HNFL 7: 185 lbs 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoid Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butler comes to the cage accompanied by Raining Blood. This should be a great matchup!

Butler
vs
Christmas

168 cm
19
140 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

159 cm
20
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Butler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lyoid Christmas!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Butler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Lyoid Christmas has been cut.
Butler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Butler connects with a high kick.

Christmas is rocked!
Butler dances in with a quick combination. Christmas is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Butler snaps Christmas's head back. Christmas stumbles backwards against the cage. Butler steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Christmas's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Christmas just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Butler!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenneth Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Williams
vs
Silva

183 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

198 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenneth Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Silva!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Silva scores with a four punch combination!
Silva looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.

Williams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva's guard.
Williams controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Williams seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Silva is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kenneth Williams!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sakke Salasana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Aron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakke Salasana had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Salasana
vs
Aron

185 cm
19
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
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 St Petersburg, Sakke Salasana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnar Aron!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Salasana changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aron looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aron is looking to regain half guard here but Salasana keeps moving and retains side control.
Aron manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Salasana prevents Aron from improving his position.
Salasana tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Aron.
Aron is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aron is not content to let Salasana control the position.
Salasana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aron's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aron manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aron tries to strike from the bottom.

Aron throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salasana won't allow Aron to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aron keeping moving, preventing Salasana from controlling successfully.
Salasana stopping the sweep attempt from Aron.

Salasana postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aron is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Salasana, into his guard.
Salasana can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aron controls the pace.
Salasana striking off his back but it's not causing Aron any problems.

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.
Salasana wants to stand but Aron is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aron trying to control the position from guard on top but Salasana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salasana keeping full guard, as Aron tries to pass.
Salasana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aron is one step ahead there.
Aron stops Salasana from standing up.
Salasana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aron.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aron moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aron stuffs the takedown.
Salasana looks for a takedown but Aron sprawls well.
Salasana wants to clinch up but Aron keeps it at a distance.
Salasana misses with a head kick.
Salasana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aron is fending him off so far but Salasana persists. Nope, Aron circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sakke Salasana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salasana is breathing heavily.
Salasana tries for a takedown but Aron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aron scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salasana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakke Salasana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salasana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Salasana changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aron looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aron is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Salasana's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Aron slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Aron looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Salasana trying to control the position from guard on top but Aron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Salasana tries to clinch up but Aron circles away and keeps his distance.
Salasana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salasana is looking to clinch.
Salasana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aron checks a low kick from Salasana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aron slips a jab from Salasana.
Aron avoids the head kick by Salasana.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salasana throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aron's waist but Aron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salasana off to one side.
Aron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salasana.
Salasana tries to land a front kick but Aron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Salasana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sakke Salasana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salasana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aron as he jumps to the side.
Aron tries a head kick but it misses.
Aron keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Aron shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aron thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aron works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Salasana is in trouble now - Aron has advanced to mount!
Aron can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salasana is looking to escape.
Aron takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Salasana looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salasana covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Aron throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Salasana trying to control the position but Aron manages to sink in the hooks.
Salasana avoids the strikes from Aron.
Aron throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Salasana manages to reverse the position and now he's in Aron's guard. Nice work there by Salasana.
Aron keeping moving, preventing Salasana from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Salasana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Aron decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Salasana's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aron wants to pass the guard but Salasana is keeping the position.
Aron slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Salasana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gunnar Aron has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aron is looking to take a break and control but Salasana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salasana regains half guard.
Aron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salasana keeps working.
Aron missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Aron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Salasana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Aron counters with a shoot takedown. Salasana fights it but they end up in guard.
Aron forces his way into half guard.
Aron wants to take a breather but Salasana is having none of it.

Aron is working for a submission of some sort.
Salasana is not content to let Aron control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salasana is looking to improve his position.
Aron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salasana is not content to let Aron control the position.
Aron tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salasana knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Salasana is trying to control but can't.

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

Salasana looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Aron!
Salasana looking to control but Aron is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aron wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salasana tries to control but Aron wriggling away.
Aron in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Salasana looking for a guillotine from mount but Aron is having none of it.
Salasana with shots to the head and body - Aron looks very uncomfortable down there.
Salasana with the ground and pound from mount.
Salasana is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Aron can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Salasana lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Aron really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Salasana takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aron keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Salasana wants to finish this one by submission but Aron is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Salasana.
Salasana looking to finish Aron with some ground and pound. This is bad for Aron!
Aron is looking to get to half guard.
Aron in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Aron keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Salasana stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Salasana closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aron gets back to full guard.

Aron looking for a guillotine here but Salasana defends easily.
Salasana has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
Aron manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Aron with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sakke Salasana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 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... Gunnar Aron!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hoyce Lacie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flash Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Flash - Forget to Care. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Lacie
vs
Gordon

180 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
191 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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, Hoyce Lacie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Flash Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gordon's head.

Gordon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lacie looking to control.
Gordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lacie is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lacie is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Gordon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lacie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lacie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lacie!
Lacie advances to full mount.
Lacie is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Gordon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lacie takes Gordon's back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lacie's guard. Nice work there by Gordon.
Gordon passes Lacie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Gordon there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lacie won't allow Gordon to pass to mount.

Lacie actively working from the bottom here.
Gordon is pressing down on Lacie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lacie is holding on for now.
Gordon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lacie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Lacie is retaining full guard.
Gordon looks gassed!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon postures up and lands a big shot to Lacie's brow.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gordon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gordon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gordon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lacie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Lacie has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gordon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Gordon gets a takedown into half guard.
Lacie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lacie swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Lacie looking for a triangle here. Gordon is fighting it but it looks tight! Lacie pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gordon is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hoyce Lacie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Burke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernsio Siilasvuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burke comes to the cage accompanied by Discoboys - I came for you. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Burke
vs
Siilasvuo

188 cm
18
192 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Solomon Burke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ernsio Siilasvuo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Siilasvuo tries to clinch up but Burke circles away and keeps his distance.
Siilasvuo missing with a left hand there. Burke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burke tries to clinch but Siilasvuo moves out of range.
Burke has a takedown stuffed.
Burke slips under a jab from Siilasvuo.
Siilasvuo cracks a nice hook into Burke's ribs.
Siilasvuo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Siilasvuo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Solomon Burke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burke tries a head kick but it misses.
Siilasvuo drops Burke with a nice combination! Siilasvuo dives into Burke's guard, looking to finish!

It looks like Solomon Burke has been cut.
Siilasvuo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burke is keeping the position for now.
Siilasvuo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Burke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Siilasvuo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Siilasvuo advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burke is looking to improve his position.
Siilasvuo wants to control but Burke is keeping him busy.
Siilasvuo trying to pass the guard but Burke defending well.
Siilasvuo controlling the action here.

Burke is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Siilasvuo pulls his head out easily.
Burke is staying active underneath Siilasvuo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Siilasvuo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Siilasvuo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burke is looking to clinch but Siilasvuo is avoiding it.

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.
Burke avoids the body shot from Siilasvuo.
Burke misses with a head kick.
Burke throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Siilasvuo's head.
Burke lands a head kick. Siilasvuo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Burke wants to clinch
and Siilasvuo counters with a one-two to the body.
Siilasvuo misses with a few strikes there.
Burke misses with a head kick.
Burke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Siilasvuo.
Burke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Siilasvuo.
Burke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burke thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Siilasvuo if he has to take too many more of those.
Burke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Siilasvuo looks gassed!
Siilasvuo with a nice cross.
Burke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burke scores with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Siilasvuo misses.
Burke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Siilasvuo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Siilasvuo throws an overhand right that lands on Burke's shoulder, as Burke tries to avoid the shot.
Siilasvuo throws a lazy right hand but Burke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Siilasvuo blocks a head kick by Burke.
Burke tries to clinch but Siilasvuo moves away
and Siilasvuo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burke thuds his shin into the meat of Siilasvuo's side.
Burke misses with a takedown attempt
and Siilasvuo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burke connects with a high kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Siilasvuo as he connects with a hook.
Donk. Siilasvuo catches Burke right on the button with a cross.
Siilasvuo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Siilasvuo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burke fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burke scores with a push kick.
Siilasvuo scores with a jab to the body.
Burke throws the kick towards the body but Siilasvuo avoids it.

Siilasvuo gets a clinch.
Burke looking to throw knees to the head but Siilasvuo is blocking nicely.
Burke lands a nice elbow.
Siilasvuo blocks a body shot from Burke.
Siilasvuo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burke tries to stall but Siilasvuo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Siilasvuo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burkes head.

Siilasvuo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burke tries to clinch but Siilasvuo is having none of it.
Ernsio Siilasvuo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Siilasvuo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Siilasvuo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burke lands a with a good body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Siilasvuo.
Burke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Siilasvuo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernsio Siilasvuo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Burke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Siilasvuo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Siilasvuo throws a body punch but Burke moves out of range.
Siilasvuo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burke throws a front kick that sends Siilasvuo stumbling back into the cage.
Siilasvuo misses with a hook. Burke ducked under it nicely.
Burke scores with a head kick.
Burke lands a nice looking kick to the body. Siilasvuo takes a step back to recover.
Burke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burke connects with a solid leg kick.
Siilasvuo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burke.
Nice body punch from Siilasvuo.
Good exchange - Siilasvuo coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burke misses with a takedown
and Siilasvuo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Siilasvuo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for Burke with that takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Siilasvuo.
Solomon Burke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siilasvuo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burke throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Siilasvuo.
Siilasvuo catches Burke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Siilasvuo misses with a hook to the body
and Burke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Siilasvuo lands a nice hook to Burke's body. Burke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Siilasvuo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ernsio Siilasvuo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big head kick from Burke and Siilasvuo is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Siilasvuo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Siilasvuo is still in real trouble! Can Burke finish him?

Burke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Siilasvuo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burke sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Siilasvuo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Siilasvuo seems to have recovered his senses.
Burke working away.
An elbow from Burke crashes against the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siilasvuo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Burke.

Burke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Siilasvuo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Siilasvuo is trying to get back to half guard.
Burke looks up at the clock and then as Siilasvuo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Burke smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Burke in side control, throwing shots but Siilasvuo defends.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Siilasvuo lands a with a good body shot.
Burke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Burke.
Danga de danga de dang - Siilasvuo scores with a four punch combination!
The fight stays on the outside here - Burke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siilasvuo misses with the body kick
and Burke counters with a big head kick but Siilasvuo shrugs it off.
Siilasvuo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Siilasvuo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burke has time to react.
Siilasvuo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burke tries to clinch up
and Siilasvuo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burke scores with a head kick.
Siilasvuo throws a right and a left that Burke avoids nicely.

Burke gets a takedown into half guard.

Burke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Siilasvuo wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Burke seems to be working for a kimura but Siilasvuo defends the submission attempt.

Burke is working for a kimura but Siilasvuo is defending it quite comfortably.
Burke wants to pass to mount but Siilasvuo is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siilasvuo keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burke blocks the strikes from Siilasvuo.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Burke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Burke's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Burke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Siilasvuo manages to avoid it.

Siilasvuo forces Burke back against the cage and clinches.

Burke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Siilasvuo throws a sloppy body shot
and Burke makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Siilasvuo really felt that one!
Burke misses with a body shot.
Siilasvuo takes a swing at Burke's ribcage but misses.
Burke tries to clinch but Siilasvuo moves out of range.
Burke throws a nice head kick!
Siilasvuo misses with a hook. Burke ducked under it nicely.
Siilasvuo has a takedown stuffed.
Burke is looking to wear down Siilasvuo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Burke throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Siilasvuo blocks a head kick by Burke.
Siilasvuo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Siilasvuo swings away with a body shot that misses

and Burke counters with a flying knee that drops Siilasvuo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burke wants to control from the top but Siilasvuo keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burke 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.
Burke wants to control from the top but Siilasvuo keeps moving.
Burke is looking to advance position but Siilasvuo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Siilasvuo controlling his opponent.
Burke wants to hold on but Siilasvuo pushes him away.
Burke is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two 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.
A nice elbow there by Siilasvuo.
Burke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Siilasvuo with good strikes from the mount here!
Burke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burke taking shots to the head.
Burke swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Burke regains half guard.

Burke is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Siilasvuo pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siilasvuo is controlling the pace.
Burke wants to improve his position but Siilasvuo is controlling well.

Burke actively working from the bottom here.
Burke tries to roll over but Siilasvuo keeps him under control.
Burke moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Siilasvuo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

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

Burke has his foot on Siilasvuo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Siilasvuo works his way back into a safe position though.
Siilasvuo stays in close to Burke's body and controls the position.
Burke 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Siilasvuo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Burke!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Nante Navetta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Partanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Navetta might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pantera - Cowboys From Hell. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Navetta
vs
Partanen

177 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
177 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Plays chess

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nante Navetta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pete Partanen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Navetta lands a big head kick that sends Partanen to the canvas! Navetta follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nante Navetta!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Di Maio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Henke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Di Maio comes to the cage accompanied by Manowar - Sign of the Hammer. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Di Maio
vs
Henke

193 cm
22
188 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

192 cm
18
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Hell's Balls Fightwear

Lucid Nutrition
Lucid Nutrition

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joseph Di Maio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tom Henke!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Henke lands a lovely overhand right.
Henke missing with a left hand there. Di Maio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Di Maio.
Di Maio closes the distance and clinches up with Henke, looking for a takedown. Di Maio pushes Henke against the cage but Henke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Di Maio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Di Maio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good leg kick by Henke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Di Maio is breathing heavily.
A jab from Henke does it's job there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Henke!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henke swinging wilding here.
Henke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henke thows a body shot but no joy.
Di Maio fails with the takedown.
Henke lands a right hook to the body.
Henke scores with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Di Maio or perhaps it was just good defense by Henke which made him look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Maio shoots in but Henke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Henke dips to his left and cracks Di Maio with an uppercut!
Nice combo by Henke! Oh, that's hurt him - Di Maio falls to the canvas and Henke follows him into side control.

Di Maio is rocked!
Di Maio tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Henke presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Oh Di Maio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henke controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Henke has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Di Maio seems to have got his legs back now.
Di Maio working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Henke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The crowd cheers as Henke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Di Maio doesn't seem phased though.
Henke lands a really nice looking cross but Di Maio seems unphased.
Di Maio shoots in but no luck this time.
Tom Henke seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Di Maio gets the takedown into side control.
Di Maio lands some shots froms side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.

Di Maio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Henke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Di Maio tries to advance to mount but can't.
Henke wants to control but Di Maio postures up.

Di Maio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Di Maio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Di Maio swings around for an armbar but Henke sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Di Maio's guard.
Henke stays in close to Di Maio's body and controls the position.
Henke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Di Maio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Henke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Di Maio working for a triangle but Henke defends it easily.
Di Maio wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Maio keeping moving, preventing Henke from controlling successfully.

Di Maio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henke stays in close to Di Maio's body and controls the position.

Di Maio is looking for a triangle here but Henke uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Di Maio looks to move to half guard but instead Henke has passed into mount! Damn!
Di Maio is working to get back to half guard.
Henke controlling his opponent.
Di Maio is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Henke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Henke drops Di Maio with a right and a left! Henke comes rushing in but Di Maio regains his composure and manages to keep Henke in guard.

It looks like Joseph Di Maio has been cut.
Henke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Di Maio is looking for a triangle but Henke pushes his legs off easily.
Di Maio trying to control the position.
Henke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Di Maio has an active guard here but Henke has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Maio is looking to control Henke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Di Maio avoid being mounted?
Di Maio is looking to improve his position.
Henke is taking a breather. Di Maio says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Di Maio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Di Maio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two 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.
Henke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Di Maio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henke looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Di Maio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henke in particular looking to stall.
Di Maio wants to get back to full guard but Henke has mounted him!
Di Maio is looking to get to half guard.
Henke looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Di Maio is desperately trying to improve his position but Henke has a good base and remains in mount.
Joseph Di Maio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Di Maio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Di Maio throwing hammer fists to the chest of Henke. What's that going to do exactly?

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Henke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henke 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 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Henke!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Rehvessori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark McFist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark McFist is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Rehvessori
vs
McFist

179 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
193 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Rehvessori!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark McFist!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFist tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rehvessori swivels and escapes.

Rehvessori gets a takedown into half guard.
Rehvessori prevents McFist from improving his position.
McFist is refusing to be controlled, as Rehvessori sits in half guard.
Rehvessori frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rehvessori is landing with some decent strikes but McFist is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rehvessori wants to control the pace but McFist is squirming around nicely.
Rehvessori with good strikes from the mount here!
Rehvessori wants to control the pace but McFist is squirming around nicely.
Rehvessori lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFist can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rehvessori looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McFist is working to get back to half guard.
McFist wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
McFist looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rehvessori.
McFist wants to escape the position.
McFist looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rehvessori.

Rehvessori is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McFist knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McFist for a finish.
McFist is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rehvessori trying to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McFist is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rehvessori controls the position.
Rehvessori is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
McFist turns into Rehvessori and is now in his guard.
Rehvessori wants to stand but McFist is controlling the position.
Rehvessori keeping moving, preventing McFist from controlling successfully.
McFist looks gassed!
Rehvessori looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rehvessori lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McFist!
Rehvessori tries to control but McFist wriggling away.
Rehvessori lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rehvessori trying to control but McFist is having none of it.
McFist is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McFist is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rehvessori looking to control but McFist is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McFist tries to buck Rehvessori off but Rehvessori is having none of it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Rehvessori gets the takedown into side control.
McFist tries to bench press Rehvessori off him but Rehvessori keeps the position.
McFist is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rehvessori's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McFist tries to get to full guard but Rehvessori has control of the leg.
McFist works his way to full guard. Good work.

McFist is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

McFist working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rehvessori doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rehvessori manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McFist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rehvessori shoots and misses

and McFist counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rehvessori not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

McFist drops back looking for a leg! Rehvessori is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rehvessori manages to kick McFist off! McFist jumps back into Rehvessori's guard.
Rehvessori 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.
McFist advances position into side control!

McFist working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rehvessori is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McFist tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rehvessori tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McFist wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

McFist goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rehvessori has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McFist but great work by Rehvessori.
McFist manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

McFist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rehvessori prevents McFist from improving his position.
McFist trying to control here.
McFist moves into full guard.

That's two 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.

McFist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

McFist has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rehvessori can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McFist wants to sweep but no luck.

McFist is looking for a triangle but Rehvessori pushes his legs off easily.

McFist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

McFist is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Rehvessori rolls with it to try and escape but McFist cranks on the arm and Rehvessori is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark McFist!
Mark McFist is the new middleweight champion!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Rio Denardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Pekka Matila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denardo comes to the cage accompanied by Bodies - Drowning pool. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Denardo
vs
Pekka Matila

187 cm
22
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
167 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rio Denardo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Pekka Matila!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denardo tries to clinch up but Matila circles away and keeps his distance.

Denardo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Denardo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Denardo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Denardo tries a knee to the head but Matila blocks it.
Denardo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matila has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Denardo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Denardo lands a knee to the head.
Matila has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Denardo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Denardo throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Denardo successfully pulls guard.
Matila wants to pass the guard but Denardo is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matila is working for a kimura but Denardo is defending it quite comfortably.

Matila is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Denardo defends it well.

Matila is looking for a kimura here.
Matila landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Denardo is looking for a sweep. Matila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Matila is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Matila looks gassed!
Matila is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Denardo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Matila.

Matila goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Denardo is on top in guard.
Denardo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Matila is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matila keeping full guard, as Denardo tries to pass.
Denardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Matila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Matila working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Denardo has passed into half guard!
Denardo thows a huge punch but Matila dodges it nicely.
Matila moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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.
Matila bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Denardo's guard.

Denardo looking for a guillotine here but Matila defends easily.

Matila stands up from guard. Let's bang!

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

Denardo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matila doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matila manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Matila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juha Pekka Matila will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Matila shoots in looking for a takedown. Denardo tries to sprawl out of it but Matila keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Denardo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Matila as Denardo shoots in.
Denardo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matila misses with a jab, cross combination.
Denardo shoots and misses

and Matila decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Denardo's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Denardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Matila lying in Denardo's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Denardo decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Matila taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rio Denardo!
Rio Denardo is the new welterweight champion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akseli Pystyrupi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuyopidus Fantastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fantastic has chosen "The Touch" - Stan Bush as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Pystyrupi
vs
Fantastic

177 cm
21
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Demonic Drugs
Lava

Dark Knight Design

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Akseli Pystyrupi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuyopidus Fantastic!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Fantastic or perhaps it was just good defense by Pystyrupi which made him look bad.
Fantastic tries to clinch there but Pystyrupi circles away.

Pystyrupi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Pystyrupi has control of Fantastic's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fantastic regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fantastic working to try and regain half guard.

Pystyrupi is working for a guillotine from mount but Fantastic frees his head quite easily.

Pystyrupi gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Pystyrupi throws a nice looking combination but Fantastic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pystyrupi pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Fantastic drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pystyrupi has his foot on Fantastic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fantastic works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stands and throws Pystyrupi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pystyrupi is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fantastic is working to tighten is grip on Pystyrupi's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Pystyrupi has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Fantastic is really squeezing tight and eventually Pystyrupi passes out! Fantastic breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kuyopidus Fantastic!
Kuyopidus Fantastic is the new lightweight champion!

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