NFC 3 Tolonen vs Paalio PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Runen Svenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Svenson
vs
Mayhem

176 cm
21
169 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Runen Svenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Mayhem!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svenson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mayhem circles away.

Mayhem forces Svenson back against the ropes and clinches.

Mayhem pulls guard successfully.
Svenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayhem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayhem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Svenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayhem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Svenson looking to pass the guard.
Svenson throwing strikes from guard but Mayhem blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Svenson walks into a jab.
Mayhem has his takedown stuffed

and Svenson counters with a shoot takedown. Mayhem fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Svenson is one step ahead there.

Svenson stands and steps away. Mayhem gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mayhem tries to clinch but Svenson moves away

and Svenson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mayhem is trying to keep Svenson in close.
Svenson wants to pass the guard but Mayhem is keeping the position.
Mayhem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Svenson is one step ahead there.
Svenson wants to get up but he can't break Mayhem's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Svenson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayhem is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mayhem controlling Svenson's posture.
Mayhem is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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

and Mayhem counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mayhem.
Svenson is breathing heavily.
Svenson tries to pull guard but Mayhem holds him up against the ropes and eventually Svenson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Runen Svenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mayhem breaks from the clinch.
Mayhem looks to clinch

and Svenson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Svenson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayhem is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Svenson is standing up over Mayhem. Mayhem looks to escape but Svenson dives into side control.
Mayhem is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svenson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mayhem is pushing Svenson's head away, looking to escape. Svenson manages to hold on to the position though.

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

Mayhem moves into the clinch.
Svenson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mayhem just stands there and leans against the ropes.

Svenson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mayhem uses from the top position.
Mayhem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Svenson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mayhem wants to stand and escape but instead Svenson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Svenson prevents Mayhem from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Svenson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Svenson is fighting to break Mayhem's control of his arms but Mayhem is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mayhem wants to get back to his feet but Svenson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Svenson gets to his feet. Mayhem looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mayhem connects with a high kick.
Svenson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayhem tries to clinch up.
Mayhem tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Svenson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Svenson defending well as Mayhem loads up on a big left hand.

Mayhem rushes Svenson and presses him up against the ropes.
Mayhem tries to break the clinch but Svenson is controlling the position.
Mayhem gets underhooks to prevent Svenson's takedown attempt.
Svenson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Svenson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mayhem fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Runen Svenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svenson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Svenson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mayhem clinches but Svenson breaks the clinch

and Svenson counters with a shoot takedown. Mayhem fights it but they end up in guard.
Svenson cracks Mayhem with a solid left hand.
Mayhem trying to keep a closed guard but Svenson is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mayhem keeping full guard, as Svenson tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mayhem trying to keep a closed guard but Svenson is proving a slippery customer.

Mayhem throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Svenson escapes and throws Mayhem's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Svenson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mayhem tries to buck Svenson off but Svenson is having none of it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Svenson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mayhem closes the distance but Svenson moves to the side

and Svenson counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Svenson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mayhem is trying to get back to half guard.
Svenson wants to control but Mayhem is keeping him busy.
Mayhem is trying to control Svenson's posture but Svenson avoids it.

Svenson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mayhem has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mayhem pushes Svenson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Svenson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem tries to buck Svenson off but Svenson is having none of it.
Mayhem is not content to let Svenson control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayhem wants to clinch

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

Svenson drops back looking for a leg! Mayhem is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mayhem manages to kick Svenson off! Svenson jumps back into Mayhem's guard.
Svenson prevents Mayhem from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Svenson drops back looking for a leg! Mayhem is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mayhem manages to kick Svenson off! Svenson jumps back into Mayhem's guard.
Mayhem keeping moving, preventing Svenson from controlling successfully.
Svenson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayhem is retaining full guard.

Svenson is sitting in close to Mayhem's body. Mayhem has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Svenson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Svenson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mayhem.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Max Mayhem!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalema Kirunda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Noah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirunda comes to the ring accompanied by The Hellacopters - In The Sign of Octopus. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kirunda
vs
Noah

188 cm
23
204 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirunda steps into range and cracks Noah with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Noah flops backwards and Kirunda dives into his guard looking to finish!

Noah is rocked!

It looks like Adam Noah has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirunda controls from within his opponent's guard.
Noah is still in real trouble! Can Kirunda finish him?
Kirunda is looking to stand up but Noah won't let him.
Noah seems to have recovered his senses.
Noah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Kirunda gets to his feet - Noah follows without any prompting.
Kirunda misses with a series of wild punches.
Kirunda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kirunda misses with a body kick.
Noah looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kirunda is fending him off so far but Noah persists. Nope, Kirunda circles away and we're back to standing.

Kirunda gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Noah postures up.
Noah wants to control from the top but Kirunda keeps moving.
Noah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Noah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noah stops Kirunda from standing up.
Noah thows a big elbow that misses.
Kirunda keeping moving, preventing Noah from controlling successfully.
Noah postures up.
Kirunda on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kirunda tries to get out of the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kirunda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Noah fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Noah blocks a jab.
A jab from Kirunda misses.
Kirunda throws a series of punches but Noah avoids them all with ease.

Noah drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kirunda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Noah has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kirunda is proving hard to escape from.
Noah trying to control but Kirunda is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noah trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kirunda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Noah thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Noah looks gassed!

Kirunda is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kirunda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kirunda wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kirunda wants to break free but Noah has control.
Noah prevents Kirunda from breaking the clinch.
Kirunda has had enough of the clinch but Noah keeps him there for the moment.
Noah is working for takedown but Kirunda is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kalema Kirunda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Noah.
Noah keeps control of Kirunda as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kirunda wants to break the clinch but can't.

Noah turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Noah manages to end up in side control.
Kirunda wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Noah trying to control the action but Kirunda is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirunda wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kirunda is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Noah's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Noah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Noah sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kirunda is trying to stand.
Kirunda is looking for a sweep. Noah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kirunda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Noah is working away from the top position though.
Noah slips a nice elbow through Kirunda's hands, connecting with Kirunda's forehead.
Kirunda trying to control from the bottom.
Noah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Noah landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Noah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kirunda.
Kirunda wants to clinch.
Kirunda misses with a series of wild punches.
Kirunda misses with a double jab.
Kirunda tries a head kick but it misses.
Noah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Kirunda.

Noah gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirunda wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalema Kirunda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Noah's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Noah looks for a takedown but Kirunda sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Kirunda as Noah shoots in.
Noah has a takedown stuffed.
Kalema Kirunda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Noah.
Noah swats away the attempt to clinch by Kirunda.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Noah.
Kirunda misses with a head kick.
Kirunda fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Noah closes the distance and clinches.
Noah scores with a knee to the head.
Kirunda gets underhooks to prevent Noah's takedown attempt.
Kirunda gets underhooks to prevent Noah's takedown attempt.
Noah is breathing heavily.

Noah tightens his grip and picks Kirunda up, before dumping him to the ground. Kirunda manages to land in guard.
Kirunda wants to stand up but Noah is controlling him.
Kirunda is trying to keep Noah in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirunda is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Noah 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.

Kirunda wriggles free and stands up.
Noah moves forwards but Kirunda connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from Kirunda misses.
Kirunda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirunda throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Noah stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Kirunda follows into mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noah is trying desperately to improve position.
Kirunda controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirunda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kirunda in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kirunda trying to control but Noah is having none of it.

Kirunda stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kirunda throws a series of punches but Noah avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Noah drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kirunda is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kirunda wants to sweep here but Noah controlling him for the moment.
Noah prevents Kirunda from getting back to his feet.
Noah is standing up over Kirunda. Kirunda looks to escape but Noah dives into side control.
Noah scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kirunda to see if he's OK.
Kirunda struggling a bit here.
Noah grinds an elbow into Kirunda's temple.

Noah stands up.
Kalema Kirunda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noah misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Noah scores a takedown into full mount!

Kirunda bucks up and throws Noah to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Kirunda throws a head kick that Noah semi-blocks.
Kirunda throws a head kick that misses.
Kirunda misses with a combination
and Noah counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
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!
Noah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kirunda as he avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kirunda throws a combination that misses

and Noah counters by clinching up.
Noah tries to pull guard but Kirunda won't allow it.

Noah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick by Kirunda misses

and Noah decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kirunda's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kalema Kirunda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam Noah's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Noah instigates a clinch.
Kirunda wants to get back to striking at distance but Noah won't allow it.
Kirunda wants to get back to striking at distance but Noah won't allow it.

Noah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kirunda throws a sloppy head kick

and Noah counters with a shoot takedown. Kirunda fights it but they end up in guard.
Noah throws a big right hand that misses.
Noah trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Noah trying to control but Kirunda is working from the bottom.

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

Kirunda gets caught flat footed, as Noah shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Kirunda has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Noah off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kirunda throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirunda throws a lazy head kick

and Noah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noah prevents Kirunda from getting back to his feet.
Noah keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kirunda's head.
Noah won't allow Kirunda to sweep him here.
Kirunda wants to stand up but Noah is controlling him.
Kirunda is trying to keep Noah in close.
Noah working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kirunda's head.
Kirunda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Noah is one step ahead there.
Noah wants to control from the top but Kirunda keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice straight punches there by Kirunda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kirunda.
Kirunda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kalema Kirunda is winning the standup battle so far.

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.
Noah shoots in looking for a takedown. Kirunda tries to sprawl out of it but Noah keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kirunda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Noah rushes Kirunda and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kirunda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Noah tries for a takedown but Kirunda manages to get underhooks.
Kirunda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Noah has him pressed against the ropes.
Kirunda is trying to break the clinch but Noah has him pressed against the ropes.
Kirunda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Noah has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kirunda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kalema Kirunda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Noah.
Kirunda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Kirunda manages to break the clinch.
Kirunda cracks Noah with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kirunda throws a nice head kick!
Noah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Noah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Kirunda.
Kirunda connects with a high kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kirunda.

Noah looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Noah is keen to just control but Kirunda is a slippery customer.
Kirunda tries to kick Noah off but Noah keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Noah sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kirunda defending well though.
Kirunda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kirunda is trying to stand back up but Noah is controlling him
Kirunda trying to control here.
Noah wants to control but Kirunda is keeping him busy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Noah tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kirunda swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirunda stalks Noah and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Noah's face. Noah staggers backwards, shaken.
Kirunda throws a lazy head kick

and Noah counters with a single leg into guard. Kirunda didn't expect that.
Kirunda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Noah controls the pace.
Noah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adam Noah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noah throws a big right hand that misses.
Noah prevents Kirunda from getting back to his feet.
Noah with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kirunda is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Noah with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirunda is keeping the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kirunda throws a head kick that misses

and Noah decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kirunda's guard.
Kalema Kirunda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirunda is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Noah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kirunda 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalema Kirunda!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Da Wrestla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and karva perse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). karva perse told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Wrestla
vs
perse

190 cm
23
245 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

182 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrestla tries to clinch but perse is having none of it.
perse lands with a nice body kick.
perse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wrestla as he avoids it easily.
perse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
perse drops Wrestla with a left and a right! Oh, Wrestla is hurt - perse dives into side control looking to finish!
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!

perse decides to take the fight back to the feet.
perse tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Wrestla counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wrestla.
perse stops a takedown attempt from Wrestla.
Wrestla changes levels and goes for a takedown here. perse fights it off and pushes away nicely.

perse drives through and clinches with Wrestla against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
perse wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wrestla tries for a takedown but perse manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Da Wrestla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrestla drops down looking for an ankle pick but perse pulls his leg out and moves away.

Wrestla tries to keep at a distance but perse has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wrestla drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
perse tries to pull guard but Wrestla holds him up against the ropes and eventually perse drops back down to his feet.
perse lands a right hand.
perse pushes Wrestla back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.

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.
Wrestla is trying to break free.
perse has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wrestla avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
perse is trying to drag Wrestla to the mat but Wrestla just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Wrestla wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

perse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wrestla closes the distance and clinches up with perse, looking for a takedown. Wrestla pushes perse against the ropes but perse circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
perse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wrestla is breathing heavily.

perse has Wrestla up against the ropes in a clinch.
perse is working for takedown but Wrestla is calmly controlling the position for now.
perse looking for a takedown.
Wrestla taking a breather.

perse has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wrestla is trying to keep an underhook but perse manages to get the takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
perse is tying to control. Wrestla wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
perse throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wrestla moves into full guard.
perse working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
perse has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wrestla is proving hard to escape from.
Wrestla working a defensive guard but perse manages to pass into side control anyway.

perse decides to stand back up. perse steps back and let's Wrestla get back to his feet.
perse tries to clinch but Wrestla is having none of it.
perse closes the distance but Wrestla moves to the side
and Wrestla counters with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
perse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
perse tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Wrestla decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in perse's guard.
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!
Wrestla is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wrestla in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
perse keeping moving, preventing Wrestla from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

karva perse dominated that round.
That's time! Wrestla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wrestla looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for perse!
Wrestla trying to control but he's not successful this time.
perse is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wrestla content just to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if perse can do anything to dispel that myth.
perse tries to hold on but Wrestla pushes him away.
Wrestla can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as perse is looking to escape.
perse tries to hold on but Wrestla pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestla looking to finish with strikes here!
perse regains half guard.
perse is not content to let Wrestla control the position.

perse pushes Wrestla off and gets back to his feet.
perse fails with the takedown

and Wrestla counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for perse!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Wrestla has hold of perse's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and perse manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wrestla trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
perse really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wrestla breaks from perse's wrist control and lands an elbow.
perse is squirming around, avoiding Wrestla's attempts to control the action.
Wrestla landing strikes, looking to finish!
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!
perse keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wrestla unloading with bombs!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestla throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wrestla lands a big shot there that rocks perse but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
perse is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wrestla is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wrestla landing strikes from the mount.
Wrestla lands with some strikes.
perse keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
perse trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestla with a couple of short strikes.
perse wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
perse is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wrestla in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wrestla lands a heavy elbow.
Wrestla with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrestla raining down shots from the mount!
Wrestla content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wrestla has a takedown stuffed.

perse forces Wrestla back against the ropes and clinches.
perse prevents the takedown attempt.

perse is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Wrestla can't fight it off and eventually perse manages to take the fight to the floor. Wrestla looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
perse is looking to stand up but Wrestla won't let him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
perse wants to stand but Wrestla is controlling his posture from full guard.

Wrestla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but perse can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
perse trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrestla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
perse wants to get up but he can't break Wrestla's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions 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.

Wrestla has his feet on perse's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
perse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wrestla at a distance.
perse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wrestla at a distance.
perse lands a lovely overhand right.
perse tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Wrestla counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in perse's guard now.
perse is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Da Wrestla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wrestla wants to control from the top but perse keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wrestla won't allow perse to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
perse is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wrestla looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wrestla trying to control the position from guard on top but perse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

and Wrestla counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for perse!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestla throwing strikes here but perse is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
perse is squirming around, avoiding Wrestla's attempts to control the action.
Wrestla scoring with strikes but perse is staying in there.
perse avoids a strike by Wrestla and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Wrestla's guard! Fantastic escape!
perse trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrestla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

perse decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wrestla looks for a takedown but perse sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Da Wrestla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrestla swats away the attempt to clinch by perse.

And that's the end of the fight!
Da Wrestla showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wrestla 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Da Wrestla!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artturi Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilmo kolho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kolho has chosen AC/DC: Hells Bells as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Artturi Virtanen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Virtanen
vs
kolho

202 cm
22
285 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

191 cm
21
267 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kolho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Virtanen slips a jab and a cross from kolho.
Virtanen swinging wilding here.
Virtanen tries to score with a low kick but kolho moves his leg out of the way.

Virtanen tries to keep at a distance but kolho has taken the fight into the clinch.
kolho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Virtanen gets underhooks to prevent kolho's takedown attempt.
kolho has Virtanen pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Virtanen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Artturi Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilmo kolho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
kolho is working for takedown but Virtanen is calmly controlling the position for now.
kolho fails to pull guard.

kolho jumps guard.
kolho pulls Virtanen in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen trying to control but kolho is working from the bottom.
Virtanen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Virtanen wants to get up but he can't break kolho's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
kolho 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.
Virtanen wants to stand but kolho is controlling his posture from full guard.
kolho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Some wild striking there from Virtanen.
Virtanen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Ilmo kolho has been cut.
Virtanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
kolho shoots in but Virtanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Virtanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Virtanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
kolho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Virtanen pinned against the cage. Virtanen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
kolho looks gassed!
kolho tries to clinch up but Virtanen circles away and keeps his distance.
kolho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Virtanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

kolho pushes Virtanen up against the ropes in a clinch.
kolho is trying to drag Virtanen to the mat but Virtanen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
kolho goes for a takedown attempt but Virtanen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but kolho is out of range.
Virtanen drops kolho with a beautiful combination! kolho stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Virtanen is looking for the KO!

kolho is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virtanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Virtanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
kolho fails to land the takedown.
kolho stuffs the takedown attempt from Virtanen. Virtanen gets slowly back to his feet.
Virtanen falls off balance throwing a combination

and kolho moves into the clinch.
kolho prevents Virtanen from breaking the clinch.
Virtanen is trying to break the clinch but kolho has him pressed against the ropes.

kolho lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
kolho is looking to take a break and control but Virtanen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virtanen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for kolho on the ground.
Virtanen pushes kolho off looking to stand but kolho dives back in and keeps control.
kolho trying to control from half guard but Virtanen is working away.
kolho thows a huge punch but Virtanen dodges it nicely.
Virtanen wants to get back to his feet.

kolho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
kolho trying to control the action but Virtanen is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Virtanen tries to bum rush kolho with a series of wild strikes but kolho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Virtanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ilmo kolho's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Virtanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
kolho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Virtanen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
kolho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Virtanen.
Virtanen misses with a double jab.
kolho shoots in for a double leg but Virtanen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
kolho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Virtanen to counter with a crisp jab.
Artturi Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilmo kolho.
Virtanen misses with a two punch combination.
kolho fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

kolho moves into range and clinches up with Virtanen.
kolho is trying to drag Virtanen to the mat but Virtanen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kolho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Virtanen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Virtanen prevents the takedown attempt.
Virtanen has had enough of the clinch but kolho keeps him there for the moment.
kolho is working for takedown but Virtanen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Virtanen is trying to break the clinch but kolho has him pressed against the ropes.
Virtanen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
kolho changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Virtanen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Virtanen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Virtanen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

kolho closes the distance and clinches.
kolho wants a takedown but no success here.
Virtanen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but kolho has him pressed against the ropes.
Virtanen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
kolho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
kolho fails to pull guard.
kolho wants a takedown but no success here.
Virtanen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Virtanen is trying to break the clinch but kolho has him pressed against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Virtanen wants to break the clinch but can't.
kolho drops down looking for an ankle pick but Virtanen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Artturi Virtanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Virtanen lands an overhand right.
Virtanen drops kolho with a nice combination! Virtanen dives into kolho's guard, looking to finish!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
kolho has a closed guard, preventing Virtanen from standing up.
kolho trying to strike off his back.
Virtanen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
kolho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Virtanen is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen wants to stand but kolho has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

kolho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Virtanen stops kolho from standing up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Virtanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Virtanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Virtanen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good leg kick by kolho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
kolho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Virtanen pinned against the cage. Virtanen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Virtanen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ilmo kolho's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

kolho closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
kolho is looking to take a break and control but Virtanen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virtanen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of kolho.
kolho prevents Virtanen from escaping the position.
Virtanen is working to avoid the ground and pound but kolho connects with a decent elbow.
kolho trying to control the position but Virtanen is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen is looking for a sweep.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
kolho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
kolho has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Virtanen throws a right hand that kolho ducks under and follows up with a left that kolho also avoids with ease.
kolho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Virtanen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Virtanen.
Virtanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Virtanen swinging wilding here.
kolho shoots in and drives through. Virtanen sprawls well.
A low kick from Virtanen is predictable there

and kolho counters with a single leg into guard. Virtanen didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Virtanen manages to escape and get back to his feet.

kolho clinches up against the ropes.
Virtanen wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
kolho tries for a takedown but Virtanen manages to get underhooks.
Artturi Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilmo kolho.
kolho is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Virtanen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
kolho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Virtanen wants to break free but kolho has control.
Virtanen is trying to break the clinch but kolho has him pressed against the ropes.
kolho wants a takedown.
kolho prevents Virtanen from breaking the clinch.
Virtanen drops down looking for an ankle pick but kolho pulls his leg out and moves away.
Virtanen misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen misses with a few strikes there.
Artturi Virtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
kolho misses with a few strikes there.
kolho dodges the punch combination from Virtanen.

kolho rushes Virtanen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
kolho drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Virtanen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
kolho wants a takedown but no success here.
kolho keeps control of Virtanen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
kolho prevents Virtanen from breaking the clinch.

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.
kolho is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
kolho goes for a takedown attempt but Virtanen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Virtanen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has kolho pinned against the cage. kolho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
kolho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Virtanen as he jumps to the side.
Ilmo kolho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Virtanen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so kolho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
kolho stops Virtanen from standing up.
kolho throwing strikes but missing.
Artturi Virtanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Virtanen looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilmo kolho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Virtanen 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Virtanen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erik Von Hellens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorma Kaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaki has chosen MacGyver Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Von Hellens
vs
Kaki

177 cm
19
152 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

182 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Von Hellens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Kaki!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Von Hellens is fending him off so far but Kaki persists. Nope, Von Hellens circles away and we're back to standing.
Von Hellens tries to clinch but Kaki moves out of range.
Von Hellens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Kaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Von Hellens which made him look bad.
Kaki tries to clinch there but Von Hellens circles away.
Kaki wants to clinch.
Von Hellens misses with a head kick.
Kaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Kaki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Von Hellens looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Von Hellens prevents Kaki from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Von Hellens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Von Hellens is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kaki has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Von Hellens shoots in for a double leg but Kaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaki circles away from the clinch attempt.

Von Hellens closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Von Hellens trying to control the action but Kaki is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Von Hellens crashes against the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaki is working to avoid the ground and pound but Von Hellens connects with a decent elbow.
Kaki is trying to get back to half guard.
Von Hellens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaki keeps working.

Von Hellens tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Von Hellens controlling from side mount.
Von Hellens is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Von Hellens wants to clinch up but Kaki keeps it at a distance.
Kaki shoots and misses

and Von Hellens counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kaki!
Erik Von Hellens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorma Kaki.
Kaki tries to hold on but Von Hellens postures up.
Kaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kaki is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Hellens sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Von Hellens landing strikes, looking to finish!
Von Hellens scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Von Hellens with good strikes from the mount here!
Von Hellens trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Von Hellens is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kaki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Von Hellens dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Von Hellens rushes Kaki and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Von Hellens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Von Hellens has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kaki uses from the top position.

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

Von Hellens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaki is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Von Hellens controls Kaki momentarily but Kaki frees himself.
Kaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Hellens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaki trying to control but Von Hellens is working from the bottom.
Kaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kaki wants to control from the top but Von Hellens keeps moving.
Kaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Hellens swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Von Hellens is working an open guard so Kaki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Kaki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Von Hellens is looking for a triangle but Kaki pushes his legs off easily.
Von Hellens can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kaki controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Von Hellens's guard.
Well, if Kaki 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.

Von Hellens makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Kaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Von Hellens is trying to stand up here but Kaki is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaki working over Von Hellens with some ground and pound. Von Hellens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kaki is keen to just control but Von Hellens is a slippery customer.
Von Hellens trying to control here.
Von Hellens tries to get to full guard but Kaki has control of the leg.
Kaki wants to pass the guard but Von Hellens is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorma Kaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kaki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kaki showed some decent athleticism there.
Von Hellens wants to sweep but Kaki has passed to side control!
Von Hellens is looking to reverse the position.
Von Hellens taking punishment in the form of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kaki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Von Hellens to his feet.
Von Hellens pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaki has his takedown stuffed

and Von Hellens counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Von Hellens slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Von Hellens just content to control the position.
Kaki regains half guard there - taking advantage of Von Hellens's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaki lands with a few short shots to the body.
Kaki is looking for a sweep. Von Hellens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Von Hellens decides to stand and escape the position.
Kaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Von Hellens counters with a solid body kick.
Kaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Hellens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kaki is fending him off so far but Von Hellens persists. Nope, Kaki circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaki jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kaki misses with a takedown

and Von Hellens counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Erik Von Hellens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorma Kaki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Hellens stops Kaki from standing up.
Kaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Erik Von Hellens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaki keeping full guard, as Von Hellens tries to pass.
Von Hellens would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed 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.
Von Hellens is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaki has wrist control.
Von Hellens wants to pass the guard but Kaki is keeping the position.
Von Hellens postures up.

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

Kaki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Von Hellens is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Kaki.
Von Hellens wants to control but Kaki is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Von Hellens showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Von Hellens 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Von Hellens!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ace Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pencil Neck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neck comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rolling Stones - Paint it black kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Pencil Neck enters the ring!

Ventura
vs
Neck

177 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
178 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ace Ventura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pencil Neck!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Ventura darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

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

Ventura is working for a submission of some sort.
Ventura prevents Neck from improving his position.
Neck is doing well to control the position and prevent Ventura from advancing to side control.

Ventura is looking for a kimura but Neck is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ventura to get the leverage.

Ventura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Neck is just riding it out for now. Ventura eventually gives up the hold.

Ventura is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Neck as he works his way to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neck wants to stand and escape but Ventura is having none of it.

Ventura 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.

Ventura postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Neck is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ventura, into his guard.
Ventura is breathing heavily.
Neck trying to control but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Neck must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Neck stands up and waves to Ventura to follow him.

Neck looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ventura keeps working.
Neck might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ventura kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Ventura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neck perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Neck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ventura keeps working.
Neck perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ventura won't allow Neck to pass to mount.
Neck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ventura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura has his takedown stuffed

so Neck counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Neck is pushing down on Ventura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ventura is fighting to maintain full guard but Neck has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neck wants to control but Ventura is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Ventura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neck moves into full mount! Ventura won't be happy about that!
Ventura wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Neck is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Neck's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Neck is trying to stick to Ventura's back but Ventura is turning into Neck. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Neck's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ventura.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ventura drops back looking for a leg! Neck is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Neck manages to kick Ventura off! Ventura jumps back into Neck's guard.
Ventura is fighting to break Neck's control of his arms but Neck is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Neck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ventura looking for subs from the bottom but Neck mounts him!
Ventura looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Ventura prevents Neck from getting a body triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Neck gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Neck is looking to stand up but Ventura isn't so interested in that idea.

Ventura has gone for a leg lock! Neck slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ventura's guard.

Ventura has his foot on Neck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Neck works his way back into a safe position though.
Neck controlling from the top position.

Ventura looking for a guillotine here but Neck defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neck tries to clinch but Ventura moves out of range.
Ventura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Neck counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ventura!

Neck is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ventura has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Neck landing shots from mount.

Neck looking to secure an arm triangle but Ventura defends it well.
Ventura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Neck is looking for a kimura but Ventura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Neck to get the leverage.

Ventura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Neck wants to work for an arm triangle but Ventura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ventura is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Neck pulls his head out easily.
Ventura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Ventura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neck is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neck wants to control but Ventura is keeping him busy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ventura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Neck counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ventura actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neck wants to pass the guard but Ventura is defending well.

Ventura actively working from the bottom here.
Neck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ventura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neck trying to mount his opponent but Ventura defends it.

Ventura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ventura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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.

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

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

Ventura has his foot on Neck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Neck works his way back into a safe position though.
Ventura keeping full guard, as Neck tries to pass.

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

Ventura had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Neck is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ventura Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Neck's back instead.

Ventura seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Neck's chin but Neck turns very nicely into Ventura's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Neck.
Neck wants to pass the guard but Ventura is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pencil Neck 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ventura drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Ventura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Neck knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Neck is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ventura off and has taken his back!
Ventura looking very determined here, making life difficult for Neck.
You can see the frustration on Ventura's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.

Neck is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ventura has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ventura breaks Neck's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ventura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Neck dives on top into guard.
Neck working some strikes from top position.
Neck postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Neck works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neck works his foot free and advances to mount.
Neck prevents Ventura from getting the reversal.
Neck landing shots from mount.
Ventura is looking to improve his position but Neck isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neck lands with some strikes.
Ventura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ventura is working hard here to advance position.
Neck controlling from mount.
Ventura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Ventura that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neck trying to control but Ventura is having none of it.
Pencil Neck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ventura manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Neck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neck is looking to take a break and control but Ventura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ventura wants to get back to full guard.
Neck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ventura keeps working.

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.

Ventura is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Neck pulls his head out easily.
Ace Ventura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Ventura is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Neck pulls his head out easily.
Neck missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ventura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Neck counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Neck landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Neck jumps into guard, dragging Ventura to the mat.

Ventura has gone for a leg lock! Neck slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ventura's guard.
Neck connects with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pencil Neck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Neck 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pencil Neck!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anna Margret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valdemar Kosonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anna Margret had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Margret
vs
Kosonen

170 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

Poweful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anna Margret!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valdemar Kosonen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margret moves in looking to clinch but Kosonen pushes him off.
Horrible takedown by Kosonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Margret which made him look bad.
Kosonen shoots in for a double leg but Margret sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kosonen moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Margret as he jumps to the side.
Anna Margret has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valdemar Kosonen.
Kosonen closes the distance and clinches up with Margret, looking for a takedown. Kosonen pushes Margret against the ropes but Margret circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kosonen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kosonen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Margret!

Kosonen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Margret can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Margret can't escape the position.
Kosonen wants to take his opponent's back but Margret doesn't allow it.
Margret is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosonen fails to move to back control.
Margret has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Margret turns into Kosonen and is now in his guard.
Margret advances to half guard.
Kosonen tries to roll over but Margret keeps him under control.
Margret looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Margret is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kosonen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Margret.
Margret wants to free his trapped foot but Kosonen is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Margret is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Margret is breathing heavily.
Margret prevents Kosonen from standing back up.
Kosonen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kosonen wants to sweep here but Margret controlling him for the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kosonen shoots in but no luck this time.
Margret is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kosonen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Margret is looking for a sweep.
Kosonen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kosonen shoots in and bounces Margret off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Kosonen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Margret manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kosonen's best efforts.
Kosonen prevents Margret from improving his position.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Margret looking for submissions off his back.
Kosonen works his way into full mount!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Margret is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Margret is controlling an arm, preventing Kosonen from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Margret is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kosonen wants to take his opponent's back but Margret doesn't allow it.
Kosonen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Margret is squirming around, avoiding Kosonen's attempts to control the action.

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.
Kosonen takes Margret's back.

Kosonen tightening his grip on Margret, looking for the choke.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Margret is in bad spot here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Kosonen is persistently looking for the submission but Margret is defending it well.
Margret rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kosonen trying to control the action but Margret is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosonen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kosonen seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Margret is holding on tight.
Margret sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kosonen is looking to advance position but Margret won't allow it.
Kosonen uses his free foot to push down on Margret's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Margret.
Margret has given up his back here. Will Kosonen look for the submission or keep pounding away?

Margret is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
A lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margret turns into Kosonen and is now in his guard.
Kosonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Margret is one step ahead there.
Margret has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kosonen is trying to keep Margret in close.

Margret drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Margret jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kosonen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kosonen tries to stand and escape but Margret is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valdemar Kosonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kosonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Margret moves into full guard.
Kosonen wants to pass the guard but Margret is keeping the position.
Kosonen pushes down on Margret's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Kosonen is trying to work for a kimura but Margret is defending well.

Kosonen is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Margret has managed to free his arm - good work.
Margret is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kosonen is looking for a kimura but Margret is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kosonen to get the leverage.
Kosonen prevents Margret from improving his position.
Kosonen is keen to just control but Margret is a slippery customer.
Kosonen moves nicely into side control.
Kosonen moves into full mount!
Margret keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kosonen wants to take Margret's back here but Margret is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Margret is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Margret has given up his back here. Will Kosonen look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Valdemar Kosonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Margret's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Kosonen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Margret defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Kosonen tightening his grip on Margret, looking for the choke.
Well, with Kosonen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Margret is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

Kosonen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kosonen looking to hold on to the position here but Margret rolls and ends up regaining guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Margret throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Margret can't keep his opponent in guard - Kosonen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Margret is defending against the submission attempts here by Kosonen.
Margret is looking to improve his position.
Kosonen wants to take a breather but Margret is having none of it.
Kosonen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Valdemar Kosonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosonen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kosonen prevents Margret from getting the reversal.
Margret prevents Kosonen from taking his back.
Kosonen controlling his opponent.
Kosonen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Margret tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anna Margret has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kosonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Margret is looking to escape.
Kosonen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valdemar Kosonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kosonen 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valdemar Kosonen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Ekbom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franciscus Shamrogue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomi Ekbom has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ekbom
vs
Shamrogue

187 cm
22
184 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomi Ekbom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franciscus Shamrogue!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrogue has a takedown stuffed.

Ekbom fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shamrogue sprawls well initially but Ekbom persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shamrogue pushes Ekbom off looking to stand but Ekbom dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ekbom is looking to advance position but Shamrogue won't allow it.
Shamrogue keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ekbom wants to pass the guard but Shamrogue is defending well.

Ekbom is working for a submission of some sort.
Ekbom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Shamrogue actively working from the bottom here.
Ekbom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Ekbom in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Shamrogue tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ekbom!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tomi Ekbom!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iiro Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aalio Paalio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Tolonen
vs
Paalio

213 cm
22
300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

225 cm
20
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Combat Pro Design
Combat Pro Design

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iiro Tolonen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aalio Paalio!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paalio swinging wilding here.
Paalio tries to close the distance and clinch but Tolonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paalio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tolonen.
Tolonen throws a jab when Paalio was well out of range.
Paalio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Iiro Tolonen has been cut.
Tolonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Aalio Paalio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paalio tries to bum rush Tolonen with a series of wild strikes but Tolonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tolonen loads up on a big right hand but Paalio slips the punch.
Paalio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oooh a lovely combination from Tolonen sends Paalio down but not out. Tolonen dives into side control looking to finish.

It looks like Aalio Paalio has been cut.
Paalio looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolonen advances nicely into full mount.
Tolonen unloads with some shots from mount but Paalio bucks and avoids them well.
Poor strikes thrown by Tolonen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tolonen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That has opened up Aalio Paalio's cut even more.
Tolonen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Paalio is trying to stand.

Tolonen has control of Paalio's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Paalio regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tolonen 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 one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen looking to finish with strikes here!
Paalio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tolonen breaks from Paalio's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Aalio Paalio's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aalio Paalio's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Iiro Tolonen!
Iiro Tolonen is the new super heavyweight champion!