FinnFight 9: Sauna Samurai PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niltinho Spinola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Durden might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Five Finger Death Punch - Way of The Fist. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Durden
vs
Spinola

190 cm
22
235 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

198 cm
22
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Attliction

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niltinho Spinola!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spinola lands with an uppercut that bounces Durden off the cage and back into rage.
Durden lands a high kick!
Durden tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Spinola shoots in and bounces Durden off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Durden is rocked!
Spinola is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Spinola won't allow Durden to sweep him here.
Durden wants to get back to his feet but Spinola is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Durden keeping moving, preventing Spinola from controlling successfully.
Spinola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spinola content to stall in guard here.
Durden is trying to keep Spinola in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spinola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Durden is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Spinola misses.

Spinola has taken the fight to the clinch.

Spinola breaks the clinch.
Durden has his takedown stuffed

and Spinola counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Well, if Spinola is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Durden looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Durden manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Spinola stands and steps away. Durden gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Durden is breathing heavily.
Spinola tries for a takedown but Durden circles away easily

and Durden counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spinola missing with punches from the bottom.
It looks like Durden is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spinola is controlling Durden's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spinola wants to get back to full guard.
Durden passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Spinola!
Spinola gets back to half guard.
Spinola is looking for a sweep. Durden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spinola desperately trying to maintain half guard.

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.

Durden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spinola defends it well.
Durden tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden is tying to control. Spinola wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Durden trying to mount his opponent but Spinola defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Durden tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Spinola counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Spinola.
Durden seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Spinola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spinola trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
Spinola showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Spinola stops Durden from standing up.
Durden striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Spinola is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Spinola throws a leg kick that is checked
and Durden counters with an outside leg kick.
Spinola throws a leg kick

and Durden counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Durden working over Spinola with some ground and pound. Spinola looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Spinola controlling the position for now.
Spinola is not content to let Durden control the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spinola keeps working.
Spinola is looking to improve his position.
Durden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spinola knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Spinola gets back to full guard.
Spinola controls Durden momentarily but Durden frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spinola has control of Durden's left arm, preventing Durden from doing any damage.
Durden stopping the sweep attempt from Spinola.
Spinola controls Durden momentarily but Durden frees himself.

Spinola has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Durden is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Spinola.

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.
Durden wants to stand but Spinola is controlling his arm.

Durden stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Spinola throws a sloppy head kick
and Durden counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Spinola is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Spinola clinches but Durden breaks the clinch
and Durden counters with a good low kick that Spinola was not able to check.
Durden wants to clinch

and Spinola counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Spinola.
Niltinho Spinola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spinola stopping the sweep attempt from Durden.

Durden is looking for a triangle but Spinola pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Niltinho Spinola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Durden circles away from the clinch attempt
and Durden counters with a low kick, right behind Spinola 's knee.
Spinola tries to clinch
and Durden counters with an outside leg kick.
Durden is looking to clinch but Spinola is avoiding it.
Spinola fails with the takedown

and Durden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Durden prevents the takedown attempt.
Durden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyler Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niltinho Spinola.
Durden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Durden is trying to break free.

Durden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spinola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durden is looking to clinch.

Spinola darts in and clinches Durden up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinola keeps control of Durden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Durden wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spinola has him pressed against the cage.

Spinola turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Durden is trying to improve his position.

Spinola has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A low kick from Spinola is predictable there
and Durden finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

Durden drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Spinola is looking for a sweep.
Spinola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Durden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Durden stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Spinola throws a lazy head kick
and Durden counters with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spinola closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Spinola lands in his opponent's guard.
Spinola lands a couple of elbows.
Spinola trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spinola trying to control here.

Spinola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spinola trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spinola keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Durden is trying to control the action in half guard but Spinola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Durden is looking to advance position but Spinola won't allow it.
Durden trying to control the action but Spinola is working from the bottom.
Spinola is looking to improve his position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Spinola with a poor takedown
and Durden counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Spinola is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Niltinho Spinola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Durden.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spinola tries for a takedown but Durden circles away easily
and Durden counters with a head kick. That will keep Spinola thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spinola.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Spinola.
Tyler Durden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durden is trying to buck Spinola off.
Durden tries to bench press Spinola off him but Spinola keeps the position.
Spinola creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Durden misses with a strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Niltinho Spinola.
I've got Spinola winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Niltinho Spinola!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iskandar Malaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magni Turisas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turisas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Manowar - Gods Of War kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Malaya
vs
Turisas

187 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Tropical Breeze Health Foods

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malaya tries to clinch there but Turisas circles away.
Malaya looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Malaya digs a good hook to Turisas's body.
Turisas darts in trying to clinch

and Malaya holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Turisas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turisas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malaya missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Turisas fails to land.
Turisas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turisas has a couple of punches blocked by Malaya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaya tries to pull guard but Turisas holds him up against the cage and eventually Malaya drops back down to his feet.
Malaya throws a punch but it's blocked by Turisas.
Malaya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turisas misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turisas.
Malaya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turisas throws a punch but it's blocked by Malaya.
Malaya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaya is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Turisas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iskandar Malaya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Turisas.
Turisas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turisas has a couple of punches blocked by Malaya.
Malaya is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turisas is keeping busy.
Malaya tries to throw a body punch but Turisas avoids it by throwing Malaya back against the cage.
Turisas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turisas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malaya tries a body shot but Turisas blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malaya.
A right handed body shot lands from Turisas.
Turisas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turisas misses with some punches.
Malaya lands a nice shot to the body.
Malaya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turisas lands with a short shot to the head.
Turisas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malaya blocks an uppercut.
Malaya fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Turisas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malaya wants to stall.
Turisas lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turisas scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turisas.
Malaya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malaya tries to stall but Turisas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Turisas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malaya trying to stall but Turisas improves his position.
Turisas prevents Malaya from breaking the clinch.
Turisas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malaya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malaya lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turisas.
Turisas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malaya looking to stall.
Turisas managing to block the knees to the body from Malaya.
Turisas lands with a light punch inside.
Turisas pushes Malaya back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Malaya blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malaya.
Malaya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Turisas smiles and moves away.
Malaya misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turisas tries to clinch
and Malaya counters with a straight right hand.
Malaya swats away the attempt to clinch by Turisas.
Malaya fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Malaya tries to clinch up but Turisas circles away and keeps his distance.
Malaya defending well as Turisas loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Turisas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malaya darts in trying to clinch

and Turisas moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Turisas swings wildly with an uppercut but Malaya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malaya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malaya tries a body shot but Turisas blocks it.
Turisas blocks a body shot from Malaya.
Malaya's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turisas misses with some punches.
Turisas throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turisas.
Turisas gets through Malaya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Malaya wants to stall.
Malaya blocking some punches.
Turisas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malaya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turisas avoiding damage as Malaya throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Turisas fails to land.
Malaya blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turisas.
A short uppercut from Turisas.
Turisas misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magni Turisas dominated that round.
That's time! Malaya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Turisas darts in trying to clinch
and Malaya counters with a three punch combo that has Turisas backing up. Turisas nods at Malaya to acknowledge the strikes.
Turisas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Malaya counters with a one-two to the body.
Turisas misses with a double jab
and Malaya counters with a two punch combo.
Malaya fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Turisas closes the distance and clinches.
Turisas swings wildly with an uppercut but Malaya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malaya wants to get back to striking at distance but Turisas won't allow it.
Turisas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malaya tries to stall but Turisas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Turisas working aggressively here.
Turisas has a couple of punches blocked by Malaya.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turisas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malayas head.
Turisas keeps control of Malaya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Malaya wants to stall.
Malaya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malaya is looking to control Turisas's arms but Turisas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Malaya has his back to the cage.
Malaya fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Turisas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malaya.
Turisas is pressed up against the cage. Malaya has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Turisas down to the mat. Turisas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iskandar Malaya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turisas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Malaya counters with a left and a right that stings Turisas.
Turisas darts in trying to clinch
and Malaya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Magni Turisas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turisas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malaya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turisas tries to clinch up
and Malaya counters with a series of strikes. Turisas will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Malaya.
Malaya shoots in and drives through. Turisas sprawls well.
Turisas closes the distance but Malaya moves to the side
and Malaya counters with a two punch combo.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Turisas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malayas head.
Turisas misses with some punches.
Malaya drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Turisas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Turisas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malaya.
Turisas keeps control of Malaya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Malaya lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turisas or not.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Turisas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malaya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turisas tries to clinch up
and Malaya counters with a series of strikes. Turisas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Turisas clinches but Malaya breaks the clinch
and Malaya counters with a two punch combo.
Turisas clinches but Malaya breaks the clinch

and Malaya holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Malaya tries to work over Turisas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turisas working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaya misses with a body punch.
Turisas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turisas misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turisas.
Turisas misses with some punches.
Turisas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malaya backwards.
Malaya is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Turisas lands with a left to the head.
Malaya trying to stall but Turisas improves his position.
Turisas blocks the elbow strike.
Turisas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Turisas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Turisas avoids the elbow strike from Malaya, against the cage.
Malaya looking to slow down the pace here.
Malaya scores with a hook to the body.
Turisas misses with a punch on the inside.
Turisas throws a head punch that misses.
Malaya trying to land knees to the body.
Malaya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turisas.
Turisas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malaya is looking to control Turisas's arms but Turisas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Malaya has his back to the cage.
Turisas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malayas head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iskandar Malaya dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Malaya shoots in and drives through. Turisas sprawls well.
Turisas keeps the fight on the outside.
Turisas looks to clinch
and Malaya counters with a one-two to the body.
Turisas tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Malaya holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Turisas working aggressively here.
Turisas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malaya fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Turisas misses with the head strike.
Malaya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malaya tries to pull guard but Turisas won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iskandar Malaya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turisas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turisas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malaya is trying to stall.
Turisas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malaya wants to get back to striking at distance but Turisas won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Turisas.
Malaya trying to stall but Turisas improves his position.
Turisas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turisas misses with the head strike.
Malaya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turisas has him pressed against the cage.
Turisas lands a left hand.
Turisas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malaya.
Turisas lands a shot to the body.
Turisas lands an uppercut.
Malaya is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Malaya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malaya wants to stall.
Turisas prevents a body shot from Malaya.
Turisas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turisas misses with some punches.
Turisas swings wildly with an uppercut but Malaya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turisas has a couple of punches blocked by Malaya.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Turisas misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Malaya.
Malaya wants to break free but Turisas has control.

Malaya breaks from the clinch.
Turisas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Malaya counters with a three punch combo that has Turisas backing up. Turisas nods at Malaya to acknowledge the strikes.

Malaya tries to keep at a distance but Turisas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Malaya has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Turisas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Turisas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malaya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turisas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malaya struggles to land a body shot inside as Turisas controls his hands.
Malaya takes a shot to the head.
Turisas throws a head punch that misses.
Malaya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turisas has him pressed against the cage.
Malaya takes a shot to the head.
Turisas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turisas has a couple of punches blocked by Malaya.
Turisas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turisas working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turisas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malaya has had enough of the clinch but Turisas keeps him there for the moment.
Malaya looking to slow down the pace here.
Turisas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turisas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turisas misses with a punch on the inside.
Turisas throws a punch but it's blocked by Malaya.
Malaya jumps guard but Turisas stands there with Malaya around his waist. Malaya gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Malaya stalling in the clinch but Turisas improves position.
Turisas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turisas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turisas swings wildly with an uppercut but Malaya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malaya has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Turisas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Turisas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turisas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turisas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turisas lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turisas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turisas.
Turisas lands with a light punch inside.

Malaya is rocked!
Malaya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Malaya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turisas working aggressively here.
Turisas working aggressively here.
Malaya seems to have got his legs back now.
Malaya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Turisas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malaya is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Malaya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turisas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turisas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turisas.
Turisas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malaya backwards.
Malaya is looking to break free of the clinch but Turisas has double underhooks.
Turisas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turisas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malaya is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turisas is keeping busy.
Malaya blocking some punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magni Turisas!

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hype
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pop
A | B

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Torgrim Skalldursson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skalldursson comes to the cage accompanied by RAMONES "Beat on the brat". Phil Reynolds has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Skalldursson
vs
Reynolds

182 cm
20
188 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torgrim Skalldursson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phil Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds misses with a looping right.

Skalldursson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Skalldursson grinds an elbow into Reynolds's temple.
Skalldursson fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Skalldursson decides to stand back up. Skalldursson steps back and let's Reynolds get back to his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Skalldursson.
Reynolds looks gassed!

Skalldursson clinches up against the cage.
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!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Skalldursson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Skalldursson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Skalldursson landing some nice looking knees to the body.

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

Skalldursson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Skalldursson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Reynolds is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Skalldursson is controlling him well.
Reynolds tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Skalldursson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Skalldursson laying and praying for a moment but Reynolds takes advantage and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skalldursson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Reynolds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Skalldursson is working away from the top position though.
Skalldursson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reynolds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skalldursson.
Reynolds scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

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.
Reynolds cracks Skalldursson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Skalldursson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reynolds.
Skalldursson is looking to slow Reynolds down with leg kicks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Skalldursson.
Reynolds thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skalldursson.
Skalldursson throws a leg kick which misses Reynolds's front leg but catches the back leg as Reynolds tries to avoid it.
Reynolds misses with the combination.
A good leg kick by Skalldursson.
A swing and a miss from Reynolds.
Skalldursson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a series of punches but Skalldursson moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skalldursson slips under a jab.
Phil Reynolds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reynolds looks to land a combination but Skalldursson avoids it well.
Reynolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skalldursson.
Reynolds chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skalldursson can pounce on him.

Skalldursson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reynolds is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Skalldursson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Skalldursson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Skalldursson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Skalldursson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reynolds's guard.
Skalldursson controlling from the top position.
Skalldursson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is trying to control the position but Skalldursson postures up.
Skalldursson distracts Reynolds with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Reynolds looking for a guillotine here but Skalldursson defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skalldursson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skalldursson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reynolds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Skalldursson walks into a stiff left hand from Reynolds.
Reynolds drops Skalldursson with a nice combination! Reynolds dives into Skalldursson's guard, looking to finish!

Skalldursson is rocked!
Skalldursson wants to control the position but Reynolds says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Oh Skalldursson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skalldursson is trying to get back to full guard.
Skalldursson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Skalldursson is looking to improve his position.
Skalldursson seems to have got his legs back now.
Reynolds is looking to advance position but Skalldursson won't allow it.
Skalldursson is looking for a sweep. Reynolds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds trying to pass the guard but Skalldursson defending well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reynolds!
Skalldursson misses with a hook to the body
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reynolds misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick from Reynolds is predictable there
and Skalldursson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reynolds's knee momentarily.
Skalldursson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reynolds throws a combination that misses
and Skalldursson counters with a low kick, right behind Reynolds 's knee.
Reynolds scores with a punch to the head.
Reynolds fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skalldursson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Reynolds!
Reynolds tries to hold on but Skalldursson pushes him away.
Reynolds is in all sorts of trouble here.
Reynolds tries to lock up and control but Skalldursson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Skalldursson raining down shots from the mount!
Reynolds taking shots to the head.
Skalldursson trying to control but Reynolds is having none of it.
Skalldursson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Reynolds?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skalldursson landing strikes from the mount.
Skalldursson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Reynolds takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Skalldursson lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Skalldursson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Torgrim Skalldursson!

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FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Valdemar Rantakoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wempula Waara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wempula Waara will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Rantakoko
vs
Waara

175 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rantakoko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Waara looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rantakoko tries to clinch but Waara is having none of it.
Rantakoko throws a shot from downtown. Waara moves away and avoids it.
Rantakoko throws a nice looking combination but Waara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Rantakoko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rantakoko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rantakoko lands a shoulder strike.

Waara has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rantakoko clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rantakoko just trying to survive but Waara is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Waara is trying to stick to Rantakoko's back but Rantakoko is turning into Waara. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Waara's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rantakoko.

Rantakoko 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.
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.
Rantakoko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rantakoko wants to control from the top but Waara keeps moving.

Waara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Waara looking for a sweep. Not yet Waara, not yet.

Waara looking for a guillotine here but Rantakoko defends easily.
Rantakoko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Waara keeping full guard, as Rantakoko tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rantakoko's guard.
Rantakoko pulls Waara in close to prevent any damage.
Rantakoko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Waara is one step ahead there.
Rantakoko wants to stand and escape but Waara is having none of it.
Rantakoko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Waara is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Waara slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Waara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rantakoko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Waara in the domination position with Rantakoko hanging on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rantakoko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Waara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rantakoko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Waara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Waara's back!
Waara breaks Rantakoko's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Rantakoko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Waara has passed into half guard!
Waara wants to pass to mount but Rantakoko is defending the position.
Waara is thwarting Rantakoko's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rantakoko tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rantakoko gets back to full guard.
Rantakoko throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Waara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rantakoko is keeping the position for now.
Rantakoko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rantakoko striking from the bottom here.
Rantakoko looking to control.
Rantakoko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Waara is one step ahead there.
Waara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rantakoko scores with a jab.

Rantakoko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Waara's face as Rantakoko controls the position.
Rantakoko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Waara keeps working.
An elbow from Rantakoko crashes against the mat.
Waara is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rantakoko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rantakoko works his way into side control.
Waara is breathing heavily.
Rantakoko scoring with punches and elbows.

Rantakoko has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waara is desperately trying to improve his position but Rantakoko has a good base and remains in mount.
Rantakoko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Waara wants to hold on but Rantakoko pushes him away.
Rantakoko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rantakoko tries to control but Waara wriggling away.
Rantakoko prevents Waara from getting the reversal.
Waara tries to buck Rantakoko off but he can't manage it.
Rantakoko lands a big shot there that rocks Waara but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

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.
The referee warns Waara that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Waara is rocked!
Rantakoko looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Waara covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valdemar Rantakoko!

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FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prashanth Maadala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jing Ya Xu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prashanth Maadala has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Maadala
vs
Ya Xu

200 cm
19
200 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

180 cm
18
218 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Likes ground

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 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Prashanth Maadala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jing Ya Xu!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ya Xu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ya Xu blocks a head kick by Maadala.
Maadala misses with a two punch combination.
Ya Xu ducks right into an uppercut from Maadala.
Maadala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maadala shoots in but Ya Xu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maadala throws a series of punches but Ya Xu moves out of range.
Maadala works the jab nicely.
Ya Xu takes a swing at Maadala's ribcage but misses.
Ya Xu takes a swing at Maadala's ribcage but misses.

Ya Xu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ya Xu tries to pass to full mount but Maadala defends it.
Ya Xu is looking to take a break and control but Maadala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maadala is trying to maintain the position but Ya Xu is very close to passing his half guard.
Ya Xu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maadala knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ya Xu working Maadala over with strikes.
Maadala wants to improve his position but Ya Xu is controlling well.
Ya Xu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ya Xu trying to control the action but Maadala is working from the bottom.
Ya Xu drops an elbow to the side of Maadala's head.
Maadala is looking to control Ya Xu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maadala avoid being mounted?
Ya Xu winds up and cracks Maadala with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maadala is breathing heavily.
Ya Xu is keen to just control but Maadala is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ya Xu winds up and cracks Maadala with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ya Xu working the head and body with strikes.
Ya Xu is keen to just control but Maadala is a slippery customer.
Ya Xu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ya Xu works his way into full mount!
Maadala is bucking up trying to escape but Ya Xu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ya Xu cracks Maadala with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jing Ya Xu!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zlatan Muslimovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sauli Heilimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muslimovic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is SIX. Sauli Heilimo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Muslimovic
vs
Heilimo

185 cm
21
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
167 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zlatan Muslimovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sauli Heilimo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heilimo tries for a takedown but Muslimovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zlatan Muslimovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muslimovic looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Heilimo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sauli Heilimo!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Murikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stavros Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Murikka
vs
Kent

170 cm
18
154 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

2KMMA Ultimate Nutrition 144 Quality $20 Sale!

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Murikka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stavros Kent!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Murikka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kent sprawls well initially but Murikka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kent looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kent wants to sweep but Murikka has passed to side control!
Kent tries to bench press Murikka off him but Murikka keeps the position.

Murikka has an Americana. Kent didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Murikka is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Murikka hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jussi Murikka!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ismo Laitela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Hunter will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Laitela
vs
Hunter

189 cm
22
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

205 cm
22
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ismo Laitela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommy Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hunter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Laitela drops back looking for a leg! Hunter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunter manages to kick Laitela off! Laitela jumps back into Hunter's guard.
Hunter wants to stand up but Laitela is controlling him.

Laitela drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Laitela jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Laitela won't allow Hunter to get back to his feet.
Hunter can't keep his opponent in guard - Laitela advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Laitela is looking for a kimura here.
Hunter is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laitela's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laitela's back!

Laitela preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hunter.
Laitela tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Laitela is trying desperately to improve position.

Hunter looking for a guillotine from mount but Laitela is having none of it.
Laitela slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Laitela is breathing heavily.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laitela actively working from the bottom here.

Laitela looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laitela is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Laitela looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laitela manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Laitela wants to sweep but no luck.

Laitela 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! Hunter rolls with it to try and escape but Laitela cranks on the arm and Hunter is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ismo Laitela!