MMAHelsinki - 25 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kim Sun Ju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaki Zaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim Sun Ju has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Sun Ju
vs
Zaki

174 cm
20
143 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kim Sun Ju!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zaki Zaki!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ju lands a head kick!
Ju catches Zaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick lands from Ju.
Ju is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ju fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Ju shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ju showed some decent athleticism there.

Zaki has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ju is on him like a limpet, forcing Zaki back against the cage.
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!
Ju jumps guard but Zaki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Ju successfully pulls guard.

Ju is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ju keeping moving, preventing Zaki from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ju wants to get back to his feet but Zaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Ju has his feet on Zaki's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ju lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zaki's sensitive parts.
Zaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ju sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Ju feints and as Zaki raises his hands in defense, Ju changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Ju gets to his feet - Zaki follows without any prompting.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Ju, which made it look bad.
Zaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ju.
Ju looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.

Ju manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zaki on his heels. He'll look to pass Zaki's guard now, I'm sure.

Zaki is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Ju gets control of Zaki's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ju will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Ju has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zaki won't allow Ju to sweep him here.

Ju has his foot on Zaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Zaki stops Ju from standing up.
Zaki trying to control but Ju is working from the bottom.

Ju isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zaki stacks Ju on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zaki!
Zaki prevents Ju from escaping the position.
Ju knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zaki on the ground.
Ju tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ju is trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ju tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ju pushes Zaki away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zaki gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ju is looking for a sweep.
Zaki wants to control but Ju is keeping him busy.
Ju wants to get back to his feet but Zaki drags him back down.
Zaki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ju is wriggling around trying to escape but Zaki has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Ju taps out and Zaki picks up the big win! Great work there by Zaki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zaki Zaki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

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

Faction
vs
Tatli

175 cm
19
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

181 cm
25
156 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Faction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Tatli!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faction fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tatli shoots in but Faction avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Faction was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tatli.

Faction tries to sprawl but Tatli drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatli passes into side control, despite Faction's attempt to control the position.
Tatli remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

Tatli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatli looks up at the clock and then as Faction takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tatli smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faction is not content to let Tatli control the position.
Faction tries to bench press Tatli off him but Tatli keeps the position.
Tatli slows the pace down.
Tatli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faction keeps working.
Faction struggling a bit here.
Faction tries to control but Tatli manages to take his back.
Faction is trying to stand back up.
Tatli gets his hands free as Faction looks to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatli biding his time, controlling Faction.
You can see the frustration on Faction's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tatli biding his time, looking for the opening.
Tatli not allowing Faction to control his hands.
Faction is trying to stand back up.
Faction staying busy and making it hard for Tatli to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert Tatli!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Gardenia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Ulfsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Ulfsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gardenia
vs
Ulfsson

212 cm
20
222 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eli Gardenia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Ulfsson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardenia thuds a left hand into Ulfsson's body.
Gardenia scores with a nice head shot.
Ulfsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gardenia doesn't seem bothered though.
Gardenia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Eli Gardenia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ulfsson misses the shot to the body.
Gardenia seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ulfsson throws a body punch but Gardenia moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Gardenia misses the target.
Gardenia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body punch from Gardenia.
Gardenia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ulfsson manages to avoid it.
Gardenia looks to score with a jab to the body but Ulfsson is just out of range.
Ulfsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gardenia is fending him off so far but Ulfsson persists. Nope, Gardenia circles away and we're back to standing.
Ulfsson shoots in but Gardenia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gardenia just misses with a punch to the body.
Ulfsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ulfsson lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gardenia blocks a head kick by Ulfsson.
A little feinted left hand from Gardenia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gardenia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardenia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ulfsson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gardenia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ulfsson manages to avoid it.
Ulfsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gardenia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gardenia throws out a powerful jab.
Gardenia scores with the left hand. Ulfsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Gardenia takes a swing at Ulfsson's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Ulfsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ulfsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eli Gardenia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Ulfsson.
Gardenia connects with a crisp jab.
Gardenia lands a glancing blow to the side of Ulfsson's head.
Ulfsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ulfsson shoots in and drives through. Gardenia sprawls well.
Gardenia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gardenia swings for the body but Ulfsson moves out of range.
Ulfsson misses with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulfsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gardenia is looking to wear down Ulfsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gardenia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ulfsson.
Gardenia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gardenia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gardenia misses with a body shot.
Ulfsson misses with a body shot.
Gardenia lands with a cross.
Ulfsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gardenia is fending him off so far but Ulfsson persists. Nope, Gardenia circles away and we're back to standing.
Gardenia lands a slapping body shot.
Gardenia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ulfsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gardenia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gardenia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Ulfsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Gardenia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ulfsson.
Gardenia takes a swing at Ulfsson's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Ulfsson is predictable there
letting Gardenia counter with a right hand.
Ulfsson misses with a shot to the body
and Gardenia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardenia looks to score with a jab to the body but Ulfsson is just out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gardenia crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ulfsson - the referee stops the clock and Gardenia gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ulfsson. Gardenia manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ulfsson scores with a nice strike.
Ulfsson throws a leg kick
and Gardenia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ulfsson ducks right into an uppercut from Gardenia.
Gardenia scores with a three punch combo!
Gardenia walks into a stiff left hand from Ulfsson.
Ulfsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gardenia.
Gardenia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ulfsson throws a leg kick which misses Gardenia's front leg but catches the back leg as Gardenia tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gardenia misses with a body shot.
Ulfsson misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Gardenia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body punch from Gardenia.
Gardenia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gardenia wants it to stay on the feet.
Ulfsson walks into a stiff left hand from Gardenia.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardenia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gardenia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ulfsson.
Gardenia looks to score with a jab to the body but Ulfsson is just out of range.
Gardenia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ulfsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gardenia circles away quickly and effectively.
Ulfsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Ulfsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gardenia wants to stand back up but Ulfsson manages to pass into side control.
Gardenia is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ulfsson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gardenia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ulfsson thuds a left hand into Gardenia's body.
Ulfsson throws a right and a left that Gardenia avoids nicely.
Gardenia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gardenia. Ulfsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gardenia ducks under a wild hook from Ulfsson.
Ulfsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ulfsson throws a solid leg kick but Gardenia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ulfsson.
Ulfsson moves forwards but Gardenia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ulfsson.
Ulfsson shoots in for a takedown but Gardenia shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulfsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gardenia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ulfsson somewhat.
Eli Gardenia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Ulfsson.
Gardenia scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardenia missing with a left hand there. Ulfsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gardenia lands a jab to the head.
Gardenia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ulfsson can do to turn this around?
Ulfsson throws a series of punches but Gardenia moves out of range.
Ulfsson takes one to the chin there.
Gardenia tests Ulfsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gardenia connects with a body shot that sends Ulfsson's belly button to the back.
Eli Gardenia is winning the standup battle so far.
Gardenia throws an overhand right that lands on Ulfsson's shoulder, as Ulfsson tries to avoid the shot.
Gardenia swings for the body but Ulfsson moves out of range.
A nice side step and Ulfsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gardenia thuds a left hand into Ulfsson's body.
Ulfsson misses with a body shot.
Ulfsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gardenia as he jumps to the side.
Ulfsson misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulfsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gardenia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ulfsson doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Gardenia connects with a body shot that sends Ulfsson's belly button to the back.
Gardenia lands with a hook. Ulfsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Ulfsson is rocked!
Gardenia knocks out Ulfsson with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Gardenia before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Gardenia picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eli Gardenia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Salo Gonalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Tanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salo Gonalez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Gonalez
vs
Tanko

177 cm
27
159 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

176 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salo Gonalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Tanko!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanko throws a leg kick that is checked

and Gonalez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stalling in the clinch from Gonalez.

Tanko breaks the clinch.
Gonalez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tanko sprawls well. Tanko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gonalez gets slowly back to his feet.
Tanko looks to land a combination but Gonalez avoids it well.
Tanko misses the jab.
Gonalez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Tanko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gonalez moves in looking to clinch but Tanko pushes him off.
Gonalez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tanko swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonalez circles away.
Tanko fails with the takedown.
Tanko swings widly with a right hand
and Gonalez counters with a stiff right hand.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tanko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gonalez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salo Gonalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gonalez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gonalez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tanko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonalez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonalez 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.
Gonalez keeping full guard, as Tanko tries to pass.
Tanko is in close to Gonalez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tanko tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonalez is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonalez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gonalez has his foot on Tanko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tanko works his way back into a safe position though.

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

Gonalez wants to control from the top but Tanko keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanko wants to sweep here but Gonalez controlling him for the moment.

Tanko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tanko is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gonalez dives into side control.
Gonalez throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's four 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.
Tanko looking for a sweep but Gonalez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tanko tries to hold on but Gonalez pushes him away.
Tanko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Gonalez is working for a guillotine from mount but Tanko frees his head quite easily.
Gonalez misses with a head shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tanko manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Salo Gonalez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Gonalez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tanko is fending him off so far but Gonalez persists. Nope, Tanko circles away and we're back to standing.
Salo Gonalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonalez lands with a nice combination. Tanko backs away looking to recover.
Gonalez fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonalez looks for a takedown but Tanko sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salo Gonalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick from Tanko misses.
Gonalez checks a leg kick nicely.
Gonalez tries to counter by clinching up but Tanko breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonalez slaps away a takedown attempt from Tanko, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Tanko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tanko in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonalez is looking for a sweep.
Gonalez can't do much from the bottom here.
Tanko is putting a hurting on Gonalez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gonalez can't do much from the bottom here.
Gonalez is not content to let Tanko control the position.

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.
You can see the frustration on Gonalez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tanko tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Gonalez is looking for a sweep.
Tanko working the body and head with strikes.
Tanko wants to stand but Gonalez is controlling his arm.
Gonalez can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanko advances to full mount.
Tanko trying to control but Gonalez is having none of it.
Gonalez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been informed that Tanko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tanko tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Gonalez tries to hold on but Tanko postures up.
Gonalez is wriggling around trying to escape.

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.
Tanko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gonalez?
Tanko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gonalez is desperately trying to improve his position but Tanko has a good base and remains in mount.
Tanko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tanko lands a nice shot to the head.
Tanko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gonalez is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Tanko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Tanko checks the leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gonalez or perhaps it was just good defense by Tanko, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonalez is defended easily by Tanko.
Gonalez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salo Gonalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonalez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tanko.
It looked like Gonalez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanko throws a lazy head kick

and Gonalez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tanko!
Tanko tries to buck Gonalez off but Gonalez is having none of it.

Gonalez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tanko has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gonalez but great work by Tanko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonalez prevents Tanko from moving into mount.
Luis Tanko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tanko working the body and head with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Gonalez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tanko tries to kick Gonalez off but Gonalez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gonalez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tanko wants to control but Gonalez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gonalez is just content to waste time from the top position. Tanko takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanko is pulling down on Gonalez's head. It's preventing any offense from Gonalez, at least for the moment.
Gonalez stops Tanko from standing up.
Tanko seems keen to control Gonalez's posture.
Tanko keeping full guard, as Gonalez tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanko trying to control the position here.
Gonalez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gonalez won't allow Tanko to sweep him here.

Gonalez gets to his feet - Tanko follows without any prompting.

Tanko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Gonalez kicks Tanko off and gets to his feet.
Tanko shoots in looking for a takedown. Gonalez tries to sprawl out of it but Tanko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gonalez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonalez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tanko as he avoids it easily.
Tanko shoots in for a takedown but Gonalez shows good takedown defense.
Tanko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gonalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Tanko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gonalez tries to clinch up but Tanko circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonalez shoots in for a takedown but Tanko shows good takedown defense.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gonalez as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Tanko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Gonalez is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tanko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Salo Gonalez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gonalez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luis Tanko!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eero Finnila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Berg might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jersualem. Eero Finnila has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Moses Berg's chin.

Berg
vs
Finnila

195 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
27
225 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Moses Berg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eero Finnila!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berg tries to clinch up.
Berg fails with the takedown
and Berg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Berg drives through and clinches with Finnila against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Berg tries to land a knee to the head but Finnila blocks with his arms.
Berg lands a nice knee to the body.
Finnila's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Finnila blocks an uppercut.
Finnila jumps guard but Berg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Finnila is trying to break the clinch but Berg has him pressed against the cage.
Finnila wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnila wants to break the clinch but can't.
Finnila can't break the clinch.

Berg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Finnila scores with a jab to the body.

Berg closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnila tries to pull guard but Berg holds him up against the cage and eventually Finnila drops back down to his feet.
Finnila wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Berg has him pressed against the cage.
Berg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finnila blocks it with crossed arms.
Finnila has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Berg seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Finnila can turn it around.
Berg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Finnila is defending well.
Berg prevents Finnila from breaking the clinch.

Finnila breaks the clinch.
Berg tries to clinch up but Finnila circles away and keeps his distance.
Finnila fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finnila lands a jab.

Finnila has closed the distance and engaged Berg in a clinch.
Berg goes for a takedown attempt but Finnila pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moses Berg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finnila scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnila tries to bum rush Berg with a series of wild strikes but Berg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Finnila rushes Berg and presses him up against the cage.
Berg keeps control of Finnila as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Berg letting Finnila take a breather here.
Finnila will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Berg up against the cage.
Finnila fails to pull guard.

Berg breaks the clinch.
Moses Berg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Finnila circles away quickly and effectively.
Berg wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Finnila fails with a takedown attempt.
Finnila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berg throws a big counter combination but Finnila scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Finnila wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Finnila has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Berg breaks from the clinch.

Finnila takes the fight into the clinch.
Finnila wants a takedown.

Berg gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Finnila has hold of Berg's hands but Berg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Berg is nestled in close to Finnila, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Finnila is controlling Berg's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Finnila is trying to stand.

Finnila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Finnila wants to control but Berg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Finnila manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Finnila is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eero Finnila will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Berg rushes Finnila and presses him up against the cage.

Finnila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Berg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Berg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finnila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Berg wants to clinch.
Berg missing with a left hand there. Finnila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Finnila decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Finnila works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Berg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Finnila on the ground.

Finnila is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Berg is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eero Finnila!
Moses Berg was interviewed post fight and said 'I was undefeated, so I hope this loss will help me grow. Thank you for all the fans coming out here tonight.'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Erickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. My Way kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Juan Erickson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Erickson
vs
Herman

175 cm
26
142 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
134 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Erickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Herman!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erickson misses with a body shot.
Herman with the counter takedown but Erickson avoids it easily.
Erickson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Herman eats them both and turns towards Erickson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Steve Herman has been cut.
Herman fails with a takedown attempt.
Erickson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Herman tries to counter with a clinch but Erickson shakes him off and moves away.
Erickson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Herman is rocked!
Erickson misses with a body shot.
Herman is still on wobbly legs! Can Erickson finish him?
Erickson flashes Herman a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Herman's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Herman crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Erickson punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juan Erickson!
Juan Erickson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Steve Herman had this to say: 'Weeeyyyyyy'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Ghetta
vs
Velasquez

195 cm
20
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
265 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Titan Nutrition Technology - Q160/$150

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ciro Ghetta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez throws out a powerful jab.
Velasquez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Velasquez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ghetta counters with a stiff right hand.
Velasquez misses with an uppercut
and Ghetta counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Velasquez misses.
Ghetta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ghetta slips under a jab.
Ghetta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Velasquez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ghetta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Velasquez throws an off balance right hand
and Ghetta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Velasquez throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghetta counters with a right hand to the body.
Ghetta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
John Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ghetta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Velasquez misses with a lunging right hand
and Ghetta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ghetta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Velasquez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ghetta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ghetta scores with a punch to the head.
Velasquez takes a swing at Ghetta's ribcage but misses.
Velasquez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ghetta is looking to clinch.
Ghetta scores with a nice strike.
Ghetta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Velasquez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ghetta. Ghetta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ghetta closes the distance and clinches.
Ghetta misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Velasquez on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velasquez stalling against the cage.
Velasquez blocks a body shot from Ghetta.

Velasquez drops Ghetta onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ghetta is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Ghetta is rocked!
Velasquez throws a head punch that misses.
Oh Ghetta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velasquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghetta.
Velasquez has Ghetta pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velasquez.
Ghetta struggles to land a body shot inside as Velasquez controls his hands.
Velasquez misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghetta blocking some punches.
Velasquez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velasquez.
Velasquez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghetta.
Ghetta blocks an uppercut.
Velasquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghetta.
Velasquez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velasquez presses Ghetta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghetta.
Velasquez misses with the head strike.
Ghetta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghetta seems to have got his legs back now.
Velasquez lands a right hand.
Velasquez lands a big right hand that drops Ghetta! The killer instinct kicks in and Velasquez finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Velasquez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Velasquez!
An out of breath and clearly excited John Velasquez thanked Titan Nutrition Technology - Q160/$150 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicodemus Adamantium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ouje Bougoumou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ouje Bougoumou 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!

Adamantium
vs
Bougoumou

188 cm
21
166 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

179 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nicodemus Adamantium!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ouje Bougoumou!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamantium misses with a body shot.
Bougoumou takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Adamantium tries to clinch but Bougoumou moves out of range.
Adamantium really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Adamantium looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bougoumou jabs Adamantium right on the nose. Adamantium blinks but takes it well.

Adamantium is rocked!
Adamantium is holding his hands too far apart here. Bougoumou throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Adamantium is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ouje Bougoumou!
Ouje Bougoumou is the new lightweight champion!
Ouje Bougoumou bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hillevi Javri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Misterioso Damballah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Javri kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Finnish Encore. Hillevi Javri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Javri
vs
Misterioso Damballah

180 cm
28
185 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

179 cm
20
188 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Good chin

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Determined

Sun-Tzu
TKO Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hillevi Javri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, El Misterioso Damballah!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Javri has closed the distance and engaged Damballah in a clinch.
Damballah blocks an elbow strike from Javri.
With the fighters up against the cage, Javri throws an elbow but misses.
Damballah has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Javri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Javri misses with an elbow strike.
Damballah jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Javri walks away with a smile on his face. Damballah gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Javri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hillevi Javri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Misterioso Damballah.
Damballah looks to land a combination but Javri avoids it well.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Javri.
Damballah lands with a nice combination. Javri backs away looking to recover.

Damballah shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Javri's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Javri has Damballah pulled in close to control his posture.
Javri wants to stand and escape but Damballah is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Javri is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Damballah wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Javri is trying to work for a kimura but Damballah is defending well.
Javri not doing much here.
Javri has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Javri is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Javri takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damballah is in trouble now - Javri has advanced to mount!
Damballah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Javri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Javri is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Damballah throws a right and a left that Javri avoids nicely.
Javri leaves Damballah with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Damballah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Javri circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice combination there by Damballah.
Damballah pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Javri back to the cage. Damballah follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Damballah misses with a combination
and Javri counters with a nice body kick.
Damballah falls off balance throwing a combination

and Javri moves into the clinch.
Damballah jumps guard but Javri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Javri looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Javri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Damballah wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Damballah tries for a takedown but Javri manages to get underhooks.
Javri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Javri lands a nice elbow.
Javri is pressed up against the cage. Damballah has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Javri down to the mat. Javri avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Javri tries to clinch up.
A right-left combo lands from Damballah.
Damballah tries to bum rush Javri with a series of wild strikes but Javri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Javri fires out a quick counter leg kick but Damballah just manages to avoid it.
Damballah looks winded!
Damballah throws a right hand that Javri ducks under and follows up with a left that Javri also avoids with ease.
Javri tries to clinch but Damballah is having none of it.
Damballah throws a series of punches but Javri moves out of range.
Javri moves forwards but Damballah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damballah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Javri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Damballah fails to land with a series of punches.
Hillevi Javri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Damballah throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damballah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Damballah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Javri circles away.

Javri clinches up with Damballah and pushes him back against the cage.
Damballah wants a takedown.
Damballah blocks the elbow strike.
Javri throws an elbow that misses.
Damballah is looking for a takedown.
Damballah avoids the elbow strike from Javri, against the cage.
Javri lands a damaging elbow.
Javri lands a damaging elbow.
Javri misses with an elbow over the top.
Javri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Damballah tries to score a body lock takedown but Javri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Javri stops a takedown attempt from Damballah.
Javri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Damballah takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like El Misterioso Damballah has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Damballah avoids a wild elbow strike from Javri.
Javri lands an elbow inside.
Damballah working hard to break the clinch.
Damballah tries to break free but Javri pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hillevi Javri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on El Misterioso Damballah'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.

Javri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Damballah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Damballah.
Javri lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Damballah lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Damballah shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Javri eats them both and turns towards Damballah to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Javri bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Damballah closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Javri closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Javri.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Javri.
Damballah dodges an elbow strike from Javri.
Javri lands an elbow just above Damballah 's eye.
Damballah jumps guard but Javri stands there with Damballah around his waist. Damballah gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Javri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Damballah's defenses.
Damballah is breathing heavily.
Damballah takes an elbow to the forehead.
Javri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Javri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Damballah avoids the elbow strike from Javri, against the cage.
Javri looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Javri is fighting off a takedown attempt but Damballah is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Javri to the mat. Javri regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Damballah postures up in Javri's guard and throws a big left but Javri blocks it.
Damballah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hillevi Javri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Javri pulls Damballah in close to his closed guard and prevents Damballah from doing any damage or advancing position.
Javri continues to stall.
Damballah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Javri wants to stand up but Damballah is controlling him.
Javri seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Javri scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Damballah throws a combination that misses
and Javri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Damballah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Javri fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Javri.
El Misterioso Damballah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damballah shoots for a takedown but Javri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hillevi Javri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Misterioso Damballah.
Javri fakes the leg kick and cracks Damballah in the body.

Javri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Damballah, pushing him back against the cage.
Damballah is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Javri gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Javri lands a nice elbow.
Javri lands an elbow that stopped Damballah in his tracks for a moment.
Javri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Damballah's defenses.
Damballah drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Javri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Javri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Damballah's brow.
Javri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Javri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Javri lands an elbow inside that Damballah shrugs off.
Javri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Damballah's defenses.
Javri misses with an elbow over the top.
Javri misses with an elbow strike.
Damballah is trying to force a seperation but Javri has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Javri throws an elbow that misses.
Javri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Damballah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Javri just stands there and leans against the cage.
Javri lands an elbow inside.
Javri misses with an elbow strike.
Damballah blocks an elbow strike from Javri.
Javri lands a damaging elbow.
Damballah has a couple of punches blocked by Javri.
Javri lands a nice elbow.
Damballah wants a takedown.
Damballah takes an elbow to the temple.
Javri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Javri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Damballah.
Javri has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Damballah has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Javri is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Damballah takes an elbow to the temple.
Javri lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Javri lands an elbow inside that Damballah shrugs off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damballah is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Javri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Javri pushes off an throws an elbow but Damballah leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Javri lands an elbow that stopped Damballah in his tracks for a moment.

Damballah is rocked!
Javri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Damballah is still on wobbly legs! Can Javri finish him?
Hillevi Javri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Javri lands an elbow inside.
Javri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Javri.
Javri misses with an elbow strike.
Damballah drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Javri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Javri lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Javri.
Javri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Damballah can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Damballah blocks an elbow strike from Javri.
Damballah dodges an elbow strike from Javri.
Javri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Damballah seems to have recovered his senses.
Javri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Damballah's defenses.
Javri lands an elbow inside that Damballah shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hillevi Javri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on El Misterioso Damballah's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Damballah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Javri is looking to counter with a body kick.
Javri dodges the punch combination from Damballah.
Damballah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Javri quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Damballah swats away the attempt to clinch by Javri.
Damballah shoots in looking for a takedown but Javri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Damballah's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Javri is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Damballah.
Damballah misses with a takedown

and Javri counters by moving into the clinch.
Damballah blocks the elbow strike.
Damballah blocks an elbow strike.
Damballah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damballah blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Javri.
Javri throws an elbow that misses.
Damballah is looking for a takedown.
Hillevi Javri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Misterioso Damballah.
Javri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Damballah takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Javri lands an elbow inside that Damballah shrugs off.
Javri lands an elbow that stopped Damballah in his tracks for a moment.
Javri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Damballah.
Damballah drops down looking for an ankle pick but Javri pulls his leg out and moves away.
Damballah swinging wildly here.
Javri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Damballah. That did some damage!
Javri throws a powerful right kick. Damballah tried to block low but the kick was high! Damballah was taken right off of his feet! Javri jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hillevi Javri!
Hillevi Javri retains his middleweight title!
Hillevi Javri managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, TKO Clothing, into his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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