SFL 5: Earthquake PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Israel Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Felipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felipe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eye of the Tiger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Gordon
vs
Felipe

192 cm
22
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

198 cm
21
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Israel Gordon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorge Felipe!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Felipe tries to avoid it but Gordon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Felipe to the ground. Felipe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Felipe gets the takedown into side control.
Felipe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Felipe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gordon down.
Gordon is trying to improve his position.
Gordon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Felipe off and has taken his back!
Felipe tries to roll but Gordon sticks to his back.
Gordon wants to control but Felipe is keeping busy.
Felipe breaks Gordon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Felipe wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.

Gordon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Felipe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Felipe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Gordon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Felipe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gordon is tightening it up a little... Felipe has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Felipe reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Felipe taps out! nice BJJ there by Gordon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Israel Gordon!
Israel Gordon retains his heavyweight title!

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hype
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pop
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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dameko Brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Youny Nhymann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nhymann comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Disturbed - Violence Fetish kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Brewer
vs
Nhymann

187 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
250 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Win Nutritional - proof of quality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 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, Dameko Brewer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Youny Nhymann!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewer shoots for a double leg takedown but Nhymann sprawls well. He's pushed Brewer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brewer throws a series of punches but Nhymann moves out of range.
Nhymann tries to close the distance and clinch but Brewer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brewer looks to land a combination but Nhymann avoids it well.
A big left from Nhymann misses.
Nhymann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brewer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Nhymann counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nhymann trying to control but Brewer is working from the bottom.
Brewer wants to get back to his feet but Nhymann passes into half guard.
Brewer wants to get back to his feet.
Nhymann slips a nice elbow through Brewer's hands, connecting with Brewer's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Nhymann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brewer is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nhymann blocks Brewer's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Nhymann looking to control but Brewer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brewer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Nhymann is going olschool here, as he tries to force Brewer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Brewer shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nhymann looks gassed!
Nhymann wants to control the pace but Brewer is squirming around nicely.
Brewer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brewer is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Brewer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brewer wants to get back to his feet.
Brewer regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nhymann winds up and cracks Brewer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nhymann stops Brewer from getting back to his feet.
Brewer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Brewer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brewer wants to get back to his feet.
Nhymann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brewer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brewer pushes Nhymann off looking to stand but Nhymann dives back in and keeps control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Nhymann.
Brewer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nhymann asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nhymann is trying to get an arm triangle but Brewer is defending well.
Brewer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nhymann is controlling him well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nhymann is defended easily by Brewer.

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.

Brewer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brewer wants to stand up but Nhymann is controlling the position.
Brewer thows a huge punch but Nhymann dodges it nicely.
Nhymann is not content to let Brewer control the position.
Nhymann tries to roll over but Brewer keeps him under control.
Brewer is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Nice strikes from Brewer there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nhymann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brewer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brewer doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Nhymann holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nhymann goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brewer prevents it.
Nhymann drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brewer has had enough of the clinch but Nhymann keeps him there for the moment.
Nhymann blocks an uppercut.
Brewer could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Brewer working hard to break the clinch.
Nhymann prevents Brewer from breaking the clinch.
Nhymann is breathing heavily.
Brewer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brewer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nhymann pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dameko Brewer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brewer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brewer wants to get back to striking at distance but Nhymann won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Nhymann to work.
Brewer wants to break free but Nhymann has control.
Brewer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brewer is trying to break free.
Nhymann jumps guard but Brewer stands there with Nhymann around his waist. Nhymann gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brewer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nhymann prevents it.
Nhymann drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brewer wants to get back to striking at distance but Nhymann won't allow it.
Brewer avoiding damage.
Brewer wants to get back to striking at distance but Nhymann won't allow it.
Nhymann prevents Brewer from breaking the clinch.
Brewer can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brewer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brewer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nhymann gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brewer has had enough of the clinch but Nhymann keeps him there for the moment.
Brewer is trying to force a seperation but Nhymann has the dominant position.

Nhymann turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nhymann manages to end up in side control.
Brewer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brewer wants to get back to full guard.
Brewer is trying to stand.
Brewer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nhymann is working away from the top position though.
Brewer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nhymann on the ground.
Brewer pushes Nhymann off looking to stand but Nhymann dives back in and keeps control.
Nhymann wants to control but Brewer is keeping him busy.
Youny Nhymann has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nhymann prevents Brewer from standing back up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brewer tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Nhymann counters with a single leg into guard. Brewer didn't expect that.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nhymann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Brewer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nhymann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nhymann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nhymann won't allow Brewer to get back to his feet.
Brewer is trying to control the position but Nhymann postures up.
Brewer wants to stand but Nhymann is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brewer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A big right from Brewer misses.
Youny Nhymann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nhymann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Nhymann rushes Brewer and presses him up against the cage.

Nhymann wants the takedown. Brewer is fighting it off but Nhymann persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Brewer's guard against the cage.
Nhymann looking to pass the guard.
Brewer wants to stand but Nhymann is controlling the position.
Nhymann trying to control but Brewer is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Youny Nhymann 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!

Brewer lands a nice shot that snaps Nhymann's head back.
Brewer tries to clinch up

and Nhymann counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Brewer!
Brewer is squirming around, avoiding Nhymann's attempts to control the action.
Brewer tries to buck Nhymann off but he can't manage it.
Brewer throwing hammer fists to the chest of Nhymann. What's that going to do exactly?
Brewer is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nhymann prevents Brewer from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nhymann avoids the attempt from Brewer to control.
Brewer is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Nhymann looking to control but Brewer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nhymann looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nhymann won't let Brewer get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Nhymann trying to control but Brewer is having none of it.
Brewer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brewer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nhymann is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brewer throwing hammer fists to the chest of Nhymann. What's that going to do exactly?

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.
Nhymann avoids the attempt from Brewer to control.
Nhymann lands with some strikes.

Nhymann with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Brewer wants to try and get back to his feet.
Brewer flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Nhymann is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Brewer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Brewer tries to hold on but Nhymann postures up.
You get the feeling that Brewer really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Brewer is looking to improve his position but Nhymann isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Nhymann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brewer is looking to escape.
Brewer tries to hold on but Nhymann pushes him away.
Brewer wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Nhymann looking for a guillotine from mount but Brewer is having none of it.
Nhymann thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Brewer is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

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.
Nhymann avoids the attempt from Brewer to control.
Brewer is trying to stand.

Nhymann jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brewer is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brewer and Nhymann has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Brewer is trying to improve his position.
Brewer wants to control but Nhymann postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nhymann trying to control the position but Brewer is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Youny Nhymann really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nhymann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brewer.
Nhymann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

It looks like Youny Nhymann has been cut.
Brewer connects with a looping right hand.
Nhymann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brewer.
Brewer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Nhymann counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brewer won't be happy with that.
Brewer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Brewer struggling a bit here.
Nhymann scores with punches from side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Brewer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer tries to buck Nhymann off but Nhymann is having none of it.
Nhymann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brewer keeps working.
Brewer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Brewer tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brewer tries for a takedown but Nhymann circles away easily

and Nhymann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nhymann is looking to work some ground and pound but Brewer has wrist control.
Brewer trying to keep a closed guard but Nhymann is proving a slippery customer.
Nhymann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brewer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dameko Brewer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nhymann won't allow Brewer to get back to his feet.
Nhymann trying to control the position from guard on top but Brewer 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.
Brewer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nhymann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brewer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brewer is looking to clinch.
Brewer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brewer scores with a decent looking hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer shoots in for a takedown but Nhymann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dameko Brewer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brewer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Brewer misses with a jab, cross combination.

Nhymann decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brewer tries to kick Nhymann off but Nhymann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brewer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nhymann.
Brewer is trying to stand.
Nhymann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brewer is trying to stand up here but Nhymann is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brewer throws a hook but Nhymann blocks it.

Nhymann fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brewer sprawls well initially but Nhymann persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nhymann has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nhymann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brewer is looking to escape.
Youny Nhymann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brewer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You get the feeling that Brewer really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Brewer throwing hammer fists to the chest of Nhymann. What's that going to do exactly?

And that's the end of the fight!
Youny Nhymann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nhymann 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 36:40
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 36:40
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 36:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Youny Nhymann!

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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
79%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Ruutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osmond Schwartz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schwartz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hell March kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ruutu
vs
Schwartz

188 cm
22
204 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

164 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Ruutu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osmond Schwartz!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Ruutu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schwartz defends well.
Schwartz prevents Ruutu from getting back to his feet.

Schwartz stands and steps away. Ruutu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ruutu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Schwartz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Schwartz wants to control but Ruutu is keeping him busy.
Ruutu pushes Schwartz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Schwartz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schwartz stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Schwartz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ruutu!
Schwartz avoids the attempt from Ruutu to control.
Schwartz landing shots from mount.
Schwartz tries to control but Ruutu wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ruutu wants to hold on but Schwartz pushes him away.
Ruutu is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ruutu is breathing heavily.
Schwartz tries to control but Ruutu wriggling away.
Ruutu wants to control but Schwartz is having none of it.
Schwartz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Schwartz with the ground and pound from mount.
Ruutu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schwartz on the ground.
Schwartz scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Schwartz goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ruutu is on top in guard.
Ruutu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schwartz's guard.
Schwartz keeping moving, preventing Ruutu from controlling successfully.

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.
Ruutu preventing the sweep.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Schwartz has eaten all the pies!
Schwartz trying to control the position.
Ruutu trying to control but Schwartz is working from the bottom.

Schwartz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruutu defends well.
Schwartz trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osmond Schwartz 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.

Ruutu tests Schwartz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schwartz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruutu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Ruutu. No joy for Schwartz on that attempt.
Ruutu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schwartz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruutu somewhat.
Schwartz misses with a takedown
and Ruutu counters with a two punch combo.
Ruutu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruutu fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruutu swats away the attempt to clinch by Schwartz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruutu throws a right hand that Schwartz ducks under and follows up with a left that Schwartz also avoids with ease.
Ruutu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schwartz's hands.
Schwartz has his takedown stuffed
and Ruutu counters with a right hand to the body.
Jarkko Ruutu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmond Schwartz.
Horrible takedown by Ruutu or perhaps it was just good defense by Schwartz which made him look bad.
Jarkko Ruutu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schwartz throws a sloppy head kick and Ruutu moves out of range easily.

Schwartz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu postures up.
Ruutu thows a big elbow that misses.

Schwartz uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Schwartz moves into range and clinches up with Ruutu.
Schwartz tries to pull guard but Ruutu holds him up against the cage and eventually Schwartz drops back down to his feet.

Ruutu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schwartz throws a nice looking combination but Ruutu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ruutu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schwartz to the mat! Schwartz manages to get full guard.
Schwartz working a defensive guard here.
Schwartz wants to sweep but no luck.
Schwartz trying to control the position.
Schwartz is controlling Ruutu's posture.
Ruutu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ruutu 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.
Schwartz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schwartz trying to keep a closed guard but Ruutu is proving a slippery customer.
Ruutu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schwartz's guard.

Schwartz pushes Ruutu off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ruutu dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Schwartz slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruutu, before circling back to the center of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schwartz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ruutu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartz is trying to break the clinch but Ruutu has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Ruutu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruutu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schwartz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruutu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schwartz somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwartz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ruutu as he jumps to the side.
Jarkko Ruutu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmond Schwartz.
Schwartz darts in trying to clinch

and Ruutu counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Schwartz!
Schwartz tries to lock up and control but Ruutu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ruutu is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Schwartz is working to get back to half guard.
Ruutu scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schwartz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ruutu.

Ruutu looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Schwartz is trying to escape the mount.
Schwartz tries to lock up and control but Ruutu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu looking to finish Schwartz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Schwartz!
Schwartz flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Schwartz tries to reverse the position but Ruutu maintains control.
Schwartz regains half guard.
Schwartz gets full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Schwartz holds on and takes a little breather.
Schwartz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Osmond Schwartz has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ruutu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruutu postures up.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Schwartz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Schwartz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ruutu clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Schwartz clinches with his opponent.
Schwartz tries to pull guard but Ruutu won't allow it.

Schwartz manages to pull guard.
Schwartz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ruutu trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwartz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruutu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartz keeping moving, preventing Ruutu from controlling successfully.
Ruutu being controlled here momentarily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schwartz pushes Ruutu off and scrambles back to his feet.

Schwartz darts in and clinches Ruutu up against the cage.
Schwartz controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruutu.
Ruutu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schwartz fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schwartz clinches up against the cage.

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

Schwartz pushes Ruutu off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ruutu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schwartz.
Ruutu moves in looking to clinch but Schwartz pushes him off.
Ruutu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schwartz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ruutu tries to get to full guard but Schwartz has control of the leg.
Schwartz is trying to control. Ruutu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ruutu looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruutu is trying to maintain the position but Schwartz is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Schwartz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Schwartz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Schwartz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osmond Schwartz dominated that fourth 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ruutu tries to clinch but Schwartz moves away

and Schwartz counters with a takedown into side control.
Schwartz trying to control the position but Ruutu is working away.
The referee asks Schwartz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Schwartz prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ruutu is not content to let Schwartz control the position.
Ruutu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schwartz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ruutu sneaks back into half guard.
Ruutu trying to control but Schwartz postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruutu wants to get back to full guard.
Ruutu pushes Schwartz off looking to stand but Schwartz dives back in and keeps control.
Schwartz working Ruutu over with strikes.

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

and Ruutu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu controlling the pace.
Schwartz tries to kick Ruutu off but Ruutu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ruutu wants to take a breather but Schwartz is having none of it.
Schwartz wants to get back to full guard.
Schwartz is not content to let Ruutu control the position.
Schwartz wants to get back to full guard.
Schwartz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schwartz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz is trying to keep Ruutu in close.
Ruutu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schwartz trying to keep a closed guard but Ruutu is proving a slippery customer.
Ruutu wants to get up but he can't break Schwartz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Schwartz is looking to stand up but Ruutu isn't so interested in that idea.

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.
Schwartz seems keen to control Ruutu's posture.
Ruutu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schwartz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Schwartz shoots for a takedown but Ruutu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ruutu looks for a takedown but Schwartz sprawls well.
Schwartz dodges the punch combination from Ruutu.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Osmond Schwartz.
I think Schwartz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osmond Schwartz!
Osmond Schwartz is the new light heavyweight champion!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Penis Turpos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Kruger has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kruger
vs
Turpos

188 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 4 - 1

185 cm
23
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Fred Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Penis Turpos!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kruger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kruger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kruger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Turpos throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Turpos tries to reverse the position but Kruger maintains control.
Turpos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kruger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Turpos is trying desperately to improve position.
Kruger fails to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Turpos reaches up to try and control the position but Kruger seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Turpos rolls and tries to escape and now Kruger has his back!
Turpos should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Turpos trying to control the action but Kruger just sinks the hooks in.
Turpos is covering up but some of the strikes from Kruger are getting through and doing damage.
Kruger gets his hands free as Turpos looks to control.
Kruger biding his time, controlling Turpos.
Turpos tries to break free.
Kruger has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Turpos's body.
Turpos is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpos is keeping busy.
Kruger controls the position.
Turpos trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kruger tries to keep control of the position but Turpos is staying busy.
Kruger controls the position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Fred Kruger just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Turpos gets caught flat footed, as Kruger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Turpos looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpos keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
Turpos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kruger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Turpos's guard.
Kruger slows the pace down in half guard.
Turpos is staying active underneath Kruger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kruger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turpos defending well though.
Turpos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kruger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Turpos keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.

Turpos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kruger defends well.
Turpos wants to sweep but no luck.
Kruger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kruger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turpos misses with a takedown

and Kruger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Kruger is looking for a kimura but Turpos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kruger to get the leverage.
Kruger passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Turpos!

Kruger stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kruger lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fred Kruger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kruger gets a takedown into half 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!
Kruger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Turpos is trying to control but Kruger manages to pass to mount!
Kruger controlling from the full mount.
Kruger's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kruger moves to take his opponent's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kruger controlling the positon.
Kruger is not going to allow Turpos to sit and survive in this position.
Kruger is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Turpos up.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kruger. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Kruger just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kruger has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Fred Kruger just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Turpos gets caught flat footed, as Kruger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Turpos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fred Kruger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kruger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Turpos is working an open guard so Kruger takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Kruger rushes Turpos and presses him up against the cage.

Kruger gets control of Turpos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kruger will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kruger controls Turpos momentarily but Turpos frees himself.
Kruger has Turpos pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpos postures up.
Kruger is really struggling to control Turpos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kruger wants to sweep here but Turpos controlling him for the moment.
Turpos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruger 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.
Turpos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kruger misses with a takedown attempt

and Turpos counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kruger's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Kruger dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kruger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turpos moves away.
Kruger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

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

Turpos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kruger flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kruger wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turpos wants to pass the guard but Kruger is defending well.
Turpos is keen to just control but Kruger is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger is looking to control Turpos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kruger avoid being mounted?
Kruger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turpos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turpos's back!
Kruger is riding his opponent, not letting Turpos buck him off.
Turpos tries to escape the position.
Good control from Kruger.

Kruger has got one arm under Turpos's chin. This could be trouble... Turpos trying to control the other hand but Kruger gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Turpos has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fred Kruger!