Openweight MMA 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ewart Soso (ranked 5523 p4p, 135 weight class) and Mohamed Brendan (ranked 5517 p4p, 136 weight class). Ewart Soso could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mohamed Brendan's chin.

Soso
vs
Brendan

192 cm
25
204 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
214 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ewart Soso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohamed Brendan!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Soso gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brendan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Soso is wriggling around but Brendan manages to pass to half guard.

Brendan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Brendan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Soso still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Soso has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brendan can do anything to dispel that myth.
You can see the frustration on Brendan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brendan parries the strikes from Soso easily there. Soso is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brendan to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brendan regains half guard there - taking advantage of Soso's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Soso wants to control but Brendan is keeping him busy.
Brendan is looking to improve his position.
Brendan wants to control but Soso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brendan tries to roll over but Soso keeps him under control.
Brendan trying to control but Soso postures up.

Brendan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brendan trying to hold on to Soso's head to control him but Soso postures up.
Brendan is looking for a sweep. Soso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soso is stalling here. Brendan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Soso seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brendan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Brendan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Soso manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brendan's best efforts.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Brendan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Soso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brendan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soso wants to improve his position but Brendan is controlling well.
Brendan wants to control but Soso is keeping him busy.
Brendan is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Brendan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brendan is nestled in close to Soso, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Soso is looking for a sweep. Brendan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Soso works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brendan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soso working a defensive guard here.
Brendan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Soso's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brendan moves out of range as Soso throws a body kick.
Brendan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Soso fails to land the takedown.
Soso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brendan at a distance.
Soso goes for a double leg but Brendan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Brendan continues to drive forward.

Brendan clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Brendan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brendan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brendan is trying to pull guard but Soso turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Soso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewart Soso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brendan prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Brendan throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brendan backwards.

Brendan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brendan as he jumps to the side.

Soso darts in and clinches Brendan up against the ropes.

Soso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soso tries to clinch there but Brendan circles away.

Brendan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Soso sprawls well initially but Brendan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brendan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brendan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brendan is taking a breather. Soso says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brendan is working for a submission of some sort.
Brendan trying to control the action but Soso is working from the bottom.
Soso wants to improve his position but Brendan is controlling well.
Brendan is trying to control the action in half guard but Soso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soso is looking for a sweep. Brendan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soso wants to control but Brendan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Soso is looking to escape.
Brendan trying to control from half guard but Soso is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
It looks like Brendan is going to stand back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Soso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brendan counters with a nice body shot.

Brendan moves into range and clinches up with Soso.
Soso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

Brendan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Soso tries to get to full guard but Brendan has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brendan is trying to control. Soso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brendan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brendan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brendan is looking to advance position but Soso won't allow it.
Soso trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohamed Brendan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Soso wants to clinch.
Soso shoots in and drives through. Brendan sprawls well.

Brendan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Soso is trying to defend but Brendan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Soso is trying to maintain the position but Brendan is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soso taking some punishment here, with Brendan in his half guard.
Soso is looking for a sweep. Brendan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brendan working Soso over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brendan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brendan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brendan prevents Soso from improving his position.
Soso wants to get back to his feet.
Brendan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brendan wants to free his trapped foot but Soso is holding on for dear life with his legs.

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.
Brendan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Soso pushes Brendan off looking to stand but Brendan dives back in and keeps control.
Brendan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brendan is taking a breather. Soso says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Soso tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brendan controlling the action here.

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

Brendan gets a double leg takedown into Soso's guard.
Brendan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Soso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brendan defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brendan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brendan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Soso is proving hard to escape from.
Brendan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brendan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brendan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Brendan is working Soso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mohamed Brendan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brendan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohamed Brendan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jessie Alejandro (ranked 5524 p4p, 138 weight class) and Dand Prem (ranked 5520 p4p, 137 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Alejandro
vs
Prem

164 cm
25
139 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

188 cm
25
188 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jessie Alejandro !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dand Prem!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prem lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alejandro 's sensitive parts.
Alejandro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alejandro wants it to stay on the feet.
Alejandro dives in for a single leg takedown but Prem sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Alejandro swats away the attempt to clinch by Prem.
Alejandro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Alejandro slaps away a takedown attempt from Prem, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Prem drives through and clinches with Alejandro against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alejandro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Prem walks away with a smile on his face. Alejandro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Prem darts in looking for a takedown but Alejandro gets double underhooks and turns Prem into the ropes.
Jessie Alejandro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dand Prem.
Prem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alejandro was well out of range. Poor timing from Prem.
Prem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alejandro 's waist but Alejandro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Prem off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Prem clinches up with Alejandro and pushes him back against the ropes.
Alejandro jumps guard but Prem stands there with Alejandro around his waist. Alejandro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alejandro tries to score a body lock takedown but Prem shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alejandro is trying to drag Prem to the mat but Prem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Alejandro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Prem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Prem is trying to pull guard but Alejandro turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Prem is looking to take this one to the mat.
Prem misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alejandro .
Prem working Alejandro over with knees to the body.
Alejandro is trying to push Prem away but Prem has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Prem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alejandro 's waist but Alejandro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Prem off to one side.
Prem keeps the fight on the outside.
Prem stuffs the takedown attempt from Alejandro . Alejandro gets slowly back to his feet.
Prem shoots for a double leg takedown but Alejandro sprawls well. He's pushed Prem's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Alejandro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alejandro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Alejandro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alejandro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alejandro tries to break the clinch but Prem is controlling the position.

Prem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prem's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Prem duly obliges.
Prem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alejandro but Alejandro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Prem fails with the takedown

and Alejandro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Prem looks winded!
Alejandro wants a takedown.
Alejandro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alejandro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prem prevents a body shot from Alejandro .

Alejandro jumps guard and drags Prem to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Alejandro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alejandro keeping moving, preventing Prem from controlling successfully.
Alejandro trying to keep a closed guard but Prem is proving a slippery customer.
Alejandro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Prem is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alejandro looking to control but Prem passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dand Prem will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Prem tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alejandro defends well and Prem ends up having to push Alejandro into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alejandro wants to clinch.

Alejandro gets tackled into the ropes by Prem. Prem maintains the clinch.
Alejandro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alejandro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Prem is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alejandro is trying to force a seperation but Prem has the dominant position.
Prem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alejandro smiles and moves away.
Jessie Alejandro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dand Prem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alejandro tries a head kick but it misses.
Alejandro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Prem shoots in looking for a takedown but Alejandro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Prem's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Prem dives in and grabs Alejandro 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alejandro pushes down on Prem's head and hops out.
Alejandro tries to counter with a takedown but Prem is quick to defend against it.
Prem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Prem throws a sloppy head kick

and Alejandro moves into the clinch.
Alejandro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Prem as Alejandro tries to tie him up.
Prem is working for takedown but Alejandro is calmly controlling the position for now.

Prem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alejandro is defended easily by Prem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alejandro or perhaps it was just good defense by Prem, which made it look bad.
Prem dives in and grabs Alejandro 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alejandro pushes down on Prem's head and hops out.
Alejandro 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alejandro duly obliges.
Prem misses with an uppercut
enabling Alejandro to counter with a crisp jab.
Prem is looking to clinch but Alejandro is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alejandro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Prem is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alejandro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Prem is breathing heavily.
Prem fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Alejandro .
Alejandro wants to clinch.
Alejandro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Prem. No joy for Alejandro on that attempt.
Alejandro looks to land a body kick but Prem moved away.
Prem with the counter takedown but Alejandro avoids it easily.
Prem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alejandro counters with a left to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro shoots in and drives through. Prem sprawls well.
Prem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sloppy strikes from Alejandro . Those never looked like landing.
Alejandro throws a head kick that misses.
Prem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alejandro but Alejandro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Prem tries for a takedown but Alejandro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Prem takes one on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alejandro tries to clinch there but Prem circles away.
Alejandro goes for a double leg but Prem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Prem continues to drive forward.
Prem misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alejandro throws a quick counter head kick but Prem was just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jessie Alejandro 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!

Prem slaps away a takedown attempt from Alejandro , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alejandro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alejandro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Prem.
Alejandro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Alejandro 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.
Prem is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Alejandro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alejandro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alejandro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Prem's waist but Prem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alejandro off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jessie Alejandro . That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alejandro rushes Prem and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Prem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alejandro is trying to push Prem away but Prem has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Alejandro tries to break free but Prem pushes him back against the ropes.

Prem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Prem tries to close the distance and clinch but Alejandro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prem is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alejandro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Prem darts in looking for a takedown but Alejandro gets double underhooks and turns Prem into the ropes.
Prem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Prem tries to clinch up.
Prem shoots in for a takedown but Alejandro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alejandro .
Prem doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown but Prem shows good takedown defense.
Prem shoots in for a takedown but Alejandro shows good takedown defense.
Prem wants to clinch up but Alejandro keeps it at a distance.
Alejandro connects with a body shot.
Alejandro fails with the takedown.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Prem as he jumps to the side.
Prem dives in and grabs Alejandro 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alejandro pushes down on Prem's head and hops out.
Alejandro swinging wildly here.
Prem feints the counter takedown.
Alejandro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alejandro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Prem shoots in for a takedown but Alejandro shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Prem. No joy for Alejandro on that attempt.
Prem checks the leg kick.
Prem tries to clinch there but Alejandro circles away.

Alejandro closes the distance and pushes Prem back into the ropes.
Prem blocks the elbow strike.

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

Alejandro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alejandro wants to get back to striking at distance but Prem won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prem is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alejandro tries to pull guard but Prem holds him up against the ropes and eventually Alejandro drops back down to his feet.
Alejandro is trying to force a seperation but Prem has the dominant position.
Alejandro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Prem has him pressed against the ropes.
Prem fails to pull guard.
Alejandro working hard to break the clinch.
Alejandro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alejandro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alejandro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prem can do to turn this around?
A frustrated look appears on Alejandro 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Prem fails to pull the fight into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jessie Alejandro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alejandro 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 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jessie Alejandro !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Agus (ranked 5518 p4p, 140 weight class) and Gobinda Svatopluk (ranked 5521 p4p, 139 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.

Agus
vs
Svatopluk

198 cm
25
223 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

172 cm
25
148 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Agus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gobinda Svatopluk!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Svatopluk throws a front kick aimed at Agus's knee but Agus avoids it well.
Agus darts in looking for a takedown but Svatopluk gets double underhooks and turns Agus into the ropes.
Svatopluk wants to counter the offense by Agus and move into the clinch position.

Agus drives through and clinches with Svatopluk against the ropes.

Agus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Svatopluk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Agus is fending him off so far but Svatopluk persists. Nope, Agus circles away and we're back to standing.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Agus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Svatopluk walks away with a smile on his face. Agus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Agus. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Svatopluk gets tackled into the ropes by Agus. Agus maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Agus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Agus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Svatopluk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Agus somewhat.
Agus slaps away a takedown attempt from Svatopluk, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svatopluk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Gobinda Svatopluk has been cut.
Svatopluk shoots for a double leg takedown but Agus sprawls well. He's pushed Svatopluk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Agus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Agus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Agus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Svatopluk is fending him off so far but Agus persists. Nope, Svatopluk circles away and we're back to standing.
Svatopluk feints the counter takedown.
Svatopluk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Agus as he jumps to the side.
Svatopluk throws a chopping leg kick but Agus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Agus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Svatopluk circles away.
Agus wants to clinch but Svatopluk slips to the side
and Svatopluk counters with a series of strikes. Agus will be more careful next time no doubt.

Agus drives through and clinches with Svatopluk against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agus has Svatopluk pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Svatopluk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Agus breaks from the clinch.
Svatopluk fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svatopluk tries to clinch but Agus is having none of it.

Agus clinches up against the ropes.

Agus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Agus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Svatopluk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Svatopluk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Agus defends well and Svatopluk ends up having to push Agus into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Agus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Svatopluk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Agus prevents it.

Agus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Svatopluk with that takedown attempt.
Agus doesn't manage to clinch there - Svatopluk circles away.
Agus tries to clinch up.
Svatopluk throws a counter combo.
Agus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Svatopluk leaves Agus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Svatopluk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Agus defends it nicely.
Svatopluk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Agus's waist but Agus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Svatopluk off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Svatopluk gets tackled into the ropes by Agus. Agus maintains the clinch.
Agus landing knees to the head.

Agus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Agus moves into the clinch.
Svatopluk tries for a takedown but Agus manages to get underhooks.
Svatopluk is trying to break the clinch but Agus has him pressed against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The referee calls for Agus to work.
Agus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Svatopluk just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Agus looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Agus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gobinda Svatopluk'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.

Agus is looking to land body kicks.
Svatopluk shoots in for a double leg but Agus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Svatopluk fails to land with a series of punches.
Svatopluk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roman Agus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Agus throws a front kick that sends Svatopluk stumbling back into the ropes.
Agus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A solid body kick from Agus.
Svatopluk looks to land a combination but Agus avoids it well.
Svatopluk blocks a head kick by Agus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svatopluk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Agus sprawls well. Agus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Svatopluk gets slowly back to his feet.
Agus misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Agus misses with a few strikes there.
Svatopluk wants to counter the offense by Agus and move into the clinch position.
Nice takedown defense from Agus. No joy for Svatopluk on that attempt.
Agus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Svatopluk manages to circle out of the way.
Roman Agus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gobinda Svatopluk.
Svatopluk shoots for a takedown but Agus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Svatopluk is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Agus. Those never looked like landing.
Agus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Agus lands an overhand right.
Svatopluk closes the distance and clinches up with Agus, looking for a takedown. Svatopluk pushes Agus against the ropes but Agus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Svatopluk stuffs the takedown attempt from Agus. Agus gets slowly back to his feet.
Agus sets himself, and Svatopluk steps forward looking for the clinch! Agus avoids it this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Agus is defended easily by Svatopluk.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Agus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Agus throws a head kick that misses.
Svatopluk swats away the attempt to clinch by Agus.
Agus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Svatopluk.
Agus tries to clinch up.
Agus doesn't manage to clinch there - Svatopluk circles away.
Svatopluk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Svatopluk tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Agus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agus misses with a wild body shot.
Agus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Svatopluk wants to counter the offense by Agus and move into the clinch position.
Agus shoots in for a double leg but Svatopluk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Agus darts in trying to clinch
and Svatopluk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Agus throws a nice looking combination but Svatopluk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Agus tries to close the distance and clinch but Svatopluk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Svatopluk swats away the attempt to clinch by Agus.
Svatopluk looks for a takedown but Agus sprawls well.
Agus is looking to counter with head kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Svatopluk circles away.
Agus misses with a takedown attempt - Svatopluk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Svatopluk forces Agus back against the ropes and clinches.

Agus gets control of Svatopluk's arms and successfully pulls guard. Agus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Svatopluk controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Svatopluk passes Agus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Svatopluk stands up from half guard.
Roman Agus is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Svatopluk cracks Agus with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Agus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gobinda Svatopluk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Svatopluk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Agus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Svatopluk pinned against the ropes. Svatopluk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Agus throws a body shot but no joy.
Svatopluk tries to clinch there but Agus circles away.
Agus shoots in but Svatopluk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agus circles away from the clinch attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Agus is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Svatopluk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Agus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svatopluk tries to stall but Agus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Agus breaks the clinch.
Agus has his takedown stuffed
and Svatopluk counters with a straight right hand.
Agus tries to clinch but Svatopluk moves out of range.
Svatopluk tries to clinch but Agus moves out of range.
Svatopluk dives in and grabs Agus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Agus pushes down on Svatopluk's head and hops out.

Agus takes the fight into the clinch.
Svatopluk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Svatopluk is trying to break the clinch but Agus is controlling him.
Agus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Svatopluk.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agus trying to control the position but instead, Svatopluk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Agus into the ropes.

Agus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Agus throws out a loose jab but Svatopluk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svatopluk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Agus defends well and Svatopluk ends up having to push Agus into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Agus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Agus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svatopluk can do to turn this around?
Agus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Svatopluk shoots in but no luck this time.
Svatopluk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Agus defends well and Svatopluk ends up having to push Agus into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Svatopluk blocks a head kick by Agus.
Svatopluk looks for a takedown but Agus sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Agus clinches with his opponent.
Agus tries for a takedown but Svatopluk manages to get underhooks.
Svatopluk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Agus just stands there and leans against the ropes.

Agus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Agus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Agus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Svatopluk dives in and grabs Agus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Agus pushes down on Svatopluk's head and hops out.
Svatopluk shoots in for a takedown but Agus shows good takedown defense.
Agus throws a big counter combination but Svatopluk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Svatopluk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Agus misses the target.
Agus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Svatopluk paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Agus gets a clinch.
Agus is looking for a takedown.
Agus is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Roman Agus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Svatopluk stalling in the clinch but Agus improves position.
Svatopluk wants to get back to striking at distance but Agus won't allow it.
Svatopluk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Agus.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Agus keeps control of Svatopluk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Agus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeru Subramaniam (ranked 5522 p4p, 132 weight class) and Ittai Amram (ranked 5516 p4p, 133 weight class). Ittai Amram is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Subramaniam
vs
Amram

211 cm
25
243 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
141 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zeru Subramaniam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ittai Amram!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Subramaniam scores with a takedown into Amram's guard.
Amram is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Subramaniam is controlling him.
Subramaniam advances to half guard.
Subramaniam content to control rather than advance.
Subramaniam's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amram wants to control but Subramaniam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Amram on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Subramaniam is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Subramaniam stops Amram from getting back to his feet.
Amram is controlling Subramaniam's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Subramaniam tries to stand and escape but Amram is controlling the position.
Amram trying to control here.
Subramaniam tries to stand but can't do so whilst Amram controls his leg.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Subramaniam takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Subramaniam breaks from the clinch.
Amram shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Subramaniam as he avoids it easily.

Subramaniam manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Amram on his heels. He'll look to pass Amram's guard now, I'm sure.
Amram wants to control the position but Subramaniam says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Subramaniam tries to pass to full mount but Amram defends it.
Subramaniam trying to control from half guard but Amram is working away.
Still in half guard, Subramaniam seems content to control.
Amram is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subramaniam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amram keeps working.
Amram has hold of Subramaniam's hands but Subramaniam slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Amram is refusing to be controlled, as Subramaniam sits in half guard.
Subramaniam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Amram is looking to escape.
Amram is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

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

Subramaniam wants to work for an arm triangle but Amram is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Amram is trying to get back to full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amram slips a jab from Subramaniam.

Subramaniam looking to score a takedown here. Amram is defending well but Subramaniam drives through and ends up in Amram's guard.
Amram looking to control.
Amram tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amram is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Subramaniam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeru Subramaniam dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Subramaniam darts in and clinches Amram up against the ropes.

Subramaniam turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Subramaniam manages to end up in side control.
Subramaniam has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Amram!
Subramaniam putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Amram tries to hold on but Subramaniam postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subramaniam is looking to stand but Amram has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Subramaniam dominating with strikes here.
Subramaniam wants to control the pace but Amram is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amram is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Subramaniam looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Subramaniam connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Subramaniam trying to control but Amram is having none of it.
Subramaniam controlling the pace for now.
Amram tries to control the position but Subramaniam now has his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Subramaniam is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Amram is defending well though. Subramaniam let's go of the attempt for now.
Subramaniam avoiding Amram 's attempts to control his hands.
Amram is really stuck here.
Subramaniam tries to get the hooks in deep but Amram pushed the leg off.
Subramaniam controls the action.

Subramaniam is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Amram has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Amram showing good submission defense here.
Subramaniam scores with punches and elbows.
Subramaniam is riding his opponent, not letting Amram buck him off.
Amram tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Amram trying to control but not successfully.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

Subramaniam looking to break Amram's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Amram remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Subramaniam will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Subramaniam working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Subramaniam is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeru Subramaniam dominated that second round.
That's time! Subramaniam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Amram throws a wild body kick that Subramaniam sees coming a mile off.
Amram shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Subramaniam as he avoids it easily.
Subramaniam stuffs the takedown attempt from Amram. Amram gets slowly back to his feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Amram enables Subramaniam to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Amram manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Amram can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Subramaniam controls the pace.
Subramaniam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amram can do to turn this around?
Amram has a closed guard, preventing Subramaniam from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amram avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Subramaniam is looking to stand up but Amram won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amram working a defensive guard but Subramaniam manages to pass into side control anyway.
Subramaniam tries to stand but Amram is controlling his head.
Amram seems a little lost for a moment, as Subramaniam dominates the positioning.
Subramaniam wants to stand but Amram is controlling his arm.
Amram on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Subramaniam working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Amram tries to bench press Subramaniam off him but Subramaniam keeps the position.
Zeru Subramaniam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Subramaniam tries to stand but Amram is controlling his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Subramaniam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Amram knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Subramaniam slows the pace down.
Amram is not content to let Subramaniam control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee asks Subramaniam politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Subramaniam prefers to stall for the moment though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amram stuffs the takedown.
Amram shoots in looking for a takedown but Subramaniam manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Amram's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A counter left hand to the body from Subramaniam misses its target.
Zeru Subramaniam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ittai Amram.
Amram wants to clinch up but Subramaniam keeps it at a distance.
Zeru Subramaniam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Subramaniam bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Subramaniam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amram keeps working.
Subramaniam tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Amram struggling a bit here.
Amram gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Amram takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subramaniam seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Subramaniam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Amram is staying active underneath Subramaniam, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Subramaniam is looking for a kimura but Amram is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Subramaniam to get the leverage.
Subramaniam is taking a breather. Amram says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Subramaniam closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Subramaniam lands in his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amram not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeru Subramaniam!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suman Giovanni (ranked 5519 p4p, 134 weight class) and Jonathon Harel (ranked 3880 p4p, 106 weight class). Suman Giovanni has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Giovanni
vs
Harel

155 cm
25
133 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
179 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suman Giovanni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonathon Harel!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harel shoots in looking for a takedown. Giovanni tries to sprawl out of it but Harel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Giovanni manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Giovanni throws a right and a left that both miss.

Harel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Giovanni on his heels. He'll look to pass Giovanni's guard now, I'm sure.
Harel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harel trying to control the position from guard on top but Giovanni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harel is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giovanni doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Harel wants to control from the top but Giovanni keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Giovanni has his foot on Harel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harel works his way back into a safe position though.
Harel looking to sit in guard and control but Giovanni gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Harel is trying to control the position but Giovanni postures up.
Giovanni working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harel throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Harel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Giovanni slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Giovanni wants to control but Harel is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harel is looking to regain half guard here but Giovanni keeps moving and retains side control.
Giovanni works to advance to full mount. Harel defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Harel wants to control but Giovanni is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Giovanni looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Harel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harel is squirming around, avoiding Giovanni's attempts to control the action.
Harel is working to get back to half guard.
Harel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Harel is desperately trying to improve his position but Giovanni has a good base and remains in mount.
Harel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Giovanni. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Giovanni looking to control but Harel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Giovanni avoids the attempt from Harel to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni throws some wild stikes that Harel manages to avoid easily.
Harel manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Giovanni is keen to just control but Harel is a slippery customer.
Giovanni missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Giovanni is thwarting Harel's attempts to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Harel flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Giovanni trying to control from Harel's half guard. Harel has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Harel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Harel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Giovanni looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Harel misses with the ground and pound.
Harel controlling from side mount.
Giovanni sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Giovanni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harel's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good control from Giovanni.
Giovanni could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Harel tries to escape the position.
Harel is still trying to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harel trying to control the action but Giovanni just sinks the hooks in.
Giovanni lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Giovanni struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Harel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Harel looking very determined here, making life difficult for Giovanni.
Giovanni is hanging on to Harel's back as he tries to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Giovanni working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Harel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Giovanni.
Harel covering up well under a series of strikes from Giovanni.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Giovanni's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Giovanni is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Harel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Harel right now.
Giovanni thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Suman Giovanni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Giovanni doesn't have the hooks in and Harel manages to turn into his guard.
Harel is looking to stand up but Giovanni won't let him.

Giovanni has his foot on Harel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harel works his way back into a safe position though.
Harel preventing the sweep.
Giovanni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harel can do to turn this around?
Giovanni keeping moving, preventing Harel from controlling successfully.
Harel cracks Giovanni with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Giovanni is proving hard to escape from.
Giovanni keeping moving, preventing Harel from controlling successfully.
Harel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Harel is looking to work some ground and pound but Giovanni has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harel trying to control the position from guard on top but Giovanni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Harel passes Giovanni's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suman Giovanni dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Harel avoids the head kick by Giovanni.

Harel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harel lands in his opponent's guard.
Harel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Giovanni might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harel controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harel looking to sit in guard and control but Giovanni gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Harel working a defensive guard here.
Giovanni slips nicely into half guard.
Harel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni wants to stand up but Harel is controlling the position.
Harel wants to get back to full guard.
Giovanni is trying to control. Harel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harel wants to improve his position but Giovanni is controlling well.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Giovanni avoids the body shot from Harel.

Harel scores with a takedown into Giovanni's guard.

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

Giovanni 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.
Harel is looking to stand up but Giovanni isn't so interested in that idea.
Harel has Giovanni pulled in close to control his posture.
Giovanni trying to control the position from guard on top but Harel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giovanni throwing strikes but missing.
Giovanni trying to control the position from guard on top but Harel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jonathon Harel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suman Giovanni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Harel looking for a guillotine here but Giovanni defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Suman Giovanni.
Well Giovanni has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suman Giovanni!

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Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sudarshan Yaakov (ranked 3817 p4p, 104 weight class) and Snorri Aquila (ranked 3604 p4p, 98 weight class). Snorri Aquila is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Yaakov
vs
Aquila

175 cm
25
152 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
222 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sudarshan Yaakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Snorri Aquila!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aquila drives through and clinches with Yaakov against the ropes.
Yaakov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aquila is keeping busy.

Aquila has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Yaakov is trying to keep an underhook but Aquila manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Yaakov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Yaakov tries to roll over but Aquila keeps him under control.
Yaakov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aquila wants to control from the top but Yaakov keeps moving.

Yaakov is looking for a triangle here but Aquila uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquila is looking to take a break and control but Yaakov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaakov wants to control but Aquila postures up.
Yaakov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aquila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yaakov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aquila's best efforts.
Aquila has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Yaakov works to full guard.

Yaakov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aquila can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yaakov looking for a sweep. Not yet Yaakov, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aquila looking to pass the guard.
Aquila trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yaakov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Yaakov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Yaakov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yaakov tries to get out of the position.
Aquila trying to control but Yaakov is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Yaakov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yaakov tries to advance to mount but Aquila denies him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yaakov happy to just control the position for now.
Yaakov is looking to take a break and control but Aquila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yaakov working the strikes but Aquila uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Aquila is trying to get back to full guard.

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.
Yaakov is keen to just control but Aquila is a slippery customer.

Yaakov is trying to work for a kimura but Aquila is defending well.
Aquila moves into full guard.
Yaakov preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yaakov is pushing down on Aquila's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aquila is fighting to maintain full guard but Yaakov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aquila wants to control but Yaakov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yaakov in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yaakov moves away from the strike by Aquila.
Yaakov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aquila darts in looking for a takedown but Yaakov gets double underhooks and turns Aquila into the ropes.
Yaakov keeps the fight on the outside.
Aquila shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yaakov sprawls well. Yaakov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aquila gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Yaakov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yaakov closes the distance but Aquila moves to the side

and Aquila counters with a single leg into guard. Yaakov didn't expect that.
Yaakov keeping moving, preventing Aquila from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaakov is trying to control the position but Aquila postures up.
Yaakov is looking to sweep but instead, Aquila has passed into half guard.

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

Yaakov pushes Aquila off, looking to escape but Aquila dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Yaakov is forced to tap! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Snorri Aquila!

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FIGHT
RATING
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