FFC: Challengers 6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nai Kanom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hektor Bombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kanom
vs
Bombard

200 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nai Kanom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hektor Bombard!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombard fails to land with a series of punches.

Kanom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kanom slowing the pace effectively.
Bombard can't break the clinch.
Bombard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kanom or not.
Bombard is looking to control Kanom's arms but Kanom gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bombard has his back to the cage.
Bombard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bombard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kanom throws a punch but it's blocked by Bombard.

Kanom breaks the clinch.
Kanom ducks right into an uppercut from Bombard.
Bombard drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kanom right on the button. Kanom goes down! Bombard follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Bombard gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hektor Bombard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ougah Chimoine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Lesnar has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Lesnar
vs
Chimoine

194 cm
22
272 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

176 cm
19
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ougah Chimoine!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chimoine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesnar.

Lesnar pushes Chimoine up against the cage in a clinch.
Lesnar fails to pull guard.
Chimoine stalling in the clinch but Lesnar improves position.
Chimoine has Lesnar pressed against the cage, preventing Lesnar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chimoine misses with a punch on the inside.
Chimoine working aggressively here.
Chimoine swings wildly with an uppercut but Lesnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Chimoine.
Lesnar blocking some punches.
Chimoine lands a nice uppercut.
Lesnar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chimoine walks away with a smile on his face. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lesnar tries to clinch there but Chimoine circles away.
Lesnar doesn't manage to clinch there - Chimoine circles away.
Lesnar tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Chimoine does no damage.
Brock Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar tries to clinch there but Chimoine circles away.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Chimoine shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch but Chimoine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chimoine throws a jab but it's blocked by Lesnar.
Lesnar swats away the attempt to clinch by Chimoine.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lesnar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chimoine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Chimoine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Chimoine fails to land.
Lesnar tries for a takedown but Chimoine manages to get underhooks.
Chimoine has a couple of punches blocked by Lesnar.
Lesnar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chimoine misses with a punch on the inside.
Chimoine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lesnar is trying to break the clinch but Chimoine is controlling him.
Lesnar is looking to break free of the clinch but Chimoine has double underhooks.
Chimoine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Chimoine fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Chimoine fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chimoine.
Lesnar is trying to force a seperation but Chimoine has the dominant position.
Lesnar blocks an uppercut.
Chimoine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lesnar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chimoine pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chimoine has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chimoine misses with some punches.
Chimoine's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Lesnar drags the fight down to the ground.

Chimoine stands up from Lesnar's guard - Chimoine perhaps looking for a knockout.

Chimoine closes the distance and clinches.
Chimoine lands a right hand.
Lesnar blocking some punches.
Lesnar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chimoine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chimoine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chimoine.
Chimoine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lesnar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chimoine fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lesnar wants to clinch
enabling Chimoine to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar shoots in but no luck this time.
Lesnar tries to clinch but Chimoine moves away
enabling Chimoine to counter with a crisp jab.
Lesnar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chimoine counters with a straight right hand.
Chimoine circles away from the clinch attempt

and Chimoine counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chimoine.
Lesnar is trying to drag Chimoine to the mat but Chimoine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chimoine gets through Lesnar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chimoine misses with the head strike.
Lesnar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar blocks an uppercut.
Chimoine lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chimoine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chimoine.
Lesnar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chimoine prevents it.
Lesnar blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Chimoine.
Chimoine has a couple of punches blocked by Lesnar.
Chimoine gets through Lesnar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chimoine misses with some punches.
Chimoine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Lesnar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chimoine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lesnars head.
A head punch on the inside from Chimoine fails to land.
Lesnar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chimoine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chimoine has a couple of punches blocked by Lesnar.
Chimoine misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chimoine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lesnar blocks an uppercut.
Chimoine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chimoine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chimoine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ougah Chimoine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lesnar misses with a body shot
and Chimoine counters with a right hand to the body.

Chimoine drops Lesnar with a beautiful combination! Lesnar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chimoine is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chimoine cracks Lesnar with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ougah Chimoine!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Kyroskoski
vs
Sakazaki

192 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
235 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaarlo Kyroskoski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Takuma Sakazaki!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyroskoski shoots in looking for a takedown. Sakazaki tries to sprawl out of it but Kyroskoski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sakazaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Sakazaki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sakazaki looks to land a strike but Kyroskoski avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyroskoski trying to keep a closed guard but Sakazaki is proving a slippery customer.
Sakazaki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakazaki wants to stand and escape but instead Kyroskoski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sakazaki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sakazaki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakazaki keeping full guard, as Kyroskoski tries to pass.
Sakazaki is looking to stand up but Kyroskoski isn't so interested in that idea.

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

Sakazaki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sakazaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sakazaki seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Sakazaki escapes and gets back to his feet.
Sakazaki looks gassed!
Kyroskoski fails to land with a series of punches.

Sakazaki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kyroskoski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sakazaki tries to stand but Kyroskoski is controlling from the bottom.
Sakazaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyroskoski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sakazaki wants to stand and escape but instead Kyroskoski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kyroskoski wants to control from the top but Sakazaki keeps moving.
Kyroskoski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyroskoski trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakazaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyroskoski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sakazaki keeping moving, preventing Kyroskoski from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sakazaki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kyroskoski is controlling him.

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.
Kyroskoski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kyroskoski fails to land with a series of punches.
Kyroskoski fails with the takedown

and Sakazaki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kyroskoski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sakazaki's guard.

Sakazaki is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kyroskoski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sakazaki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaarlo Kyroskoski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakazaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kyroskoski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sakazaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kyroskoski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Kyroskoski instigates a clinch.
Kyroskoski wants to break free but Sakazaki has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takuma Sakazaki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kyroskoski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Sakazaki counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kyroskoski!
Sakazaki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sakazaki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kyroskoski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sakazaki lands a nice shot to the head.
Sakazaki with good strikes from the mount here!
Sakazaki lands a big shot there that rocks Kyroskoski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sakazaki is landing with some decent strikes but Kyroskoski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sakazaki working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kyroskoski is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyroskoski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kyroskoski is in a horrible position here. Sakazaki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kyroskoski gets back to half guard.

Sakazaki decides to stand up.
Nice sprawl there from Kyroskoski as Sakazaki shoots in.
Kyroskoski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Sakazaki counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakazaki sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kyroskoski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kyroskoski prevents Sakazaki from moving into mount.
Sakazaki misses with the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Sakazaki are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kyroskoski is looking to regain half guard here but Sakazaki keeps moving and retains side control.
Kyroskoski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sakazaki.

Sakazaki decides to stand back up. Sakazaki steps back and let's Kyroskoski get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyroskoski throws a right and a left that Sakazaki avoids nicely.
Sakazaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kyroskoski is fending him off so far but Sakazaki persists. Nope, Kyroskoski circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakazaki checks a low kick from Kyroskoski.
Sakazaki has a takedown stuffed.
Kaarlo Kyroskoski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takuma Sakazaki.
Sakazaki doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kyroskoski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kyroskoski.
Sakazaki lands an elbow just above Kyroskoski 's eye.
Sakazaki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sakazaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Kyroskoski controls his hands.
Kyroskoski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sakazaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sakazaki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sakazaki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kyroskoski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

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.
Sakazaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyroskoski wants a takedown.
Sakazaki stalling against the cage.
Sakazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kyroskoski tries to circle away but Sakazaki has him pinned against the cage.
Kyroskoski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sakazaki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sakazaki pressing his opponent against the cage.

Sakazaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Sakazaki feints and as Kyroskoski raises his hands in defense, Sakazaki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Sakazaki stands up and waves to Kyroskoski to follow him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kyroskoski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takuma Sakazaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Sakazaki gets the takedown into side control.
Sakazaki wants to stand but Kyroskoski has his arm trapped.
Kyroskoski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Sakazaki stands up out of the half guard.
Sakazaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kyroskoski counters with an inside leg kick.
Sakazaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kyroskoski tries to avoid it but Sakazaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kyroskoski to the ground. Kyroskoski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sakazaki shoots in for a double leg but Kyroskoski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaarlo Kyroskoski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takuma Sakazaki.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sakazaki misses with a takedown

and Kyroskoski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sakazaki won't be happy with that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyroskoski wants to stand but Sakazaki is controlling his arm.
Sakazaki is pushing Kyroskoski's head away, looking to escape. Kyroskoski manages to hold on to the position though.
Kyroskoski in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kyroskoski trying to control the action but Sakazaki is working from the bottom.
Sakazaki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Kyroskoski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sakazaki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Kyroskoski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sakazaki pushes Kyroskoski away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kyroskoski gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyroskoski moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sakazaki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kyroskoski wants to control but Sakazaki is keeping him busy.

Kyroskoski decides to stand back up.

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.
Kyroskoski throws a front kick aimed at Sakazaki's knee but Sakazaki avoids it well.

Sakazaki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kyroskoski's guard.
Sakazaki with a nice head shot there.
Sakazaki wants to stand and escape but instead Kyroskoski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kaarlo Kyroskoski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Sakazaki has his feet on Kyroskoski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kyroskoski with a lazy takedown attempt

and Sakazaki counters with a takedown into side control.
Kyroskoski wants to control but Sakazaki postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sakazaki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kyroskoski to his feet.
Takuma Sakazaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sakazaki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takuma Sakazaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sakazaki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takuma Sakazaki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timzi Turpasauna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Turpasauna might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to WTF Collective. Hansen has chosen Problem Child as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Turpasauna
vs
Hansen

187 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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, Timzi Turpasauna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turpasauna tries to clinch up.

Turpasauna has closed the distance and engaged Hansen in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Turpasauna.
Turpasauna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Turpasauna.
Hansen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Turpasauna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Turpasauna fails with an attempt to clinch.

Turpasauna has Hansen up against the cage in a clinch.
Turpasauna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hansens head.
Hansen jumps guard but Turpasauna stands there with Hansen around his waist. Hansen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Turpasauna has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hansen uses from the top position.
Turpasauna is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Turpasauna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hansen is fighting to break Turpasauna's control of his arms but Turpasauna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hansen trying to control but Turpasauna is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turpasauna is keeping the position for now.
Turpasauna keeping moving, preventing Hansen from controlling successfully.

Hansen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hansen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Turpasauna is looking to reverse the position.
Turpasauna is not content to let Hansen control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Turpasauna is looking to regain half guard here but Hansen keeps moving and retains side control.
Turpasauna is trying to control Hansen's posture but Hansen avoids it.
Hansen advances nicely into full mount.
Turpasauna tries to reverse the position but Hansen maintains control.
Hansen tries to control but Turpasauna wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpasauna is looking to get to half guard.
Hansen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turpasauna is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice elbow there by Hansen.

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.
Turpasauna manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Turpasauna manages to get to full guard.

Turpasauna is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turpasauna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hansen wants to get back to full guard.
Hansen is pressing down on Turpasauna's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hansen controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timzi Turpasauna 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.

Hansen lands with a slapping head kick.
Hansen defending well as Turpasauna loads up on a big left hand.
Hansen fails in his attempt to clinch.

Turpasauna clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Turpasauna works on Hansen's body with a couple of short punches.
Turpasauna wants a takedown but no success here.
Hansen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turpasauna lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hansen.
A short right from Turpasauna on the inside.
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!
Turpasauna lands with a left to the head.
Turpasauna lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turpasauna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hansens head.
Stalling in the clinch from Turpasauna.
Turpasauna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hansen backwards.
Turpasauna lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turpasauna.
Turpasauna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hansen is breathing heavily.
A short right from Turpasauna on the inside.
Turpasauna displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hansen up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turpasauna.
Hansen takes a shot to the head.
Turpasauna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turpasauna is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hansen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Turpasauna pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hansen circles away from the clinch attempt

and Hansen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Turpasauna lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Turpasauna scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turpasauna stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turpasauna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hansen backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turpasauna.
Turpasauna has Hansen pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Turpasauna as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Turpasauna.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Turpasauna successfully pulls guard.
Turpasauna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hansen won't allow Turpasauna to pass to mount.

Turpasauna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hansen has managed to free his arm - good work.

Turpasauna is working for a submission of some sort.
Turpasauna tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hansen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Turpasauna is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen trying to get back to full guard but Turpasauna takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Turpasauna moves to back control.

Hansen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hansen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansen is trying to maintain the position but Turpasauna is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Turpasauna trying to control from half guard but Hansen is working away.
Hansen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hansen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Turpasauna drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hansen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hansen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hansen!
Hansen scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hansen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turpasauna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Turpasauna manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hansen throws a sloppy head kick and Turpasauna moves out of range easily.
Hansen tries for a takedown but Turpasauna sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turpasauna moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Turpasauna gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hansen tries to pull guard but Turpasauna won't allow it.
Turpasauna lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hansen fails to pull guard.
Timzi Turpasauna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Hansen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turpasauna as Hansen tries to tie him up.
Hansen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turpasauna lands a hook that snaps the head of Hansen backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turpasauna.
Turpasauna's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turpasauna.
Hansen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hansen pushes off an throws an elbow but Turpasauna leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Turpasauna lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turpasauna lands a body shot.
Turpasauna lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Turpasauna will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hansen up against the cage.
Turpasauna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hansen or not.
Turpasauna lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turpasauna lands a left hand.
Turpasauna displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hansen up against the cage.
Turpasauna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hansen can't break the clinch.
Turpasauna working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hansen is trying to break free.
Turpasauna displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hansen up against the cage.
Turpasauna lands with a short shot to the head.
Turpasauna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hansen is trying to force a seperation but Turpasauna has the dominant position.
Turpasauna lands a shoulder strike.
Turpasauna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hansen backwards.
Turpasauna lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hansen.
Turpasauna lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Turpasauna.
Stalling in the clinch from Turpasauna.
Turpasauna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hansen or not.
Turpasauna stalling the fight.

Turpasauna successfully pulls guard.
Turpasauna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Turpasauna keeping moving, preventing Hansen from controlling successfully.
Turpasauna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Turpasauna stands up from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpasauna tries a low kick but Hansen avoids it.
Timzi Turpasauna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turpasauna blocks the body kick.

Turpasauna gets a clinch.
Hansen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turpasauna just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hansen is trying to force a seperation but Turpasauna has the dominant position.
Turpasauna cracks Hansen with a nice body shot.
Turpasauna holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Roger Hansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hansen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Turpasauna digs a right hand into Hansen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hansen's gas tank.
Turpasauna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turpasauna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Turpasauna.
Turpasauna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hansen backwards.
Turpasauna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turpasauna is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Turpasauna lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hansen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpasauna lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Turpasauna.
Turpasauna presses Hansen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Timzi Turpasauna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turpasauna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turpasauna lands a shoulder strike.
Turpasauna lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Turpasauna.
Hansen letting Turpasauna take a breather here.
Hansen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Turpasauna walks away with a smile on his face. Hansen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Turpasauna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good exchange - Turpasauna coming out on top.

Turpasauna clinches with his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Turpasauna successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hansen looking to sit in guard and control but Turpasauna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turpasauna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timzi Turpasauna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turpasauna 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timzi Turpasauna!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrick Skiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grammund Rider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Skiter
vs
Rider

188 cm
22
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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, Rodrick Skiter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grammund Rider!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skiter misses with an uppercut. Rider saw that one coming.
Rider tries to clinch but Skiter is having none of it.
Rider thows a body shot but no joy.
Rider wants to clinch.
Rider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skiter.
Skiter lands a jab to the nose.
Rider ducks under a wild hook from Skiter.
Skiter lands an overhand right.
Rider ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rider ducks under a wild hook from Skiter.

Rider drops Skiter with a big left hand and mounts him. Skiter is in big trouble!

It looks like Rodrick Skiter has been cut.
Skiter is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rider looking to control but Skiter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rider with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rider throwing strikes here but Skiter is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rider trying to control but Skiter is having none of it.
Skiter is trying to stand up.
Skiter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rider on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rider with shots to the head and body - Skiter looks very uncomfortable down there.
Skiter is trying to stand up.
Rider wants to control the pace but Skiter is squirming around nicely.
Rider 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skiter is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Rider trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Skiter avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rider.
You get the feeling that Skiter really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Rider throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rider trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rider tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

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

Despite being in the dominant position, Grammund Rider just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skiter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rider.
Rider wants to clinch.
Rider fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skiter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skiter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rider.
Rider slips a straight right by Skiter.
Rider throws a hook to the side of Skiter's head but Skiter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skiter connects with a nice looking jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skiter throws the left hand but Rider avoids the punch easily.
Rider tries to clinch up but Skiter circles away and keeps his distance.
Skiter clobbers Rider with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rider tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rider has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rider moves in looking to clinch but Skiter pushes him off.
Skiter dips to his left and cracks Rider with an uppercut!
Skiter lands with a hook. Rider tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rider tries to clinch up but Skiter circles away and keeps his distance.
Rider fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Skiter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rodrick Skiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skiter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rider takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rider takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice shot by Skiter.
Skiter connects with a looping right hand.
Rider has a takedown stuffed.
Rodrick Skiter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grammund Rider.
Skiter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rider's head.
A cross from Skiter lands.
Skiter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skiter lands with an uppercut that bounces Rider off the cage and back into rage.
Skiter looks to land a right hand but Rider moved out of range.
Rider uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skiter.
Skiter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skiter cracks Rider with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grammund Rider dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrick Skiter's cut.
That's time! Skiter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The fight stays on the outside here - Rider looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rider takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Skiter misses with a hook.
Rider misses with a straight left.
Rider tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skiter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rider gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rider slips under a jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skiter is trying to break the clinch but Rider has him pressed against the cage.
Skiter is trying to force a seperation but Rider has the dominant position.
Rider misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rider keeps control of Skiter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rider struggles to land a body shot inside as Skiter controls his hands.
Rider works on Skiter's body with a couple of short punches.
Rider goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skiter is looking to break free of the clinch but Rider has double underhooks.
Rider lands a shot to the body.
Skiter is trying to break the clinch but Rider has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rider tries a body shot but Skiter blocks it.
Rider tries to throw a body punch but Skiter avoids it by throwing Rider back against the cage.
Skiter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rider lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rider is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skiter's elbow.
Rider misses with a body punch.
Rider tries to work over Skiter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skiter letting Rider take a breather here.
Rider can't find room to land a body shot as Skiter controls the action.
Rider is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting on Rider's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Skiter is looking to break free of the clinch but Rider has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skiter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Skiter letting Rider take a breather here.
Rider prevents Skiter from breaking the clinch.
Rider lands a nice shot to the body.
Rider has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skiter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rider wants a takedown but no success here.
Rider displaying some good clinch control by pressing Skiter up against the cage.
Rider misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rider tries to work over Skiter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Rider.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rider. Skiter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rider misses with a hook.
Rider tries to clinch there but Skiter circles away.
Rider shoots in looking for a takedown. Skiter tries to sprawl out of it but Rider keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skiter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodrick Skiter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grammund Rider.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider moves in looking to clinch but Skiter pushes him off.
Rider is looking to clinch.
Rodrick Skiter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rider looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rider tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skiter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rider somewhat.
Rider misses with a hook.
Skiter scores with a nice head shot.
Skiter throws the left hand but Rider avoids the punch easily.
Skiter tries to move into range but Rider moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skiter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab lands there for Rider.
Rider stuns Skiter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skiter stuffs the takedown.
Rider lunges at Skiter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skiter's hand.
Skiter slaps away a takedown attempt from Rider, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skiter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rider circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rider slips a jab from Skiter.
Grammund Rider seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Rider has managed to clinch.
Rider is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rider drops down looking for an ankle pick but Skiter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Skiter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skiter.
Skiter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Skiter misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Skiter misses the target.
Skiter's corner calls for a 1-2. Skiter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grammund Rider is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rider ducks under a wild hook from Skiter.
Rider shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skiter but Skiter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rider takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rider walks into a stiff left hand from Skiter.
Skiter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rider.
Rider shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skiter as he jumps to the side.
Skiter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rider on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grammund Rider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodrick Skiter's cut.
That's time! Skiter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skiter.
Rider slips under a jab from Skiter.

Rider clinches up against the cage.
Rider tries to throw a body punch but Skiter avoids it by throwing Rider back against the cage.
Rider stalling in the clinch but Skiter improves position.
Rider has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rider pushes Skiter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rider.
Rider is trying to drag Skiter to the mat but Skiter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Skiter wants to get back to striking at distance but Rider won't allow it.
Rider misses with a punch to the body.
Rider is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Skiter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rider throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rider lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skiter or not.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rider. Skiter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skiter throws a looping overhand right but Rider ducks down to avoid it.
Skiter throws a shot from downtown. Rider moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Skiter misses.
Skiter cracks Rider with a right hand to the side of the head.
Skiter misses with a hook.
Skiter misses with a straight left.
Skiter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Skiter.
Rider throws a looping overhand right but Skiter ducks down to avoid it.
Rider defending well as Skiter loads up on a big left hand.
Skiter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rider.
Rodrick Skiter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grammund Rider.
Rider tries to clinch up but Skiter circles away and keeps his distance.
Rider tries to clinch but Skiter is having none of it.
Skiter cracks Rider with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Skiter lunges at Rider with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rider's hand.
Rider tries to clinch there but Skiter circles away.
Rider throws a shot from downtown. Skiter moves away and avoids it.
Skiter with a hook.
Rider wants to clinch up but Skiter keeps it at a distance.
Skiter misses with an uppercut.
Skiter lands an overhand right.
Skiter throws a hook to the side of Rider's head but Rider sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodrick Skiter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grammund Rider is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Skiter throws a hook to the side of Rider's head but Rider sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skiter wants to get back to striking at distance but Rider won't allow it.
Rider throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rider keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Skiter's efforts to push away.
Rider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider has Skiter pressed against the cage, preventing Skiter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Skiter is trying to break free.
Skiter wants to get back to striking at distance but Rider won't allow it.
Skiter is trying to break free.
Rider has Skiter pressed against the cage, preventing Skiter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Skiter is trying to break the clinch but Rider has him pressed against the cage.
Skiter misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rider throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skiter wants to get back to striking at distance but Rider won't allow it.
Rider scores with a hook to the body.
Skiter is looking to break free of the clinch but Rider has double underhooks.
Skiter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Skiter tries to work over Rider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rider lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rider keeps control of Skiter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Skiter misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grammund Rider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rider has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grammund Rider!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Syman Omapoika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syman Omapoika has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Omapoika
vs
Jenkins

170 cm
19
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Syman Omapoika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tom Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Omapoika is defended easily by Jenkins.
Omapoika throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jenkins's waist but Jenkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Omapoika off to one side.
Jenkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Omapoika is having none of it.
Jenkins throws a shot from downtown. Omapoika moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jenkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Omapoika has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jenkins is trying to keep an underhook but Omapoika manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jenkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Omapoika stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jenkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omapoika postures up in Jenkins's guard and throws a big left but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins wants to sweep here but Omapoika controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Omapoika accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Omapoika is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jenkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Omapoika avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Omapoika working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Omapoika loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Omapoika throwing strikes from guard but Jenkins blocks nicely.
Omapoika slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to bench press Omapoika off him but Omapoika keeps the position.

Omapoika tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Omapoika has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jenkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Omapoika cracks Jenkins with a big right hand but Jenkins just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Jenkins sneaks back into half guard.
Omapoika seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jenkins is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Omapoika connects with a nice short shot to Jenkins's temple.
Ground and pound from Omapoika.
Omapoika sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jenkins defending well though.
Omapoika lands strikes from half guard.
Omapoika slips a nice elbow through Jenkins's hands, connecting with Jenkins's forehead.
Jenkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Omapoika.
Jenkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Omapoika is working away from the top position though.
Omapoika lands strikes from half guard.
Jenkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jenkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jenkins throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jenkins taking some punishment here, with Omapoika in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Omapoika connects with a nice short shot to Jenkins's temple.
Jenkins punching from the bottom.
Jenkins flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Omapoika missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jenkins is looking to escape.
Omapoika drops an elbow to the side of Jenkins's head.
Omapoika misses with a head shot. Jenkins uses the momentum to regain guard.
Omapoika is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Omapoika in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Omapoika chips away with some ground and pound.
Omapoika lands a couple of digs.
Jenkins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Omapoika closes the distance and clinches up with Jenkins, looking for a takedown. Omapoika pushes Jenkins against the cage but Jenkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jenkins stuffs the takedown.
Omapoika walks into a stiff left hand from Jenkins.

Jenkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omapoika is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jenkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Syman Omapoika. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jenkins manages to pull guard.
Omapoika stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkins.
Omapoika has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omapoika landing with the ground and pound.
Omapoika is working Jenkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jenkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Omapoika postures up and lands a big shot to Jenkins's brow.
Omapoika trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jenkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Omapoika.
Omapoika won't allow Jenkins to sweep him here.
Omapoika advances position into side control!
Jenkins throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Jenkins is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jenkins stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Jenkins is looking to regain half guard here but Omapoika keeps moving and retains side control.
Omapoika working the ground and pound from side control.
Omapoika working the ground and pound.
Jenkins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jenkins is trying to improve his position.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.

Omapoika working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jenkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Jenkins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Jenkins is rocked!
Jenkins can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Omapoika connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jenkins some visible discomfort.
Jenkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Omapoika wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Omapoika grinds an elbow into Jenkins's temple.
You can see the frustration on Jenkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jenkins is looking for a sweep.
Syman Omapoika overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Omapoika working the body and head with strikes.
Omapoika working the ground and pound.
Jenkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jenkins tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Jenkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Jenkins tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Syman Omapoika dominated that second round.
That's time! Omapoika's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Omapoika slips under a jab.
Jenkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Omapoika shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins shows good takedown defense.
Omapoika looks for a takedown but Jenkins sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omapoika changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jenkins tries to avoid it but Omapoika manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jenkins to the ground. Jenkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Syman Omapoika. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omapoika shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jenkins but Jenkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Omapoika fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jenkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Omapoika.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Omapoika paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Omapoika throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jenkins's waist but Jenkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Omapoika off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jenkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Omapoika.
Jenkins doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Omapoika decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Omapoika distracts Jenkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Omapoika is looking to work some ground and pound but Jenkins has wrist control.
Jenkins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jenkins has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Omapoika's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Jenkins.
Jenkins looking to control but Omapoika is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Omapoika is looking to improve his position but Jenkins isn't that keen on the idea.
Omapoika is working hard here to advance position.

Jenkins goes for an armbar but Omapoika turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Omapoika.
Omapoika throwing strikes from guard but Jenkins blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jenkins tries to strike from the bottom.
Jenkins trying to keep a closed guard but Omapoika is proving a slippery customer.
Omapoika postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Omapoika 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.
Omapoika postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Omapoika lands a couple of elbows.
Jenkins 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.
Jenkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Omapoika manages to get himself to full guard.
Tom Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Syman Omapoika is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jenkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Syman Omapoika.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Omapoika, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Syman Omapoika!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

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

Supermies
vs
Boy

205 cm
20
289 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

166 cm
23
289 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Supermies lands a big right hand that sends Boy crashing to the mat! Supermies stays standing though and waves Boy back to his feet!

It looks like TT Boy has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Supermies circles away from the clinch attempt.
Supermies throws a hook but Boy blocks it.
Boy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boy tries to clinch up.

Supermies drops Boy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Boy looks back up at him and smiles so Supermies waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Boy is rocked!

Supermies feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Boy sprawling to the canvas! Boy rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Supermies finish him?!
Boy is still on wobbly legs! Can Supermies finish him?

That has opened up TT Boy's cut even more.
Supermies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Supermies misses the target.
Supermies closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Boy out cold! Boy corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sami Supermies!