CEC 26 : Domination PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Paakku
vs
Moss

170 cm
22
158 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urho Paakku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronn Moss!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paakku is looking to clinch but Moss is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paakku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paakku throws a right and a left that Moss avoids nicely.
Moss shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paakku misses with a wild combination.

Paakku closes the distance and pushes Moss back into the cage.
Paakku digs a right hand into Moss's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moss's gas tank.

Paakku breaks from the clinch.
Paakku tries to clinch there but Moss circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paakku.
Paakku misses the shot to the body.
Paakku tries to close the distance and clinch but Moss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paakku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paakku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Paakku closes the distance and clinches.
Moss tries for a takedown but Paakku manages to get underhooks.

Paakku breaks the clinch.
Moss shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paakku defends it nicely.
Urho Paakku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronn Moss.
Moss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paakku is looking to clinch but Moss is avoiding it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Paakku.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Paakku moves into the clinch successfully.
Paakku lands a left hand.
Paakku has had enough of the clinch but Moss keeps him there for the moment.
Paakku scores with a hook to the body.
Paakku wants to break the clinch but can't.
Paakku scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Paakku as Moss tries to tie him up.
Moss goes for a takedown attempt but Paakku pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paakku misses with the combination.
Moss gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moss is out of range and Paakku settles back down.

Paakku clinches.
Moss has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paakku is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Paakku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paakku wants to clinch up but Moss keeps it at a distance.
Paakku tries to clinch up but Moss circles away and keeps his distance.

Paakku clinches.
Paakku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paakku is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moss is defending well for now.
A short uppercut from Paakku.
Paakku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moss backwards.
Paakku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mosss head.

Moss is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Paakku can't fight it off and eventually Moss manages to take the fight to the floor. Paakku looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Moss is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Paakku is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Paakku has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paakku has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moss is proving hard to escape from.
Moss wants to sweep but no luck.

Moss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Paakku is posturing up here but Moss has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Paakku tries to roll out but it's too tight and Paakku has to tap! Slick submission there by Moss!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronn Moss!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veikko Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veikko Virtanen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Virtanen
vs
Collins

215 cm
18
285 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

211 cm
19
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vinnie Collins!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Collins digs a good hook to Virtanen's body.
Virtanen tries to clinch but Collins is having none of it.
Collins checks a low kick from Virtanen.
Collins drops Virtanen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Virtanen looks back up at him and smiles so Collins waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Virtanen is rocked!

It looks like Veikko Virtanen has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virtanen shoots in but Collins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oh Virtanen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vinnie Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Virtanen's head, knocking him out cold! Collins is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinnie Collins!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Keats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Iron Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keats comes into the arena with Ludacris- Undisputed (ft. Floyd "Money" Mayweather) blaring out of the sound system. Jacob Keats has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Keats
vs
Iron Man

188 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Valhalla War Gear

Hell's Balls Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacob Keats!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Iron Man!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iron Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Iron Man tries to clinch up but Keats circles away and keeps his distance.
Keats shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Iron Man counters with a shoot takedown. Keats fights it but they end up in guard.
Iron Man trying to control but Keats is working from the bottom.
Iron Man slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Keats has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Iron Man can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Keats will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Iron Man missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Iron Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keats is keeping the position for now.
Iron Man connects with a couple of short punches.
Iron Man trying to control but Keats is working from the bottom.

Keats is looking for a triangle but Iron Man pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keats looking to control.
Iron Man must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Keats is looking for a triangle but Iron Man pushes his legs off easily.

Keats escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Iron Man gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Keats is breathing heavily.
Iron Man wants to pass the guard but Keats is keeping the position.
Keats looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Iron Man is working Keats over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Keats can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Iron Man controls the pace.

Keats looking for a guillotine here but Iron Man defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron Man trying to control but Keats is working from the bottom.
Keats preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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

Keats escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Iron Man gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Iron Man sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Keats has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Iron Man can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Iron Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Keats is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.

Iron Man looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iron Man trying to control the action but Keats is working from the bottom.
Iron Man really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Keats. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Iron Man wants to get back to his feet.
Iron Man seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Keats does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Iron Man wants to free his trapped foot but Keats is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iron Man trying to control from half guard but Keats is working away.
Iron Man takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron Man trying to control from half guard but Keats is working away.
Keats is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Iron Man scores with a couple of nice shots.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Iron Man gets a clinch.
Keats changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Iron Man fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Iron Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Iron Man rushes Keats and presses him up against the cage.
Keats is trying to drag Iron Man to the mat but Iron Man just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Keats. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Iron Man lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Iron Man misses with a takedown attempt

and Keats counters with a nice double leg into side control. Iron Man won't be happy with that.

Keats is trying to get an arm triangle but Iron Man is defending well.
Iron Man tries to bench press Keats off him but Keats keeps the position.

Keats is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Iron Man knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Iron Man is trying to control Keats's posture but Keats avoids it.
Iron Man is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Keats is staying active.
Iron Man might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Keats kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Iron Man is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Iron Man's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Iron Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
Iron Man is looking to clinch but Keats is avoiding it.
Keats has his takedown stuffed

and Iron Man counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Iron Man.
Iron Man stands and throws Keats's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Iron Man is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Iron Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keats keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron Man takes a little break here. Keats wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Keats can't do much from the bottom here.
Iron Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keats keeps working.
Keats is trying to control Iron Man's posture but Iron Man avoids it.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Man wants to control but Keats is keeping him busy.
Iron Man lands an elbow.
Keats tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Iron Man wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Keats is not content to let Iron Man control the position.
Keats tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Iron Man wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Iron Man lands a few punches from side control.
Mauri Iron Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Keats is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

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

and Keats counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Keats.
Keats postures up in Iron Man's guard and throws a big left but Iron Man blocks it.
Keats tries to free his leg and advance position but Iron Man is retaining full guard.
Keats with a flurry of punches that miss.

Keats 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.
Keats trying to stand up but can't free himself from Iron Man's guard.
Iron Man avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Iron Man is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Iron Man looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Jacob Keats will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Keats shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Iron Man counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Keats's guard now.

Iron Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Keats escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Iron Man gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Iron Man wants to control from the top but Keats keeps moving.
Iron Man keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Keats's head.

Iron Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Iron Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Keats is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron Man showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Keats looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Iron Man lands a couple of elbows.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Iron Man is looking to clinch.
Iron Man doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Keats counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Iron Man has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Iron Man throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keats has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Iron Man is proving hard to escape from.
Iron Man 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.
Keats postures up.
Iron Man keeping moving, preventing Keats from controlling successfully.

Keats drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Keats jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Keats wants to control from the top but Iron Man keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Keats has his takedown stuffed

and Iron Man counters with a shoot takedown. Keats fights it but they end up in guard.
Iron Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Keats is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Keats working for submissions but it's allowed Iron Man to get to half guard.
Keats is looking to escape.

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.
Iron Man content to control rather than advance.
Iron Man trying to control the action but Keats is working from the bottom.
Keats wants to get back to his feet.
Iron Man winds up and cracks Keats with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Keats looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Iron Man with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Keats is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Iron Man pulls his head out easily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Keats leaves Iron Man with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauri Iron Man!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Path (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and martin lagermo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Path comes to the cage accompanied by Robert Tepper - No Easy Way Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Path
vs
lagermo

186 cm
21
195 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

188 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Path moves out of range as lagermo throws a body kick.
Path bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Horrible takedown by Path or perhaps it was just good defense by lagermo which made him look bad.
lagermo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
lagermo swats away the attempt to clinch by Path.
Path fails in his attempt to clinch.
lagermo throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Path.
Path changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. lagermo tries to avoid it but Path manages to keep hold of a leg and drag lagermo to the ground. lagermo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Path is looking to clinch.
lagermo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Path thumps lagermo with a low kick.
Path is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Path shoots in for a takedown but lagermo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Path. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Path tries to clinch there but lagermo circles away.
Path fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Path wants to clinch up but lagermo keeps it at a distance.

Path darts in and clinches lagermo up against the cage.
lagermo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
lagermo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Path is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Path holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Path jumps guard.
lagermo wants to stand and escape but instead Path has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
lagermo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Path tries to hold on but lagermo pushes him away.
Path is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
lagermo tries to control but Path wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Path can't escape the position.
lagermo controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
lagermo tries to control but Path wriggling away.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
lagermo goes for an armbar but Path turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Path.
lagermo looks gassed!

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.
Path postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Path tries to free his leg and advance position but lagermo is retaining full guard.
Path has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
lagermo is looking to stand up but Path isn't so interested in that idea.
Path looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Path feints and as lagermo raises his hands in defense, Path changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Path slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Path is looking to take a break and control but lagermo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
lagermo taking punishment in the form of punches.
lagermo is breathing heavily.
lagermo is trying to get back to half guard.

Path thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Path gets to mount! lagermo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Path lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Path can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as lagermo is looking to escape.

Path looking to secure an arm triangle but lagermo defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
lagermo looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Path looking to break lagermo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. lagermo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Path will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Path is trying to stick to lagermo's back but lagermo is turning into Path. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Path's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by lagermo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

lagermo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Path manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now lagermo has Path in his guard.
lagermo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
lagermo can't keep his opponent in guard - Path advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
lagermo tries to get to full guard but Path has control of the leg.

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

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.
Path is looking to take a break and control but lagermo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Path is just content to waste time from the top position. lagermo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Path drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Path jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Path dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Path closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
lagermo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
lagermo moves into full guard.
Path passes into half guard.

lagermo pushes Path off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
lagermo keeps the fight on the outside.
lagermo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from lagermo.
Path tries to clinch there but lagermo circles away.
Path tries to clinch there but lagermo circles away.
lagermo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Path lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
martin lagermo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Path tries to clinch up but lagermo circles away and keeps his distance.
Path uses good head movement to avoid the hook from lagermo.
Path tries to clinch there but lagermo circles away.
lagermo is looking to clinch but Path is avoiding it.
Path misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Path digs a good body shot into lagermo's ribs.
Joey Path seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
lagermo keeps the fight on the outside.
Path wants to clinch up but lagermo keeps it at a distance.

Path rushes lagermo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
lagermo prevents the takedown attempt.
lagermo fails to pull guard.
Path scores a nice knee to the body.
Path tries for a takedown but lagermo manages to get underhooks.

Path breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Path wants to clinch but lagermo slips to the side
and lagermo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Path's knee momentarily.

lagermo rushes Path and presses him up against the cage.
Path keeps control of lagermo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Path's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
lagermo tries to clinch but Path moves out of range.
Path with a lazy takedown attempt
and lagermo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Path. That's going to take a lot out of him.
lagermo stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Path moves in looking to clinch but lagermo pushes him off.
lagermo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Path fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Path throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
lagermo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
lagermo tries a head kick but it misses.
Path looks to clinch
and lagermo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Path thinking.
Path wants to clinch up but lagermo keeps it at a distance.
Path shoots in for a takedown but lagermo shows good takedown defense.
Joey Path is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from lagermo, right into the meat.
Path shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has lagermo pinned against the cage. lagermo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
lagermo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Path gets a clinch.
lagermo working hard to break the clinch.

Path pulls guard successfully.
lagermo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Path's guard.
Path trying to keep a closed guard but lagermo is proving a slippery customer.

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

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

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eun Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Park has chosen like a emo as his entrance music. Eun Park has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Svensson
vs
Park

180 cm
18
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eun Park!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Park tries to avoid it but Svensson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Park to the ground. Park escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Park keeps the fight on the outside.
Sven Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svensson fails with the takedown.

Park scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Park is nestled in close to Svensson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Svensson is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Park thows a huge punch but Svensson dodges it nicely.
Svensson wants to get back to full guard.
Park has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Park lands a big elbow.
Park scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Park with a couple of short strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Park postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Svensson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Park and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eun Park!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anssi Kela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jestan Tsemppu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anssi Kela has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kela
vs
Tsemppu

180 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anssi Kela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jestan Tsemppu!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsemppu ducks under a wild hook from Kela.
Kela misses with a two punch combination.
Kela drops Tsemppu with a left right combo! Kela follows him down to the ground into side control.
Kela scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Tsemppu is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kela can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anssi Kela!

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 Juan Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harri Vahva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Christina Aguilera - Dirrty. Vahva has chosen Hammerfall - Let the Hammer Fall as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sanchez
vs
Vahva

188 cm
22
255 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

198 cm
19
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Rätei ja lumpui - Cheapest clothes in Helsinki

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Vahva!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vahva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vahva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vahva connects with a body shot.
Vahva scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanchez should have avoided that one.
Vahva cracks Sanchez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vahva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vahva tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Sanchez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sanchez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vahva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez is fighting to break Vahva's control of his arms but Vahva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vahva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sanchez won't allow Vahva to sweep him here.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vahva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vahva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vahva managing to control the position.
Vahva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vahva will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vahva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Vahva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sanchez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Vahva stalls from top position.
Sanchez regains half guard.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vahva.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vahva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vahva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vahva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Sanchez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vahva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Vahva wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Vahva gets to his feet. Sanchez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Vahva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Vahva circles away easily
and Vahva counters with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Vahva counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Vahva coming out on top.
Vahva looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.

Sanchez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vahva controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.

Sanchez drops back looking for a leg! Vahva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vahva manages to kick Sanchez off! Sanchez jumps back into Vahva's guard.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Vahva.
Vahva pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vahva is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vahva 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.
Vahva working a defensive guard here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sanchez doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Vahva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vahva lands a body shot.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vahva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Vahva.
Vahva misses with the head strike.
Vahva tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vahva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanchez stops a takedown attempt from Vahva.
Vahva lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vahva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Vahva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sanchez to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Sanchez drops back looking for a leg! Vahva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vahva manages to kick Sanchez off! Sanchez jumps back into Vahva's guard.
Sanchez trying to control but Vahva is working from the bottom.
Sanchez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vahva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
Sanchez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vahva landing strikes from the bottom.
Vahva is trying to control but can't.

Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Vahva is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is thwarting Vahva's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vahva wants to get back to full guard.
Vahva trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sanchez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez with a poor takedown
and Vahva counters with a three punch combo that has Sanchez backing up. Sanchez nods at Vahva to acknowledge the strikes.
Sanchez with a poor takedown
and Vahva counters with a one-two to the body.

Sanchez is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vahva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Oh Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vahva bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Sanchez! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Vahva trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanchez seems to have got his legs back now.
Vahva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vahva wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez is trying to keep Vahva in close.
Vahva stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Vahva trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.

Sanchez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vahva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vahva sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez has momentary wrist control but Vahva slips an elbow through the middle.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Vahva from controlling successfully.
Vahva throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Vahva wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Vahva preventing the sweep.

Vahva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez not allowing Vahva to control his hands.
Sanchez is hanging on to Vahva's back as he tries to escape.
Vahva controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.

Sanchez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sanchez punches the canvas rather than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Vahva defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sanchez has the hooks in. Vahva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harri Vahva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vahva to score with a decent uppercut.
Harri Vahva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vahva digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Vahva throws a left that rocks Sanchez and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Vahva dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Sanchez regain composure!
Vahva is working Sanchez over with some ground and pound from side control.
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!
Vahva lands some shots froms side control.
Vahva lands a few punches from side control.
Vahva misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sanchez is not content to let Vahva control the position.
Vahva looks up at the clock and then as Sanchez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vahva smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Juan Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sanchez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vahva connects with a decent elbow.
Vahva remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Vahva sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sanchez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vahva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vahva scores with punches from side control.
Sanchez tries to bench press Vahva off him but Vahva keeps the position.
Vahva landing a few strikes.
Vahva working the head and body with strikes.
Sanchez tries to bench press Vahva off him but Vahva keeps the position.
Vahva controls the position.
Sanchez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vahva's best efforts.
Vahva trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Vahva thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.
Vahva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanchez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vahva controlling the action here.
Vahva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Vahva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vahva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vahva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Sanchez working for a triangle but Vahva defends it easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vahva trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vahva.

Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Vahva trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harri Vahva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vahva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

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.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Vahva is proving a slippery customer.
Vahva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sanchez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vahva is in close to Sanchez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vahva manages to get himself to full guard.
Vahva keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Vahva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Juan Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vahva trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harri Vahva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vahva 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harri Vahva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paavo Matinheimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Volz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volz has chosen New Beginnings as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Matinheimo
vs
Volz

177 cm
20
193 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Likes ground

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matinheimo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volz has time to react.
Matinheimo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matinheimo moves in looking to clinch but Volz pushes him off.
Matinheimo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volz keeps the fight on the outside.
Matinheimo throws an overhand right that lands on Volz's shoulder, as Volz tries to avoid the shot.
Matinheimo looks to score with a jab to the body but Volz is just out of range.
Volz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matinheimo misses with an uppercut. Volz saw that one coming.
Matinheimo throws a lazy right hand but Volz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matinheimo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matinheimo throws out a loose jab but Volz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matinheimo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matinheimo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Matinheimo has managed to clinch.
Matinheimo working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matinheimo.
Matinheimo throws a punch but it's blocked by Volz.
Matinheimo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matinheimo swings wildly with an uppercut but Volz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matinheimo misses with some punches.

Volz pulls Matinheimo into guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Matinheimo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Volz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matinheimo has managed to get both his arms back between Volz's legs - danger averted.

Volz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matinheimo defends well.
Volz keeping moving, preventing Matinheimo from controlling successfully.
Matinheimo is really struggling to control Volz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Matinheimo looking to pass the guard.

Volz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matinheimo content to stall in guard here.

Volz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matinheimo defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matinheimo trying to control the position from guard on top but Volz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Volz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matinheimo defends well.

Matinheimo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Volz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Volz looks gassed!
Matinheimo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Volz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matinheimo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Matinheimo trying to control but Volz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four 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.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Volz working for a triangle but Matinheimo defends it easily.
Matinheimo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Matinheimo trying to control the position from guard on top but Volz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Paavo Matinheimo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Volz ducks under a wild hook from Matinheimo.
Volz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Volz 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.

Matinheimo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volz.
Matinheimo throws a big shot that misses.
Volz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Matinheimo.
Matinheimo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Volz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volz ducks under a wild hook from Matinheimo.
Matinheimo misses with a straight left.
Matinheimo misses with a hook. Volz ducked under it nicely.

Volz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matinheimo is trying to defend but Volz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matinheimo is positioning himself well to prevent Volz advancing to mount.
Matinheimo trying to control here.
Matinheimo is trying to get back to full guard.

Volz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matinheimo defends it well.
Matinheimo wants to control but Volz is keeping busy.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Matinheimo wants to improve his position but Volz is controlling well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Matinheimo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volz.

Volz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Matinheimo's half guard.
Matinheimo punching from the bottom.
Volz is thwarting Matinheimo's attempts to control the position.

Matinheimo is defending against the submission attempts here by Volz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matinheimo is controlling Volz's trapped leg to prevent Volz from advancing to side control.

Volz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Matinheimo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Volz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matinheimo defends it well.
Matinheimo tries to get to full guard but Volz has control of the leg.

Volz seems to be working for a kimura but Matinheimo defends the submission attempt.
Volz is breathing heavily.

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.
Matinheimo wants to control but Volz is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matinheimo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matinheimo with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Volz can't handle though.
Matinheimo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Volz's guard.
Matinheimo stays in close to Volz's body and controls the position.

Volz working for submissions but it's allowed Matinheimo to get to half guard.
Matinheimo works his way into full mount!
Matinheimo trying to control but Volz is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Matinheimo lands a jab-cross combination.
Volz shoots in but Matinheimo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matinheimo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matinheimo misses with a hook. Volz ducked under it nicely.
Volz moves away from the strike by Matinheimo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matinheimo misses with a looping right.
Volz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Volz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Matinheimo is looking for a sweep.
Matinheimo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Volz wants to work for an arm triangle but Matinheimo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matinheimo tries to roll over but Volz keeps him under control.
Matinheimo won't allow Volz to pass to mount.

Volz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matinheimo is just riding it out for now. Volz eventually gives up the hold.
Volz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Volz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matinheimo trying to control from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Matinheimo misses with a straight right.
Paavo Matinheimo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Matinheimo.
Volz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matinheimo.
Matinheimo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Matinheimo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volz slips a jab from Matinheimo.
Matinheimo misses with an uppercut. Volz saw that one coming.
Matinheimo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volz.
Volz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Matinheimo misses the target.
Volz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volz slips under a jab from Matinheimo.

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.
Matinheimo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matinheimo scores with a jab to the body.
Matinheimo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Volz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matinheimo.
Matinheimo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Volz.
Volz misses with a takedown attempt - Matinheimo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Volz staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paavo Matinheimo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matinheimo 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavo Matinheimo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and General Onyx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lil' Wayne Ft. Gucci Mane-We Be Steady Mobbin. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Ramirez
vs
Onyx

195 cm
23
266 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, General Onyx!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Onyx throws a shot from downtown. Ramirez moves away and avoids it.
Onyx lands a nice hook to Ramirez's body. Ramirez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Onyx throws a left and a right that both miss

and Ramirez counters by clinching up.

Ramirez breaks from the clinch.
Ramirez wants to clinch.
Ramirez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ramirez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez throws a nice looking combination but Onyx bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
Onyx changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Onyx smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Onyx throws a series of punches but Ramirez moves out of range.
Onyx ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Onyx lands with a straight right. Ramirez didn't see that one coming.
Ramirez walks into a straight right hand from Onyx.

Ramirez is rocked!
Onyx circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Ramirez tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Onyx wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). General Onyx!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magni Turisas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viiksi Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turisas comes to the cage accompanied by Manowar - Gods Of War. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tolonen's choice of entrance music: Kid Rock - American Bad Ass. Magni Turisas has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Turisas
vs
Tolonen

185 cm
24
210 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

188 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magni Turisas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viiksi Tolonen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tolonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tolonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turisas.
Tolonen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Turisas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tolonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Good leg kick by Tolonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turisas is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tolonen scores with a spinning back kick!
Tolonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tolonen.
Turisas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tolonen.
Turisas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tolonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tolonen.
Tolonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turisas's sensitive parts.
Tolonen cracks a nice hook into Turisas's ribs.
Tolonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tolonen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tolonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tolonen scores with a spinning back kick!
Tolonen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Turisas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tolonen lands a nice looking body kick.
Tolonen lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turisas moves away.
Turisas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tolonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Turisas is just out of range.
Tolonen throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Turisas crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Viiksi Tolonen!
Viiksi Tolonen is the new light heavyweight champion!