Swing-2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Leigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hostrel Von Straztle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Leigh could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hostrel Von Straztle's chin.

Leigh
vs
Von Straztle

190 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Straztle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leigh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Von Straztle somewhat.
Leigh doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Von Straztle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Von Straztle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Von Straztle looks gassed!
Leigh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Von Straztle 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.
Leigh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Leigh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leigh shoots and misses

and Von Straztle counters with a takedown into side control.
Leigh tries to improve position but can't.

Von Straztle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leigh has escaped the position, nice work there.
Leigh tries to bench press Von Straztle off him but Von Straztle keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Straztle working away.
Leigh tries to escape but Von Straztle is in control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leigh has his takedown stuffed

and Von Straztle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Leigh's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Leigh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Straztle prevents Leigh from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Von Straztle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Leigh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Von Straztle on the ground.

Von Straztle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Von Straztle drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leigh looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leigh looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leigh!
Von Straztle gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Von Straztle is not content to let Leigh control the position.

Von Straztle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leigh pulls his head out easily.

Von Straztle with the active half guard here but Leigh passes nicely into side control.
Leigh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Straztle keeps working.
Von Straztle is looking for a sweep.
Leigh working the ground and pound from side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leigh shoots and misses

and Von Straztle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hostrel Von Straztle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Von Straztle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leigh did well to prevent Von Straztle getting side control.

Von Straztle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Leigh wants to get back to his feet.

Von Straztle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leigh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Von Straztle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Von Straztle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Von Straztle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leigh sees it coming and defends easily.

Leigh manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Leigh shoots and misses

and Von Straztle counters with a shoot takedown. Leigh fights it but they end up in guard.
Leigh wants to stand but Von Straztle is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Von Straztle drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Von Straztle seems to have locked his on tight now - Leigh screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Von Straztle, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hostrel Von Straztle!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bodies kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Silva
vs
Palmer

189 cm
22
189 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Silva misses.
Silva goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like DJ Palmer has been cut.
Silva throws a series of punches but Palmer moves out of range.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palmer.
Palmer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
George Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Palmer shoots in.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palmer.

Silva lands a left and a right that send Palmer crashing to the mat, dazed. Silva thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Palmer is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palmer was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Palmer moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Silva scores with a hook.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.

Silva cracks Palmer with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Silva has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Palmer to stand back up!
Palmer is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?

That has opened up DJ Palmer's cut even more.
Palmer tries to get into range but Silva steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Palmer! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Silva scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Silva!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Yeww (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nils Dacke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nils Dacke will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Yeww
vs
Dacke

199 cm
22
207 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ron Yeww!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nils Dacke!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dacke circles away from the clinch attempt.

Yeww shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yeww showed some decent athleticism there.
Yeww controlling the pace.
Yeww has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yeww working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dacke's thigh. Dacke counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeww not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dacke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yeww showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dacke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dacke looks gassed!
Yeww passes Dacke's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yeww controlling the action here.
Yeww seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dacke for as long as he can get away with.
Yeww tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dacke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dacke wants to improve his position but Yeww is controlling well.
Yeww controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ron Yeww just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Yeww misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dacke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yeww.
Dacke has his takedown stuffed

and Yeww counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yeww is stalling in the full guard.
Yeww pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dacke is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dacke has momentary wrist control but Yeww slips an elbow through the middle.
Yeww controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yeww pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dacke is keeping the position for now.
Yeww's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yeww passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yeww looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Yeww stays in close to Dacke's body and controls the position.
Yeww trying to control but Dacke is working from the bottom.
Dacke working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dacke is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeww is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yeww keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dacke's head.
Yeww stands and throws Dacke's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dacke is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Yeww is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dacke has escaped the position, nice work there.
What's Dacke going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yeww decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Yeww tries to clinch up.
Dacke has his takedown stuffed

and Yeww decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dacke's guard.
Yeww is looking to work some ground and pound but Dacke has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeww throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dacke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yeww trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Dacke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yeww looking to sit in guard and control but Dacke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Dacke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dacke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dacke stops Yeww from standing up.

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.
Dacke wants to get up but he can't break Yeww's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dacke.
Yeww tries to close the distance and clinch but Dacke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dacke lands a slapping body shot.
Yeww takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dacke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Yeww shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Yeww was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yeww wants to control the pace but Dacke is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Yeww dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Yeww closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dacke to the mat! Dacke manages to get full guard.
Yeww slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yeww postures up in Dacke's guard and throws a big left but Dacke blocks it.
Yeww stands and throws Dacke's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Yeww decides to stand back up.

Yeww throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dacke was covering up waiting for the punch and Yeww finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yeww's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dacke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yeww is controlling him.
Yeww controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Dacke is looking for a triangle but Yeww pushes his legs off easily.
Yeww stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dacke swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yeww stopping the sweep attempt from Dacke.
Dacke wants to control the position but Yeww says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Yeww decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dacke tries to clinch

and Yeww counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Dacke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yeww defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dacke looking for a sweep. Not yet Dacke, not yet.
Dacke is pulling down on Yeww's head to control his posture.
Dacke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Yeww stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Yeww wants to clinch but Dacke slips to the side
and Dacke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dacke with a lazy takedown attempt

and Yeww counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dacke!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dacke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yeww looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yeww avoids the attempt from Dacke to control.
Dacke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nils Dacke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ron Yeww is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yeww takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Yeww showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yeww, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Yeww!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuoki Akamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akamara comes to the cage accompanied by Illuminati. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Akamara
vs
Holt

182 cm
18
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

167 cm
22
157 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yuoki Akamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Holt!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akamara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Akamara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holt tries to avoid it but Akamara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holt to the ground. Holt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Akamara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holt tries to avoid it but Akamara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holt to the ground. Holt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuoki Akamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akamara shoots in for a takedown but Holt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Akamara shoots in looking for a takedown. Holt tries to sprawl out of it but Akamara keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Akamara.
Akamara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akamara somewhat.
Akamara staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akamara.
Akamara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Akamara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holt swivels and escapes.
Holt scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Akamara.
Holt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Akamara.
Akamara is breathing heavily.
Holt lands with a hook. Akamara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akamara misses with a takedown attempt - Holt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Akamara shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holt defends it nicely.
Akamara shoots in for a double leg but Holt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Akamara shoots in looking for a takedown. Holt tries to sprawl out of it but Akamara keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Holt connects with a nice looking jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Akamara will feel that in the morning.
Holt throws a head kick but Akamara moves out of range.
Holt thumps Akamara with a low kick.
Akamara tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Holt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Holt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Akamara is rocked!
A good leg kick by Holt.
Oh Akamara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akamara looks up at the clock. Bad move! Holt lands a right hand from hell, dropping Akamara. Holt pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Holt!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Xoom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mike Louis has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mike Louis seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Louis
vs
Xoom

185 cm
21
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Louis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Logan Xoom!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louis tries a head kick but it misses.
Xoom wants to clinch.
Xoom lands a right hook to the body.

Xoom gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Xoom jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Louis walks away with a smile on his face. Xoom gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Xoom tries to clinch up but Louis circles away and keeps his distance.
Louis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Xoom scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Louis is trying to get back to his feet.
Xoom working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xoom wants to control but Louis is keeping him busy.
I wouldn't like to be where Louis is right now.
Xoom passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Louis!
Louis tries to hold on but Xoom pushes him away.
Louis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Louis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Xoom looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Xoom tries to control but Louis wriggling away.

Xoom working for a guillotine from mount but Louis is in no mood to give up.
Xoom looks gassed!
Xoom looking to finish with strikes here!
Xoom with shots to the head and body - Louis looks very uncomfortable down there.
Xoom avoids the attempt from Louis to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xoom raining down shots from the mount!
Xoom dominating with strikes here.
Xoom wants to control the pace but Louis is squirming around nicely.

Louis somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Xoom misses with the combination.
Xoom throws a sloppy head kick

and Louis counters with a single leg into guard. Xoom didn't expect that.
Louis throws a strike but Xoom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Xoom working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Louis's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louis controls Xoom momentarily but Xoom frees himself.
Xoom connects with a couple of short punches.
Xoom preventing the sweep.
Xoom throws a big right hand that misses.
Xoom trying to control but Louis is working from the bottom.
Xoom landing some decent shots from guard.

Xoom drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Xoom jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Xoom throws a head kick but Louis moves out of range.
Louis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xoom lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Louis tries to keep at a distance but Xoom has taken the fight into the clinch.
Louis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Xoom smiles and moves away.
Louis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Louis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xoom as he jumps to the side.
Xoom tries to clinch
enabling Louis to counter with a crisp jab.
Xoom tries to clinch there but Louis circles away.
Xoom tries to clinch up but Louis circles away and keeps his distance.
Xoom misses with a head kick.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Louis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Louis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Xoom shoots for a takedown but Louis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Louis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Louis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xoom is keeping the position for now.

Xoom uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Louis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Xoom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Louis's sensitive parts.
Xoom has a takedown stuffed.
Mike Louis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Xoom.

Xoom gets a clinch.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Xoom dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Xoom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xoom keeps the fight on the outside.
Xoom throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Louis.
Logan Xoom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Louis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Louis circles away from the clinch attempt

and Louis moves into the clinch.
Xoom lands an elbow that stopped Louis in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Xoom obliges.
Xoom with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Louis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Xoom is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Louis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Xoom misses with a knee to the head.
Xoom scores with a shot to the side of Louis's head.

Xoom lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

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

Xoom is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Louis defends it well.
Louis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Xoom is working away from the top position though.
Xoom stops Louis from getting back to his feet.

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

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Xoom tries to stand and escape but Louis is controlling the position.
Xoom trying to control from Louis's half guard. Louis has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Louis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xoom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Louis wants to sweep here but Xoom controlling him for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xoom tries to clinch there but Louis circles away.

Xoom closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Xoom - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Xoom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Louis's defenses.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Louis pulls guard effortlessly.
Louis looking for a sweep. Not yet Louis, not yet.
Louis is working hard here to advance position.
Xoom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Xoom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Louis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Louis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Xoom is controlling him.
Xoom with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Louis keeping full guard, as Xoom tries to pass.

Louis is working an open guard so Xoom takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Xoom with a poor takedown

and Louis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Louis wants to clinch
and Xoom counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Louis is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Xoom rushes Louis and presses him up against the cage.
Xoom can't get the takedown.
Xoom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Louis's efforts to push away.
Xoom tries to stall but Louis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Xoom can't get the takedown.

Louis lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Louis is trying to control the action in half guard but Xoom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Logan Xoom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Louis wants to stand up but Xoom is controlling the position.

Louis postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Xoom to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Xoom shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Louis's guard.
Louis trying to control the position.
Louis is really struggling to control Xoom but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Louis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xoom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xoom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xoom with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Xoom looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xoom slips nicely into half guard.
Louis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Xoom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Louis keeps working.
Xoom scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Xoom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Louis is just riding it out for now. Xoom eventually gives up the hold.
Louis is staying active underneath Xoom, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louis wants to get back to full guard.
Louis moves into full guard.
Louis wants to sweep but no luck.

Louis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Louis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Xoom stands and throws Louis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Louis manages to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Louis is looking to escape.

Louis manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Louis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xoom's waist but Xoom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Louis off to one side.
Louis swats away the attempt to clinch by Xoom.

Xoom closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Louis to the mat! Louis manages to get full guard.
Xoom throwing strikes from guard but Louis blocks nicely.
Xoom is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Xoom wants to control from the top but Louis keeps moving.
Louis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Xoom gets to his feet - Louis follows without any prompting.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Louis shoots in and bounces Xoom off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Xoom is working an open guard so Louis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Louis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Xoom swivels and escapes.
Xoom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xoom tries to clinch
and Louis counters with a nice body shot.
Xoom has his takedown stuffed
and Louis counters with a series of strikes. Xoom will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mike Louis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Xoom.
Xoom tries to land a front kick but Louis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Louis avoids the head kick by Xoom.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xoom.
Xoom throws a sloppy body shot

and Louis counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Xoom is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Louis decides to pull guard.
Louis keeping moving, preventing Xoom from controlling successfully.
Louis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Louis keeping moving, preventing Xoom from controlling successfully.

Louis is looking for a triangle but Xoom pushes his legs off easily.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xoom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Xoom drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Louis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Xoom has Louis in his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Louis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Xoom wants to stand up but Louis is controlling him.

That's eight 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.
Xoom wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Louis prevents Xoom from getting back to his feet.
Louis advances position into side control!
Louis is looking to take a break and control but Xoom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

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

Louis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Xoom looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Xoom is trying to buck Louis off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Louis dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Xoom throws a head kick that misses

and Louis counters with a single leg into guard. Xoom didn't expect that.
Louis wanted to stand there but Xoom had control of the position.
Xoom keeping moving, preventing Louis from controlling successfully.
Xoom is looking to stand up but Louis isn't so interested in that idea.

Xoom looking for a guillotine here but Louis defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis prevents Xoom from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Louis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Xoom wants to get back to his feet but Louis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Louis is standing up over Xoom. Xoom looks to escape but Louis dives into side control.

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.
Louis taking a breather here.

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

and Louis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Xoom's guard.
Xoom keeping moving, preventing Louis from controlling successfully.
Xoom has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xoom is looking to stand up but Louis isn't so interested in that idea.
Louis wants to stand but Xoom is controlling his posture from full guard.

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.
Louis wants to stand and escape but instead Xoom has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Xoom stopping the sweep attempt from Louis.

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

Louis gets caught flat footed, as Xoom shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Xoom postures up in Louis's guard and throws a big left but Louis blocks it.
Xoom is working Louis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Xoom passes Louis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Louis is trying to control but can't.
Xoom looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Louis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Louis wants to get back to full guard.
Louis holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Xoom has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Louis defend it? Xoom steps over the head and cranks it - Louis is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Xoom!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Logan Xoom!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ari Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregg Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnson
vs
Tyson

225 cm
22
285 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

198 cm
22
298 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ari Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregg Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyson shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tyson.
Ari Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregg Tyson.
Tyson looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gregg Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
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.
Tyson taking a bit of punishment here - Johnson scoring with strikes.
Johnson is trying to ground and pound but Tyson uses the momentary lack of control by Johnson to regain half guard.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson with the ground and pound but Tyson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson is working Tyson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Tyson.
Tyson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson cracks Tyson with a solid left hand.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tyson on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Tyson looks gassed!
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Tyson blocks nicely.
Tyson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.

Tyson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tyson's head.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Tyson blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tyson is trying to keep Johnson in close.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Tyson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tyson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tyson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Tyson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position.
Tyson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tyson scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson throws and elbow that misses. Tyson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Tyson!
Tyson wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tyson tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Tyson shoots and misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Tyson tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tyson pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Tyson jumps guard.
Tyson looking to control.
Tyson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Tyson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyson has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Tyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyson is keeping the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tyson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses.

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.
Tyson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ari Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregg Tyson.
Tyson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
No luck for Tyson with that takedown attempt.
Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.

Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to drag Tyson to the mat but Tyson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Tyson gets control of Johnson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tyson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Tyson blocks nicely.
Tyson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson stands up over Tyson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tyson trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tyson wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tyson has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson looks to land a strike but Tyson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tyson looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tyson fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Tyson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Tyson's brow.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is in close to Tyson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tyson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ari Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tyson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ari Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregg Tyson.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Tyson backing up. Tyson nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick by Tyson misses
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Tyson backing up. Tyson nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tyson shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Tyson
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyson has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Tyson.

It looks like Gregg Tyson has been cut.
A head kick by Tyson misses
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Tyson backing up. Tyson nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Tyson tries to clinch

and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tyson's guard.
Tyson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tyson is trying to keep Johnson in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyson looking to control.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson won't allow Tyson to sweep him here.
Johnson throws and elbow that misses. Tyson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Tyson!
Tyson throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyson tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyson to the ground. Tyson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tyson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Tyson pulls guard effortlessly.
Tyson is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it.
Johnson won't allow Tyson to get back to his feet.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyson has wrist control.
Gregg Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ari Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ari Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ari Johnson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Captain Evil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Errol Schilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Errol Schilt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Evil
vs
Schilt

175 cm
22
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Captain Evil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Errol Schilt!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schilt manages to avoid it.
Schilt avoids the body shot from Evil.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Schilt - that will leave a mark!
Schilt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Evil tries to clinch but Schilt is having none of it.
Evil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schilt lands with an uppercut that bounces Evil off the cage and back into rage.
Schilt misses with a wild combination.
Evil tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schilt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Evil somewhat.
Schilt throws a one two combo.
A thudding body kick lands there by Schilt!
Evil fails with the takedown.
Schilt scores with a sloppy right hand. Evil should have avoided that one.
Evil ducks right into an uppercut from Schilt.
Schilt stalks Evil and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Evil's face. Evil staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schilt fails to land with a series of punches.

Schilt rushes Evil and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Evil drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schilt pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Captain Evil. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evil takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Schilt connects with a high kick.
Evil on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schilt scores with a push kick.
Schilt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Schilt closes the distance and pushes Evil back into the cage.

Schilt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schilt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Evil tries to keep at a distance but Schilt has taken the fight into the clinch.

Schilt breaks from the clinch.
Evil takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evil throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schilt counters with a good low kick that Evil was not able to check.
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!
Evil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schilt manages to avoid it.

Schilt moves into the clinch.
Evil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Schilt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Schilt misses.
Evil looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Evil.
Captain Evil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Schilt.
Schilt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Evil walks into a left hand.
Evil takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Evil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Schilt finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Evil is breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling a little - Schilt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evil fails to land with a series of punches.
Schilt lands with a nice body kick.
Evil takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Schilt throws a right and a left that both miss.

Schilt closes the distance and pushes Evil back into the cage.
Schilt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Evil's face.

Schilt manages to break the clinch.
Schilt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Evil. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Schilt closes the distance and clinches.

Schilt breaks the clinch.
Schilt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Evil circles away quickly and effectively.
Schilt delivers a nice body kick.
Schilt connects with a high kick.
Evil will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Evil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schilt moves away.
Schilt lands a jab to Evil's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schilt lands with a kick to the temple. Evil shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evil falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schilt counters with a two punch combo.
Evil misses with a double jab.
Schilt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Evil takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Schilt lands with a nice combination. Evil backs away looking to recover.
Evil walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Evil throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schilt counters with a one-two to the body.
A left and a right from Schilt both land. Nice combination.
Schilt delivers a nice body kick.
Schilt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Evil backs up against the cage.
Evil is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Schilt.
Schilt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A solid body kick from Schilt.
Schilt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Evil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Schilt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schilt thows a body kick. Evil tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Schilt moves into the clinch.

Schilt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evil tries to clinch but Schilt moves away

and Schilt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schilt.
Schilt landing knees to the body.
Schilt prevents the takedown attempt.

Schilt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Schilt misses.
Evil scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Schilt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evil.
Schilt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Evil had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Evil swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Evil tries to clinch but Schilt moves away
and Evil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evil looks to clinch

and Schilt counters with a takedown into side control.
Schilt in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Evil tries to improve position but can't.
Schilt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Evil's legs.
Schilt working the ground and pound from side control.

Schilt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Evil manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schilt wants to control but Evil is keeping him busy.
Schilt prevents Evil from improving his position.
Evil slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Captain Evil!