BH Fridays 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Jostes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rilo Maerte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronnie Jostes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rilo Maerte's chin.

Jostes
vs
Maerte

173 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

165 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronnie Jostes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rilo Maerte!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jostes gets the takedown into side control.
Jostes lands some shots froms side control.
Maerte managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jostes.
Maerte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jostes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maerte taking a bit of punishment here - Jostes scoring with strikes.
Jostes takes a little break here. Maerte wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jostes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Maerte stops Jostes from passing to mount.
Jostes scoring with punches and elbows.
Jostes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Maerte some visible discomfort.

Maerte is rocked!
You can see the frustration on Maerte's face as Jostes controls the position.
Maerte is still in real trouble! Can Jostes finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jostes lands a nice forearm strike.
Jostes lands a strong strike to the head of Maerte. That's dazed him! Jostes looking to finish here. Maerte is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Jostes lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie Jostes!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Biff Tannen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Synel (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?

Tannen
vs
Synel

185 cm
21
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Biff Tannen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Synel!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Synel swats away the attempt to clinch by Tannen.
Synel walks into a stiff left hand from Tannen.
Tannen wants to clinch.
Synel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Synel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tannen stuffs the takedown.
Biff Tannen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Synel.

Tannen has closed the distance and engaged Synel in a clinch.
Synel blocks an uppercut.

Tannen breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tannen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Biff Tannen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Synel dodges the punch combination from Tannen.
Synel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tannen.
Synel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tannen doesn't manage to clinch there - Synel circles away.
A left and a right from Tannen both land. Nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tannen closes the distance and clinches.

Tannen breaks from the clinch.
Biff Tannen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tannen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tannen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Synel.

Tannen pushes Synel up against the cage in a clinch.

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

Synel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Synel showed some decent athleticism there.
Tannen wants to get back to his feet.
Tannen is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Synel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tannen wants to improve his position but Synel is controlling well.
Tannen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Synel on the ground.
Tannen wants to stand back up but Synel manages to pass into side control.
Tannen is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Synel closes the distance and clinches up with Tannen, looking for a takedown. Synel pushes Tannen against the cage but Tannen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tannen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Synel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tannen circles away.
Tannen slaps away a takedown attempt from Synel, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Tannen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tannen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Tannen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Tannen has closed the distance and engaged Synel in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tannen.

Tannen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tannen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Tannen closes the distance and clinches.

Tannen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tannen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tannen tries to clinch up.
Tannen is looking to clinch but Synel is avoiding it.

Tannen clinches up with Synel and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Synel.

Tannen manages to break the clinch.

Tannen has Synel up against the cage in a clinch.

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

Tannen rushes Synel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Tannen breaks from the clinch.
Tannen tries to clinch but Synel moves out of range.
Tannen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Synel swats away the attempt to clinch by Tannen.
Tannen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tannen tries to clinch but Synel is having none of it.
Tannen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Synel shoots in but Tannen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Biff Tannen 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.

Tannen is looking to clinch but Synel is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Synel.
Synel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tannen sprawls well. Tannen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Synel gets slowly back to his feet.

Tannen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Synel, pushing him back against the cage.
Tannen scores with a shoulder strike.

Tannen manages to break the clinch.
Synel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tannen tries to clinch up but Synel circles away and keeps his distance.

Tannen rushes Synel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

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

Tannen gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tannen.

Tannen manages to break the clinch.

Tannen has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tannen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Synel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tannen walks away with a smile on his face. Synel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Biff Tannen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Synel.
Tannen tries to clinch but Synel moves out of range.
Tannen fails to land with a series of punches.

Tannen closes the distance and clinches.
Tannen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Tannen breaks the clinch.

Tannen has closed the distance and engaged Synel in a clinch.
Tannen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Synel backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tannen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tannen lands an uppercut.
Synel jumps guard but Tannen stands there with Synel around his waist. Synel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tannen gets through Synel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Synel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tannen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Synel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tannen smiles and moves away.

Tannen closes the distance and clinches.

Tannen manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Tannen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tannen is looking to clinch.
Tannen tries to clinch up.
Tannen doesn't manage to clinch there - Synel circles away.
Tannen tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from Tannen. No joy for Synel on that attempt.
Synel is breathing heavily.
Tannen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tannen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tannen wants to clinch up but Synel keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Tannen does no damage.
Tannen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tannen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Synel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Synel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tannen as he avoids it easily.
Tannen tries to clinch but Synel is having none of it.
Tannen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Synel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Synel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Tannen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Synel to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Synel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tannen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Synel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tannen wants to sweep here but Synel controlling him for the moment.
Tannen keeping moving, preventing Synel from controlling successfully.

That's four 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.
Tannen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Synel wants to control from the top but Tannen keeps moving.
Tannen has his hands on Synel's head, controlling the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Synel circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Biff Tannen dominated that second round.
That's time! Tannen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

The fight stays on the outside here - Tannen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Synel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tannen's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Synel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Synel won't allow Tannen to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Synel trying to control the position from guard on top but Tannen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tannen wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Synel manages to pass to side control.
Synel prevents Tannen from improving his position.
Synel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Synel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

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.
Tannen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Synel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Synel's back!
Tannen throwing strikes and Synel squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Synel in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tannen lands a big elbow.
Synel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tannen lands a big elbow.
Tannen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tannen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tannen looking to finish Synel with some ground and pound. This is bad for Synel!
Tannen landing shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tannen landing punches.
The referee warns Synel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Biff Tannen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tannen is trying to control here but Synel has managed to regain half guard.
Tannen prevents Synel from improving his position.
Tannen tries to stand and escape but Synel is controlling the position.
Tannen trying to control the action but Synel is working from the bottom.
Tannen tries to stand and escape but Synel is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Synel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tannen.
Tannen with the ground and pound but Synel uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Synel shoots in and drives through. Tannen sprawls well.

Tannen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tannen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tannen lands an uppercut.

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

Tannen closes the distance and pushes Synel back into the cage.

Tannen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Synel shoots for a double leg takedown but Tannen sprawls well. He's pushed Synel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Tannen closes the distance and clinches.

Tannen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Synel walks into a left hand.
Blake Synel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biff Tannen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Synel tries a head kick but it misses.

Tannen has Synel up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Biff Tannen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tannen 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biff Tannen!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goliath The Cyclops (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrell Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

The Cyclops
vs
Turner

200 cm
19
255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Goliath The Cyclops!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyrell Turner!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from The Cyclops does no damage.
The Cyclops misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Cyclops swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Cyclops throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Cyclops sprawls well. The Cyclops wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turner gets slowly back to his feet.
The Cyclops throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
The Cyclops misses with a wild combination.

Turner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Turner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turner passes to side control.
The Cyclops knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turner on the ground.

Turner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner tries to advance to mount but can't.
Turner taking a breather here.
The Cyclops tries to escape but Turner is in control.
Turner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The Cyclops is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turner tries to move to mount but The Cyclops blocks the move with his legs.

Turner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Turner moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The Cyclops pushes Turner away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Turner gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The Cyclops is looking to get back to his feet here but Turner is keeping cool and he's managed to take The Cyclops's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Cyclops is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Turner has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The Cyclops holding both Turner 's hands and preventing any damage.
The Cyclops is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner trying to control.

The Cyclops fending off the submission attempt from Turner.
The Cyclops controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrell Turner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The Cyclops misses with a hook.
A combination from The Cyclops does no damage.
Turner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Cyclops is fending him off so far but Turner persists. Nope, The Cyclops circles away and we're back to standing.
Goliath The Cyclops seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner blocks a jab.
Turner looks for a takedown but The Cyclops sprawls well.
The Cyclops jabs Turner right on the nose. Turner blinks but takes it well.
The Cyclops throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
The Cyclops throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner has a takedown stuffed.
Goliath The Cyclops has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrell Turner.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but The Cyclops shows good takedown defense.
Goliath The Cyclops is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by The Cyclops.
No joy there for The Cyclops, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Cyclops throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
The Cyclops lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner dives in and grabs The Cyclops's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Cyclops pushes down on Turner's head and hops out.
The Cyclops lands with a nice body punch.
Turner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turner is breathing heavily.
The Cyclops throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
The Cyclops scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The Cyclops keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Cyclops connects with the punch.
A left and a right from The Cyclops both land. Nice combination.
The Cyclops swinging wildly here.
Turner looks for a takedown but The Cyclops sprawls well.
The Cyclops looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Cyclops!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for The Cyclops, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goliath The Cyclops is winning the standup battle so far.
The Cyclops swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner looks for a takedown but The Cyclops sprawls well.
The Cyclops stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Cyclops wants it to stay on the feet.
Turner needs to keep his hands up - The Cyclops had a free shot at his head there.
The Cyclops looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turner is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Cyclops sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Cyclops swinging wildly here.
A combination from The Cyclops does no damage.
The Cyclops slaps away a takedown attempt from Turner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
The Cyclops slaps away a takedown attempt from Turner, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner has a takedown stuffed.
Turner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Cyclops swivels and escapes.
The Cyclops scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot by The Cyclops.
Some wild striking there from The Cyclops.
The Cyclops looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
A combination from The Cyclops does no damage.
The Cyclops stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Cyclops wants it to stay on the feet.
The Cyclops is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Good shot there by The Cyclops.
Turner shoots for a double leg takedown but The Cyclops sprawls well. He's pushed Turner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Cyclops!
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Cyclops sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Cyclops misses with a wild combination.
The Cyclops throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
The Cyclops misses with a straight left.
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.

Turner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Turner trying to control the action but The Cyclops is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Cyclops wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goliath The Cyclops dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Turner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Cyclops swivels and escapes.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt.
Turner shoots in but The Cyclops avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goliath The Cyclops has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrell Turner.
The Cyclops throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner looks for a takedown but The Cyclops sprawls well.
Turner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Cyclops tries to avoid it but Turner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Cyclops to the ground. The Cyclops escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting The Cyclops here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The Cyclops misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turner shoots for a takedown but The Cyclops saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Cyclops throws a combination. Turner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Cyclops lands a jab-cross combination.
Turner fails with the takedown.
The Cyclops scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goliath The Cyclops is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Cyclops swinging wildly here.
Turner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Cyclops pinned against the cage. The Cyclops gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Turner shoots in and drives through. The Cyclops sprawls well.
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Cyclops scores with a hook.
The Cyclops throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Cyclops throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
Turner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Cyclops is fending him off so far but Turner persists. Nope, The Cyclops circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - The Cyclops scores with a four punch combination!
The Cyclops bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turner's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Cyclops throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
Turner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from The Cyclops.
The Cyclops lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Turner has a takedown stuffed.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turner dodges the punch combination from The Cyclops.
Turner needs to keep his hands up - The Cyclops had a free shot at his head there.

Turner scores with a takedown into The Cyclops's guard.
Turner stops The Cyclops from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner wants to control from the top but The Cyclops keeps moving.
The Cyclops wants to stand but Turner is controlling the position.

Turner drops back looking for a leg! The Cyclops is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Cyclops manages to kick Turner off! Turner jumps back into The Cyclops's guard.
Turner tries to free his leg and advance position but The Cyclops is retaining full guard.
The Cyclops keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.

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.
Turner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control The Cyclops kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Cyclops throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
The Cyclops swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turner shoots for a double leg takedown but The Cyclops sprawls well. He's pushed Turner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turner fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Cyclops is fending him off so far but Turner persists. Nope, The Cyclops circles away and we're back to standing.
The Cyclops looks to land a body kick but Turner moved away.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goliath The Cyclops!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aleksanteri Polvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarkhou Anakin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Polvi comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Maiden - Alexander The Great. Anakin has chosen Breaking Benjamin - Firefly as his entrance music. Jarkhou Anakin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Polvi
vs
Anakin

183 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
19
196 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksanteri Polvi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkhou Anakin!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Anakin.
Anakin misses with the combination.
Anakin stuffs the takedown attempt from Polvi. Polvi gets slowly back to his feet.
Polvi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anakin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polvi shoots in looking for a takedown. Anakin tries to sprawl out of it but Polvi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anakin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Polvi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Aleksanteri Polvi has been cut.
Anakin misses with a double jab.
Polvi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksanteri Polvi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Anakin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Polvi!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polvi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Polvi wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Anakin landing punches.
Polvi can't escape the position.
Anakin landing shots from mount.
Polvi gets back to half guard.
Anakin is thwarting Polvi's attempts to control the position.
Anakin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Polvi punching from the bottom.

Polvi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Polvi is breathing heavily.

Anakin stands up out of the half guard.
Anakin loads up on a big right hand but Polvi slips the punch.
Polvi misses with a takedown attempt

so Anakin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anakin throwing strikes from guard but Polvi blocks nicely.
Anakin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anakin connects with a couple of short punches.
Anakin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anakin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Polvi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anakin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anakin postures up in Polvi's guard and throws a big left but Polvi blocks it.
Polvi keeping full guard, as Anakin tries to pass.
Anakin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Polvi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anakin throwing strikes from guard but Polvi blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Polvi has his foot on Anakin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anakin works his way back into a safe position though.
Anakin postures up in Polvi's guard and throws a big left but Polvi blocks it.

Polvi working for a triangle but Anakin defends it easily.

Polvi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Anakin can't break the clinch.
Anakin managing to block the knees to the body from Polvi.
Anakin is trying to break the clinch but Polvi is controlling him.
Anakin can't break the clinch.
Anakin can't break the clinch.
Anakin is trying to break the clinch but Polvi is controlling him.
Anakin has had enough of the clinch but Polvi keeps him there for the moment.

Anakin breaks from the clinch.
Polvi moves away from the strike by Anakin.

That's four 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.
Anakin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Polvi avoids it really well and circles away.
Polvi has his takedown stuffed

and Anakin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Polvi connects with a knee to the head.
Polvi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anakin.
Polvi lands an elbow inside that Anakin shrugs off.
A knee to the head by Polvi.
Anakin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Polvi looking to throw knees to the head but Anakin is blocking nicely.
Polvi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Polvi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anakin's efforts to push away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Polvi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Polvi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Polvi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Polvi lands a good knee to the midsection. Anakin won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkhou Anakin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksanteri Polvi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Polvi shoots and misses
and Anakin counters with a left and a right that stings Polvi.
Polvi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anakin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anakin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aleksanteri Polvi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anakin tries to bum rush Polvi with a series of wild strikes but Polvi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Polvi has his takedown stuffed
and Anakin counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksanteri Polvi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polvi shoots in for a double leg but Anakin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Polvi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Polvi tries for a takedown but Anakin circles away easily
and Anakin counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anakin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Polvi tries for a takedown but Anakin circles away easily

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Polvi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Polvi wants to improve his position but Anakin is controlling well.
Jarkhou Anakin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anakin working Polvi over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Polvi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anakin pulls his head out easily.
Polvi is not content to let Anakin control the position.

Anakin is working for a submission of some sort.
Anakin trying to control from half guard but Polvi is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Polvi with a poor takedown
and Anakin counters with a one-two to the body.

Aleksanteri Polvi's cut is getting worse.
Polvi tries to clinch up.
Polvi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anakin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anakin wants to clinch.

Polvi instigates a clinch.
Polvi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anakin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Polvi.
Anakin has had enough of the clinch but Polvi keeps him there for the moment.
Anakin tries to circle away but Polvi has him pinned against the cage.
Anakin is trying to break the clinch but Polvi is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polvi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Anakin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anakin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Polvi landing knees to the body.

Polvi wants the takedown. Anakin is fighting it off but Polvi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Anakin's guard against the cage.
Polvi stops Anakin from standing up.

Polvi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anakin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Polvi, into his guard.
Anakin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Polvi's head.
Anakin wants to control from the top but Polvi keeps moving.

Polvi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anakin trying to control but Polvi is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anakin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Polvi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anakin has managed to get both his arms back between Polvi's legs - danger averted.
Anakin distracts Polvi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Anakin throws and elbow that misses. Polvi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anakin's guard. Nice move by Polvi!
Polvi passes Anakin's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Polvi stands up out of the half guard.
Polvi tries to clinch
and Anakin counters with a straight right hand.
Anakin throws a series of punches but Polvi moves out of range.

Polvi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anakin is trying to get back to his feet.
Anakin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aleksanteri Polvi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleksanteri Polvi's cut.
That's time! Polvi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Polvi has his takedown stuffed

and Anakin counters with a shoot takedown. Polvi fights it but they end up in guard.

Polvi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anakin lands a couple of digs.
Anakin preventing the sweep.
Anakin wants to control from the top but Polvi keeps moving.

Anakin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Polvi has his takedown stuffed

and Anakin counters with a single leg into guard. Polvi didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polvi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anakin is controlling him.
Anakin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polvi is trying to control the position but Anakin postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anakin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Polvi closes the distance and clinches.
Anakin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Polvi lands an elbow inside.

Polvi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Polvi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Anakin counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksanteri Polvi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polvi is pressed up against the cage. Anakin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Polvi down to the mat. Polvi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Polvi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anakin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Polvi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anakin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anakin misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Polvi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

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

Polvi is looking for a kimura but Anakin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Polvi to get the leverage.

Polvi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anakin is just riding it out for now. Polvi eventually gives up the hold.
Anakin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anakin looking to control.

Polvi 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.

Polvi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anakin is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Polvi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Anakin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Polvi 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Polvi is looking to stand up but Anakin won't let him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anakin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Polvi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Anakin counters with a takedown into side control.
Anakin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Polvi keeps working.
Polvi wants to control but Anakin postures up.
Anakin landing a few strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anakin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Anakin prevents Polvi from escaping the position.
Anakin working the head with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jarkhou Anakin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anakin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarkhou Anakin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Weltto Wirtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Pakundo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wirtanen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mt Eden Dubstep - Sierra Leone. Weltto Wirtanen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Wirtanen
vs
Pakundo

168 cm
20
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

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, Weltto Wirtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Pakundo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pakundo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wirtanen gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pakundo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wirtanen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wirtanen tries to roll over but Pakundo keeps him under control.
Wirtanen moves into full guard.
Pakundo wanted to stand there but Wirtanen had control of the position.
Wirtanen pulls Pakundo in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakundo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wirtanen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wirtanen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pakundo is one step ahead there.

Wirtanen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wirtanen could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pakundo is trying to break the clinch but Wirtanen is controlling him.
Pakundo fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Wirtanen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wirtanen manages to end up in side control.

Pakundo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Pakundo looks for the body kick but Wirtanen saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pakundo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice sprawl there from Wirtanen as Pakundo shoots in.
Pakundo shoots in looking for a takedown. Wirtanen tries to sprawl out of it but Pakundo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wirtanen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Weltto Wirtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Pakundo.
Pakundo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wirtanen avoids it really well and circles away.
Pakundo shoots in but Wirtanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pakundo looks gassed!

Wirtanen clinches up with Pakundo and pushes him back against the cage.
Pakundo is looking to break free of the clinch but Wirtanen has double underhooks.
Pakundo wants a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wirtanen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wirtanen pulls guard effortlessly.
Pakundo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Wirtanen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pakundo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wirtanen is tightening it up a little... Pakundo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Pakundo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Pakundo taps out! nice BJJ there by Wirtanen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Weltto Wirtanen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monkey Luffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamar Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Luffy
vs
Fernandez

190 cm
19
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

220 cm
20
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Monkey Luffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lamar Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luffy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fernandez.
Luffy misses with a few strikes there.
Fernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luffy circles away quickly and effectively.
Fernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Luffy closes the distance and clinches.
Luffy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fernandez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fernandez is working for takedown but Luffy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Luffy avoids a wild elbow strike from Fernandez.

Fernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Luffy scores with a takedown into Fernandez's guard.

Fernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Luffy 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.
Luffy passes Fernandez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fernandez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
It looks like Luffy is going to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luffy working over Fernandez with some ground and pound. Fernandez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Luffy prevents Fernandez from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez is controlling Luffy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Luffy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fernandez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Luffy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Luffy blocks the strikes from Fernandez.
Fernandez is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Luffy is looking for a kimura but Fernandez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Luffy to get the leverage.
Luffy working over Fernandez with some ground and pound. Fernandez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is trying to stand up here but Luffy is controlling him well.
Fernandez looks gassed!

Fernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Luffy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Luffy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fernandez defends it well.
Luffy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Luffy working the head and body with strikes.
Luffy wants to pass to mount but Fernandez is defending the position.
Fernandez gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Luffy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Luffy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Luffy looking to pass the guard.
Luffy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Luffy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Luffy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Fernandez is defending against the submission attempts here by Luffy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Luffy is working for a submission of some sort.
Luffy wants to take a breather but Fernandez is having none of it.
Fernandez wants to get back to full guard.
Luffy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Luffy prevents Fernandez from standing back up.

Luffy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fernandez wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Luffy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Luffy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Luffy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fernandez is looking to escape.
Fernandez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Luffy fails to take his opponent's back.
Luffy mounts Fernandez! Really nice guard pass there!
Luffy lands with some strikes.
Fernandez tries to lock up and control but Luffy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luffy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Luffy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fernandez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fernandez and Luffy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Luffy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fernandez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Luffy but great work by Fernandez.
Luffy is looking for a sweep.
Fernandez slows the pace down.
Monkey Luffy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Luffy gets back to half guard.
Fernandez throwing shots but Luffy is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luffy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Luffy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fernandez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fernandez wants to control but instead Luffy manages to regain half guard.
Luffy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Luffy wants to control but Fernandez is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luffy wants to get back to full guard.
Fernandez trying to pass the guard but Luffy defending well.
Luffy is trying to control but can't.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Luffy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Luffy showed some decent athleticism there.
Luffy is trying to control. Fernandez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Luffy is working away from the top position though.
Luffy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Luffy connects with a nice short shot to Fernandez's temple.

Luffy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Luffy is working for a submission of some sort.
Luffy trying to advance position but Fernandez counters by regaining guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monkey Luffy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Luffy as Fernandez shoots in.

Luffy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fernandez to the mat! Fernandez manages to get full guard.
Luffy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Luffy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fernandez dives on top into guard.
Fernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Luffy has his hands on Fernandez's head, controlling the position.
Fernandez postures up.

Fernandez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Luffy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fernandez has managed to get both his arms back between Luffy's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fernandez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Luffy's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fernandez stands up and waves to Luffy to follow him.
Fernandez is looking to clinch.
Fernandez avoids the body shot from Luffy.

Luffy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Luffy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fernandez gets back to half guard.
Fernandez trying to control but Luffy postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fernandez.

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

Luffy is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Fernandez frees his head nicely. Oh but Luffy has switched to an armbar! Fernandez is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Monkey Luffy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matias Alderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alderson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dark moon High tide. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Alderson
vs
Gracie

170 cm
23
168 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matias Alderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hoger Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alderson defends it nicely.
Alderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alderson swivels and escapes.
Matias Alderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoger Gracie.
Alderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Alderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.
Alderson content to stall in guard here.
Alderson'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Alderson controlling from the top position.
Alderson stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Alderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Alderson defending well.
Gracie has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Alderson works to full guard.
Gracie is working Alderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four 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.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alderson's guard.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Alderson is having none of it.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Alderson kicks off Gracie and gets to his feet.
Gracie tries to land a leg kick but Alderson saw it coming and moves away.

Alderson closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie stalling against the cage.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alderson walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Alderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.

It looks like Hoger Gracie has been cut.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Alderson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Alderson! Gracie is backing up but he can't get away as Alderson lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Gracie and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Matias Alderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kari Peippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian SnedeKKer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kari Peippo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Peippo
vs
SnedeKKer

175 cm
21
172 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Peippo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebastian SnedeKKer!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SnedeKKer swinging wildly here.
SnedeKKer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Kari Peippo has been cut.
SnedeKKer tests Peippo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Peippo does no damage.
Peippo misses with a double jab.
An inside leg kick from Peippo misses.
SnedeKKer throws a hook to the side of Peippo's head but Peippo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from SnedeKKer misses its intended target.
SnedeKKer stuns Peippo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peippo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peippo shoots in looking for a takedown. SnedeKKer tries to sprawl out of it but Peippo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. SnedeKKer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peippo throws a jab when SnedeKKer was well out of range.
SnedeKKer throws a jab when Peippo was well out of range.
Peippo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

SnedeKKer cracks Peippo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Peippo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can SnedeKKer finish him?

Peippo is rocked!
Peippo loses concentration momentarily and SnedeKKer pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Peippo crashes face first to the mat, out cold! SnedeKKer finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sebastian SnedeKKer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Separi Seppo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuume Lohineva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lohineva has chosen Mc Nikke T - Jos Haluu saada on pakko antaa as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Seppo
vs
Lohineva

178 cm
25
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Separi Seppo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuume Lohineva!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lohineva tries to clinch but Seppo is having none of it.

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

Lohineva is rocked!

It looks like Kuume Lohineva has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seppo connects with a superb combination that knocks Lohineva out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Seppo before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Lohineva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Separi Seppo!