Haggstrom advances position into side control!
Haggstrom in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamed manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mamed looks winded!
Mamed is thwarting Haggstrom's attempts to control the position.

Haggstrom looking for submissions off his back.
Haggstrom trying to hold on to Mamed's head to control him but Mamed postures up.

Haggstrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mamed pulls his head out easily.
Mamed not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Haggstrom looking for submissions off his back.

Haggstrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mamed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Haggstrom 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.
Haggstrom controlling the position well.
Mamed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haggstrom keeps working.

Haggstrom actively working from the bottom here.

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

Haggstrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mamed pulls his head out easily.
Haggstrom punching from the bottom.
Haggstrom is trying to control but can't.
Mamed is keen to just control but Haggstrom is a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Haggstrom. No joy for Mamed on that attempt.
Haggstrom tries to counter with a takedown but Mamed is quick to defend against it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haggstrom circles away from the clinch attempt

and Haggstrom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mamed's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Mamed has a takedown stuffed.
Haggstrom seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mamed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haggstrom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Haggstrom gets a takedown into half guard.
Haggstrom uses his free foot to push down on Mamed's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mamed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggstrom controlling the position easily from mount.

Haggstrom is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mamed has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamed is looking to get to half guard.
Mamed is breathing heavily.
Haggstrom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mamed is looking to escape.
Mamed swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Mamed is trying to escape the mount.
Haggstrom trying to control but Mamed is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mamed is bucking up trying to escape but Haggstrom cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Haggstrom working for a guillotine from mount but Mamed is in no mood to give up.
Haggstrom lands with some strikes.
Haggstrom with shots to the head and body - Mamed looks very uncomfortable down there.
Haggstrom looking to control and managing it successfully.
Haggstrom with good strikes from the mount here!
Haggstrom content just to control the position here.
Haggstrom scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Haggstrom working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mamed is in all sorts of trouble here.
Haggstrom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Haggstrom looking to finish Mamed with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mamed!
Haggstrom in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Haggstrom looking to control but Mamed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haggstrom lands a heavy elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom breaks from Mamed's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Haggstrom working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Haggstrom with good strikes from the mount here!
Haggstrom takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Haggstrom fails to take his opponent's back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haggstrom lands a big shot there that rocks Mamed but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mamed is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Haggstrom dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!



Haggstrom drives through with a takedown into guard.
Haggstrom working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mamed's head.
David Haggstrom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haggstrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haggstrom keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mamed's head.
Haggstrom working some strikes from top position.
Haggstrom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mamed is striking from the bottom but Haggstrom uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggstrom is trying to control. Mamed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mamed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Haggstrom wants to work for an arm triangle but Mamed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Haggstrom seems content to control.
Mamed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haggstrom.

Haggstrom looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mamed tries to get to full guard but Haggstrom has control of the leg.

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

Haggstrom in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mamed tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Haggstrom!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Haggstrom!
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
40%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Valentine Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Split Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



225 cm
26
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0
178 cm
22
183 lbs
6 - 4 - 0
Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank


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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valentine Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Split Brown!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Xavier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brown throws a front kick that sends Xavier stumbling back into the cage.
Brown scores with a push kick.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Xavier really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Xavier avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown scores with a nice body kick.
Xavier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been informed that Brown 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.
Xavier fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentine Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Valentine Xavier has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Brown.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xavier 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.
Xavier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Xavier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brown thows a body kick. Xavier tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Brown misses with a hook. Xavier ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Xavier was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Xavier on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Xavier is breathing heavily.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Xavier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brown - that will leave a mark!
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xavier tries to counter with a takedown but Brown is quick to defend against it.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xavier takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Xavier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brown. Xavier shrugs it off though.
Both fighters circling a little - Brown finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brown lands a nice looking body kick.
Brown lands a nice looking kick to the body. Xavier takes a step back to recover.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xavier's calf.
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 half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xavier walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brown.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Brown! Xavier is out on his feet! Brown rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Xavier is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Xavier is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Split Brown!
A very excited looking Split Brown 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.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
52%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Goudeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edvin Rinne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?



170 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0
175 cm
22
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin
BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Goudeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edvin Rinne!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goudeau looks to land a right hand but Rinne moved out of range.
Goudeau misses with a hook.
Goudeau throws a hook to the side of Rinne's head but Rinne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goudeau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rinne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rinne moves out of range as Goudeau strikes.
Goudeau is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rinne shoots in but Goudeau avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rinne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goudeau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goudeau.
Goudeau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rinne.
Rinne is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goudeau shoots in for a double leg but Rinne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Rinne tries to counter it with a takedown but Goudeau pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rinne throws a looping overhand right but Goudeau ducks down to avoid it.
Edvin Rinne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rinne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goudeau.
Rinne shoots in for a takedown but Goudeau shows good takedown defense.
Mark Goudeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edvin Rinne.
Rinne moves out of range as Goudeau strikes.
Rinne is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rinne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goudeau avoids it really well and circles away.

Goudeau shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rinne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rinne keeping moving, preventing Goudeau from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goudeau forces his way into half guard.
Goudeau wants to control but Rinne is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rinne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rinne keeping full guard, as Goudeau tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goudeau trying to control the position from guard on top but Rinne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goudeau is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Goudeau passes Rinne's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Goudeau seems to be working for a kimura but Rinne defends the submission attempt.
Rinne 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goudeau wants to work for an arm triangle but Rinne is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rinne wants to get back to full guard.
Rinne moves into full guard.
Rinne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goudeau's guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rinne tries to free his leg and advance position but Goudeau is retaining full guard.
Goudeau seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Goudeau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rinne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Goudeau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rinne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goudeau is keeping the position for now.
Goudeau trying to control the position.

Rinne is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Goudeau has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rinne is looking to defend but Goudeau has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rinne! Goudeau pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rinne taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mark Goudeau!
A very excited looking Mark Goudeau 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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G S C
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G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
31%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brady Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suliman Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Young Buck, TI, The Game, & Ludacris - Stomp. Suliman Kane looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!



170 cm
22
149 lbs
11 - 3 - 0
180 cm
29
140 lbs
8 - 12 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible
BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power


The Empire Clothing and Laundry
Big Bear Nutrition 160Q


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brady Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suliman Kane!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane connects with a nice looking jab.
Kane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Kane ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kane dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Kane's head and hops out.
Kane goes for a double leg but Barnes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barnes continues to drive forward.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Kane avoids it well and moves away.
Brady Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suliman Kane.
Some wild striking there from Kane.
Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barnes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barnes leaves Kane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kane looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane blocks the body kick.
Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Kane. Kane gets slowly back to his feet.
Kane just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarnes.
Kane is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Kane moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Kane misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
Barnes lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Barnes has been working on his balance at Bad Pluto! (18 Elite Coach), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kane.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Kane avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Kane goes for a double leg but Barnes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barnes continues to drive forward.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Kane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Kane persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.

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

Kane is rocked!

It looks like Suliman Kane has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kane is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes knocks out Kane with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Barnes before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Barnes picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brady Barnes!
Brady Barnes took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Empire Clothing and Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
58%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lambo Gallardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!



185 cm
30
205 lbs
14 - 5 - 1
200 cm
33
215 lbs
9 - 3 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


Perkele!


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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 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lambo Gallardo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gallardo. That did some damage!
Walker connects with an inside leg kick.
Gallardo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Walker finds it's way round the side to connect with Gallardo's head.
Gallardo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Walker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gallardo just manages to avoid it.
Walker throws a nice head kick!

Walker closes the distance and clinches.
Walker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gallardo up against the cage.
Walker tries to break the clinch but Gallardo is controlling the position.
Gallardo lands with a light punch inside.
Walker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gallardo digs a right hand underneath Walker's ribcage. Walker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gallardo prevents a body shot from Walker.
Walker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The referee is keeping an eye on Walker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker blocks a body shot from Gallardo.

Gallardo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lambo Gallardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallardo lands the left hand.
Gallardo tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gallardo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gallardo fails to land with a series of punches.
Walker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gallardo misses the shot to the body.
Gallardo throws a series of punches but Walker avoids them all with ease.
Gallardo misses with a wild combination.
Walker thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gallardo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Walker gets tackled into the cage by Gallardo. Gallardo maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gallardo.
Gallardo tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it.
Gallardo takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses.
Walker looks for the body kick but Gallardo saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Gallardo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gallardo misses with a straight left.
Walker throws a leg kick that misses.
Walker throws a leg kick but Gallardo checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gallardo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Shane Walker has been cut.
Walker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Gallardo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallardo defending well as Walker loads up on a big left hand.
Gallardo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Walker counters with a solid body kick.
Walker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gallardo throws a combination. Walker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Walker lands a nice looking body shot.
Gallardo throws a right and a left that Walker avoids nicely.
Walker misses with a low kick as Gallardo jumps back.
Walker slips a jab and a cross from Gallardo.
Gallardo tries to bum rush Walker with a series of wild strikes but Walker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Walker throws an overhand right that lands on Gallardo's shoulder, as Gallardo tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Gallardo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallardo dodges the punch combination from Walker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker tests Gallardo's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Gallardo closes the distance and pushes Walker back into the cage.
Walker is trying to force a seperation but Gallardo has the dominant position.
Walker is looking to break free of the clinch but Gallardo has double underhooks.
Gallardo blocks an elbow strike.
Gallardo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walker or not.
A short right from Gallardo.
Gallardo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Walker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Walker is looking to control Gallardo's arms but Gallardo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Walker has his back to the cage.
Walker blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lambo Gallardo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shane Walker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.


Walker throws a leg kick but Gallardo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gallardo wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
Walker throws a big counter combination but Gallardo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Walker slips a jab and a cross from Gallardo.
Walker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gallardo.

Gallardo moves into the clinch successfully.
Gallardo lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gallardo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gallardo is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Walker.
Gallardo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walker swings for the body but Gallardo moves out of range.
Gallardo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallardo avoids a kick to the body.
Gallardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.

A jab-cross combination lands for Gallardo and sends Walker crashing to the mat! Gallardo follows him down to the mat - Walker regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Walker is rocked!
Gallardo controlling the action here.
Oh Walker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gallardo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Walker seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Walker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Walker can't keep his opponent in guard - Gallardo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gallardo works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallardo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gallardo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Walker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gallardo wants to control the action but instead Walker gets a body lock and reverses into Gallardo's guard! Nice work!
Walker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallardo wants to sweep but no luck.
Walker wants to control from the top but Gallardo keeps moving.
Walker prevents Gallardo from getting back to his feet.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Gallardo is keeping the position.

Gallardo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Walker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Walker lands a body shot.
Walker looking to slow down the pace here.
Gallardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walker's elbow.
Nice body punch from Walker.
Gallardo pushes Walker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lambo Gallardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shane Walker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.


Gallardo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Walker closes the distance and clinches.
Gallardo has Walker pressed against the cage, preventing Walker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Walker prevents a body shot from Gallardo.

Gallardo manages to break the clinch.
Gallardo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gallardo misses with a combination
and Walker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gallardo checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gallardo. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick from Walker misses.

Walker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gallardo is leaning against Walker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Walker.
Gallardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walker's elbow.

Walker breaks the clinch.
Walker scores with a jab to the body.
Gallardo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Walker lands a nice shot that snaps Gallardo's head back.
Gallardo doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
A punch combination from Gallardo misses.
Gallardo fails in his attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Walker.
Gallardo lands with a right hand.
Walker throws a front kick that sends Gallardo stumbling back into the cage.
Walker misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gallardo lands a jab-cross combination.
Walker throws a body kick that misses
and Gallardo counters with a left and a right that stings Walker.
Walker tries to land a front kick but Gallardo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Gallardo moves into range and clinches up with Walker.
Gallardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walker backwards.

Walker breaks from the clinch.
Walker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Gallardo instigates a clinch.
Walker blocking some punches.
Walker stalling against the cage.
Gallardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walker can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallardo lands with a right to the head.
Walker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Walker wants to get back to striking at distance but Gallardo won't allow it.
Walker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gallardo prevents a body shot from Walker.
Walker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gallardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gallardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Walker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Gallardo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gallardo lands a jab to the head.
Walker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gallardo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters circling a little - Walker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gallardo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Gallardo.
Gallardo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gallardo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Walker is looking for a counter combo.
Gallardo feints a jab promting Walker to slip. Gallardo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Walker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker feints and then cracks Gallardo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gallardo down.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
Walker misses with a kick to the body.
Gallardo looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Gallardo moves into the clinch successfully.

Gallardo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lambo Gallardo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shane Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lambo Gallardo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Walker misses with a leg kick.
As Walker backs off Gallardo throws a huge counter combo but Walker manages to avoid it all.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lambo Gallardo.
Well Gallardo 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lambo Gallardo!

Lambo Gallardo got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Kastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaka Pheu Pheu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



180 cm
35
205 lbs
21 - 15 - 1
184 cm
34
207 lbs
22 - 10 - 1
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin


FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)


Spartan Nutrition


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Kastinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaka Pheu Pheu!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kastinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pheu Pheu in his tracks.
Pheu Pheu scoring well with a low kick there.
Pheu Pheu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pheu Pheu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kastinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Kastinen.
Pheu Pheu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pheu Pheu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kastinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kastinen scores with a nice strike.
Pheu Pheu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kastinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kastinen slips under a jab.
Kastinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pheu Pheu was well out of range. Poor timing from Kastinen.
And Pheu Pheu responds with a good body kick, but Kastinen manages to step out the way in time.
Kastinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pheu Pheu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kastinen cracks a nice hook into Pheu Pheu's ribs.
Pheu Pheu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kastinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Pheu Pheu's head.
Pheu Pheu slips under a jab from Kastinen.
Pheu Pheu swings for the body but Kastinen moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Kastinen. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pheu Pheu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pheu Pheu moves away from the strike by Kastinen.
Kastinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A shot to the liver by Pheu Pheu. Beautiful body shot.
Pheu Pheu slips a jab and a cross from Kastinen.
Pheu Pheu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kastinen.
Kastinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pheu Pheu defending well as Kastinen loads up on a big left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Kastinen blocks the leg kick.
Kastinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pheu Pheu counters with a left to the body.
Kastinen takes a swing at Pheu Pheu's ribcage but misses.
Pheu Pheu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kastinen manages to avoid it.
Pheu Pheu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pheu Pheu misses with a hook.
Kastinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pheu Pheu. Pheu Pheu obviously looking to wear him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kastinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kastinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pheu Pheu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kastinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Pheu Pheu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pheu Pheu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kastinen misses with some punches.
Kastinen tries to throw a body punch but Pheu Pheu avoids it by throwing Kastinen back against the cage.
Pheu Pheu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kastinen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu misses with the head strike.
Pheu Pheu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kastinen fails to land.
Kastinen wants a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pheu Pheu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kastinen lands an uppercut.

Kastinen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pheu Pheu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Kastinen looking to break Pheu Pheu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pheu Pheu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kastinen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Pheu Pheu can't escape the position.
Kastinen controlling from the back.
Kastinen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kastinen lands strikes to the head.
Kastinen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pheu Pheu is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kastinen off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kastinen is hanging on to Pheu Pheu's back as he tries to escape.

Kastinen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pheu Pheu trying to control the action but Kastinen just sinks the hooks in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kastinen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pheu Pheu is defending well though. Kastinen let's go of the attempt for now.
Kastinen lands strikes to the head.
You can see the frustration on Pheu Pheu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kastinen looking for the RNC.
Kastinen scores with strikes from the back.
Kastinen doesn't have the hooks in and Pheu Pheu manages to turn into his guard.
Kastinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kastinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Pheu Pheu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kastinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kastinen's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Kastinen dominated that round.
That's time! Kastinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


Kastinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kastinen lands a jab to the head.
Pheu Pheu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pheu Pheu with a poor takedown

and Kastinen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kastinen.
Kastinen trying to control but Pheu Pheu is working from the bottom.
Pheu Pheu keeping full guard, as Kastinen tries to pass.
Kastinen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pheu Pheu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kastinen's guard.

Pheu Pheu chips away with some ground and pound.
Kastinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pheu Pheu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pheu Pheu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pheu Pheu is working Kastinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kastinen 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kastinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pheu Pheu defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kastinen is on top in guard.

Kastinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kastinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pheu Pheu can do to turn this around?
Pheu Pheu scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Pheu Pheu trying to control the position.
Kastinen looking to sit in guard and control but Pheu Pheu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.


Kastinen working for a triangle but Pheu Pheu defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Pheu Pheu wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Kastinen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pheu Pheu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kastinen wants to free his trapped foot but Pheu Pheu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pheu Pheu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pheu Pheu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kastinen.
Pheu Pheu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pheu Pheu is defending against the submission attempts here by Kastinen.
Kastinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kastinen tries to pass to full mount but Pheu Pheu defends it.
Pheu Pheu wants to improve his position but Kastinen is controlling well.
Kastinen wants to take a breather but Pheu Pheu is having none of it.

Kastinen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pheu Pheu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kastinen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pheu Pheu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pheu Pheu is looking for a sweep. Kastinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kastinen tries to pass to full mount but Pheu Pheu defends it.
Kastinen passes to full mount!
Pheu Pheu tries to hold on but Kastinen pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pheu Pheu regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kastinen lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Kastinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pheu Pheu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pheu Pheu.
Kastinen looks to land a right hand but Pheu Pheu moved out of range.

Pheu Pheu instigates a clinch.
Kastinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pheu Pheu's elbow.
Kastinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kastinen tries to work over Pheu Pheu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kastinen misses with some punches.
Kastinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Pheu Pheu controls his hands.
Pheu Pheu lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kastinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kastinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pheu Pheu backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kastinen.
Kastinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pheu Pheu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kastinen.
Kastinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pheu Pheu blocks an uppercut.
Kastinen throws a head punch that misses.
Pheu Pheu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kastinen misses with a body punch.
Kastinen gets through Pheu Pheu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kastinen wants a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Kastinen.

It looks like Kaka Pheu Pheu has been cut.
Kastinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pheu Pheus head.
Kastinen goes for a takedown attempt but Pheu Pheu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu connects with an inside leg kick.
Pheu Pheu throws a big shot that misses.
Pheu Pheu throws a hook but Kastinen blocks it.
Kastinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Pheu Pheu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kastinen lands a jab-cross combination.
Kastinen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kastinen blocks a leg kick.
Kastinen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crunch! Pheu Pheu slams his shin into Kastinen's torso.
Seppo Kastinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kastinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pheu Pheu finds it's way round the side to connect with Kastinen's head.
Pheu Pheu lands a jab to the nose.
Pheu Pheu throws a leg kick but Kastinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pheu Pheu misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Pheu Pheu.
Nice cross by Kastinen.
Kastinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pheu Pheu.

It looks like Seppo Kastinen has been cut.
Pheu Pheu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kastinen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Kastinen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pheu Pheu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pheu Pheu controls Kastinen momentarily but Kastinen frees himself.
Kastinen wants to pass the guard but Pheu Pheu is keeping the position.
Kastinen with a nice head shot there.
Pheu Pheu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Pheu Pheu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kastinen is aware though and is defending well.
Kastinen wants to pass the guard but Pheu Pheu is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu trying to control the position.

Pheu Pheu has his foot on Kastinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kastinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Pheu Pheu is trying to control the position but Kastinen postures up.
Kastinen wants to control from the top but Pheu Pheu keeps moving.

Pheu Pheu looking for a guillotine here but Kastinen defends easily.
Kastinen distracts Pheu Pheu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pheu Pheu keeping full guard, as Kastinen tries to pass.
Pheu Pheu wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Kastinen clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.


Kastinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pheu Pheu sprawls well. Pheu Pheu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kastinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Pheu Pheu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kastinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pheu Pheu as he jumps to the side.
Pheu Pheu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kastinen throws a right hand that Pheu Pheu ducks under and follows up with a left that Pheu Pheu also avoids with ease.
Seppo Kastinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kastinen misses with a looping right.
Kastinen scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pheu Pheu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kastinen's sensitive parts.
Kastinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Kastinen misses with a body shot.
Kastinen missing with a left hand there. Pheu Pheu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pheu Pheu! But no joy.
Pheu Pheu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kastinen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kastinen!
Kastinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pheu Pheu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Pheu Pheu.
Kastinen throws a series of punches but Pheu Pheu avoids them all with ease.
Pheu Pheu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kastinen.
Pheu Pheu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kastinen will feel that in the morning.
Kastinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kastinen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kastinen takes a swing at Pheu Pheu's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Kastinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kastinen misses with a hook.
Pheu Pheu lands a slapping body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pheu Pheu connects with a solid leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen misses with an uppercut. Pheu Pheu saw that one coming.
Kastinen lands with a nice combination. Pheu Pheu backs away looking to recover.
Pheu Pheu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kastinen.
Kastinen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pheu Pheu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pheu Pheu misses with a head kick.
Kastinen looks to land a combination but Pheu Pheu avoids it well.
Pheu Pheu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kastinen.

Pheu Pheu gets a clinch.
Seppo Kastinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pheu Pheu connects with a knee to the head.

Seppo Kastinen's cut is getting worse.
Pheu Pheu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pheu Pheu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pheu Pheu swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Kastinen fails to land.
Kastinen working aggressively here.
Kastinen tries to throw a body punch but Pheu Pheu avoids it by throwing Kastinen back against the cage.
Kastinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kastinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Kastinen has Pheu Pheu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kastinen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pheu Pheu tumbling to the mat - Kastinen dives into Pheu Pheu's guard.
Pheu Pheu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kastinen is one step ahead there.
Pheu Pheu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kastinen looking to pass the guard.

Kastinen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kastinen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu looking for a sweep. Not yet Pheu Pheu, not yet.
Kastinen trying to control but Pheu Pheu is working from the bottom.
Kastinen throwing strikes from guard but Pheu Pheu blocks nicely.
Pheu Pheu trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pheu Pheu has his hands on Kastinen's head, controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kastinen blocks a leg kick.
Pheu Pheu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kastinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Seppo Kastinen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!


Kastinen misses with a two punch combination.
Kastinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pheu Pheu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pheu Pheu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pheu Pheu.
Good work by Kastinen as he checks the leg kick.
Kastinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pheu Pheu counters with a low kick, right behind Kastinen 's knee.
Pheu Pheu scores with a jab. Kastinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pheu Pheu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pheu Pheu has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kastinen tries to keep at a distance but Pheu Pheu has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Pheu Pheu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastinen can't get the takedown.
Kastinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kastinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pheu Pheu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kastinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Kastinen.
Kastinen throws a head punch that misses.
Pheu Pheu lands a shot to the body.
Kastinen has a couple of punches blocked by Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kastinen misses with a body punch.
Kastinen looking for a takedown.
Kaka Pheu Pheu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu scores with a shoulder strike.
Kastinen misses with a body punch.
Pheu Pheu digs a right hand underneath Kastinen's ribcage. Kastinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kastinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kastinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pheu Pheu prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Kastinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kastinen.
Kastinen misses with some punches.
Pheu Pheu misses with some punches.
Pheu Pheu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kastinen has a couple of punches blocked by Pheu Pheu.
A short right from Pheu Pheu.
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 shot in the inside from Pheu Pheu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pheu Pheu.
Kastinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pheu Pheu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kastinens head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kastinen.
Pheu Pheu prevents a body shot from Kastinen.
Kastinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kastinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kastinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Pheu Pheu backwards.
Kastinen blocks a body shot from Pheu Pheu.

Kastinen has Pheu Pheu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kastinen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pheu Pheu tumbling to the mat - Kastinen dives into Pheu Pheu's guard.
Pheu Pheu keeping moving, preventing Kastinen from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pheu Pheu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kastinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kastinen postures up and lands a big shot to Pheu Pheu's brow.
Seppo Kastinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kastinen trying to control but Pheu Pheu is working from the bottom.
Pheu Pheu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Pheu Pheu looking for a guillotine here but Kastinen defends easily.
Pheu Pheu keeping moving, preventing Kastinen from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaka Pheu Pheu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kastinen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Kastinen!

Seppo Kastinen retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Seppo Kastinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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FIGHT
RATING
57%

 

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tero Karhula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mika Saarenpaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karhula comes into the arena with Will Smith - Men In Black blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?



176 cm
34
162 lbs
19 - 8 - 1
183 cm
25
170 lbs
11 - 3 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


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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 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Karhula!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mika Saarenpaa!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karhula tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saarenpaa swivels and escapes.
Karhula misses with a double jab
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand.
Saarenpaa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karhula shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saarenpaa sprawls well. Saarenpaa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Karhula gets slowly back to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Karhula.
Saarenpaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karhula takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa lands with a slapping head kick.

Saarenpaa clinches up against the cage.
Karhula is trying to push Saarenpaa away but Saarenpaa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Saarenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Karhula.
A head punch on the inside from Saarenpaa fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Karhula lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Saarenpaa fails to land.
Karhula is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saarenpaa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tero Karhula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saarenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karhula backwards.
Saarenpaa is leaning against Karhula and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saarenpaa.
Karhula drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saarenpaa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Karhula.
A left lands for Karhula.
Karhula blocks a jab.
Karhula throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karhula lunges at Saarenpaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saarenpaa's hand.
Karhula throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhula throws a lazy uppercut
and Saarenpaa counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karhula throws out a loose jab but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with a push kick.
Saarenpaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saarenpaa lands with a good body shot.
Karhula 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.
Karhula misses with a wild combination.
Karhula misses with a takedown attempt - Saarenpaa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Saarenpaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saarenpaa, right into the meat.
The fighters circling - Karhula throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karhula is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Karhula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Saarenpaa misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Karhula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarenpaa.
Karhula lands with a hook. Saarenpaa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saarenpaa misses the jab.
That kick from Saarenpaa tenderised Karhula's leg. Karhula is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karhula digs a good hook to Saarenpaa's body.
Saarenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Saarenpaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karhula at a distance.
Mika Saarenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saarenpaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karhula.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Karhula.
Karhula moves out of range of the body kick from Saarenpaa.
Karhula misses with a body shot.
Karhula shoots in but no luck this time.
Saarenpaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karhula has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that misses

and Karhula counters with a single leg into guard. Saarenpaa didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saarenpaa wants to stand up but Karhula is controlling him.
Saarenpaa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karhula. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karhula postures up in Saarenpaa's guard and throws a big left but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Saarenpaa wants to sweep but no luck.
Karhula tries to free his leg and advance position but Saarenpaa is retaining full guard.
Karhula loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Karhula's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Karhula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saarenpaa is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karhula postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mika Saarenpaa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


Saarenpaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saarenpaa is looking to clinch.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karhula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saarenpaa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Karhula has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karhula and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Karhula half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Karhula is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saarenpaa.
Karhula scores with a hook.
Karhula connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saarenpaa scores with a leg kick.
A left and a right from Karhula both land. Nice combination.
A swing and a miss from Karhula.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saarenpaa. That's going to slow Karhula down.
Saarenpaa drops his hands momentarily and Karhula takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Karhula listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karhula jabs Saarenpaa right on the nose. Saarenpaa blinks but takes it well.

Saarenpaa is rocked!
Saarenpaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saarenpaa is still on wobbly legs! Can Karhula finish him?
Karhula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saarenpaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Karhula is wise to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Karhula.
Saarenpaa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Saarenpaa seems to have recovered his senses.
Saarenpaa lands with a shot to the body.
Karhula works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Karhula.
Saarenpaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saarenpaa misses the shot to the body.
Karhula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa tests Karhula's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saarenpaa cracks Karhula with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Karhula moved away.
An inside leg kick from Saarenpaa misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Karhula is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice shot by Karhula.
Saarenpaa swings for the body but Karhula moves out of range.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarenpaa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that misses.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab from Karhula.
Karhula fails with a takedown attempt.
Karhula blocks a head kick by Saarenpaa.
Karhula half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good work by Karhula as he checks the leg kick.
Karhula lands a jab to the head.
Saarenpaa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Karhula rather than just go for the knockout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhula looking for a takedown.
Karhula has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saarenpaa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tero Karhula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saarenpaa is stalling here.
Saarenpaa cracks Karhula with a nice body shot.
Karhula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karhula drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saarenpaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karhulas head.
Saarenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Karhula fails to land.
Saarenpaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saarenpaa.

It looks like Tero Karhula has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karhula tries to break free but Saarenpaa pushes him back against the cage.
Saarenpaa prevents the takedown attempt.
Karhula slows down the pace here.
Karhula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saarenpaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karhula lands with a left to the head.

Karhula gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Saarenpaa regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhula slips nicely into half guard.
Saarenpaa tries to roll over but Karhula keeps him under control.
Saarenpaa 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.

Karhula looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tero Karhula will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tero Karhula's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


Saarenpaa defending well as Karhula loads up on a big left hand.
Karhula throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Karhula throws an overhand right that lands on Saarenpaa's shoulder, as Saarenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Saarenpaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Karhula steps away.
Karhula fails with a takedown attempt.
Saarenpaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Karhula with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhula misses with an uppercut.
Saarenpaa scores with a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saarenpaa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karhula.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhula looks to land a right hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range.
Saarenpaa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karhula with a body shot.
Karhula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Saarenpaa tenderised Karhula's leg. Karhula is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karhula throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karhula's sensitive parts.
Karhula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saarenpaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karhula looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karhula throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Saarenpaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saarenpaa is trying to counter with his kicks.
Karhula lands with an uppercut that bounces Saarenpaa off the cage and back into range.
Saarenpaa blocks a jab.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa scores with the left hand. Karhula knows he should have avoided that one.
Karhula tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karhula 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.
Saarenpaa lands with a kick to the temple. Karhula shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhula misses with a takedown attempt
and Karhula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karhula scores with a one two! Saarenpaa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Saarenpaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Saarenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karhula.
Karhula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarenpaa lands with a good body shot.
Karhula throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Karhula.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from Karhula.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhula scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saarenpaa doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Saarenpaa finds it's way through Karhula's defenses.
Karhula fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tero Karhula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karhula has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saarenpaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Karhula's head.
Karhula sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa connects with a body shot that sends Karhula's belly button to the back.
Karhula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Saarenpaa tenderised Karhula's leg. Karhula is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karhula throws a hook but Saarenpaa avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karhula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a body punch but Karhula moves out of range.
Saarenpaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karhula fails with a takedown attempt.
Saarenpaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saarenpaa lands a jab to the nose.
Karhula misses with a looping left.
Saarenpaa moves away from the strike by Karhula.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Karhula shoots in looking for a takedown. Saarenpaa tries to sprawl out of it but Karhula keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saarenpaa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tero Karhula'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.



Saarenpaa rushes Karhula and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Karhula drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Saarenpaa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Saarenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karhula tries to score a body lock takedown but Saarenpaa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Saarenpaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saarenpaa lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhula swings wildly with an uppercut but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saarenpaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karhula backwards.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saarenpaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saarenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saarenpaa prevents Karhula from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karhula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karhula misses with the head strike.
Karhula looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tero Karhula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saarenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Karhula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saarenpaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Karhula looking for a takedown.
Saarenpaa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Karhula is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Saarenpaa is defending well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Karhula goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saarenpaa prevents it.
Saarenpaa stalls.
Karhula tries to land knees in the clinch but Saarenpaa avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhula throws a punch but it's blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saarenpaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Karhula is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saarenpaa.
Karhula changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saarenpaa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saarenpaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarenpaa scores with the left hand. Karhula knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Jab from Saarenpaa.
A solid body kick from Saarenpaa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhula doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karhula misses with a body shot.
Karhula will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Saarenpaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karhula doesn't seem bothered though.
Saarenpaa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Karhula if he has to take too many more of those.
Karhula thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karhula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Saarenpaa.
Karhula misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Saarenpaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saarenpaa cracks the inside of Karhula's front leg.
Saarenpaa scores with a push kick.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that Karhula semi-blocks.
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!
Saarenpaa swings for the body but Karhula moves out of range.
Karhula throwing a counter right hand but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Saarenpaa!
Saarenpaa dodges the punch combination from Karhula.
Karhula throws the left hand but Saarenpaa avoids the punch easily.
Saarenpaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saarenpaa walks into a straight right hand from Karhula.
The fighters circling - Saarenpaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch but Karhula moves out of range.
Karhula takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karhula with a poor takedown
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karhula's knee momentarily.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karhula misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Karhula scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saarenpaa in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tero Karhula's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!


A combination from Saarenpaa does no damage.
Saarenpaa cracks Karhula with an open hand slap.
Karhula throws a poor cross that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with an outside leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Karhula on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saarenpaa cracks Karhula with a good jab.
Karhula avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karhula misses with a body punch
and Saarenpaa counters with a left and a right that stings Karhula.
Karhula throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karhula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhula catches Saarenpaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karhula looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Karhula gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick which misses Karhula's front leg but catches the back leg as Karhula tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhula will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. Karhula looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by Saarenpaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saarenpaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Karhula's head.
Saarenpaa slaps away a takedown attempt from Karhula, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Karhula misses with a looping left.
Saarenpaa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saarenpaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Saarenpaa misses.
Saarenpaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karhula scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karhula looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhula fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saarenpaa on the side of the head.
Saarenpaa lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karhula throws out a loose jab but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Karhula misses.
Saarenpaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Karhula throws a poor cross that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karhula doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Saarenpaa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Karhula fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tero Karhula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Karhula gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saarenpaa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhula throws a poor cross that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a good low kick that Karhula was not able to check.
Saarenpaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karhula. That did some damage!
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karhula throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karhula throws out the jab.
Karhula misses with a straight right.
Saarenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa thumps Karhula with a low kick.
Karhula looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that misses.
Karhula shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saarenpaa as he jumps to the side.
Tero Karhula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhula misses with a looping right.

Karhula shoots in and gets a takedown into Saarenpaa's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karhula is looking to work some ground and pound but Saarenpaa has wrist control.
Karhula stopping the sweep attempt from Saarenpaa.
Karhula loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karhula 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.
Saarenpaa looking to control but Karhula passes into half guard.

Karhula is working for a submission of some sort.
Karhula missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Saarenpaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saarenpaa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa!

Mika Saarenpaa is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Mika Saarenpaa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Tero Karhula had this to say: 'I'm too old for this shit. Congrats to my opponent, he was the better fighter tonight.'.
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RATING
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