BHFC 18 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Asheesh Patel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kemal Ataturk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asheesh Patel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kemal Ataturk's chin.

Patel
vs
Ataturk

175 cm
21
179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asheesh Patel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kemal Ataturk!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ataturk's head.
Sloppy strikes from Patel. Those never looked like landing.

Patel drops his shoulder and cracks Ataturk with a huge uppercut! Ataturk goes down! Can Patel finish him?

Ataturk is rocked!
Patel throwing strikes but missing.
Ataturk is still in real trouble! Can Patel finish him?
Patel looking to pass the guard.
Patel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Patel stops Ataturk from standing up.
Ataturk seems to have recovered his senses.
Patel wants to control from the top but Ataturk keeps moving.
Patel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patel thows a big elbow that misses.
Patel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Patel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ataturk is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ataturk is trying to control the position but Patel postures up.
Ataturk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Patel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ataturk.
Asheesh Patel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Patel.
Ataturk drops his hands for a split second and Patel immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Ataturk face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Patel follows up with a right hand that knocks Ataturk into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Asheesh Patel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andris Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andris Berzins looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Berzins
vs
Hudson

200 cm
18
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

205 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

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, Andris Berzins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Hudson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berzins fails with a takedown attempt.
Berzins shoots in looking for a takedown but Hudson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Berzins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Berzins fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andris Berzins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berzins fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hudson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Berzins's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins is looking to stand up but Hudson isn't so interested in that idea.
Berzins is trying to control the position but Hudson postures up.
Berzins is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hudson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Berzins controlling the position.
Hudson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hudson postures up in Berzins's guard and throws a big left but Berzins blocks it.
Hudson distracts Berzins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hudson is in close to Berzins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hudson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hudson cracks Berzins with a solid left hand.
Hudson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hudson landing some decent shots from guard.
Hudson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hudson throwing strikes but missing.
Hudson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berzins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hudson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hudson working some strikes from top position.
Berzins trying to control the position.
Hudson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hudson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hudson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berzins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hudson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hudson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hudson postures up.
Hudson thows a big elbow that misses.
Hudson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hudson works over Berzins with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berzins trying to keep a closed guard but Hudson is proving a slippery customer.
Hudson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hudson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hudson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berzins is keeping the position for now.
Hudson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hudson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berzins looking to control.
Hudson stands up over Berzins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hudson thows a big elbow that misses.
Hudson throws and elbow that misses. Berzins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hudson's guard. Nice move by Berzins!
Berzins is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzins trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hudson wants to stand up but Berzins is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Berzins has his takedown stuffed

and Hudson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Berzins's guard.
Hudson scoring with some ground and pound.

Berzins has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hudson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Berzins misses with a jab, cross combination.

Hudson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Berzins's half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hudson lands a nice short elbow.
Hudson drops an elbow to the side of Berzins's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hudson lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Hudson.
Hudson working over Berzins with some ground and pound. Berzins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hudson working the head and body with strikes.
Hudson is nestled in close to Berzins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hudson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berzins wants to get back to full guard.
Hudson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hudson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hudson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hudson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hudson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Berzins defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hudson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Berzins's head.
Hudson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Berzins's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berzins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
James Hudson has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!

Berzins stands up from mount. Strange move.
Berzins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzins looks to clinch

and Hudson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Berzins won't be happy with that.
Hudson scoring with punches and elbows.
Berzins throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Berzins is trying to control Hudson's posture but Hudson avoids it.
Berzins is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hudson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Berzins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hudson connects with a decent elbow.
Berzins is trying to get back to his feet.
Hudson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hudson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hudson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Berzins to see if he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Berzins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berzins is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hudson is controlling him well.
Hudson is putting a hurting on Berzins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hudson working the ground and pound from side control.
Berzins is looking for a sweep.
Hudson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Berzins to see if he's OK.
Hudson cracks Berzins with an elbow. That is naaassty.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berzins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hudson working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berzins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hudson off and has taken his back!
Berzins trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Hudson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Berzins tries for a takedown but Hudson circles away easily

and Hudson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Berzins won't be happy with that.
Hudson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Berzins some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Berzins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hudson landing a few strikes.
Hudson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hudson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hudson working the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hudson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Berzins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hudson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hudson grinds an elbow into Berzins's temple.
Berzins is trying to get back to half guard.
Berzins wants to control but Hudson postures up.
Hudson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Check out the look on Hudson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hudson in side control lands a decent elbow.
The strikes coming from Hudson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Berzins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Berzins throws Hudson to one side and escapes!
Berzins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzins with a poor takedown

and Hudson counters with a shoot takedown. Berzins fights it but they end up in guard.
Hudson lands a couple of digs.
Hudson stands up over Berzins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Berzins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hudson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Berzins wants to sweep but no luck.
Hudson won't allow Berzins to get back to his feet.
Hudson throws and elbow that misses. Berzins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hudson's guard. Nice move by Berzins!
Berzinsis looking to pass into half guard but Hudson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hudson is in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzins is trying to keep Hudson in close.
Hudson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hudson connects with a couple of short punches.
Hudson postures up.
Hudson works over Berzins with some ground and pound from guard.
Hudson throwing strikes from guard but Berzins blocks nicely.
Berzins is trying to control the position but Hudson postures up.
Berzins wants to stand but Hudson is controlling the position.

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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Berzins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hudson is one step ahead there.
Berzins is trying to control the position but Hudson postures up.

We're going to have a standup here because Andris Berzins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Hudson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berzins trying to hold on to Hudson's head to control him but Hudson postures up.
Andris Berzins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Hudson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berzins is trying to stand up here but Hudson is controlling him well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hudson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rakishi Umaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Umaga comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stop,drop and roll (Deceptikonz) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Adebisi
vs
Umaga

190 cm
21
217 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
280 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simon Adebisi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rakishi Umaga!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Adebisi as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Rakishi Umaga has been cut.
Adebisi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umaga moves away.
Umaga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Adebisi blocks a jab.
Umaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adebisi keeps the fight on the outside.
Umaga doesn't manage to clinch there - Adebisi circles away.
Adebisi ducks under a wild hook from Umaga.
Umaga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Umaga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adebisi is fending him off so far but Umaga persists. Nope, Adebisi circles away and we're back to standing.
Umaga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Umaga misses with a head kick.
Adebisi scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umaga tries to clinch up but Adebisi circles away and keeps his distance.
Umaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umaga closes the distance and clinches up with Adebisi, looking for a takedown. Umaga pushes Adebisi against the cage but Adebisi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Adebisi.
Umaga looks gassed!

Adebisi lands a big right hand that sends Umaga crashing to the mat! Adebisi stays standing though and waves Umaga back to his feet!

Umaga is rocked!

That has opened up Rakishi Umaga's cut even more.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adebisi feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Umaga crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Simon Adebisi!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Helling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Helling has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Helling
vs
Massey

211 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Syndicate Drugs
Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

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, Michael Helling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ross Massey!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Massey misses with a takedown attempt - Helling sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Helling misses with a takedown attempt - Massey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Oooooh!!! Helling has knocked Massey down with a huge combo! Helling steps away and waves a wobbly Massey back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Ross Massey has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Oooooh!!! Helling has knocked Massey down with a huge combo! Helling steps away and waves a wobbly Massey back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Massey is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Helling has cracked Massey with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Helling lands another huge swinging hook and Massey tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Massey, before Helling can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Helling!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between big ol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauso Hietala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hietala has chosen SAW Theme as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

ol
vs
Hietala

195 cm
25
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
24
260 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, big ol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauso Hietala!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hietala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

ol looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
ol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hietala slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
ol won't allow Hietala to get back to his feet.
Hietala is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
ol wants to improve his position but Hietala is controlling well.
ol is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hietala jumps into side control!
ol taking a bit of punishment here - Hietala scoring with strikes.

Hietala is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. ol is trying to escape and Hietala transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and ol is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hietala! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mauso Hietala!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hyato Kimuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Hagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hagen's choice of entrance music: Wait and Bleed - Slipknot. The key to victory for Hyato Kimuraba has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kimuraba
vs
Hagen

194 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

218 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

PhoQus Sports Nutrition and Fund Transfer

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hyato Kimuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sammy Hagen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Kimuraba as Hagen shoots in.

Kimuraba moves into range and clinches up with Hagen.
Hagen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hagen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kimuraba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hyato Kimuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Hagen.

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

Kimuraba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hagen wants to control from the top but Kimuraba keeps moving.
Hagen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Hagen is posturing up here but Kimuraba has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hagen tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hagen has to tap! Slick submission there by Kimuraba!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hyato Kimuraba!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jyrska Velmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velmu comes to the cage accompanied by UFO - Doctor Doctor. Klitschko has chosen Monster by Skillet as his entrance music. Sergei Klitschko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Velmu
vs
Klitschko

177 cm
20
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

175 cm
20
157 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrska Velmu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Klitschko!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klitschko lands with a slapping head kick.
Velmu misses with a hook.
Velmu tries a head kick but it misses.
Velmu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jyrska Velmu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Velmu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheers as Klitschko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Velmu doesn't seem phased though.
Klitschko tries a head kick but it misses.
Velmu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Velmu misses with an uppercut.
Velmu connects with a looping right hand.
Velmu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Klitschko takes a swing at Velmu's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klitschko throws a low kick but Velmu avoids it.
Velmu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Velmu throws out a loose jab but Klitschko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klitschko dives in and grabs Velmu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Velmu pushes down on Klitschko's head and hops out.
Klitschko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu swings for the body but Klitschko moves out of range.
Velmu blocks a head kick by Klitschko.
Velmu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Klitschko throws a leg kick which misses Velmu's front leg but catches the back leg as Velmu tries to avoid it.
Klitschko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Velmu throws a series of punches but Klitschko avoids them all with ease.
Klitschko tries a low kick but Velmu avoids it.
Klitschko throws a front kick aimed at Velmu's knee but Velmu avoids it well.
Velmu throws a right hand that Klitschko ducks under and follows up with a left that Klitschko also avoids with ease.
Klitschko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velmu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Velmu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Velmu checks the leg kick.
Klitschko wants to land a leg kick but Velmu is out of range.
Velmu throws a head kick but Klitschko moves out of range.
Klitschko blocks a head kick by Velmu.

Klitschko has managed to clinch.
Klitschko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Velmu just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu digs a right hand underneath Klitschko's ribcage. Klitschko let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Velmu manages to break the clinch.
Velmu throws a wild body kick that Klitschko sees coming a mile off.
Klitschko moves out of range of the strikes.
Klitschko throws a solid leg kick but Velmu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Klitschko.
Velmu checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Velmu.
Klitschko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Velmu. That did some damage!
Klitschko misses with a low kick as Velmu jumps back.
Velmu wants to clinch up but Klitschko keeps it at a distance.
Velmu misses with a hook. Klitschko ducked under it nicely.
Velmu tries to clinch up but Klitschko circles away and keeps his distance.
Velmu tries a head kick but it misses.
Velmu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klitschko walks into a stiff left hand from Velmu.
Velmu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Klitschko gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Velmu counters with a low kick, right behind Klitschko 's knee.
Klitschko lands with a good body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu thows a leg kick but Klitschko checks it

and Klitschko counters by clinching up.
Velmu lands a damaging elbow.
Klitschko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jyrska Velmu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Klitschko.
Klitschko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Klitschko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Velmu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Velmu manages to break the clinch.
Velmu misses with an uppercut.
Velmu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Klitschko.
Velmu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Klitschko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Velmu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Velmu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klitschko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Velmu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velmu lands a glancing blow to the side of Klitschko's head.
Velmu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Klitschko counters with a nice leg kick.

Velmu closes the distance and clinches.
Velmu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Velmu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Klitschko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Velmu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko misses with a body punch.

Klitschko has Velmu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Klitschko pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Velmu tumbling to the mat - Klitschko dives into Velmu's guard.

Velmu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Klitschko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Velmu keeping moving, preventing Klitschko from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Velmu looking for a guillotine here but Klitschko defends easily.
Velmu trying to keep a closed guard but Klitschko is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergei Klitschko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Velmu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Velmu throws a looping overhand right but Klitschko ducks down to avoid it.
Velmu misses with a two punch combination.
Klitschko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Velmu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Velmu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klitschko tries to pull guard but Velmu holds him up against the cage and eventually Klitschko drops back down to his feet.

Klitschko turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Klitschko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Klitschko grinds an elbow into Velmu's temple.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Klitschko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Klitschko cracks Velmu with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Velmu wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Velmu works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Klitschko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Velmu's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Velmu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Klitschko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Velmu has his foot on Klitschko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Klitschko works his way back into a safe position though.
Klitschko slips nicely into half guard.
Klitschko lands strikes from half guard.
Velmu gets full guard.
Klitschko wants to control from the top but Velmu keeps moving.
Klitschko slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko wants to pass the guard but Velmu is defending well.
Velmu tries to get to full guard but Klitschko has control of the leg.
Klitschko is trying to control. Velmu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Klitschko seems to be working for a kimura but Velmu defends the submission attempt.

Klitschko decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Velmu throws a shot from downtown. Klitschko moves away and avoids it.
Velmu blocks a low kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Klitschko misses with a low kick as Velmu jumps back.
Velmu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Velmu misses with a double jab
and Klitschko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Klitschko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Klitschko.
Klitschko scores with a leg kick.
Velmu tries to close the distance and clinch but Klitschko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Velmu moves out of range as Klitschko throws a body kick.
Klitschko digs a good body shot into Velmu's ribs.
Velmu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Klitschko circles away quickly and effectively.
Klitschko throws a leg kick but Velmu checks it.
Velmu tries to clinch but Klitschko moves out of range.
Klitschko gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Velmu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klitschko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Klitschko.
Velmu tries to clinch up but Klitschko circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice jab there from Velmu.
Klitschko connects with a single shot there.
Velmu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Velmu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Klitschko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velmu tries to break free but Klitschko pushes him back against the cage.
Klitschko presses Velmu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Velmu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klitschko thumps Velmu with a low kick.
Klitschko circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Velmu misses its intended target.
Velmu is looking to land body kicks.
Velmu throws a series of punches but Klitschko moves out of range.
Velmu misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Klitschko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Velmu throws a head kick that misses

and Klitschko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Velmu's guard.
Klitschko trying to control but Velmu is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klitschko lands a couple of digs.
Klitschko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Klitschko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Klitschko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Velmu is trying to keep Klitschko in close.
Klitschko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Klitschko preventing the sweep.

Velmu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Klitschko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Klitschko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Velmu, up you get!
Velmu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Klitschko tries a head kick but it misses.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Velmu enables Klitschko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Velmu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Klitschko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Klitschko trying to control but Velmu is working from the bottom.
Klitschko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sergei Klitschko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Klitschko slips nicely into half guard.
Velmu is trying to get back to full guard.
Klitschko slips a nice elbow through Velmu's hands, connecting with Velmu's forehead.
Klitschko is trying to control the action in half guard but Velmu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Velmu controlling the position for now.

Klitschko decides to stand and escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Klitschko blocks a low kick nicely.

Klitschko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Klitschko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Velmu smiles and moves away.

Klitschko tries to keep at a distance but Velmu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Klitschko tries to pull guard but Velmu won't allow it.
Klitschko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Klitschko has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Velmu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Klitschko scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Klitschko is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Velmu. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Velmu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Klitschko's guard. Nice work there by Velmu.
Velmu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Velmu tries to free his leg and advance position but Klitschko is retaining full guard.

Klitschko working for a triangle but Velmu defends it easily.

Klitschko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Velmu passes into side control.
Velmu laying and praying for a moment but Klitschko takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sergei Klitschko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Klitschko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Velmu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Klitschko sees it coming and defends easily.
Klitschko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Velmu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Velmu's back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klitschko connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Velmu to escape the position.
Jyrska Velmu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klitschko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Klitschko lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Klitschko.
Velmu controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Klitschko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Klitschko 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Klitschko!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Psa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Angel
vs
Psa

185 cm
21
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
20
200 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

M/S Paint Fightwear *** Cheapest in town ***

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, Frank Angel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Psa!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Angel.

Angel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Psa has escaped the position, nice work there.

Angel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Psa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Psa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Angel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Psa struggling a bit here.
Psa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Angel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Psa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Psa can do anything to dispel that myth.

Angel has hold of Psa's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Psa seems comfortable defending it but Angel has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Psa is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Psa is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Angel couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Angel!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monkey Luffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monkey Luffy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fedor Emelianenko 's chin.

Emelianenko
vs
Luffy

183 cm
26
200 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Monkey Luffy!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luffy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Emelianenko defends it nicely.
Emelianenko throws a combination. Luffy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Luffy throws a low kick but Emelianenko avoids it.
Emelianenko lands a nice looking body kick.
Luffy walks into a left hand.
Luffy misses with a double jab
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luffy fails with the takedown
and Emelianenko counters with a three punch combo that has Luffy backing up. Luffy nods at Emelianenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko jabs Luffy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luffy shoots and misses
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Fedor Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monkey Luffy.
Luffy looks gassed!
Emelianenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Luffy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luffy is trying desperately to land a takedown but Emelianenko is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Luffy.
Luffy with a poor takedown
and Emelianenko counters with a straight right hand.
Emelianenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luffy circles away quickly and effectively.
Emelianenko misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Luffy's head backwards.

Luffy is rocked!
Luffy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Emelianenko counters with a straight that turns Luffy's legs to rubber! Emelianenko pushes forward with more strikes and Luffy goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Emelianenko !