SFF 17: Gold Rush PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julius Guida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant has chosen Diesel Power as his entrance music. Larry Grant acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Guida
vs
Grant

172 cm
25
173 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

185 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julius Guida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Larry Grant!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant digs a good hook to Guida's body.
Guida throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grant counters with a three punch combo that has Guida backing up. Guida nods at Grant to acknowledge the strikes.
Guida shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Grant counters by moving into the clinch.
Grant misses with a punch to the body.
Grant is pressed up against the cage. Guida has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grant down to the mat. Grant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Guida shoots in and bounces Grant off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Guida throwing strikes from guard but Grant blocks nicely.
Guida is looking to work some ground and pound but Grant has wrist control.
Guida might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Guida working some strikes from top position.
Guida loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guida.
Guida wants to pass the guard but Grant is keeping the position.
Guida trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Guida takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Guida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grant looks to land a combination. Guida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guida circles away quickly and effectively.
Danga de danga de dang - Grant scores with a four punch combination!

Guida is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guida fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Guida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guida is breathing heavily.
Grant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Grant drops Guida with a beautiful combination! Guida stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Grant is looking for the KO!
Oh Guida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Grant. No joy for Guida on that attempt.
Grant fails to land with a series of punches.
Guida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grant avoids it really well and circles away.
Guida seems to have got his legs back now.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grant tests Guida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Guida shoots in for a takedown but Grant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guida pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant lands with a shot to the body.
Guida is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Grant moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Grant.
Grant lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Grant's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grant has had enough of the clinch but Guida keeps him there for the moment.
Guida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grant's efforts to push away.
Guida drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guida keeps control of Grant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grant tries to break free but Guida pushes him back against the cage.
Grant presses Guida against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grant has had enough of the clinch but Guida keeps him there for the moment.
Guida drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grant pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grant tries to close the distance and clinch but Guida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grant is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Guida shoots in for a double leg but Grant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Guida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grant misses with a two punch combination.
Guida with a poor takedown
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grant lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grant.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grant misses with the combination.
No luck for Guida with that takedown attempt.
Grant looks to land a combination but Guida avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Grant dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Guida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grant closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Guida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grant throws a nice looking combination but Guida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guida misses with a takedown attempt - Grant sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Guida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grant wants to clinch.
Guida with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guida circles away quickly and effectively.
Guida swats away the attempt to clinch by Grant.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida looks for a takedown but Grant sprawls well.
Guida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Guida takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Guida shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Guida not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Guida 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.

Guida is working for a kimura but Grant is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Guida is looking for a kimura here.
Guida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guida sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grant defending well though.
Guida wants to take a breather but Grant is having none of it.

Guida 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.
Guida prevents Grant from standing back up.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Grant tries to bum rush Guida with a series of wild strikes but Guida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grant sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Guida closes the distance and clinches up with Grant, looking for a takedown. Guida pushes Grant against the cage but Grant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Guida misses with a takedown
and Grant counters with a right hand to the body.
Grant works Guida's body with a nice hook.
Larry Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Guida gets the takedown into side control.
Grant defending against the ground and pound.
Grant dodges the ground and pound from Guida.
Guida trying to control the position but Grant is working away.
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 Julius Guida will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Guida fails with a takedown attempt.
Grant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Guida looks for a takedown but Grant sprawls well.
Julius Guida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guida somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Guida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grant has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grant scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant tries to bum rush Guida with a series of wild strikes but Guida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grant goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Guida fails to land the takedown.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grant digs a good hook to Guida's body.
Guida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guida shoots in for a double leg but Grant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Guida rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Guida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Guida looks for a takedown but Grant sprawls well.
Guida takes one on the button.
Grant misses with a two punch combination.
Guida shoots in looking for a takedown. Grant tries to sprawl out of it but Guida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Guida misses with a takedown
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Grant fails to land with a series of punches.
Julius Guida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grant is fending him off so far but Guida persists. Nope, Grant circles away and we're back to standing.
Guida shoots in looking for a takedown. Grant tries to sprawl out of it but Guida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Guida dives in and grabs Grant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grant pushes down on Guida's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grant tries to avoid it but Guida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grant to the ground. Grant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Larry Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grant goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guida tries for a takedown but Grant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grant sizes up Guida with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Guida misses with a takedown attempt - Grant sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guida shoots in but no luck this time.
Guida walks into a stiff left hand from Grant.
Grant tries to clinch up.

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.
Guida throws a head kick that misses.
Grant scores with a jab. Guida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Guida has his takedown stuffed
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grant lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A lazy left from Grant finds it's target.
Guida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grant scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Guida slips a jab from Grant.
Guida looks for a takedown but Grant sprawls well.
Guida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Grant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grant 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Grant!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Plavsic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Holland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Plavsic comes to the cage accompanied by spit it out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Plavsic
vs
Holland

190 cm
20
225 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Plavsic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Holland!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Holland sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Plavsic to the ground! Holland dives into full mount looking to finish!

Plavsic is rocked!

It looks like Billy Plavsic has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plavsic tries to lock up and control but Holland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oh Plavsic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holland with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Plavsic seems to have got his legs back now.

Holland goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Plavsic is on top in guard.
Plavsic works over Holland with some ground and pound from guard.
Holland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Plavsic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holland is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plavsic is looking to work some ground and pound but Holland has wrist control.
Holland keeping moving, preventing Plavsic from controlling successfully.

Plavsic has gone for a leg lock! Holland slips out almost immediately though and dives into Plavsic's guard.
Holland stands and throws Plavsic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Plavsic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Plavsic is working for a submission of some sort.
Plavsic is breathing heavily.
Plavsic moves nicely into side control.
The ground and pound from Plavsic seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland wants to get back to his feet.
Plavsic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holland keeps working.

Plavsic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holland is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holland wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Plavsic tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Plavsic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Holland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Plavsic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Plavsic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holland sprawls well initially but Plavsic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plavsic stops Holland from getting back to his feet.

Plavsic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holland is just riding it out for now. Plavsic eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holland is trying to stand back up but Plavsic is controlling him
Plavsic is pressing down on Holland's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holland is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Holland is defending against the submission attempts here by Plavsic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holland is trying to stand.

Holland manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Holland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plavsic shoots in for a takedown but Holland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Billy Plavsic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Holland sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Plavsic to the ground! Holland dives into full mount looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plavsic is working to get back to half guard.

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

Holland looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Plavsic is desperately trying to improve his position but Holland has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Plavsic bucks up and throws Holland to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Holland shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Holland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Billy Plavsic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plavsic wants to clinch up but Holland keeps it at a distance.

Plavsic drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Holland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Plavsic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Holland stuffs the takedown attempt from Plavsic. Plavsic gets slowly back to his feet.
Holland throws a head kick that misses.
Holland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plavsic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holland tries to avoid it but Plavsic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holland to the ground. Holland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plavsic fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Plavsic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holland tries to score with a low kick but Plavsic moves his leg out of the way.
Holland avoids the head kick by Plavsic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Plavsic shoots for a takedown but Holland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Plavsic shoots in and drives through. Holland sprawls well.
Holland closes the distance and clinches up with Plavsic, looking for a takedown. Holland pushes Plavsic against the cage but Plavsic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Plavsic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holland as he jumps to the side.
Holland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Plavsic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Holland parries the strikes from Plavsic easily there. Plavsic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Holland to escape.
Holland tries to escape but Plavsic is in control.

Plavsic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plavsic working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holland is trying to buck Plavsic off.

Plavsic is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Holland looks calm but he's in trouble here. Plavsic gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Holland is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Plavsic lets go of the hold and Holland can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Plavsic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cocka Suarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Saari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suarus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Not Afraid - Eminem. Sebastian Saari has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Suarus
vs
Saari

172 cm
26
150 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

167 cm
19
147 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cocka Suarus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebastian Saari!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saari scores with a sloppy right hand. Suarus should have avoided that one.
Suarus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Suarus lunges at Saari with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saari's hand.

It looks like Sebastian Saari has been cut.

Saari tries to keep at a distance but Suarus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Suarus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saari has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saari is trying to force a seperation but Suarus has the dominant position.
Suarus lands a hook that snaps the head of Saari backwards.
Suarus lands a left hand.
Saari missing with knees to the body.
Saari is trying to break the clinch but Suarus is controlling him.
Nice elbow from Suarus.
Saari working hard to break the clinch.
Saari is looking to break free of the clinch but Suarus has double underhooks.
Suarus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Suarus.
Suarus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saari's face.

Saari is rocked!

Suarus turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Saari is still in real trouble! Can Suarus finish him?

Suarus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Saari seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Suarus tries for a kimura but Saari is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarus cracks Saari with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Saari is trying to get back to his feet.
Suarus misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Saari is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Cocka Suarus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvi Rausku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rausku is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Prodigy - Girls (sexy girls mix). Wolfgang White had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 187.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Arvi Rausku told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

White
vs
Rausku

179 cm
22
199 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
23
190 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wolfgang White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvi Rausku!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rausku looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? White is fending him off so far but Rausku persists. Nope, White circles away and we're back to standing.
White with a lazy takedown attempt

and Rausku counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rausku performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rausku wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
Rausku blocks the strikes from White.
Rausku wants to advance to full mount but White doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Rausku controlling from the top position.
Rausku pushes down on White's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rausku trying to pass the guard but White defending well.
Rausku is thwarting White's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White keeping control of the position.
Rausku wants to stand but White has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rausku is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Rausku seems to be looking for submissions.
White is refusing to be controlled, as Rausku sits in half guard.
Rausku wants to free his trapped foot but White is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rausku trying to advance position but White counters by regaining guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rausku stops White from standing up.
White is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rausku fails to land with a series of punches.
Rausku leaves White with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
White is breathing heavily.

Rausku shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches White napping and manages to drive through into side control!
White is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rausku has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rausku tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rausku trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rausku is trying to get an arm triangle but White is defending well.
Rausku wants to take a breather but White manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rausku.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rausku looking to pass the guard.

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

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.
Rausku keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Rausku is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

White misses with a kick to the body.

White gets caught flat footed, as Rausku shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rausku stands up over White, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rausku trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Rausku showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rausku trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Rausku drops back looking for a leg! White is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White manages to kick Rausku off! Rausku jumps back into White's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rausku wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rausku is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rausku looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
White with a lazy takedown attempt

and Rausku counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

White kicks off Rausku and gets to his feet.
A nice combination there by Rausku.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rausku paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Rausku closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. White did well to prevent Rausku getting side control.
White is trying to control but can't.
Rausku is trying to control. White wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White tries to get to full guard but Rausku has control of the leg.
Rausku frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rausku trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rausku connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Arvi Rausku has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rausku tries to control but White wriggling away.

Rausku looking for a guillotine from mount but White is having none of it.
White tries to reverse the position but Rausku maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rausku moves to take his opponent's back.
Rausku biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rausku is hanging on to White's back as he tries to escape.

White is trying to defend against the choke here but Rausku has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Rausku Tightens the hold and White taps out furiously! Rausku displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arvi Rausku!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Scholz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gustav Scholz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Scholz
vs
Green

225 cm
18
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
21
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™
. : : Valhalla War Gear : : .

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gustav Scholz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Green!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scholz scores with a spinning back kick!
Scholz has a takedown stuffed.
Scholz throws a head kick that misses.
Scholz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scholz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Green throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Scholz was covering up waiting for the punch and Green finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Scholz is looking to sweep but instead, Green has passed into half guard.
Green wants to free his trapped foot but Scholz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Green landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scholz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.
Scholz is looking to improve his position.
Scholz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Green works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scholz is wriggling around trying to escape.

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

Green is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Scholz is surviving well by controlling Green's body position as best he can.
Scholz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Green has control of Scholz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Scholz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Green looks gassed!
Scholz wants to hold on but Green pushes him away.
Green manages to capitalize on a mistake by Scholz to take his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Green looking to break Scholz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Scholz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Green will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Scholz trying to control the position but Green manages to sink in the hooks.
Scholz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Scholz is trying to maintain the position but Green is very close to passing his half guard.
Scholz is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scholz is pressing down on Green's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green wanted to stand there but Scholz had control of the position.
Scholz is trying to keep Green in close.
Green throwing strikes but missing.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scholz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scholz 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but David Green will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Scholz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A combination from Scholz does no damage.
David Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scholz throws a series of strikes that have Green backpedaling.

It looks like David Green has been cut.
Scholz wants to clinch.
Scholz thows a body shot but no joy.
Gustav Scholz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scholz throws a head kick that misses.

Green closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scholz to the mat! Scholz manages to get full guard.
Green slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scholz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Green pushing down on Scholz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scholz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Scholz is striking from the bottom but Green uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Green is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Scholz wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
Scholz is working hard here to advance position.
Green wants to control but Scholz is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Green performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Scholz tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.

Green is working for a kimura but Scholz is defending it quite comfortably.
Scholz strikes from the bottom but Green passes into mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scholz is trying desperately to improve position.
Green lands a nice shot to the head.
Green scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Scholz?

Green working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Scholz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Scholz tries to hold on but Green postures up.
Green is landing with some decent strikes but Scholz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Scholz regains half guard.

Green seems to be working for a kimura but Scholz defends the submission attempt.
Scholz is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Green will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on David Green's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Green sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Green moves out of range of the body kick.
Scholz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Scholz throws a one two combo.

Green looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Scholz!
Green can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scholz is looking to escape.
Scholz can't escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Green trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scholz is trying to escape the mount.
Green controlling from the full mount.
Green prevents Scholz from getting the reversal.
Green avoids the attempt from Scholz to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scholz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Green is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Scholz working to try and regain half guard.
Green with shots to the head and body - Scholz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Green takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Green wants to take Scholz's back here but Scholz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Green looking to control but Scholz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scholz is desperately trying to improve his position but Green has a good base and remains in mount.

Green looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Scholz blocking the ground and pound.
David Green is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Green avoids the attempt from Scholz to control.
David Green has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Scholz is looking to improve his position but Green isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green controlling from mount.
Scholz is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustav Scholz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Green looking to finish Scholz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Scholz!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gustav Scholz.
I think Green 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Green!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dave Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sauli Heilimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Lee has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Lee
vs
Heilimo

199 cm
26
166 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

178 cm
26
144 lbs
8 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sauli Heilimo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Heilimo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Heilimo with shots to the head and body - Lee looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lee sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lee is controlling Heilimo's trapped leg to prevent Heilimo from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Heilimo from controlling successfully.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Heilimo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Lee is looking for a triangle but Heilimo pushes his legs off easily.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heilimo's guard.
Heilimo keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.

Heilimo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heilimo is keeping the position for now.

Heilimo looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Lee cracks Heilimo with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but Heilimo is working from the bottom.
Lee advances to half guard.
Lee slows the pace down in half guard.
Lee is looking to pass Heilimo's guard but actually Heilimo recovers to full guard.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heilimo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lee forces his way into half guard.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Heilimo is working away.
Lee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Heilimo is trying to escape the mount.
Heilimo looks gassed!
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heilimo is looking to get to half guard.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Dave Lee just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Heilimo looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Heilimo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Lee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a jab to the nose.
Lee thuds a left hand into Heilimo's body.
Lee lands a jab to Heilimo's midsection.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Dave Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Lee.
Lee with a jab.
Jab by Lee.
Lee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Heilimo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Heilimo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lee.

Heilimo is rocked!

It looks like Sauli Heilimo has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lee.
Heilimo is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Heilimo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The fighters circle, before Lee throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Heilimo's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Lee lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Dave Lee!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Aksenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Ricester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aksenov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Only Tools And Corpses" by Gorerotted. Ricester comes into a darkened arena with his song building. War Vince DiCola kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Toni Ricester has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Aksenov
vs
Ricester

180 cm
19
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Aksenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Ricester!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricester shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aksenov as he jumps to the side.
Ricester shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aksenov defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Aksenov as Ricester shoots in.
Sergey Aksenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toni Ricester.
Aksenov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Aksenov as Ricester shoots in.

Aksenov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Aksenov controlling the action here.
Ricester wants to improve his position but Aksenov is controlling well.

Ricester is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aksenov pulls his head out easily.

Ricester looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricester looks gassed!

Aksenov is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricester wants to get back to his feet.
Ricester is looking to improve his position.
Aksenov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Aksenov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Ricester actively working from the bottom here.
Aksenov trying to pass the guard but Ricester defending well.
Aksenov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricester wants to control but Aksenov is keeping busy.
Aksenov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aksenov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Aksenov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ricester is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricester regains half guard.

Aksenov is trying to work for a kimura but Ricester is defending well.

Ricester is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aksenov pulls his head out easily.
Aksenov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ricester wants to hold on but Aksenov pushes him away.
Aksenov looking to control but Ricester is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ricester can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ricester wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ricester is desperately trying to improve his position but Aksenov has a good base and remains in mount.
Aksenov moves to take his opponent's back.
Ricester trying to control the hands but Aksenov won't let him.
Aksenov controlling the position well here. Ricester rolled but Aksenov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ricester tries to escape the position.
Aksenov avoiding Ricester 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ricester is in bad spot here.

Ricester preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Aksenov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aksenov swats away the attempt to clinch by Ricester.
Ricester tries for a takedown but Aksenov circles away easily
and Aksenov counters with a series of strikes. Ricester will be more careful next time no doubt.

Aksenov shoots in and bounces Ricester off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Aksenov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ricester struggling a bit here.
Ricester is trying to escape the position but Aksenov is controlling the position.

Aksenov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aksenov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ricester is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aksenov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aksenov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ricester tries to roll over but Aksenov keeps him under control.

Ricester actively working from the bottom here.
Aksenov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aksenov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aksenov looking to control but Ricester is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ricester is working to get back to half guard.
Aksenov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ricester is looking to get to half guard.
Aksenov trying to control but Ricester is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricester tries to hold on but Aksenov postures up.
Ricester keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ricester tries to hold on but Aksenov postures up.
Ricester working to try and regain half guard.

Aksenov looking for a guillotine from mount but Ricester is having none of it.
Aksenov trying to control but he's not successful 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.
Ricester is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aksenov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ricester is looking to escape.
Ricester keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ricester sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aksenov in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ricester is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aksenov pulls his head out easily.
Aksenov not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Aksenov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Ricester misses with a takedown

and Aksenov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Ricester actively working from the bottom here.

Ricester looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aksenov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Ricester is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aksenov pulls his head out easily.
Aksenov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Sergey Aksenov just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Aksenov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ricester working a defensive guard here.
Aksenov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricester keeping moving, preventing Aksenov from controlling successfully.
Aksenov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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

Ricester is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aksenov is aware though and is defending well.

Ricester has his foot on Aksenov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aksenov works his way back into a safe position though.
Aksenov is pushing down on Ricester's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ricester is fighting to maintain full guard but Aksenov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aksenov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ricester keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ricester actively working from the bottom here.
Ricester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aksenov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ricester wants to get back to his feet.

Ricester with the active half guard here but Aksenov passes nicely into side control.

Aksenov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aksenov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ricester manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aksenov's best efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ricester looking for submissions off his back.

Ricester is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aksenov pulls his head out easily.
Aksenov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ricester is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aksenov controlling his opponent.
Ricester tries to improve his position but instead Aksenov has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
I would not like to be Ricester right now.
Ricester trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sergey Aksenov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aksenov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ricester doesn't escape.
Ricester has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Aksenov.
Toni Ricester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
I would not like to be Ricester right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Aksenov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aksenov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Aksenov!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patch Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Passanan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Patch Garcia has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Garcia
vs
Passanan

203 cm
23
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

176 cm
22
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patch Garcia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Passanan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Passanan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garcia.

Passanan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Garcia is trying to defend but Passanan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Garcia trying to control here.
Passanan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garcia won't allow Passanan to pass to mount.
Garcia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Passanan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Passanan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Passanan has control of the leg.
Passanan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Passanan thows a huge punch but Garcia dodges it nicely.
Garcia is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Garcia is pressing down on Passanan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Passanan controlling him for the moment.
Garcia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Passanan stands up over Garcia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Passanan won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Garcia pulls Passanan in close to his closed guard and prevents Passanan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Passanan preventing the sweep.
Garcia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Passanan is in close to Garcia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garcia pulls Passanan in close to prevent any damage.
Passanan stands up over Garcia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garcia pulls Passanan in close to prevent any damage.
Passanan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Passanan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is adopting a defensive guard.
Passanan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garcia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Passanan on the ground.
Passanan throwing strikes but missing.
Passanan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Passanan controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Garcia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garcia controlling the position.
Passanan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garcia pulls Passanan in to control the position.
Passanan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garcia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Garcia tries to get out of the position.
Passanan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Passanan trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Passanan tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Passanan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia tries to clinch but Passanan is having none of it.
Passanan moves forwards but Garcia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garcia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Passanan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Passanan looks gassed!
Garcia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Passanan walks into a straight right hand from Garcia.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch but Passanan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garcia lands a head kick. Passanan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Garcia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Passanan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Patch Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Passanan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Garcia cracks the inside of Passanan's front leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garcia.
Garcia connects with a right hand. Passanan shakes it off.

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

Passanan is rocked!
Garcia finds Passanan's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Passanan flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Garcia lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Passanan will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patch Garcia!
Patch Garcia is the new heavyweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Main event

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

Berry
vs
Bustamante

200 cm
21
216 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
215 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ash Berry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emilio Bustamante!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bustamante paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Berry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bustamante pinned against the cage. Bustamante gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bustamante tries to clinch up
and Berry counters with a nice uppercut.
Bustamante looks to land a combination but Berry avoids it well.
Bustamante tries to clinch up
letting Berry counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Berry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Berry scores with a punch to the head.
Berry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Berry closes the distance but Bustamante moves to the side

and Bustamante counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bustamante.
Bustamante misses with a hook from the clinch.

Berry gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bustamante regains guard.
Berry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bustamante is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bustamante can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bustamante bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berry's guard.

Berry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bustamante is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Berry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bustamante's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Berry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bustamante really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Berry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berry is working hard here to advance position.
Bustamante trying to control the position from guard on top but Berry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Berry lands with a hook. Bustamante tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Berry keeps the fight on the outside.
Berry tries to close the distance and clinch but Bustamante swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bustamante wants to clinch up but Berry keeps it at a distance.
Berry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bustamante swats away the attempt to clinch by Berry.
Berry keeps the fight on the outside.
Berry connects with the punch.
Berry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bustamante is looking to clinch but Berry is avoiding it.
Berry cracks Bustamante with a right hand to the side of the head.

Bustamante closes the distance and clinches.
Bustamante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Berry.
Berry working Bustamante over with knees to the body.
Bustamante looks gassed!
Berry lands an elbow inside.
Bustamante prevents a takedown attempt there.
Berry is leaning against Bustamante and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Berry unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bustamante lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Berry is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Berry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bustamante backwards.
Berry lands a shot to the body.
Bustamante's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Berry landing knees to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Berry gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Berry slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Berry tries for a kimura but Bustamante is defending well.
Berry tries to advance to mount but Bustamante denies him.
The strikes coming from Berry are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berry trying to control the position but Bustamante is working away.
Berry tries to move to full mount but Bustamante actually manages to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berry trying to control from half guard but Bustamante is working away.
Berry prevents Bustamante from improving his position.
Berry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berry moves nicely into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Berry has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bustamante is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Berry yanks on the arm and Bustamante is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Berry.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ash Berry!
Ash Berry retains his light heavyweight title!