UCC 2 - Uprising PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Vaahtolaaksonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petri Koskela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vaahtolaaksonen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pantera - Fucking Hostile Live. Petri Koskela will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Vaahtolaaksonen
vs
Koskela

173 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Vaahtolaaksonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petri Koskela!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koskela swats away the attempt to clinch by Vaahtolaaksonen.
An inside leg kick from Vaahtolaaksonen misses.
Vaahtolaaksonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koskela paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vaahtolaaksonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vaahtolaaksonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vaahtolaaksonen misses with a low kick.
Vaahtolaaksonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Vaahtolaaksonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vaahtolaaksonen misses with a double jab
and Koskela counters with a series of strikes. Vaahtolaaksonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vaahtolaaksonen is breathing heavily.
Vaahtolaaksonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koskela throws a combination that misses
and Vaahtolaaksonen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Koskela shoots in but Vaahtolaaksonen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vaahtolaaksonen misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskela swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vaahtolaaksonen darts in trying to clinch
and Koskela counters with a series of strikes. Vaahtolaaksonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Koskela chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vaahtolaaksonen thows a leg kick but Koskela checks it
and Koskela counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Seppo Vaahtolaaksonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koskela misses with a wild combination.
Koskela lands a jab-cross combination.
Koskela misses with a wild combination.
Vaahtolaaksonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vaahtolaaksonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Vaahtolaaksonen misses
and Koskela counters with a three punch combo that has Vaahtolaaksonen backing up. Vaahtolaaksonen nods at Koskela to acknowledge the strikes.
Koskela slips a jab from Vaahtolaaksonen.
Vaahtolaaksonen looks to clinch

and Koskela counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Vaahtolaaksonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koskela.
Koskela throwing strikes but missing.
Koskela stays in close to Vaahtolaaksonen's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koskela won't allow Vaahtolaaksonen to get back to his feet.
Vaahtolaaksonen has momentary wrist control but Koskela slips an elbow through the middle.
Koskela throws a big right hand that misses.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vaahtolaaksonen slips a jab and a cross from Koskela.
Vaahtolaaksonen misses with a double jab
and Koskela counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaahtolaaksonen misses with a combination
and Koskela counters with an inside leg kick.
Seppo Vaahtolaaksonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaahtolaaksonen blocks a head kick by Koskela.
Vaahtolaaksonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vaahtolaaksonen wants to clinch
and Koskela counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Koskela checks a low kick from Vaahtolaaksonen.
Vaahtolaaksonen cracks the inside of Koskela's front leg.
Vaahtolaaksonen throws a leg kick which misses Koskela's front leg but catches the back leg as Koskela tries to avoid it.
Vaahtolaaksonen tries to clinch but Koskela moves away
and Koskela counters with a series of strikes. Vaahtolaaksonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Koskela misses with a series of wild punches.
Vaahtolaaksonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koskela scores with a punch to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vaahtolaaksonen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Koskela has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koskela and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaahtolaaksonen digs a good hook to Koskela's body.
Vaahtolaaksonen tries to score with a low kick but Koskela moves his leg out of the way.
Koskela throws a series of punches but Vaahtolaaksonen avoids them all with ease.
Vaahtolaaksonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koskela.
Vaahtolaaksonen misses with a combination
and Koskela counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

It looks like Seppo Vaahtolaaksonen has been cut.
Koskela is working the combinations to good effect here.
Koskela lands a nice hook to Vaahtolaaksonen's body. Vaahtolaaksonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koskela misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Vaahtolaaksonen is predictable there

and Koskela decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vaahtolaaksonen's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koskela works over Vaahtolaaksonen with some ground and pound from guard.
Koskela stops Vaahtolaaksonen from standing up.
Vaahtolaaksonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Koskela drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Koskela as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Vaahtolaaksonen screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Koskela! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Petri Koskela!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Torsti Turjake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrel White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Turjake
vs
White

170 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torsti Turjake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darrel White!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White tries a low kick but Turjake avoids it.
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turjake looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Turjake moves into the clinch successfully.
Turjake prevents White from breaking the clinch.
Turjake gets through White's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turjake taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Turjake - that landed with a thud.
White tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Turjake lands with a left to the head.
Turjake leaning against his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Turjake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turjake lands a left hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turjake.
The is referee keeping an eye on Turjake - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hand to the body from Turjake.
Turjake scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Darrel White has been cut.
Turjake lands a left hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
White looks gassed!
Turjake stalling against the cage.
White is trying to maintain a safe position but Turjake gets an underhook and turns White into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Turjake scores with a nice short uppercut.

White is rocked!

Turjake breaks from the clinch.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Turjake finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Turjake clinches.

Turjake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turjake lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torsti Turjake!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between mikki Hiiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jammu Siltala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). mikki Hiiri looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Hiiri
vs
Siltala

170 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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, mikki Hiiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jammu Siltala!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hiiri drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Siltala tries to improve position but can't.

Hiiri tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hiiri has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hiiri looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Siltala is avoiding damage well.
Siltala tries to improve position but can't.
Siltala wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

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

Siltala looking for submissions off his back.
Siltala gets back to full guard.

Siltala pushes Hiiri off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hiiri is breathing heavily.
Hiiri is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siltala tries for a takedown but Hiiri circles away easily

and Hiiri counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Siltala!
Hiiri controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiiri landing strikes from the mount and Siltala is in trouble!
Siltala is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hiiri throwing strikes here but Siltala is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hiiri landing strikes from the mount and Siltala is in trouble!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiiri trying to control but Siltala is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hiiri takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Siltala is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Siltala is squirming around, avoiding Hiiri's attempts to control the action.
Siltala is working to get back to half guard.
Hiiri controlling the position easily from mount.
Siltala is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Siltala wants to hold on but Hiiri pushes him away.
Siltala keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Siltala regains half guard.
Siltala works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hiiri stops Siltala from standing up.
Hiiri makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Siltala throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

mikki Hiiri dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hiiri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Siltala pinned against the cage. Siltala gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Siltala with a poor takedown

and Hiiri counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hiiri.
Hiiri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hiiri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hiiri is looking to advance position but Siltala has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Siltala avoids the attempt from Hiiri to control.
Hiiri is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siltala takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hiiri can't escape the position.

Siltala get's back to his feet.
Siltala throws a body kick that misses.
Hiiri is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Siltala.
Hiiri moves out of range as Siltala throws a body kick.

Siltala has managed to clinch.
Hiiri drops down looking for an ankle pick but Siltala pulls his leg out and moves away.

Siltala clinches up against the cage.
Hiiri can't break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Hiiri.
Hiiri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hiiri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siltala tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hiiri smiles and moves away.

Hiiri shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hiiri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hiiri works his way into side control.
Siltala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Siltala is not content to let Hiiri control the position.

Siltala explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Siltala decides to stand back up.
Siltala tries to clinch but Hiiri is having none of it.
Siltala fails with the takedown

so Hiiri counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
mikki Hiiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jammu Siltala.
Siltala wants to stand but Hiiri is controlling the position.

Hiiri is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Siltala is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Siltala has escaped and now he's on top!
Siltala wanted to stand there but Hiiri had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siltala stopping the sweep attempt from Hiiri.
Hiiri is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hiiri wants to take a breather but Siltala is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siltala trying to hold on to Hiiri's head to control him but Hiiri postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

mikki Hiiri dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Siltala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Siltala misses with a takedown attempt

and Hiiri decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Siltala's guard.
Hiiri trying to control but Siltala is working from the bottom.
Siltala is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Siltala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hiiri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Siltala striking off his back but it's not causing Hiiri any problems.

Hiiri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Siltala wants to stand up but Hiiri is controlling him.

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

Siltala decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hiiri, up you get!
mikki Hiiri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Siltala shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Siltala was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hiiri is trying to reverse the position but instead Siltala has taken his back - oops!

Hiiri defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Siltala is not going to allow Hiiri to sit and survive in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiiri tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiiri is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Siltala is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Siltala misses with a takedown attempt

and Hiiri counters with a shoot takedown. Siltala fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Siltala looking to control.

Hiiri drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Siltala dives on top into guard.
Siltala wants to control from the top but Hiiri keeps moving.
Siltala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siltala looking to pass the guard.
Hiiri trying to strike off his back.

Hiiri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Hiiri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Siltala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hiiri wants to hit a switch here but Siltala passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hiiri there!
Siltala tries to control but Hiiri wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hiiri is trying desperately to improve position.

Siltala gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Hiiri misses with a few strikes there.

Hiiri gets a takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Hiiri.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siltala is trying to stand back up but Hiiri is controlling him
Jammu Siltala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... mikki Hiiri!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Voitto Vekkiotsamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenny Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Vekkiotsamo
vs
Jones

187 cm
18
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Voitto Vekkiotsamo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vekkiotsamo pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Vekkiotsamo misses with a knee to the head.
The is referee keeping an eye on Vekkiotsamo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones wants to break free but Vekkiotsamo has control.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Vekkiotsamo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vekkiotsamo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Vekkiotsamo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vekkiotsamo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vekkiotsamo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vekkiotsamo with a knee to the head.
Vekkiotsamo connects with a knee to the head.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!

Jones is rocked!
Vekkiotsamo scores a nice knee to the body.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Vekkiotsamo finish him?
Vekkiotsamo stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo misses with a knee to the head.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Vekkiotsamo connects with a knee to the head.
Vekkiotsamo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vekkiotsamo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vekkiotsamo lands a nice uppercut.
Jones letting Vekkiotsamo take a breather here.
Vekkiotsamo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vekkiotsamo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Vekkiotsamo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Vekkiotsamo to work.

Vekkiotsamo manages to break the clinch.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vekkiotsamo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Vekkiotsamo.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Voitto Vekkiotsamo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.

Vekkiotsamo gets a clinch.
Vekkiotsamo landing knees to the head.
Vekkiotsamo crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Vekkiotsamo, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vekkiotsamo.
A shot in the inside from Vekkiotsamo.
The referee calls for Vekkiotsamo to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vekkiotsamo.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vekkiotsamo prevents it.
Voitto Vekkiotsamo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Jones.
A bit of stalling here from Vekkiotsamo.

Jones decides to pull guard.
Jones wants to stand up but Vekkiotsamo is controlling him.

Jones looking for a guillotine here but Vekkiotsamo defends easily.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Vekkiotsamo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones has hold of Vekkiotsamo's hands but Vekkiotsamo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vekkiotsamo stalling.
Vekkiotsamo is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vekkiotsamo uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones.
Jones in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vekkiotsamo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure.
Vekkiotsamo scoring with strikes but Jones is staying in there.
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vekkiotsamo landing shots from mount.
Vekkiotsamo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Vekkiotsamo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vekkiotsamo prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Vekkiotsamo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vekkiotsamo with good strikes from the mount here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vekkiotsamo won't let Jones get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Vekkiotsamo dominating with strikes here.
Vekkiotsamo raining down shots from the mount!
Vekkiotsamo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jones gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vekkiotsamo decides to stand up.
Vekkiotsamo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Vekkiotsamo connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones wants to clinch

and Vekkiotsamo counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vekkiotsamo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vekkiotsamo crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Vekkiotsamo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Vekkiotsamo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Voitto Vekkiotsamo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Vekkiotsamo is looking to clinch.
Vekkiotsamo tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Vekkiotsamo lands a head kick that stumbles Jones and the fighters go to the mat.

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

Vekkiotsamo instigates a clinch.
Vekkiotsamo misses with a knee to the head.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Vekkiotsamo has double underhooks.
Vekkiotsamo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vekkiotsamo lands a nice knee to the body.
Vekkiotsamo looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vekkiotsamo misses with a knee to the head.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vekkiotsamo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vekkiotsamo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones is breathing heavily.

Vekkiotsamo lands a big knee to the head and Jones goes down! Vekkiotsamo is looking to finish!

It looks like Kenny Jones has been cut.

Vekkiotsamo stands up and beckons Jones to his feet.
Vekkiotsamo circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vekkiotsamo wants to clinch.
Vekkiotsamo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Vekkiotsamo.
Crack! A monster head kick from Vekkiotsamo and Jones falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Vekkiotsamo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Voitto Vekkiotsamo!

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 Joey JoeJoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Isotalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

JoeJoe
vs
Isotalo

185 cm
20
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
21
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joey JoeJoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Isotalo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JoeJoe tries to clinch up but Isotalo circles away and keeps his distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Isotalo.
JoeJoe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Isotalo but Isotalo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Isotalo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? JoeJoe is fending him off so far but Isotalo persists. Nope, JoeJoe circles away and we're back to standing.

JoeJoe darts in and clinches Isotalo up against the cage.
JoeJoe scores with a hook to the body.
Isotalo wants to break the clinch but can't.
JoeJoe really is a fat lump.
Isotalo misses with the head strike.
JoeJoe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Isotalo fights it off and pushes away nicely.

JoeJoe darts in and clinches Isotalo up against the cage.
A hook to the body from JoeJoe.

JoeJoe breaks the clinch.
Isotalo checks a leg kick nicely.
Isotalo shoots and misses

and JoeJoe counters by clinching up.
JoeJoe scores with a hook to the body.

JoeJoe turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Isotalo tries to control the position but he's not in luck - JoeJoe easily slips into full mount!
JoeJoe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Isotalo on the ground.
JoeJoe content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Isotalo is trying to escape the mount.
Isotalo looks gassed!
JoeJoe tries to control but Isotalo wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
JoeJoe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Isotalo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Isotalo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
JoeJoe keeping full guard, as Isotalo tries to pass.
Isotalo forces his way into half guard.
Isotalo throwing shots but JoeJoe is blocking nicely.

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

Isotalo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so JoeJoe is just riding it out for now. Isotalo eventually gives up the hold.
Isotalo prevents JoeJoe from standing back up.
JoeJoe trying to control from the bottom.
JoeJoe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

JoeJoe is defending against the submission attempts here by Isotalo.
JoeJoe controlling the position well.
JoeJoe is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Isotalo. No joy for JoeJoe on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey JoeJoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Isotalo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts JoeJoe as he jumps to the side.
JoeJoe has a takedown stuffed.
Isotalo shoots in but no luck this time.
JoeJoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Isotalo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
JoeJoe doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Isotalo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Isotalo wants to control from the top but JoeJoe keeps moving.
JoeJoe is wriggling around but Isotalo manages to pass to half guard.
Isotalo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Isotalo passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
JoeJoe avoids a series of strikes thrown by Isotalo.
Isotalo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Isotalo is working for a guillotine from mount but JoeJoe frees his head quite easily.
JoeJoe wants to control but Isotalo is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Isotalo trying to control but JoeJoe is having none of it.
Isotalo wants to take JoeJoe's back but he can't do it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joey JoeJoe will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

JoeJoe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Isotalo as he jumps to the side.
Isotalo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for JoeJoe with that takedown attempt.
JoeJoe shoots in for a double leg but Isotalo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey JoeJoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Isotalo closes this distance looking for a takedown but JoeJoe circles away.
Isotalo has a takedown stuffed.
Joey JoeJoe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Isotalo shoots for a takedown but JoeJoe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
JoeJoe works over Isotalo's head and body with a nice combination.

JoeJoe 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.
Isotalo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Isotalo is looking for a triangle but JoeJoe pushes his legs off easily.

JoeJoe stands up from Isotalo's guard - JoeJoe perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
JoeJoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Isotalo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around JoeJoe's waist but JoeJoe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Isotalo off to one side.
JoeJoe scores with a nice head shot.
Joey JoeJoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Isotalo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Isotalo is breathing heavily.
JoeJoe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
JoeJoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
JoeJoe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
JoeJoe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
JoeJoe misses with a takedown attempt - Isotalo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Isotalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Isotalo.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Isotalo.
JoeJoe is not content to let Isotalo control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Isotalo decides to stand back up.
Isotalo fails with a takedown attempt.
Isotalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Isotalo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
JoeJoe throws a right and a left that Isotalo avoids nicely.
Isotalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as JoeJoe throws out the jab.
Isotalo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says JoeJoe as he avoids it easily.
JoeJoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Isotalo.
Isotalo closes this distance looking for a takedown but JoeJoe circles away.
Joey JoeJoe is winning the standup battle so far.
JoeJoe connects with a looping right hand.
JoeJoe fails with a takedown attempt.
JoeJoe shoots in and drives through. Isotalo sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
JoeJoe misses with a body kick.
JoeJoe is looking to clinch but Isotalo is avoiding it.
JoeJoe wants to clinch.
Isotalo tries to clinch but fails miserably

and JoeJoe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
JoeJoe trying to control but Isotalo is working from the bottom.
Isotalo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in JoeJoe's guard.
Isotalo trying to control the position from guard on top but JoeJoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Isotalo stopping the sweep attempt from JoeJoe.
Isotalo trying to control the position from guard on top but JoeJoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Isotalo stops JoeJoe from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isotalo wants to control from the top but JoeJoe keeps moving.
JoeJoe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Isotalo preventing the sweep.
JoeJoe wants to stand and escape but Isotalo is having none of it.

Isotalo drops back, looking for a kneebar! JoeJoe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. JoeJoe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from JoeJoe!
JoeJoe working the head with strikes.
Joey JoeJoe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

JoeJoe has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Isotalo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but JoeJoe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

JoeJoe forces Isotalo back against the cage and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Isotalo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Isotalo fails to pull guard.

JoeJoe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Isotalo blocks the body kick.
JoeJoe cracks a nice hook into Isotalo's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Isotalo tries to clinch up

and JoeJoe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

JoeJoe manages to break the clinch.
Isotalo slips under a jab from JoeJoe.

Isotalo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
JoeJoe working to try and regain half guard.
JoeJoe wants to control but Isotalo is having none of it.

Isotalo has hold of JoeJoe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and JoeJoe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Isotalo controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Isotalo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
JoeJoe wants to get back to his feet.

Isotalo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Isotalo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
JoeJoe closes the distance and clinches up with Isotalo, looking for a takedown. JoeJoe pushes Isotalo against the cage but Isotalo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
JoeJoe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
JoeJoe misses with a body kick.
Isotalo misses with a takedown attempt - JoeJoe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
JoeJoe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Isotalo is fending him off so far but JoeJoe persists. Nope, Isotalo circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey JoeJoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Isotalo tries for a takedown but JoeJoe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
JoeJoe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
JoeJoe stuffs the takedown attempt from Isotalo. Isotalo gets slowly back to his feet.

JoeJoe moves into the clinch successfully.

JoeJoe breaks from the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Isotalo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. JoeJoe smiles and moves away.
JoeJoe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

JoeJoe closes the distance and clinches.

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

JoeJoe instigates a clinch.
JoeJoe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
JoeJoe pushes Isotalo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Isotalo prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

JoeJoe manages to break the clinch.
JoeJoe doesn't manage to clinch there - Isotalo circles away.
JoeJoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Isotalo dodges the punch combination from JoeJoe.
Isotalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Isotalo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and JoeJoe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Isotalo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
JoeJoe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
JoeJoe prevents Isotalo from getting back to his feet.
Isotalo wants to sweep here but JoeJoe controlling him for the moment.
JoeJoe sitting in guard here, content to control.
JoeJoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Isotalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Isotalo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
JoeJoe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Isotalo is proving hard to escape from.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Isotalo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has JoeJoe pinned against the cage. JoeJoe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

JoeJoe feints and as Isotalo raises his hands in defense, JoeJoe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

JoeJoe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Antti Isotalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Isotalo wants to sweep but no luck.
JoeJoe wants to get up but he can't break Isotalo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Isotalo is looking for a triangle but JoeJoe pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
JoeJoe wants to get up but he can't break Isotalo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
JoeJoe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey JoeJoe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Debe Fantastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaleva Ukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaleva Ukko has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Debe Fantastic's chin.

Fantastic
vs
Ukko

184 cm
18
172 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Debe Fantastic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaleva Ukko!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ukko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fantastic sprawls well initially but Ukko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fantastic keeps working.

Ukko seems to be working for a kimura but Fantastic defends the submission attempt.
Ukko has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ukko is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ukko trying to control but Fantastic is having none of it.
Ukko lands a heavy elbow.
Ukko unloading with bombs!
Fantastic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fantastic is working hard here to advance position.
Ukko throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Ukko is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fantastic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantastic is wriggling around trying to escape.

Ukko jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fantastic manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fantastic tries to buck Ukko off but Ukko is having none of it.
Ukko trying to control the position but Fantastic is working away.
Fantastic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ukko looks gassed!

Fantastic is defending against the submission attempts here by Ukko.
Ukko trying to pass the guard but Fantastic defending well.
Ukko is trying to control the action in half guard but Fantastic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fantastic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fantastic flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Fantastic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fantastic lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic pushes down on Ukko's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Fantastic is looking for a kimura but Ukko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fantastic to get the leverage.
Ukko trying to control here.

Fantastic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ukko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fantastic.
Fantastic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ukko is trying to control but can't.

Fantastic is trying to work for a kimura but Ukko is defending well.
Fantastic prevents Ukko from improving his position.
Fantastic is looking to advance position but Ukko won't allow it.

Ukko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ukko looking for submissions off his back.
Ukko is trying to control but can't.

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

and Ukko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ukko is tying to control. Fantastic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fantastic is looking for a sweep. Ukko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Fantastic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ukko passes to side control.
Fantastic tries to improve position but can't.
Ukko in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fantastic is trying to improve his position.
Ukko is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic is looking for a sweep.
Ukko trying to control the action but Fantastic is working from the bottom.
Fantastic tries to buck Ukko off but Ukko is having none of it.

Ukko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ukko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ukko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ukko with a couple of short strikes.
Fantastic working to try and regain half guard.

Ukko is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fantastic has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ukko forces the positional change into back control.
Ukko throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Fantastic!

Ukko has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fantastic has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kaleva Ukko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ukko's guard. Nice work there by Fantastic.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ukko is looking to stand up but Fantastic isn't so interested in that idea.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ukko is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ukko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fantastic swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Ukko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fantastic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fantastic has escaped and now he's on top!
Ukko pulls Fantastic in to control the position.
Fantastic looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic postures up.
Ukko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fantastic!
Fantastic is looking to get to half guard.
Ukko punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fantastic is in all sorts of trouble here.

Ukko is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fantastic has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fantastic regains half guard.
Fantastic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Fantastic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ukko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ukko pushing down on Fantastic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fantastic wants to get back to full guard.
Fantastic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fantastic.
Ukko passes into half guard.
Fantastic works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ukko looking to pass the guard.

Fantastic working for a triangle but Ukko defends it easily.

Ukko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Fantastic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ukko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ukko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic keeping full guard, as Ukko tries to pass.

Ukko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Fantastic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ukko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fantastic with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ukko counters with a single leg into guard. Fantastic didn't expect that.

Fantastic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ukko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Fantastic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fantastic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

Ukko has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fantastic to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ukko is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fantastic pulls down on the head and he's put Ukko to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Debe Fantastic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rob Pato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kujansuu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kujansuu has chosen The Kinks - A well respected man as his entrance music. Kalle Kujansuu told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Pato
vs
Kujansuu

179 cm
22
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Pato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kujansuu!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kujansuu avoids the head kick by Pato.
Pato is looking to clinch.
Pato tries to clinch but Kujansuu is having none of it.
Pato shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kujansuu pinned against the cage. Kujansuu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kujansuu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kujansuu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pato counters with a leg kick.
Kalle Kujansuu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kujansuu closes the distance but Pato moves to the side
and Pato counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pato looks to clinch

and Kujansuu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pato won't be happy with that.
Kujansuu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pato. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Kujansuu stands up and beckons Pato to his feet.
Kujansuu cracks Pato with a big right hand and Pato goes down!

Pato is rocked!

It looks like Rob Pato has been cut.
Pato is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kujansuu is looking to stand up but Pato won't let him.

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

Kujansuu gets to his feet - Pato follows without any prompting.
Kujansuu darts in trying to clinch
and Pato counters with a solid body kick.
Pato takes one to the side of the head.
Kujansuu clinches but Pato breaks the clinch

and Pato counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kujansuu stalling the fight.
Pato is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Kujansuu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kujansuu manages to end up in side control.
Pato can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kujansuu controlling the position from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pato wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Kujansuu wants to stand but Pato has his arm trapped.
Pato is trying to improve his position.
Pato struggling a bit here.
Kujansuu wants to control but Pato is keeping him busy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kujansuu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Pato clinches up against the cage.
Pato fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kujansuu digs a right hand into Pato's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pato's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kujansuu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kujansuu working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Kujansuu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pato throws a nice head kick!
Kujansuu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pato tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Kujansuu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kujansuu has had enough of the clinch but Pato keeps him there for the moment.
Pato looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Pato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kujansuu is trying to break free.
Pato just leaning against Kujansuu, taking a breather.
Kujansuu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pato gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pato tries for a takedown but Kujansuu manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Kujansuu - that landed with a thud.
Pato fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kujansuu lands a right hand.
Kujansuu works on Pato's body with a couple of short punches.

Kujansuu pulls Pato into guard.
Kujansuu keeping full guard, as Pato tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Pato has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kujansuu should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Pato has tightened it up now! Kujansuu should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rob Pato!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Spartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arman Alizad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Alizad's choice of entrance music: Gortoz A Ran - J'attends. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Spartan
vs
Alizad

172 cm
19
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

174 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Spartan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arman Alizad!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alizad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spartan fails to land the takedown.
Spartan lands with a right hand.
Alizad shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Alizad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alizad scores with a shoulder strike.
Spartan wants a takedown.
A short right from Alizad.
Spartan avoiding damage as Alizad throws knees to the body.
Alizad lands a hook to the side of the head.

Spartan is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Alizad.
Oh Spartan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knees in the clinch landing for Spartan.
Spartan seems to have got his legs back now.
Alizad slows down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alizad.
Spartan is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alizad.

Alizad lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Alizad slips a nice elbow through Spartan's hands, connecting with Spartan's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alizad wants to stand but Spartan has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alizad trying to control from half guard but Spartan is working away.
Alizad content to control rather than advance.
Alizad trying to control from half guard but Spartan is working away.
Alizad slows the pace down in half guard.
Alizad trying to mount his opponent but Spartan defends it.
Alizad wants to control but Spartan is keeping him busy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Spartan shoots in for a double leg but Alizad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Spartan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alizad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Horrible takedown by Spartan or perhaps it was just good defense by Alizad which made him look bad.

Alizad takes the fight into the clinch.
Spartan is trying to stall.
Spartan wants a takedown but no success here.
Spartan tries to pull guard but Alizad holds him up against the cage and eventually Spartan drops back down to his feet.

Spartan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Alizad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spartan.
Spartan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alizad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alizad looking for a sweep. Not yet Alizad, not yet.

Alizad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spartan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spartan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alizad is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alizad is on top in guard.

Spartan has his foot on Alizad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alizad works his way back into a safe position though.
Alizad trying to control the position from guard on top but Spartan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alizad sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alizad pushes down on Spartan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alizad works his foot free and advances to mount.

Alizad working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alizad has control of Spartan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Spartan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Alizad prevents Spartan from getting the reversal.
Spartan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Alizad working the ground and pound effectively.
Alizad trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alizad lands a big shot there that rocks Spartan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Alizad punishing his opponent with strikes.
Alizad is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Spartan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Spartan shoots in but no luck this time.
Alizad lands a front kick.
Spartan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alizad lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alizad.
Arman Alizad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alizad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander Spartan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown but Alizad shows good takedown defense.
Spartan looks to clinch

and Alizad counters with a shoot takedown. Spartan fights it but they end up in guard.

Spartan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alizad.
Spartan shoots and misses

and Alizad counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Spartan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alizad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spartan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ground and pound from Alizad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan wants to control but Alizad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alizad drops an elbow to the side of Spartan's head.
Spartan is refusing to be controlled, as Alizad sits in half guard.
Spartan wants to control but Alizad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alizad has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alizad working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Spartan can't escape the position.
Alizad working Spartan over with strikes here.
Alizad wants to control the pace but Spartan is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Alizad cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Arman Alizad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spartan working to try and regain half guard.
Spartan is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alizad tries to control but Spartan wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Alizad.
Alizad in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Spartan regains half guard.
Alizad trying to control the action but Spartan is working from the bottom.
Spartan pushes Alizad off looking to stand but Alizad dives back in and keeps control.
Spartan is not content to let Alizad control the position.
Spartan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spartan.
Alizad stopping the sweep attempt from Spartan.
Alizad landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alizad 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.

Alizad decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alizad lands a with a good body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alizad, right into the meat.
Alizad looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Alizad shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Alizad was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Alizad controlling from mount.
Alizad landing strikes from the mount and Spartan is in trouble!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartan is bucking up trying to escape but Alizad cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Alizad has hold of Spartan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Spartan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Alizad postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Spartan looks a forlorn figure.
Alizad unloading with bombs!
Alizad lands a nice shot to the head.
Alizad connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Alizad looking to finish Spartan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Spartan!
Alizad content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alizad prevents Spartan from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Alizad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Spartan wants to clinch up but Alizad keeps it at a distance.
Spartan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spartan throws a nice looking combination but Alizad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alizad is looking to chop away at Spartan's legs.
Spartan misses with a takedown attempt
and Alizad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alizad throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No joy there for Spartan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Alizad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Alizad.
Alizad lands with a short shot to the head.
Spartan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alizad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alizad pushes Spartan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan tries to pull guard but Alizad won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Spartan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spartan jumps guard but Alizad stands there with Spartan around his waist. Spartan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alizad stalling.
Spartan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alizad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spartan's elbow.
Spartan prevents a body shot from Alizad.
Nice body punch from Alizad.

Spartan is trying to trip Alizad. He has hold of a leg but Alizad is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Spartan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Alizad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spartan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alizad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alizad trying to control the position.
Alizad wants to stand up but Spartan is controlling him.
Alizad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alizad throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spartan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alizad tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Spartan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alizad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alizad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spartan manages to avoid it.

Spartan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Alizad as the two fighters clinch.
Alizad goes for a takedown attempt but Spartan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alizad as he jumps to the side.
Spartan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Spartan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alizad counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spartan moves into the clinch successfully.
Spartan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alizad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Alizad - that landed with a thud.
Spartan goes for a takedown attempt but Alizad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alizad tries to land a front kick but Spartan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spartan tries to clinch but Alizad moves out of range.
Alizad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alizad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spartan counters with a three punch combo that has Alizad backing up. Alizad nods at Spartan to acknowledge the strikes.
Alizad lands with a thumping leg kick.

Alizad has managed to clinch.
Spartan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alizad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spartan backwards.
Alizad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alizad lands a hook that snaps the head of Spartan backwards.
Spartan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alizad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Alizad fails to land.
A short left from Alizad.
Alizad lands an elbow just above Spartan 's eye.
Spartan jumps guard but Alizad stands there with Spartan around his waist. Spartan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alexander Spartan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Spartan is trying to trip Alizad. He has hold of a leg but Alizad is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Spartan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Alizad manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Alizad looking to control but Spartan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alizad putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Spartan throwing hammer fists to the chest of Alizad. What's that going to do exactly?
Alizad controlling from the full mount.
Alizad looking to control but Spartan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arman Alizad!