FFC: Challengers 47 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Rohkea
vs
Knight

163 cm
18
141 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
144 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Rohkea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Page Knight!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Rohkea shoots in and bounces Knight off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rohkea throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rohkea knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knight on the ground.

Rohkea avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rohkea scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rohkea postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rohkea has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Knight keeping full guard, as Rohkea tries to pass.
Rohkea postures up in Knight's guard and throws a big left but Knight blocks it.
Knight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knight working a defensive guard here.
Rohkea throwing strikes but missing.
Knight manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Knight trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rohkea wants to get back to his feet.
Knight working the ground and pound effectively.

Knight working for a guillotine from mount but Rohkea is in no mood to give up.
Rohkea is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Knight can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rohkea is looking to escape.
Rohkea is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Knight is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Knight content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight won't let Rohkea get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Rohkea is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Knight locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Rohkea is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Page Knight!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ulla Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauta Vaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Taalasmaa
vs
Vaara

180 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ulla Taalasmaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauta Vaara!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Taalasmaa slips a straight right by Vaara.
Good standup being displayed there by Taalasmaa as he connects with a hook.
Vaara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vaara shoots in for a takedown but Taalasmaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taalasmaa throws a jab when Vaara was well out of range.
Ulla Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taalasmaa scores with a nice strike.
Taalasmaa misses with a series of wild punches.
Vaara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A combination from Taalasmaa does no damage.
Taalasmaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vaara was well out of range. Poor timing from Taalasmaa.
Vaara fails with a takedown attempt.
Ulla Taalasmaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rauta Vaara.
Vaara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taalasmaa slips a jab and a cross from Vaara.
Taalasmaa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vaara throws a head kick but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
Taalasmaa stuffs the takedown.
Vaara keeps the fight on the outside.
Taalasmaa is looking to clinch but Vaara is avoiding it.
Taalasmaa scores with a three punch combo!
Vaara avoids the body shot from Taalasmaa.

Vaara gets the takedown into side control.

Vaara decides to stand back up. Vaara steps back and let's Taalasmaa get back to his feet.
Vaara dives in and grabs Taalasmaa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taalasmaa pushes down on Vaara's head and hops out.
Vaara looks gassed!
Taalasmaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vaara on the side of the head.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch up but Vaara circles away and keeps his distance.
Vaara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taalasmaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ulla Taalasmaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa is looking to clinch.
Taalasmaa throws a left and a right that both miss

and Vaara counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vaara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaara wants to control from the top but Taalasmaa keeps moving.
Taalasmaa throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Taalasmaa working a defensive guard here.
Vaara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taalasmaa is keeping the position for now.
Taalasmaa controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaara working some strikes from top position.
Taalasmaa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vaara slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Taalasmaa pushes Vaara away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vaara gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Vaara passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Taalasmaa!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa tries to lock up and control but Vaara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Vaara looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Vaara lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaara has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Taalasmaa's face.
Vaara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Vaara has isolated one of Taalasmaa's arms. Taalasmaa looking to fight him off but Vaara twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rauta Vaara!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between krung krung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barry Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

krung
vs
Brown

152 cm
18
132 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Valhalla War Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, krung krung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Barry Brown!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Brown.

It looks like krung krung has been cut.
krung throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown throws a head kick but krung moves out of range.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by krung.
Brown misses with a low kick as krung jumps back.
Some wild striking there from krung.

krung moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for krung.

krung breaks the clinch.
Brown connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed krung momentarily.
krung is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
krung closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. krung pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown throws the kick towards the body but krung avoids it.
Brown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brown throws a quick head kick that skims the top of krung's head.

Brown lands a left and a right that send krung crashing to the mat, dazed. Brown thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

krung is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brown wants it to stay on the feet.
Oh krung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - krung can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Brown and krung drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Brown.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Brown!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Snake Bite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gastao Gaspar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snake Bite had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 147.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Gastao Gaspar will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bite
vs
Gaspar

176 cm
24
155 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

167 cm
24
159 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Snake Bite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gastao Gaspar!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaspar misses with a few strikes there.
Gaspar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bite manages to avoid it.
Gaspar misses with a straight right.
Gaspar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gaspar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bite's head.
Gaspar cracks Bite with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bite tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Gaspar pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bite is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gastao Gaspar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aamo Kaira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Gonzalez struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Juan Gonzalez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Kaira
vs
Gonzalez

175 cm
23
151 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

225 cm
19
158 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aamo Kaira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaira moves out of range of the body kick from Gonzalez.
A jab from Kaira misses.
Kaira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kaira throws a shot to the body.
Gonzalez is looking to score with low kicks.
Kaira looks to throw the jab but Gonzalez is out of range.
Gonzalez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kaira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaira misses with a hook. Gonzalez ducked under it nicely.
Kaira connects with the punch.
Kaira throws a lazy right hand but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonzalez slips a jab and a cross from Kaira.
Gonzalez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaira throws out the jab.
Gonzalez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaira.
Gonzalez tries to clinch there but Kaira circles away.
Gonzalez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gonzalez misses with a two punch combination.
Kaira is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gonzalez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gonzalez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaira.
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Kaira.
Kaira throws a head kick that misses.
Kaira misses with a head kick.
Kaira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gonzalez lands a jab.
Kaira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gonzalez looks gassed!
Kaira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
A combination from Kaira does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaira looks to land a right hand but Gonzalez moved out of range.
Gonzalez slips a straight right by Kaira.
Kaira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
Gonzalez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kaira looks to throw the jab but Gonzalez is out of range.
Gonzalez cracks Kaira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kaira moves out of range of the body kick.
Kaira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonzalez.
Kaira misses with a double jab.
Gonzalez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Kaira misses.
Kaira throws a head kick that misses.
Gonzalez wants to clinch.
Kaira staying out of range there.
Kaira misses with a looping left.
Kaira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaira.
Kaira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzalez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Kaira.
Gonzalez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaira circles away quickly and effectively.
Gonzalez connects with a single shot there.
Kaira throws a right and a left that Gonzalez avoids nicely.
A big right from Kaira misses.
Gonzalez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gonzalez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kaira throws a combination that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kaira misses the shot to the body.
Kaira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaira keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaira misses with an uppercut.
Aamo Kaira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaira jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kaira slips a jab and a cross from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gonzalez throws a series of punches but Kaira moves out of range.
Kaira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Kaira.
Gonzalez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kaira scores with a shot to the body.
Kaira throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzalez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kaira throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot.
Kaira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaira swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Kaira lands a jab to Gonzalez's midsection.
Kaira misses with a body punch
and Gonzalez counters with a series of strikes. Kaira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kaira throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaira.
Kaira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaira throws a shot from downtown. Gonzalez moves away and avoids it.
Kaira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaira throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Kaira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Kaira misses.
Some wild striking there from Kaira.
Kaira misses with an uppercut. Gonzalez saw that one coming.
Gonzalez throws a head kick but Kaira moves out of range.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick but Kaira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kaira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kaira, as that shot connected.
Gonzalez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaira.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kaira.
Gonzalez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kaira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gonzalez doesn't seem bothered though.
Kaira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gonzalez has time to react.
Kaira lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Gonzalez is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaira lands with a hook. Gonzalez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gonzalez is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaira finish him?
Kaira cracks Gonzalez with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Gonzalez tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kaira pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Gonzalez is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aamo Kaira!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Bu Jeevy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valio Plus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Bu Jeevy
vs
Plus

180 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stevie Bu Jeevy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valio Plus!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bu Jeevy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Plus if he has to take too many more of those.

Plus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Plus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Bu Jeevy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Plus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bu Jeevy defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bu Jeevy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bu Jeevy gets back to full guard.
Plus looking to sit in guard and control but Bu Jeevy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bu Jeevy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Plus swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bu Jeevy trying to control the position from guard on top but Plus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Plus wants to hit a switch here but Bu Jeevy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Plus there!

Bu Jeevy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bu Jeevy tries to control but Plus wriggling away.
Plus tries to reverse the position but Bu Jeevy maintains control.
Bu Jeevy unloads with some shots from mount but Plus bucks and avoids them well.
Plus tries to hold on but Bu Jeevy postures up.
Plus can't escape the position.

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.

Bu Jeevy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Plus has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Plus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bu Jeevy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Plus is working to get back to half guard.
Plus wants to control but Bu Jeevy is having none of it.
Plus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Plus looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bu Jeevy goes for an armbar but Plus turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Plus.
Plus thows a big elbow that misses.
Plus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bu Jeevy trying to control the position.
Bu Jeevy controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bu Jeevy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Bu Jeevy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Plus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Plus tries to free his leg and advance position but Bu Jeevy is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bu Jeevy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Plus.
Plus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Plus is fighting to break Bu Jeevy's control of his arms but Bu Jeevy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bu Jeevy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Plus won't allow Bu Jeevy to pass to mount.
Plus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Bu Jeevy is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Bu Jeevy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Plus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Plus moves out of range of the body kick.
Plus blocks a head kick by Bu Jeevy.
An inside leg kick from Bu Jeevy misses.
Plus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bu Jeevy tries to avoid it but Plus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bu Jeevy to the ground. Bu Jeevy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bu Jeevy thumps Plus with a low kick.
Stevie Bu Jeevy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bu Jeevy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Plus. That did some damage!
Plus is breathing heavily.

Bu Jeevy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Plus did well to prevent Bu Jeevy getting side control.
Plus wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bu Jeevy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Plus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Plus wants to improve his position but Bu Jeevy is controlling well.
Bu Jeevy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bu Jeevy stalling.
Bu Jeevy wants to control but Plus is keeping him busy.
Bu Jeevy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Plus swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Bu Jeevy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Plus tries to lock up and control but Bu Jeevy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bu Jeevy trying to control but Plus is having none of it.
Plus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bu Jeevy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Bu Jeevy looking for a guillotine from mount but Plus is having none of it.
Plus tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bu Jeevy working for a submission but Plus is keeping him at bay.
Plus tries to reverse the position but Bu Jeevy maintains control.

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

Bu Jeevy goes for an armbar but Plus turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Plus.
Plus pushes down on Bu Jeevy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Plus trying to mount his opponent but Bu Jeevy defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bu Jeevy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bu Jeevy moves into full guard.
Bu Jeevy trying to keep a closed guard but Plus is proving a slippery customer.
Plus throwing strikes from guard but Bu Jeevy blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Bu Jeevy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bu Jeevy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Plus wants to get back to full guard.

Bu Jeevy seems to be working for a kimura but Plus defends the submission attempt.
Plus punching from the bottom.
Bu Jeevy wants to pass the guard but Plus is defending well.
Plus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bu Jeevy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bu Jeevy's back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bu Jeevy trying to control the hands but Plus won't let him.

Bu Jeevy won't enjoy being in this position. Plus looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Bu Jeevy is tapping - it's over boys! Plus picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Valio Plus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uuno Turpahuuro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Country boy can survive . Turpahuuro has chosen The Ting Tings - That's Not My Name as his entrance music. Timmy Lee could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Uuno Turpahuuro's chin.

Lee
vs
Turpahuuro

172 cm
20
143 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

178 cm
24
144 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timmy Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uuno Turpahuuro!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turpahuuro blocks a head kick by Lee.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Turpahuuro tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turpahuuro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lee prevents it.
Turpahuuro wants a takedown.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Turpahuuro.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Turpahuuro.
Turpahuuro fails to pull guard.
Timmy Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uuno Turpahuuro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turpahuuro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lee misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turpahuuro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turpahuuro blocks a head kick by Lee.
Turpahuuro blocks a head kick by Lee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a series of punches but Turpahuuro avoids them all with ease.
Turpahuuro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turpahuuro off to one side.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turpahuuro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee tries to clinch up but Turpahuuro circles away and keeps his distance.
Turpahuuro defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Turpahuuro blocks a head kick by Lee.
Timmy Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

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

Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turpahuuro defends it easily.

Turpahuuro 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Turpahuuro drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Turpahuuro off! Turpahuuro jumps back into Lee's guard.

Turpahuuro 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.
Turpahuuro looks gassed!

Turpahuuro 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.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Turpahuuro shoots in but no luck this time.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Turpahuuro's shoulder, as Turpahuuro tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpahuuro takes one to the side of the head.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee throws a head kick but Turpahuuro moves out of range.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turpahuuro can pounce on him.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turpahuuro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lee wants to clinch but Turpahuuro slips to the side
and Turpahuuro counters with an inside leg kick.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Turpahuuro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lee misses with a combination
and Turpahuuro counters with a good low kick that Lee was not able to check.
Lee throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Timmy Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpahuuro fails with the takedown.
Lee misses with a combination
and Turpahuuro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turpahuuro.
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turpahuuro counters with a thumping low kick.
Turpahuuro cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.

Turpahuuro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lee to the mat! Lee manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Turpahuuro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Lee looking for a guillotine here but Turpahuuro defends easily.

Turpahuuro drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Turpahuuro off! Turpahuuro jumps back into Lee's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Uuno Turpahuuro will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Turpahuuro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Turpahuuro counters with an outside leg kick.
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Turpahuuro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turpahuuro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Timmy Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee throws a combination that misses
and Turpahuuro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Turpahuuro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Turpahuuro counters with an outside leg kick.
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turpahuuro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Turpahuuro shoots in.
Lee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turpahuuro counters with a leg kick.
Lee tries to clinch but Turpahuuro moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpahuuro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Turpahuuro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Timmy Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uuno Turpahuuro.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turpahuuro.
Horrible takedown by Turpahuuro or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee which made him look bad.
Lee darts in trying to clinch
and Turpahuuro counters with a thumping low kick.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lee throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Turpahuuro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turpahuuro counters with a low kick, right behind Lee 's knee.
Turpahuuro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turpahuuro. That's going to slow Lee down.
Lee misses with a combination
and Turpahuuro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpahuuro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Turpahuuro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Turpahuuro counters with a good low kick that Lee was not able to check.
Turpahuuro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Lee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Turpahuuro counters with a thumping low kick.
Lee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turpahuuro counters with a good low kick that Lee was not able to check.
Turpahuuro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Turpahuuro is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
Lee tries to clinch up
and Turpahuuro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lee's knee momentarily.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Turpahuuro, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpahuuro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Turpahuuro shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turpahuuro closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Turpahuuro pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Turpahuuro fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Turpahuuro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Turpahuuro's shoulder, as Turpahuuro tries to avoid the shot.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turpahuuro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Turpahuuro counters with a nice leg kick.
Lee tries to clinch
and Turpahuuro counters with a low kick, right behind Lee 's knee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turpahuuro counters with a thumping low kick.
Turpahuuro shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Turpahuuro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Turpahuuro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turpahuuro throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.

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

Turpahuuro seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.

Turpahuuro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee moves into full guard.

Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uuno Turpahuuro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turpahuuro.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Turpahuuro saw that one coming.

Turpahuuro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lee slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Turpahuuro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee wants to improve his position but Turpahuuro is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turpahuuro works his way into full mount!

Turpahuuro looking to secure an arm triangle but Lee defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Turpahuuro has a good base and remains in mount.

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

Turpahuuro looking to secure an arm triangle but Lee defends it well.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Turpahuuro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Turpahuuro isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Turpahuuro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lee is surviving well by controlling Turpahuuro's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Turpahuuro jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lee manages to avoid the submission attempt.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Turpahuuro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee looks to clinch
and Turpahuuro counters with a low kick, right behind Lee 's knee.
An inside leg kick lands from Turpahuuro.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turpahuuro.
Lee tries to clinch but Turpahuuro moves away
and Turpahuuro counters with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Turpahuuro counters with an outside leg kick.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turpahuuro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Turpahuuro is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
Lee looks to clinch
and Turpahuuro counters with an inside leg kick.
Lee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Turpahuuro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turpahuuro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Timmy Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uuno Turpahuuro.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turpahuuro, right into the meat.
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turpahuuro counters with a good low kick that Lee was not able to check.
Turpahuuro shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Turpahuuro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Uuno Turpahuuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpahuuro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Uuno Turpahuuro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee wants to clinch
and Turpahuuro counters with a thumping low kick.
Lee tries to clinch up
and Turpahuuro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lee's knee momentarily.
A good leg kick by Turpahuuro.
Turpahuuro shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turpahuuro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lee's knee momentarily.
Lee tries to clinch up
and Turpahuuro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uuno Turpahuuro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turpahuuro 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uuno Turpahuuro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Hawke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lindros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Hawke
vs
Lindros

192 cm
20
205 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

189 cm
21
218 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nathan Hawke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Lindros!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindros missing with a left hand there. Hawke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lindros throws a nice looking combination but Hawke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lindros throws a front kick aimed at Hawke's knee but Hawke avoids it well.
A jab from Lindros does it's job there.

It looks like Nathan Hawke has been cut.
Hawke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hawke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lindros has time to react.
Hawke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lindros.
Lindros lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindros misses with a looping right.
Hawke moves away from the strike by Lindros.
Good leg kick by Lindros there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lindros avoids the head kick by Hawke.
Hawke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lindros.
Hawke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lindros.
Lindros on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hawke takes a swing at Lindros's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawke looks to land a right hand but Lindros moved out of range.
Hawke takes a swing at Lindros's ribcage but misses.
Hawke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lindros.
A combination from Lindros does no damage.
Hawke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lindros clobbers Hawke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lindros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindros throws a shot to the body.
Lindros lunges at Hawke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hawke's hand.
Hawke is breathing heavily.
Hawke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lindros tests Hawke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindros cracks Hawke with a hook to the temple - Hawke is on wobbly legs here! Lindros swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hawke falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Lindros wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eric Lindros!