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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johan Apanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Silvera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johan Apanson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Apanson
vs
Silvera

190 cm
20
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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, Johan Apanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joey Silvera!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvera missing with a left hand there. Apanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silvera swinging wildly here.
Silvera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apanson defending well as Silvera loads up on a big left hand.
Apanson moves out of range as Silvera strikes.
Apanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Apanson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Apanson scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick from Silvera lands but Apanson takes it in his stride.
Good standup being displayed there by Silvera as he connects with a hook.
Silvera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Silvera lands but Apanson takes it in his stride.
Good exchange - Silvera coming out on top.
Silvera scores with a head kick.

Apanson pushes Silvera up against the cage in a clinch.
Silvera blocks a body shot from Apanson.
Apanson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silvera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Apanson has Silvera pressed against the cage, preventing Silvera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Apanson misses with the head strike.
Silvera gets underhooks to prevent Apanson's takedown attempt.
Apanson digs a right hand into Silvera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silvera's gas tank.
Apanson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silvera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silvera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apanson.
Silvera checks the leg kick.
Apanson throws a head kick but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silvera throws a head kick but Apanson moves out of range.
Joey Silvera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvera checks a low kick from Apanson.
A jab from Silvera misses.
Apanson tries to land a leg kick but Silvera saw it coming and moves away.
Silvera throws a sloppy head kick and Apanson moves out of range easily.
Silvera throws a jab but it's blocked by Apanson.
Silvera might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Silvera lands with a slapping head kick.
Apanson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Apanson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Silvera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silvera throws out a loose jab but Apanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apanson slips under a jab from Silvera.
A left lands for Silvera.
Apanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Apanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silvera throws out the jab.
Apanson keeps Silvera at a distance using the push kick.
Apanson moves away from the strike by Silvera.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apanson tries to land a leg kick but Silvera saw it coming and moves away.
Silvera dips to his left and cracks Apanson with an uppercut!
A big right from Silvera misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silvera checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Apanson misses.

Apanson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silvera, pushing him back against the cage.
Silvera is trying to break the clinch but Apanson has him pressed against the cage.

Silvera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Apanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silvera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Apanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silvera.
Apanson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Apanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apanson throws a looping overhand right but Silvera ducks down to avoid it.
Silvera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silvera connects with a high kick.
Apanson slips under a jab.
Silvera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silvera is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Apanson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apanson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Silvera misses with a head kick.
Apanson is looking to slow Silvera down with leg kicks.
Apanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silvera.
Silvera checks a low kick from Apanson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apanson thumps Silvera with a low kick.
Silvera lands with an overhand left.
Apanson is looking to chop away at Silvera's legs.
Silvera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silvera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silvera throws a good cross that connects.

Apanson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Apanson lands in his opponent's guard.
Apanson passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Apanson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Apanson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Apanson taking a break here but Silvera is having none of it and regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvera is looking to escape.
Apanson is keen to just control but Silvera is a slippery customer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silvera is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silvera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Apanson thows a huge punch but Silvera dodges it nicely.
Apanson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silvera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Apanson throws an overhand right that lands on Silvera's shoulder, as Silvera tries to avoid the shot.
Apanson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Apanson throws a leg kick but Silvera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Silvera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apanson.
Apanson avoids the head kick by Silvera.
Silvera slips a jab from Apanson.
Apanson lunges at Silvera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silvera's hand.
Apanson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silvera.
Silvera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silvera misses with a looping left.
Apanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apanson wants to slow Silvera down by chopping away at his legs.
Silvera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apanson.
Apanson slips under a jab.
Silvera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apanson blocks a head kick by Silvera.
Apanson shoots in and drives through. Silvera sprawls well.
Silvera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Apanson throws a sloppy head kick and Silvera moves out of range easily.
Silvera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Silvera throws a jab when Apanson was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Silvera - just one landing.
Silvera misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silvera.
Silvera connects with a right hand. Apanson shakes it off.
Apanson blocks a jab.
Silvera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apanson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silvera scores with a hook.
Apanson is looking to chop away at Silvera's legs.
Silvera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Apanson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silvera was covering up waiting for the punch and Apanson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Apanson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Apanson 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Apanson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Apanson looking to sit in guard and control but Silvera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Apanson trying to keep a closed guard but Silvera is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apanson looking for a sweep. Not yet Apanson, not yet.
Apanson controls Silvera momentarily but Silvera frees himself.
Silvera won't allow Apanson to sweep him here.

Apanson is looking for a triangle but Silvera pushes his legs off easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Apanson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silvera jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silvera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apanson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silvera ducks under a wild hook from Apanson.
Silvera blocks a head kick by Apanson.
Silvera throws a sloppy head kick

and Apanson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Apanson goes for a takedown attempt but Silvera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Apanson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silvera scores with a sloppy right hand. Apanson should have avoided that one.
Silvera tests Apanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silvera throws a sloppy head kick
and Apanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silvera catches Apanson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Apanson looks for the body kick but Silvera saw that one coming.

Apanson closes the distance and clinches.
Apanson throws a punch but it's blocked by Silvera.
Apanson is working Silvera over against the cage.
Apanson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Apanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvera scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Silvera moves out of range of the body kick from Apanson.
Silvera throws a head kick that misses
and Apanson counters with an inside leg kick.
Silvera tries a head kick but it misses.
Joey Silvera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silvera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silvera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Apanson.
Silvera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silvera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Apanson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Silvera stuffs the takedown.
Silvera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A left lands for Silvera.
Silvera connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Silvera coming out on top.
Silvera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silvera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silvera misses with an uppercut.
Apanson misses with a low kick.
Silvera checks a leg kick nicely.
Apanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silvera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joey Silvera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Apanson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Apanson - that will leave a mark!
Silvera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Apanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silvera throws the left hand but Apanson avoids the punch easily.
Silvera moves out of range of the leg kick from Apanson.
Silvera throws a head kick that misses.
Silvera loads up on a big right hand but Apanson slips the punch.
Apanson misses with a low kick.
Apanson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Apanson closes the distance and clinches.
Silvera blocks a body shot from Apanson.
Apanson swings wildly with an uppercut but Silvera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apanson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Apanson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silvera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silvera.
Apanson moves out of range as Silvera throws a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apanson misses with a head kick.
Apanson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silvera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Apanson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silvera scores with a hook.
Apanson misses with a leg kick.
Silvera checks the leg kick nicely there.
Silvera throws a head kick but Apanson moves out of range.
Apanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Silvera misses.
Silvera cracks Apanson with a good jab.
Silvera throws the left hand but Apanson avoids the punch easily.
Silvera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silvera throws a head kick that misses
and Apanson counters with an inside leg kick.
Apanson misses with a low kick.
Silvera misses with a head kick.
Silvera throws a sloppy head kick and Apanson moves out of range easily.
Silvera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Silvera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silvera throws a head kick that misses.
Apanson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheers as Silvera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Apanson doesn't seem phased though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apanson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silvera.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Apanson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Silvera has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silvera and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Silvera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Silvera catches Apanson right on the button with a cross.
Apanson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A head kick misses from Silvera.
Apanson slips under a jab.
Silvera misses with a looping left.
Apanson blocks a head kick by Silvera.
Silvera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joey Silvera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silvera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Silvera misses with a series of wild punches.
Silvera walks into a left hand.
Silvera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apanson misses with a low kick.
Silvera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Apanson on the side of the head.
Silvera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Apanson's head backwards.
Silvera scores with a kick to the midsection.
Silvera throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apanson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silvera misses with an uppercut. Apanson saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvera stuffs the takedown attempt from Apanson. Apanson gets slowly back to his feet.
Silvera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Apanson's head backwards.
Apanson takes one to the side of the head.
Silvera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Apanson.
Silvera misses with a hook. Apanson ducked under it nicely.
Apanson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silvera.
A jab lands there for Silvera.
Silvera lands with an uppercut that bounces Apanson off the cage and back into rage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silvera.
A leg kick checked by Silvera.
Silvera throws a jab but it's blocked by Apanson.
Apanson throws a leg kick but Silvera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Silvera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silvera looks to throw the jab but Apanson is out of range.
Silvera throws a sloppy head kick and Apanson moves out of range easily.
Silvera lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silvera.

Apanson forces Silvera back against the cage and clinches.
Silvera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Apanson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Silvera regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apanson landing some decent shots from guard.
Apanson is looking to work some ground and pound but Silvera has wrist control.
Apanson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silvera keeping moving, preventing Apanson from controlling successfully.
Apanson throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apanson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johan Apanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apanson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silvera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Silvera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silvera winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Silvera!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jarodde Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayman Ironchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ironchin has chosen Glamorous as his entrance music. Clayman Ironchin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Horton
vs
Ironchin

170 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
161 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarodde Horton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clayman Ironchin!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Horton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ironchin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horton as he jumps to the side.
Horton throws a hook but Ironchin avoids it easily.
Horton with a hook.
Horton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Horton misses with a wild combination.

Ironchin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Horton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ironchin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ironchin's back!
Horton really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ironchin.
Ironchin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Horton is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ironchin is defending well though. Horton let's go of the attempt for now.

Ironchin manages to stand up with Horton still on his back. Eventually Horton drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton wants to slow Ironchin down by chopping away at his legs.
Horton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ironchin.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ironchin stalling against the cage.
Horton scores with a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ironchin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Horton's brow.

Horton turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Horton manages to end up in side control.
A lull in the action here as Horton stalls from top position.
Ironchin tries to escape but Horton is in control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Horton stands up and beckons Ironchin to his feet.
Horton misses with a looping right.
Ironchin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Horton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jarodde Horton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clayman Ironchin.
Ironchin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Horton swivels and escapes.
Jarodde Horton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ironchin looks gassed!
Ironchin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Horton but Horton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ironchin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch lands to the side of Ironchin 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Horton moves into the clinch.
Horton slows down the pace here.
Horton scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ironchin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Horton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Horton throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Horton tries to stall but Ironchin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Horton throws a head punch that misses.
Horton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ironchin is defending well for now.
Horton is looking to control Ironchin's arms but Ironchin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Horton has his back to the cage.
Ironchin leaning his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Horton.
A shot in the inside from Horton.
Horton lands with a left to the head.
Ironchin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Horton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Horton can't break the clinch.

Horton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ironchin shoots for a double leg takedown but Horton sprawls well. He's pushed Ironchin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Horton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ironchin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton trying to control the action but Ironchin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ironchin wants to get back to his feet but Horton drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horton laying and praying for a moment but Ironchin takes advantage and regains half guard.
Horton is trying to control the action in half guard but Ironchin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Horton decides to return to a standing position.

Horton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ironchin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Horton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Horton scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Horton misses.
Ironchin wants to clinch

and Horton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Horton wants to pass the guard but Ironchin is keeping the position.
Horton trying to move into half guard but instead Ironchin has managed to sweep!

Ironchin gets to his feet. Horton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Horton fails with a takedown attempt.

Ironchin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ironchin tries to stand and escape but Horton is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ironchin stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ironchin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ironchin shoots in for a takedown but Horton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horton misses with an uppercut.
Horton is looking to clinch but Ironchin is avoiding it.
Ironchin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Horton pinned against the cage. Horton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Horton has Ironchin up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Horton pushes Ironchin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ironchin trying to land knees to the body.
Ironchin takes a shot to the head.
Ironchin goes for a takedown attempt but Horton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jarodde Horton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clayman Ironchin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironchin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Horton defends it nicely.
Horton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ironchin. That did some damage!
Horton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Ironchin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Horton gets full guard.
Ironchin is looking to stand up but Horton won't let him.
Horton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ironchin is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironchin wants to get up but he can't break Horton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Horton tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Ironchin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ironchin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Horton.
Ironchin shoots in for a double leg but Horton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Horton has closed the distance and engaged Ironchin in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Horton can't break the clinch.
Horton misses with a punch on the inside.
Horton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ironchin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ironchin shoots in and drives through. Horton sprawls well.

Horton has managed to clinch.
Ironchin is working for takedown but Horton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Horton content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Ironchin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horton throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horton lands with an overhand left.
Horton lands an overhand right.
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 Jarodde Horton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Horton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ironchin keeps the fight on the outside.

Horton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Horton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ironchin is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jarodde Horton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Horton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ironchin wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Horton fails to take his opponent's back.
Ironchin wants to get back to his feet.
Horton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ironchin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironchin is squirming around, avoiding Horton's attempts to control the action.
Ironchin is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Horton tries to control but Ironchin wriggling away.
Horton throwing strikes but Ironchin recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Horton prevents Ironchin from standing back up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Horton with a nice cross.
Horton with a jab.
Horton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Horton's corner calls for a 1-2. Horton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Horton shoots for a double leg takedown but Ironchin sprawls well. He's pushed Horton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

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.
Ironchin misses with a takedown
and Horton counters with a nice leg kick.
Horton lands a two punch combo.
Horton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ironchin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ironchin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Horton is fending him off so far but Ironchin persists. Nope, Horton circles away and we're back to standing.
Horton connects with a nice looking jab.
Ironchin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ironchin shoots for a double leg takedown but Horton sprawls well. He's pushed Ironchin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jarodde Horton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clayman Ironchin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Horton.
Horton chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Horton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Horton showed some decent athleticism there.
Horton is stalling here. Ironchin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Horton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ironchin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Horton struggling a bit here.

Ironchin stands up and beckons Horton to his feet.
A low kick from Horton misses

and Ironchin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Horton's guard now.
Horton working a defensive guard here.

Ironchin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Horton, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ironchin doesn't manage to clinch there - Horton circles away.
Horton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ironchin counters by clinching up.
Ironchin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Ironchin manages to pull guard.
Jarodde Horton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horton is looking to work some ground and pound but Ironchin has wrist control.
Horton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ironchin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Horton is controlling him.
Clayman Ironchin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clayman Ironchin.
I think Horton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marlin Paschal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Young Hope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young Hope has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Paschal
vs
Hope

190 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
198 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marlin Paschal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Young Hope!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Paschal scores with a takedown into Hope's guard.

Paschal postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hope is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Paschal, into his guard.

Hope got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paschal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hope has managed to get both his arms back between Paschal's legs - danger averted.

Paschal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hope wants to stand but Paschal has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Hope avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Hope stands and steps away. Paschal gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hope chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paschal is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hope looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Hope drops Paschal with a beautiful combination! Paschal stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hope is looking for the KO!
Hope lands with a right and another and another! Paschal is in big trouble! Hope lands again and this time it's lights out for Paschal! A quality knockout there for Hope.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Young Hope!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Kowalewski II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and luke cummo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowalewski II comes to the cage accompanied by Rahim - Podróże. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kowalewski II
vs
cummo

199 cm
24
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
205 lbs
13 - 24 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jakub Kowalewski II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, luke cummo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kowalewski II tries to keep at a distance but cummo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kowalewski II is trying to drag cummo to the mat but cummo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kowalewski II is trying to break free.
cummo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kowalewski II gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kowalewski II prevents the takedown attempt.
Kowalewski II tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kowalewski II wants to get back to striking at distance but cummo won't allow it.
cummo avoiding damage as Kowalewski II throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
cummo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kowalewski II prevents it.
Jakub Kowalewski II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of luke cummo.
Kowalewski II using the Thai plumb to throw knees but cummo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kowalewski II prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kowalewski II takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Jakub Kowalewski II has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
cummo is working for takedown but Kowalewski II is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kowalewski II tries to pull guard but cummo holds him up against the cage and eventually Kowalewski II drops back down to his feet.
Kowalewski II is looking for a takedown up against the cage. cummo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

cummo has clasped his hands together around Kowalewski II's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kowalewski II is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

cummo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
cummo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and cummo wants it to stay on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kowalewski II drops to a knee looking for a takedown but cummo gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
cummo is working for takedown but Kowalewski II is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kowalewski II working cummo over with knees to the body.
Kowalewski II has cummo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. cummo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Kowalewski II pulls guard.
Kowalewski II avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
cummo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
cummo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kowalewski II works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
cummo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
cummo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
cummo postures up in Kowalewski II's guard and throws a big left but Kowalewski II blocks it.
cummo looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalewski II utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kowalewski II looking to control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kowalewski II.
Kowalewski II is looking to clinch but cummo is avoiding it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by cummo.
cummo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kowalewski II parries the strikes from cummo easily there. cummo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kowalewski II to escape.
Kowalewski II wants to control but cummo postures up.
cummo in side control lands a decent elbow.
The strikes coming from cummo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
cummo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kowalewski II is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
cummo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kowalewski II to see if he's OK.
Kowalewski II struggling a bit here.
cummo lands an elbow.
cummo throws a strike aimed at the side of Kowalewski II's head but Kowalewski II avoids it well.
cummo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
cummo with the ground and pound but Kowalewski II regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
cummo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
cummo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

cummo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kowalewski II still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kowalewski II has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kowalewski II wants to lay and pray for a moment but cummo keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

luke cummo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakub Kowalewski II'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.

No luck for Kowalewski II with that takedown attempt.
luke cummo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

cummo rushes Kowalewski II and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
cummo wants a takedown.
Kowalewski II tries to circle away but cummo has him pinned against the cage.
cummo looking for a takedown.
Kowalewski II is trying to force a seperation but cummo has the dominant position.
cummo wants a takedown.
Jakub Kowalewski II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of luke cummo.
Kowalewski II lands an elbow that stopped cummo in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like luke cummo has been cut.
cummo is breathing heavily.
Kowalewski II creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through cummo's defenses.
cummo keeps control of Kowalewski II as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kowalewski II fails to pull guard.
Kowalewski II tries to stall but cummo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalewski II wants to get back to striking at distance but cummo won't allow it.
Kowalewski II misses with a knee strike.

Kowalewski II successfully pulls guard.
cummo connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells cummo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
cummo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kowalewski II looking to control.

Kowalewski II is working an open guard so cummo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
cummo tries to clinch there but Kowalewski II circles away.
Kowalewski II shoots for a takedown but cummo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kowalewski II is looking to clinch.
Kowalewski II shoots in but no luck this time.
Kowalewski II shoots in for a double leg but cummo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

cummo closes the distance and pushes Kowalewski II back into the cage.

cummo has hold of one of Kowalewski II's legs. Kowalewski II is fighting the takedown attempt but cummo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
cummo thows a big elbow that misses.
cummo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
cummo connects with a couple of short punches.
cummo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kowalewski II has a closed guard, preventing cummo from standing up.
Kowalewski II tries to land a sweep but no joy.
cummo throwing strikes but missing.
Kowalewski II is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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.
cummo wants to improve his position but Kowalewski II is controlling well.
Kowalewski II working cummo over with strikes.
cummo wants to get back to his feet.
Kowalewski II lands strikes from half guard.
cummo wants to improve his position but Kowalewski II is controlling well.
Kowalewski II stops cummo from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Kowalewski II slows the pace down in half guard.
cummo wants to improve his position but Kowalewski II is controlling well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kowalewski II tries to clinch but cummo is having none of it.

cummo gets caught flat footed, as Kowalewski II shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kowalewski II trying to control the position from guard on top but cummo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalewski II has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
cummo wants to sweep but no luck.
Kowalewski II postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kowalewski II scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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 Jakub Kowalewski II will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kowalewski II's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

cummo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kowalewski II shoots in looking for a takedown. cummo tries to sprawl out of it but Kowalewski II keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. cummo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

cummo shoots in and bounces Kowalewski II off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
cummo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kowalewski II works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kowalewski II looking to hit a scissor sweep but cummo is one step ahead there.
Kowalewski II has a closed guard, preventing cummo from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kowalewski II utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
cummo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
cummo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kowalewski II works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kowalewski II pulls cummo in to control the position.
cummo is in close to Kowalewski II's body, working some short punches and elbows.
cummo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kowalewski II working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from cummo.
cummo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
cummo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kowalewski II not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
cummo is looking to work some ground and pound but Kowalewski II has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
cummo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kowalewski II is proving hard to escape from.
cummo throws a big right hand that misses.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kowalewski II fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kowalewski II shoots in for a double leg but cummo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakub Kowalewski II. That's going to take a lot out of him.

cummo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kowalewski II's guard.
cummo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
cummo throwing strikes from guard but Kowalewski II blocks nicely.
cummo works over Kowalewski II with some ground and pound from guard.
cummo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
cummo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as cummo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
cummo connects with a couple of short punches.
Kowalewski II trying to control the position.
cummo scoring with some ground and pound.

cummo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kowalewski II dives on top into guard.
cummo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kowalewski II is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

cummo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kowalewski II doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kowalewski II manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kowalewski II wants to control from the top but cummo keeps moving.
cummo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kowalewski II is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

cummo working for a triangle but Kowalewski II defends it easily.
Kowalewski II stopping the sweep attempt from cummo.

And that's the end of the fight!
luke cummo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think cummo 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... luke cummo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Man D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kong Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think D might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Prodigy - Firestarter. Man D has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

D
vs
Long

184 cm
20
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
21
250 lbs
1 - 4 - 1

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Man D!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kong Long!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Long, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Long lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but D circles away quickly and effectively.
Long tries to close the distance and clinch up but D swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Long drops his hands momentarily. D doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Long staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Long doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Man D!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simo Rantalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Ketchum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Rantalainen
vs
Ketchum

208 cm
26
263 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

197 cm
27
270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Rantalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ash Ketchum!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rantalainen rushes Ketchum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ketchum has Rantalainen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rantalainen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Ketchum decides to pull guard.
Rantalainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Rantalainen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rantalainen scoring with some ground and pound.
Ketchum keeping moving, preventing Rantalainen from controlling successfully.

Rantalainen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ketchum is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ketchum has escaped and now he's on top!
Ketchum lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Ketchum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ketchum preventing the sweep.

Rantalainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketchum trying to control but Rantalainen is working from the bottom.

Ketchum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Rantalainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ketchum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ketchum sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rantalainen's guard.

Ketchum is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rantalainen is just riding it out for now. Ketchum eventually gives up the hold.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ketchum is working for a kimura but Rantalainen is defending it quite comfortably.
Ketchum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rantalainen is refusing to be controlled, as Ketchum sits in half guard.
Ketchum is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rantalainen!
Rantalainen tries to reverse the position but Ketchum maintains control.

Ketchum looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rantalainen can't escape the position.
Rantalainen is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ketchum putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rantalainen is desperately trying to improve his position but Ketchum has a good base and remains in mount.
Ketchum postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rantalainen looks a forlorn figure.
Ketchum wants to control the pace but Rantalainen is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ketchum is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rantalainen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ketchum tries to control but Rantalainen wriggling away.
Rantalainen is looking to improve his position but Ketchum isn't that keen on the idea.

Ketchum looking to secure an arm triangle but Rantalainen defends it well.
Ketchum putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rantalainen wants to hold on but Ketchum pushes him away.
Rantalainen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

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.

Ketchum with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Ketchum jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rantalainen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ketchum looks gassed!
Rantalainen is looking to regain half guard here but Ketchum keeps moving and retains side control.
Rantalainen sneaks back into half guard.

Rantalainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Rantalainen actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ketchum is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rantalainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ketchum pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rantalainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ketchum shoots in and drives through. Rantalainen sprawls well.
Ketchum throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ketchum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rantalainen but Rantalainen pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Rantalainen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ketchum napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ketchum sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rantalainen prevents Ketchum from improving his position.
Ketchum is staying active underneath Rantalainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ketchum manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rantalainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rantalainen throwing strikes but missing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ketchum has his takedown stuffed

and Rantalainen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Simo Rantalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ash Ketchum.
Ketchum is trying to stand.
Rantalainen trying to control from half guard but Ketchum is working away.
Ketchum is trying to get back to full guard.
Rantalainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ketchum's head.
Ketchum trying to control but Rantalainen postures up.
Rantalainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rantalainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rantalainen working Ketchum over with strikes.
Rantalainen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rantalainen lands a nice short elbow.
Ketchum regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rantalainen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rantalainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ketchum keeping moving, preventing Rantalainen from controlling successfully.
Rantalainen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ketchum's head.
Rantalainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum keeping moving, preventing Rantalainen from controlling successfully.
Rantalainen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rantalainen is working Ketchum over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rantalainen is in close to Ketchum's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rantalainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rantalainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ketchum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rantalainen stopping the sweep attempt from Ketchum.
Ketchum manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Ketchum with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum controlling from mount.
Rantalainen is trying desperately to improve position.
Ketchum trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ketchum with good strikes from the mount here!

Ketchum is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rantalainen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ketchum wants to control the pace but Rantalainen is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simo Rantalainen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

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

Ketchum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rantalainen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simo Rantalainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ketchum is looking to stand up but Rantalainen isn't so interested in that idea.

Rantalainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ketchum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rantalainen has managed to get both his arms back between Ketchum's legs - danger averted.

Rantalainen drops back looking for a leg! Ketchum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ketchum manages to kick Rantalainen off! Rantalainen jumps back into Ketchum's guard.
Ketchum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ketchum working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rantalainen throws and elbow that misses. Ketchum uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rantalainen's guard. Nice move by Ketchum!
Ketchum stays in close to Rantalainen's body and controls the position.
Rantalainen wants to sweep but no luck.

Rantalainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ketchum is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ketchum passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum wants to control but Rantalainen is keeping him busy.
Rantalainen tries to improve position but can't.

Ketchum is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rantalainen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rantalainen is looking to reverse the position.
Rantalainen manages to get back to half guard.

Rantalainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ketchum is working for a kimura but Rantalainen is defending it quite comfortably.
Rantalainen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rantalainen is looking to improve his position.

Ketchum is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rantalainen sees it coming and defends easily.

Rantalainen looking for submissions off his back.
Ketchum seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ketchum working over Rantalainen with some ground and pound. Rantalainen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Rantalainen looking for submissions off his back.
Ketchum keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rantalainen keeps working.
Ketchum passes to side control.
Ketchum lands a decent elbow from side control.

Ketchum wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rantalainen, who protects the arm well.
Rantalainen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ketchum off and has taken his back!
Rantalainen lands punches and elbows.
Rantalainen not allowing Ketchum to control his hands.
Ketchum is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ash Ketchum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ketchum 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ash Ketchum!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Sorensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Boy has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Sorensen
vs
Boy

190 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
194 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Sorensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Boy!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorensen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boy pinned against the cage. Boy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Boy swats away the attempt to clinch by Sorensen.

Sorensen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boy tries to bench press Sorensen off him but Sorensen keeps the position.

Sorensen decides to stand back up.
Boy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnny Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Boy gets a clinch.

Boy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sorensen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sorensen shoots for a takedown but Boy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Sorensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sorensen dodges the punch combination from Boy.
Boy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from Boy misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorensen fails with the takedown.
Boy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sorensen is breathing heavily.
Boy fails to land with a series of punches.
Boy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boy misses with a two punch combination.

Boy forces Sorensen back against the cage and clinches.
Boy lands with a left to the head.

Boy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boy works Sorensen's body with a nice hook.

Boy closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boy scores with a one two! Sorensen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Daniel Sorensen has been cut.
Johnny Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boy misses with a two punch combination.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Boy!

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 Hakeem Berzevaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kulakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berzevaco kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kaksi vanhaa hinttaria. Kulakov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lube-Shparu. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Berzevaco
vs
Kulakov

178 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

184 cm
20
186 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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, Hakeem Berzevaco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Viktor Kulakov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berzevaco fails with the takedown.
Berzevaco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kulakov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berzevaco moves away.
Berzevaco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kulakov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakeem Berzevaco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kulakov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Berzevaco.
Berzevaco wants to clinch.
Berzevaco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kulakov.
Berzevaco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kulakov finds it's way round the side to connect with Berzevaco's head.
Berzevaco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berzevaco lands a high kick!
Berzevaco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kulakov is fending him off so far but Berzevaco persists. Nope, Kulakov circles away and we're back to standing.
Kulakov connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulakov misses with a wild combination.
Kulakov lands with an uppercut that bounces Berzevaco off the cage and back into rage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulakov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kulakov duly obliges.
Kulakov scores with a shot to the body.
Berzevaco is breathing heavily.
Berzevaco fails with the takedown.
Kulakov dances in with a quick combination. Berzevaco is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Kulakov snaps Berzevaco's head back. Berzevaco stumbles backwards against the cage. Kulakov steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Berzevaco's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Berzevaco just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Viktor Kulakov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Tauno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tauno has chosen Pelican - Dead Between The Walls as his entrance music. Timo Silakka has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Silakka
vs
Tauno

218 cm
26
265 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

193 cm
22
273 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Silakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Tauno!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tauno changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silakka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Silakka wants to control but Tauno postures up.
Silakka looks to move to half guard but instead Tauno has passed into mount! Damn!
Silakka is trying desperately to improve position.
Tauno avoids the attempt from Silakka to control.
Tauno prevents Silakka from getting the reversal.
Tauno can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silakka is looking to escape.
Tauno with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Tauno.

It looks like Timo Silakka has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tauno prevents Silakka from getting the reversal.
Silakka tries to hold on but Tauno pushes him away.
Silakka is trying to escape the mount.
Silakka regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silakka wants to control but Tauno is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Tauno is looking for a kimura but Silakka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tauno to get the leverage.
Tauno trying to control from half guard but Silakka is working away.

Silakka actively working from the bottom here.
Tauno is looking to pass Silakka's guard but actually Silakka recovers to full guard.
Tauno looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tauno keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silakka's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silakka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tauno with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Silakka looking for a guillotine here but Tauno defends easily.
Tauno content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Silakka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tauno defends well.
Tauno sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silakka's guard.
Tauno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silakka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tauno pulls his head out easily.
Tauno has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tauno has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tauno connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tauno lands a big shot there that rocks Silakka but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Silakka is rocked!

Timo Silakka's cut is getting worse.
Tauno is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Silakka goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Tauno!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tony Tauno!