HFNL 3: Takedown PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between ODarius Wilkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diesel Noi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkes comes to the cage accompanied by Ante Up. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Wilkes
vs
Noi

168 cm
18
149 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, ODarius Wilkes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diesel Noi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Noi as he jumps to the side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Noi.

Wilkes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wilkes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noi is keeping the position for now.
Wilkes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilkes cracks Noi with a solid left hand.
Wilkes postures up in Noi's guard and throws a big left but Noi blocks it.
Noi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilkes.
Noi wants to get back to his feet but Wilkes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Noi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wilkes preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noi wants to stand but Wilkes is controlling the position.
Wilkes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Noi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilkes cracks Noi with a solid left hand.
Wilkes throwing strikes from guard but Noi blocks nicely.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Wilkes.
Wilkes fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Wilkes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Noi lands a brutal head kick. Wilkes looks out on his feet and Noi throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Diesel Noi!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximo Meridio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eino Juutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximo Meridio had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. This should be a great matchup!

Meridio
vs
Juutilainen

174 cm
22
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximo Meridio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eino Juutilainen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Juutilainen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Juutilainen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Meridio some visible discomfort.
Meridio manages to get back to half guard.

Juutilainen wants to work for an arm triangle but Meridio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Juutilainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Juutilainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Juutilainen is pressing down on Meridio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Meridio is holding on for now.
Juutilainen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Juutilainen uses his free foot to push down on Meridio's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Meridio.
Juutilainen scoring with strikes but Meridio is staying in there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Juutilainen with good strikes from the mount here!
Juutilainen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Juutilainen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Juutilainen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Juutilainen breaks from Meridio's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Meridio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Meridio takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Juutilainen landing strikes from the mount.
Juutilainen cracks Meridio with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Meridio is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meridio is breathing heavily.
Meridio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Meridio is refusing to be controlled, as Juutilainen sits in half guard.
Juutilainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Juutilainen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Meridio has hold of Juutilainen's hands but Juutilainen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Meridio has hold of Juutilainen's hands but Juutilainen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Juutilainen slips a nice elbow through Meridio's hands, connecting with Meridio's forehead.
Juutilainen trying to mount his opponent but Meridio defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Juutilainen lands a nice short elbow.
Meridio tries to roll over but Juutilainen keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridio manages to get to full guard.
Juutilainen working some strikes from top position.
Juutilainen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Juutilainen wants to control from the top but Meridio keeps moving.
Juutilainen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Juutilainen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Juutilainen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Juutilainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Meridio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Juutilainen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Juutilainen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Meridio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Meridio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juutilainen is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juutilainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Juutilainen looking to pass the guard.
Meridio has momentary wrist control but Juutilainen slips an elbow through the middle.
Juutilainen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Juutilainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Meridio has his foot on Juutilainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juutilainen works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Juutilainen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Meridio has momentary wrist control but Juutilainen slips an elbow through the middle.
Juutilainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Meridio has wrist control.
Juutilainen 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.
Juutilainen landing some decent shots from guard.
Meridio keeping full guard, as Juutilainen tries to pass.
Juutilainen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Meridio keeping busy on the bottom but Juutilainen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Juutilainen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen is looking to stall here but Meridio recovers full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Juutilainen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Juutilainen looking to pass the guard.
Juutilainen lands a couple of elbows.
Juutilainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Juutilainen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Juutilainen pushes down on Meridio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Juutilainen working over Meridio with some ground and pound. Meridio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridio gets back to full guard.
Juutilainen landing with the ground and pound.
Juutilainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Meridio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juutilainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Meridio has wrist control.

Meridio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Juutilainen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Meridio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Juutilainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meridio is keeping the position for now.
Juutilainen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Juutilainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Meridio is retaining full guard.
Juutilainen working some strikes from top position.
Juutilainen is in close to Meridio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Juutilainen won't allow Meridio to sweep him here.
Juutilainen is in close to Meridio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Juutilainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Juutilainen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Juutilainen postures up and lands a big shot to Meridio's brow.
Meridio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Meridio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Meridio is looking to sinch up a triangle. Juutilainen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Meridio's body to avoid the submission. Meridio has instead reached around Juutilainen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Meridio arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maximo Meridio!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Tuska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Taalasmaa's choice of entrance music: Caustik - Herbman. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Tuska
vs
Taalasmaa

180 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Tuska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuska will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Taalasmaa feints and as Tuska raises his hands in defense, Taalasmaa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tuska is trying to keep Taalasmaa in close.
Taalasmaa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tuska's guard.
Taalasmaa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tuska swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taalasmaa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Taalasmaa trying to control but Tuska is working from the bottom.

Tuska looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Tuska is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taalasmaa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tuska swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taalasmaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuska looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tuska manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Taalasmaa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tuska really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Taalasmaa throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

Taalasmaa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tuska.
Tuska looking to control but Taalasmaa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Taalasmaa bucks Tuska off and manages to get back to his feet!
Tuska tries to close the distance and clinch but Taalasmaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuska shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Taalasmaa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tuska is breathing heavily.
Tuska utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tuska looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tuska looking to control.
Tuska keeping moving, preventing Taalasmaa from controlling successfully.
Taalasmaa being controlled here momentarily.
Taalasmaa throwing strikes but missing.

Tuska escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taalasmaa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taalasmaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tuska shoots and misses

and Taalasmaa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teppo Tuska. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taalasmaa landing with the ground and pound.
Taalasmaa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tuska tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Taalasmaa decides to stand back up. Taalasmaa steps back and let's Tuska get back to his feet.

Taalasmaa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tuska prevents Taalasmaa from improving position.
Tuska gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Taalasmaa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tuska wants to control but Taalasmaa is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Taalasmaa is looking for a kimura here.
Taalasmaa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Taalasmaa is trying to control the action in half guard but Tuska is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Taalasmaa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Taalasmaa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tuska with a lazy takedown attempt

and Taalasmaa counters with a takedown into side control.

Taalasmaa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tuska knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tuska tries to buck Taalasmaa off but Taalasmaa is having none of it.
Tuska is trying to escape the position but Taalasmaa is controlling the position.
Tuska is looking to regain half guard here but Taalasmaa keeps moving and retains side control.
Tuska is trying to control Taalasmaa's posture but Taalasmaa avoids it.

Taalasmaa stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tuska doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Taalasmaa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tuska's guard now.

Tuska has his foot on Taalasmaa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taalasmaa works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taalasmaa stopping the sweep attempt from Tuska.
Taalasmaa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taalasmaa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuska sneaks back into half guard.
Tuska gets back to full guard.
Tuska has control of Taalasmaa's left arm, preventing Taalasmaa from doing any damage.
Tuska is trying to keep Taalasmaa in close.
Taalasmaa being controlled here momentarily.
Tuska is trying to control the position but Taalasmaa postures up.
Taalasmaa tries to free his leg and advance position but Tuska is retaining full guard.
Tuska looking to control.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuska is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tuska is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Taalasmaa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Teppo Tuska just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Tuska fails to land with a series of punches.

Taalasmaa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tuska is staying active underneath Taalasmaa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tuska on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Taalasmaa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Tuska looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tuska looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taalasmaa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuska gets back to full guard.

Tuska has his foot on Taalasmaa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taalasmaa works his way back into a safe position though.

Tuska is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tuska is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tuska is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Tuska stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Taalasmaa to get to his feet.
Tuska tries for a takedown but Taalasmaa circles away easily

and Taalasmaa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teppo Tuska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuska is pressing down on Taalasmaa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Taalasmaa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tuska looking for a guillotine here but Taalasmaa defends easily.
Taalasmaa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taalasmaa trying to control but Tuska is working from the bottom.

Tuska escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taalasmaa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Taalasmaa gets to his feet. Tuska looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tuska closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Taalasmaa is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Seppo Taalasmaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Tuska shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Taalasmaa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tuska!
Tuska tries to lock up and control but Taalasmaa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Taalasmaa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tuska can't escape the position.

Taalasmaa looking for a guillotine from mount but Tuska is having none of it.
Tuska tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taalasmaa working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Taalasmaa has hold of Tuska's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tuska manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taalasmaa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tuska because Taalasmaa loaded up on that one.
Seppo Taalasmaa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tuska is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tuska is working hard here to advance position.
Tuska wants to hold on but Taalasmaa pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuska is working to get back to half guard.
Tuska bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Taalasmaa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tuska doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tuska manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tuska trying to control the position from guard on top but Taalasmaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taalasmaa can't keep his opponent in guard - Tuska advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tuska lands a nice short elbow.
Taalasmaa is looking to improve his position.

Taalasmaa is defending against the submission attempts here by Tuska.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tuska advances position into side control!
Tuska working away.
Taalasmaa stops Tuska from passing to mount.
Taalasmaa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tuska's best efforts.
Tuska wants to pass to mount but Taalasmaa is defending the position.
Taalasmaa gets full guard.
Taalasmaa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tuska is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuska trying to control the position from guard on top but Taalasmaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taalasmaa trying to keep a closed guard but Tuska is proving a slippery customer.
Tuska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taalasmaa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Taalasmaa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tuska is trying to get back to half guard.
Taalasmaa working away.
Tuska tries to buck Taalasmaa off but Taalasmaa is having none of it.

Taalasmaa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa wants to control but Tuska is keeping him busy.
Tuska managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Taalasmaa.

Taalasmaa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Taalasmaa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tuska to see if he's OK.
Taalasmaa controls the position.
Taalasmaa is looking to take a break and control but Tuska is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Teppo Tuska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tuska wants to control but Taalasmaa postures up.

Taalasmaa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tuska, who protects the arm well.
Tuska regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Taalasmaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taalasmaa 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Taalasmaa!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Aalto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaze Seagrave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seagrave is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Waitin on Hank - Dry County. On his way into the cage it seems that Viktor Aalto has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Viktor Aalto seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Aalto
vs
Seagrave

181 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Jons fight wear

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viktor Aalto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blaze Seagrave!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aalto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seagrave moves away.
Aalto connects with a crisp jab.
Aalto tries to clinch but Seagrave is having none of it.
Seagrave closes the distance looking to clinch

and Aalto counters with a shoot takedown. Seagrave fights it but they end up in guard.
Aalto wants to stand and escape but instead Seagrave has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Seagrave gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Seagrave looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Aalto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Aalto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagrave pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aalto is keeping the position for now.
Aalto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Seagrave manages to get himself to full guard.

Aalto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Seagrave is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Seagrave has escaped and now he's on top!
Seagrave wants to pass the guard but Aalto is keeping the position.
Seagrave won't allow Aalto to sweep him here.
Seagrave is pushing down on Aalto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aalto is fighting to maintain full guard but Seagrave has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aalto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Seagrave.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagrave wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aalto keeps working.
Aalto is looking for a sweep. Seagrave is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aalto is breathing heavily.
Seagrave moves nicely into side control.
Aalto prevents Seagrave from improving position.
Seagrave taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Seagrave landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Aalto takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Seagrave trying to control the action but Aalto is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Seagrave stands up.

Seagrave drives through with a takedown into guard.

Aalto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Seagrave is in close to Aalto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Seagrave working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seagrave pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aalto is keeping the position for now.

Seagrave decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Aalto, up you get!
Aalto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aalto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Seagrave fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aalto sprawls well initially but Seagrave persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Seagrave sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Aalto trying to get back to full guard but Seagrave takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seagrave landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Seagrave is working for a guillotine from mount but Aalto frees his head quite easily.

Seagrave is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blaze Seagrave 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.

Aalto throws a body punch but Seagrave moves out of range.
Seagrave misses with a takedown

so Aalto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aalto wants to stand and escape but instead Seagrave has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Seagrave forces his way into half guard.
Aalto is trying to stand up here but Seagrave is controlling him well.
Aalto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Seagrave stands and throws Aalto's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Seagrave working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aalto is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Seagrave decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Aalto drops Seagrave with a right and a left! Aalto comes rushing in but Seagrave regains his composure and manages to keep Aalto in guard.
Aalto trying to control but Seagrave is working from the bottom.

Aalto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Aalto throws a shot from downtown. Seagrave moves away and avoids it.
Seagrave walks into a stiff left hand from Aalto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Aalto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagrave gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Aalto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aalto works over Seagrave with some ground and pound from guard.
Aalto wanted to stand there but Seagrave had control of the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Blaze Seagrave!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and suck butt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). suck butt has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Prime
vs
butt

200 cm
21
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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, optimus Prime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, suck butt!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime misses with a jab, cross combination.
butt is looking to clinch.
Prime throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh butt colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Prime as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and butt is left battered and dazed whilst Prime and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). optimus Prime!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Kimpolaani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilmari Laine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kimpolaani
vs
Laine

215 cm
22
268 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

209 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Team S.W.A.T.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Kimpolaani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilmari Laine!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimpolaani misses with a jab, cross combination.

Kimpolaani gets caught flat footed, as Laine shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kimpolaani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laine passes Kimpolaani's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laine prevents Kimpolaani from improving his position.
Kimpolaani tries to kick Laine off but Laine keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Laine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kimpolaani does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laine working over Kimpolaani with some ground and pound. Kimpolaani looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Laine wants to pass the guard but Kimpolaani is defending well.
Kimpolaani wants to get back to his feet.
Laine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Laine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Laine there.
Laine slips a nice elbow through Kimpolaani's hands, connecting with Kimpolaani's forehead.
Laine thows a huge punch but Kimpolaani dodges it nicely.
Kimpolaani is trying to stand.
Kimpolaani is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Laine scores with a couple of nice shots.
Laine lands strikes from half guard.
Kimpolaani is looking to escape.
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. Laine connects with a nice short shot to Kimpolaani's temple.
Laine 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.

Kimpolaani is rocked!
Kimpolaani is breathing heavily.
Laine lands a big elbow - Kimpolaani is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Laine!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilmari Laine!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Pasanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emil Pasanen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Richard
vs
Pasanen

186 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

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, Jamie Richard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emil Pasanen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richard looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Richard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pasanen.

Richard scores with a takedown into Pasanen's guard.
Pasanen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Pasanen wants to sweep here but Richard controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pasanen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pasanen wants to stand and escape but Richard is having none of it.

Pasanen kicks Richard off and gets to his feet.

Pasanen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Richard has hold of Pasanen's hands but Pasanen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pasanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasanen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Pasanen there.
Pasanen wants to pass to mount but Richard is defending the position.
Pasanen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Richard is staying active underneath Pasanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Pasanen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Richard to get to his feet.

Pasanen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pasanen lands in his opponent's guard.
Pasanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Richard is retaining full guard.
Pasanen stopping the sweep attempt from Richard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen lands a couple of digs.

Richard has an active guard here but Pasanen has managed to pass into half guard.
Pasanen working the head and body with strikes.
Pasanen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pasanen drops an elbow to the side of Richard's head.

Pasanen stands up and beckons Richard to join him on the feet.

Pasanen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pasanen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pasanen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Pasanen is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Richard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Richard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pasanen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pasanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Richard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Pasanen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pasanen is working Richard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pasanen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Richard trying to strike off his back.
Pasanen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Richard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pasanen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pasanen preventing the sweep.
Richard tries to strike from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Richard is looking to clinch.

Pasanen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pasanen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Richard!
Richard is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pasanen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Richard to the mat! Richard manages to get full guard.
Pasanen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pasanen is pushing down on Richard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Richard is fighting to maintain full guard but Pasanen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Richard is looking for a sweep. Pasanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pasanen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pasanen drops an elbow to the side of Richard's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pasanen lands a nice short elbow.
Richard is looking to improve his position.
Pasanen working Richard over with strikes.
Richard gets full guard.

Pasanen stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Pasanen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pasanen lands in his opponent's guard.
Pasanen throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Richard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pasanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Pasanen stands and steps away. Richard gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Richard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pasanen with a lazy takedown attempt

and Richard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pasanen is looking to improve his position.
Pasanen is positioning himself well to prevent Richard advancing to mount.
Pasanen gets full guard.
Pasanen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Richard!
Pasanen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Richard can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pasanen lands a heavy elbow.
Pasanen lands a heavy elbow.
Pasanen landing shots from mount.
Richard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pasanen with the ground and pound from mount.

Richard is rocked!
Pasanen unloading with bombs!
Oh Richard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richard is trying to escape the mount.
Pasanen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pasanen controlling from the full mount.

Pasanen looking for a guillotine from mount but Richard is having none of it.
Pasanen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Richard seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard is working to get back to half guard.
Pasanen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Richard?
Pasanen unloading with bombs!
Pasanen landing shots from mount.
Richard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pasanen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pasanen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pasanen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Richard can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Richard is bucking up trying to escape but Pasanen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Richard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pasanen stopping the sweep attempt from Richard.
Richard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pasanen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Richard is staying active underneath Pasanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pasanen lands with a punch from half guard.
Pasanen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Richard is pressing down on Pasanen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pasanen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Richard is looking to sweep but instead, Pasanen has passed into half guard.
Pasanen slips a nice elbow through Richard's hands, connecting with Richard's forehead.

Richard looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Pasanen 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. And we move into the final round!

Richard tries to clinch there but Pasanen circles away.

Pasanen scores a takedown into full mount!
Pasanen with the ground and pound from mount.
Pasanen lands a big elbow.
Pasanen tries to control but Richard wriggling away.
Richard working to try and regain half guard.
The referee warns Richard that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Richard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pasanen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Richard's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasanen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pasanen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Richard is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pasanen lands with some strikes.
Richard throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Pasanen unloading with bombs!
Pasanen landing shots from mount.
Richard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Richard regains half guard.
Richard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Richard.

Richard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Pasanen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pasanen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Emil Pasanen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Richard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pasanen's guard.
Pasanen looking for a sweep. Not yet Pasanen, not yet.
Richard being controlled here momentarily.
Richard pushing down on Pasanen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pasanen is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Pasanen lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Pasanen manages to get to full guard.
Pasanen wants to sweep but no luck.
Pasanen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Pasanen trying to keep a closed guard but Richard is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen throws a couple of heel strikes.
Richard throws a big right hand that misses.
Pasanen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Richard takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Richard stopping the sweep attempt from Pasanen.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pasanen.
Jamie Richard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richard manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pasanen's best efforts.
Richard tries to roll over but Pasanen keeps him under control.
Pasanen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen wants to take a breather but Richard is having none of it.
Pasanen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pasanen in particular looking to stall.

Richard looking for submissions off his back.
Pasanen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pasanen trying to control the action but Richard is working from the bottom.
Pasanen wants to free his trapped foot but Richard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pasanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richard keeps working.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Richard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Pasanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pasanen 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Pasanen!