BHFC - The Kraken vs. The Bong PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rahziki Hendayko (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.

Beam
vs
Hendayko

190 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Beam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rahziki Hendayko!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Hendayko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hendayko lands a really nice looking cross but Beam seems unphased.

It looks like Jim Beam has been cut.
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!
Hendayko tries a head kick but it misses.

Hendayko closes the distance and pushes Beam back into the cage.
Beam is trying to break the clinch but Hendayko is controlling him.
A bit of stalling here from Hendayko.

Hendayko breaks from the clinch.
Hendayko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Hendayko darts in and clinches Beam up against the cage.
Beam tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Beam fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Hendayko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beam tries to clinch up.
Hendayko misses with a few strikes there.

Beam shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Hendayko looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendayko is looking to escape.
Beam prevents Hendayko from improving his position.
Beam thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beam moves nicely into side control.
Hendayko trying to remain calm as Beam controls from the top position.

Beam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hendayko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Beam content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beam seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hendayko for as long as he can get away with.

Beam thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beam moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jim Beam has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hendayko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rahziki Hendayko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beam takes one on the button.
Hendayko is looking to clinch but Beam is avoiding it.
Hendayko tries a low kick but Beam avoids it.
Hendayko punishes Beam's body with a nice straight punch.
Hendayko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Beam. Those never looked like landing.

Beam scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beam controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jim Beam.
Beam tries to close the distance and clinch but Hendayko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rahziki Hendayko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Beam's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hendayko fails with the takedown.
Beam circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Hendayko misses.

Beam shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Beam stands up out of the half guard.
Beam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hendayko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

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

Beam decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A leg kick checked by Hendayko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendayko moves in looking to clinch but Beam pushes him off.

Beam scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Well, if Beam 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.

Beam decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Hendayko throws a right and a left that Beam avoids nicely.
Beam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hendayko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hendayko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Hendayko. No joy for Beam on that attempt.
Hendayko throws a sloppy head kick and Beam moves out of range easily.
Beam is looking to clinch.
Beam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hendayko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beam shoots in for a takedown but Hendayko shows good takedown defense.

Hendayko forces Beam back against the cage and clinches.
Hendayko looking to throw knees to the head but Beam is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Hendayko.
Hendayko is trying to force a seperation but Beam has the dominant position.
A right handed body shot lands from Hendayko.
Beam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Beam. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beam has had enough of the clinch but Hendayko keeps him there for the moment.

Hendayko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danga de danga de dang - Hendayko scores with a four punch combination!
Beam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hendayko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beam throws a hook but Hendayko blocks it.
Hendayko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beam is out of range and Hendayko settles back down.
Beam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hendayko tries to clinch but Beam moves out of range.

Beam drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beam pushes down on Hendayko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hendayko is breathing heavily.
Beam controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendayko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beam lands a nice short elbow.
Hendayko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hendayko trying to control but Beam postures up.
Beam controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Beam stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Beam dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Beam's cut.
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!

The fight stays on the outside here - Beam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hendayko misses with a two punch combination.
Hendayko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beam.
Hendayko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hendayko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beam shoots for a double leg takedown but Hendayko sprawls well. He's pushed Beam's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beam has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Beam. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Beam shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hendayko wants to improve his position but Beam is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jim Beam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Beam stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Beam misses with a wild combination.
Hendayko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Hendayko gets caught flat footed, as Beam shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Beam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendayko has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Beam has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendayko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beam lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Beam cracks Hendayko with a big right hand but Hendayko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Beam has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jim Beam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hendayko stuffs the takedown attempt from Beam. Beam gets slowly back to his feet.
Hendayko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beam avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beam fails with the takedown

and Hendayko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Beam jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hendayko walks away with a smile on his face. Beam gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Beam changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hendayko tries to avoid it but Beam manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hendayko to the ground. Hendayko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A combination from Hendayko does no damage.
Hendayko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hendayko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beam in his tracks.

Beam feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Beam cracks Hendayko with a solid left hand.
Beam pushing down on Hendayko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Beam decides to stand and escape the position.
Hendayko doesn't manage to clinch there - Beam circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendayko tries a head kick but it misses.
Beam throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hendayko tries to clinch but Beam is having none of it.

Hendayko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hendayko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beam controls the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Beam stands up from guard. Let's bang!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Beam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beam has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Beam!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rhodes
vs
Marks

180 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hugh Rhodes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jackson Marks !
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rhodes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Marks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jackson Marks !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matias Alderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Rooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Alderson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dark moon High tide. Rooney has chosen Prodigy - Spitfire as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jamie Rooney has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Alderson
vs
Rooney

170 cm
25
168 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
179 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matias Alderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamie Rooney!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rooney misses with a takedown

so Alderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alderson stops Rooney from standing up.

Alderson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rooney manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alderson has Rooney in his guard.

Rooney drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alderson dives on top into guard.
Alderson wants to control from the top but Rooney keeps moving.

Rooney has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Alderson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rooney.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Alderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rooney is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rooney has his takedown stuffed

and Alderson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rooney's guard now.
Alderson stays in close to Rooney's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Matias Alderson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Alderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Rooney shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alderson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alderson is trying to get back to his feet.
Rooney working away.

Rooney goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Alderson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rooney but great work by Alderson.
Alderson working the head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rooney wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rooney looks gassed!
Alderson trying to control the action but Rooney is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alderson laying and praying for a moment but Rooney takes advantage and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matias Alderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rooney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Alderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Alderson tightens his grip and picks Rooney up, before dumping him to the ground. Rooney manages to land in guard.

Rooney has his foot on Alderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alderson works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alderson trying to control but Rooney is working from the bottom.
Rooney wants to stand but Alderson is controlling the position.
Alderson passes Rooney's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rooney is looking to improve his position.
Alderson throwing shots but Rooney is blocking nicely.
Rooney is breathing heavily.
Alderson working over Rooney with some ground and pound. Rooney looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alderson controlling the action here.
Matias Alderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Alderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rooney is just riding it out for now. Alderson eventually gives up the hold.
Alderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alderson passes to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Alderson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rooney is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rooney and Alderson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rooney is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Alderson has just dragged him back down to the mat.

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.
Rooney trying to remain calm as Alderson controls from the top position.
Alderson trying to control the position but Rooney is working away.

Alderson decides to stand back up. Alderson steps back and let's Rooney get back to his feet.
Rooney shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Alderson moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rooney pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Alderson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rooney wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matias Alderson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

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

Alderson has one foot on Rooney's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Alderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Rooney closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alderson quickly recovers to half guard.

Rooney is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rooney won't allow Alderson to get back to his feet.
Alderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rooney manages to get himself to full guard.
Alderson pushes down on Rooney's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rooney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Alderson.
Well, if Alderson 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.
Alderson prevents Rooney from improving his position.
Matias Alderson 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 getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alderson in particular looking to stall.
Jamie Rooney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rooney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alderson fails with the takedown.
Alderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alderson wants to clinch

and Rooney counters by clinching up.
Alderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Alderson avoids the elbow strike from Rooney, against the cage.
Rooney pushes off an throws an elbow but Alderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rooney misses with a knee to the head.
Alderson blocks an elbow strike.
Alderson taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rooney just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alderson's brow.
Rooney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rooney.

Alderson breaks from the clinch.
Alderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rooney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rooney closes the distance but Alderson moves to the side

and Alderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alderson content to control rather than advance.

Rooney is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alderson pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matias Alderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alderson 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matias Alderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joselito Glorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Black has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Glorenzo
vs
Black

183 cm
22
193 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joselito Glorenzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Black!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glorenzo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Black sprawls well. Black wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Glorenzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Glorenzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glorenzo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Black counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Joselito Glorenzo has been cut.

Glorenzo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Black's half guard.
Glorenzo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Black really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Glorenzo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Glorenzo wants to pass the guard but Black is defending well.
Glorenzo with the ground and pound but Black uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Glorenzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Glorenzo working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glorenzo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Glorenzo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Black's head.
Glorenzo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Glorenzo trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Glorenzo passes Black's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Glorenzo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Black does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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. Glorenzo connects with a nice short shot to Black's temple.
Glorenzo thows a huge punch but Black dodges it nicely.
Glorenzo throwing shots but Black is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glorenzo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Black avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Glorenzo.
Glorenzo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Glorenzo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Glorenzo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Black avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Glorenzo.
Glorenzo works his way into full mount!
Black looks gassed!
Glorenzo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glorenzo tries to control but Black wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glorenzo with good strikes from the mount here!
Glorenzo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Black can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glorenzo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Black is rocked!
Glorenzo lands a nice shot to the head.
Black is still in real trouble! Can Glorenzo finish him?
Glorenzo landing shots from mount.
Glorenzo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Black can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Glorenzo postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Black out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Glorenzo goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joselito Glorenzo!

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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 Felix Sturm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuume Lohineva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lohineva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mc Nikke T - Jos Haluu saada on pakko antaa kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sturm
vs
Lohineva

178 cm
25
172 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

182 cm
24
180 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Sturm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuume Lohineva!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lohineva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sturm counters with a left and a right that stings Lohineva.
Lohineva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sturm counters with a three punch combo that has Lohineva backing up. Lohineva nods at Sturm to acknowledge the strikes.
Lohineva with a poor takedown
and Sturm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Felix Sturm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuume Lohineva.
Lohineva fails with the takedown
and Sturm counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Lohineva clinches with his opponent.
Sturm taking a breather.
Sturm landing knees to the head.

It looks like Kuume Lohineva has been cut.
Sturm gets underhooks to prevent Lohineva's takedown attempt.
Sturm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lohineva blocks it with crossed arms.
Sturm connects with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sturm comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lohineva looks gassed!
Sturm lands a knee to the body.
Sturm misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sturm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturm using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sturm throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sturm connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lohineva's face.

Lohineva is rocked!
Sturm with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lohineva is still on wobbly legs! Can Sturm finish him?
Sturm has Lohineva pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Lohineva is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Sturm - that's hurt Lohineva badly! Oh, another knee lands and Lohineva is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Lohineva doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Felix Sturm!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jami Roguay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyrska Velmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velmu has chosen UFO - Doctor Doctor as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Roguay
vs
Velmu

178 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

177 cm
21
177 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jami Roguay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrska Velmu!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velmu ducks under a wild hook from Roguay.
Velmu shoots for a takedown but Roguay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roguay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velmu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roguay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Velmu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Velmu walks into a stiff left hand from Roguay.
Roguay works the jab nicely.
Roguay misses with a combination

and Velmu counters with a single leg into guard. Roguay didn't expect that.
Velmu forces his way into half guard.
Roguay won't allow Velmu to pass to mount.
Velmu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Velmu trying to control from Roguay's half guard. Roguay has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Velmu's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roguay is keeping the position for now.
Roguay looking for a sweep. Not yet Roguay, not yet.

Velmu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Roguay dives on top into guard.
Velmu is pulling down on Roguay's head. It's preventing any offense from Roguay, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roguay won't allow Velmu to sweep him here.
Velmu controlling the position.
Roguay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Velmu on the ground.
Roguay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Velmu's guard.
Velmu 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Roguay slaps away a takedown attempt from Velmu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roguay misses with the combination.
Roguay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Velmu misses with a takedown
and Roguay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jami Roguay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jyrska Velmu.
Roguay fails to land with a series of punches.
Roguay thuds a left hand into Velmu's body.
Roguay lands a jab to Velmu's midsection.
Roguay stuffs the takedown attempt from Velmu. Velmu gets slowly back to his feet.
Jami Roguay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velmu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roguay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Roguay throws a combination that misses

so Velmu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roguay has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Velmu wants to pass the guard but Roguay is keeping the position.
Roguay is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velmu won't allow Roguay to sweep him here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Roguay wants to stand but Velmu is controlling the position.
Velmu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jami Roguay.
Roguay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

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.
Roguay misses with a double jab

and Velmu counters with a shoot takedown. Roguay fights it but they end up in guard.
Velmu wants to control from the top but Roguay keeps moving.
Velmu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Velmu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Velmu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roguay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Velmu.
Velmu uses his free foot to push down on Roguay's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Roguay.
Roguay blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Roguay misses with a two punch combination.
Roguay misses with a wild body shot.
Velmu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roguay but Roguay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Velmu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roguay throws a series of punches but Velmu moves out of range.
Velmu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Velmu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roguay.
Roguay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velmu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roguay misses with a shot to the body

and Velmu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Roguay won't be happy with that.
Velmu tries to move into full mount but can't pass Roguay's legs.
Velmu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roguay keeps working.
Velmu advances to full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu controlling from the full mount.
Velmu unloads with some shots from mount but Roguay bucks and avoids them well.
Velmu with shots to the head and body - Roguay looks very uncomfortable down there.
Velmu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Velmu avoids the attempt from Roguay to control.
Velmu with good strikes from the mount here!
Velmu is landing with some decent strikes but Roguay is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu dominating with strikes here.

It looks like Jami Roguay has been cut.
Roguay is looking to get to half guard.
Roguay slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Velmu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Velmu is controlling the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velmu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roguay's head.
Velmu passes to full mount!
Roguay avoids a series of strikes thrown by Velmu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu controlling the pace for now.
Roguay wants to control but Velmu is having none of it.
Velmu wants to control the pace but Roguay is squirming around nicely.
Velmu thowing shots but they're missing.

Velmu looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Roguay is squirming around, avoiding Velmu's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Velmu is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Velmu looking to ground and pound but Roguay is blocking nicely.
Velmu throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Roguay because Velmu loaded up on that one.
Velmu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Roguay wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Velmu.

Velmu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Roguay is surviving well by controlling Velmu's body position as best he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velmu controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jyrska Velmu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jami Roguay's cut.
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!

No joy there for Roguay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck for Velmu with that takedown attempt.
Roguay misses with a combination

and Velmu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Roguay is refusing to be controlled, as Velmu sits in half guard.
Roguay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roguay wants to get back to his feet.
Roguay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Velmu.
Velmu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Velmu trying to control the action but Roguay is working from the bottom.
Velmu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roguay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Velmu.
Roguay is staying active underneath Velmu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Velmu moves into full mount! Roguay won't be happy about that!
Velmu punching from mount but Roguay doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Roguay is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Velmu wants to control the action but instead Roguay gets a body lock and reverses into Velmu's guard! Nice work!
Velmu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Velmu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

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.
Roguay stopping the sweep attempt from Velmu.
Velmu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Velmu is trying to keep Roguay in close.
Velmu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roguay is one step ahead there.
Jyrska Velmu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Velmu trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jyrska Velmu.
Velmu shoots in for a takedown but Roguay shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roguay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Roguay enables Velmu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Roguay manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Roguay keeping full guard, as Velmu tries to pass.
Velmu trying to control but Roguay is working from the bottom.
Velmu looking to pass the guard.
Roguay controlling the position.
Velmu stands and throws Roguay's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Velmu throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jami Roguay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velmu working the head and body with strikes.
Velmu throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Roguay tries to improve position but can't.
Roguay is trying to control Velmu's posture but Velmu avoids it.
Roguay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jyrska Velmu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velmu has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Roguay!
Velmu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Roguay is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jyrska Velmu!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waltteri Lahti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Beast (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.

Lahti
vs
Beast

185 cm
20
285 lbs
5 - 4 - 1

190 cm
27
260 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Waltteri Lahti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Beast!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lahti throws a lazy right hand but Beast sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Beast does no damage.
Lahti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

It looks like Waltteri Lahti has been cut.
Beast takes one on the chin but seems OK.

It looks like Mr Beast has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beast lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beast throws a shot to the body.
Beast throws a sloppy body shot

and Lahti counters with a shoot takedown. Beast fights it but they end up in guard.
Beast looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beast is on top in guard.
Beast pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lahti is keeping the position for now.
Beast postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beast must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beast is looking to work some ground and pound but Lahti has wrist control.
Lahti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beast.
Lahti has momentary wrist control but Beast slips an elbow through the middle.
Beast loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beast throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahti 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.
Beast postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beast loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beast throwing strikes from guard but Lahti blocks nicely.
Beast in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lahti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Beast trying to hold on to Lahti's head to control him but Lahti postures up.
Lahti not doing much here.
Lahti has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lahti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beast's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lahti trying to control the action but Beast is working from the bottom.
Beast tries to roll over but Lahti keeps him under control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lahti passes into side control, despite Beast's attempt to control the position.
Beast trying to remain calm as Lahti controls from the top position.
Beast is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lahti wants to take a breather but Beast is having none of it.

Lahti seems to be working for a kimura but Beast defends the submission attempt.
Beast is staying active underneath Lahti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahti performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Beast won't allow Lahti to pass to mount.
Beast gets full guard.
Lahti trying to control the position from guard on top but Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Beast is looking for a triangle but Lahti pushes his legs off easily.

Beast throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lahti escapes and throws Beast's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lahti works to advance to full mount. Beast defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lahti unloading with bombs!
Beast is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lahti landing strikes from the mount.
Lahti controlling from mount.
Beast is desperately trying to improve his position but Lahti has a good base and remains in mount.
Lahti trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Lahti looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lahti with the ground and pound from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lahti working the ground and pound effectively.

Lahti has hold of Beast's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Beast manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Beast wants to hold on but Lahti pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waltteri Lahti dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lahti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beast circles away.
Lahti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Beast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beast throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, jab by Beast - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beast defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lahti.
Lahti drops his hands momentarily and Beast takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lahti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beast.
Beast misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Beast does no damage.
Lahti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Beast connects with a looping right hand.
Beast lands with a good body shot.
Beast lands a head shot.
Lahti misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Lahti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast connects with a body shot that sends Lahti's belly button to the back.
Beast fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beast with a nice cross.
Beast lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beast throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lahti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beast stuns Lahti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beast connects with a right hand. Lahti shakes it off.
Beast looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Donk. Beast catches Lahti right on the button with a cross.
Lahti needs to keep his hands up - Beast had a free shot at his head there.
Beast swings widly with a right hand
and Lahti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beast lands a two punch combo.
Beast scores with a one two! Lahti had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Beast lands with an overhand left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast scores with a shot to the body.
Beast looks to land a right hand but Lahti moved out of range.
Lahti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beast defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waltteri Lahti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beast changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mr Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast throws a right and a left that Lahti avoids nicely.
Lahti tries for a takedown but Beast sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lahti with a poor takedown
letting Beast counter with a right hand.
Beast moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lahti walks into a left hand.
Mr Beast seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Beast catches Lahti right on the button with a cross.
Beast swings for the body but Lahti moves out of range.
Beast lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Beast. Those never looked like landing.
Beast lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Beast misses with a wild body shot.
Beast takes one to the side of the head.
Beast throws a lazy right hand but Lahti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lahti scores with the left hand. Beast knows he should have avoided that one.
Beast punishes Lahti's body with a nice straight punch.
Beast misses with a hook
and Lahti counters with a nice body shot.
Mr Beast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beast throws a nice looking combination but Lahti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beast smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lahti misses with an uppercut. Beast saw that one coming.
Beast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lahti manages to avoid it.
Mr Beast is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beast swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lahti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beast's head.
Lahti missing with a left hand there. Beast was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lahti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beast's head.
Lahti staying out of range there.
Beast misses with a looping right.
Beast scores with a one two! Lahti had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Beast misses with a hook to the body
and Lahti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lahti thuds his right hand into Beast's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lahti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beast as he jumps to the side.
Beast lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some wild striking there from Beast.
A jab lands there for Lahti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Beast showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Lahti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Beast 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beast misses with a combination
and Lahti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lahti is defended easily by Beast.
Beast lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lahti circles away quickly and effectively.
Lahti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beast misses with a lunging right hand
and Lahti counters with a stiff right hand.
Beast throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Lahti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Beast working for a triangle but Lahti defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast looking to control.
Lahti advances position into side control!
Beast trying to remain calm as Lahti controls from the top position.
Beast is trying to get back to half guard.
Lahti scoring with punches from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Beast is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lahti is controlling him well.
Lahti controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast tries to improve position but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Lahti tries for a kimura but Beast is defending well.

Lahti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beast, who protects the arm well.
Lahti trying to control the action but Beast is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast is trying to get back to his feet.
Beast wants to control but Lahti postures up.
Lahti slows the pace down.
Beast is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lahti asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Lahti has hold of Beast's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Beast tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lahti cranks the arm and Beast screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Beast, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Waltteri Lahti!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Kraken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kraken comes to the cage accompanied by Battle Without Honor Or Humanity. Bong is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hits From The Bong. The Bong will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Kraken
vs
Bong

188 cm
27
281 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

205 cm
26
265 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

KAISER

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, The Kraken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Bong!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kraken counters with a shoot takedown. Bong fights it but they end up in guard.
Kraken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bong is keeping the position for now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kraken tries to stand but Bong is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

We're going to have a standup here because The Kraken wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bong misses with a takedown attempt

so Kraken counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kraken wants to pass the guard but Bong is keeping the position.
Bong wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong keeping full guard, as Kraken tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bong working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because The Kraken just wasn't active enough.
Kraken throws a jab when Bong was well out of range.

Bong gets tackled into the cage by Kraken. Kraken maintains the clinch.
Bong prevents Kraken from breaking the clinch.
Bong tries to score a body lock takedown but Kraken shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The Kraken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Bong.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kraken avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kraken misses with a punch on the inside.
Bong has Kraken pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kraken manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kraken lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bong.
Bong tries for a takedown but Kraken manages to get underhooks.
Bong has Kraken pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kraken manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bong tries to score a body lock takedown but Kraken shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bong has Kraken pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kraken manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bong goes for a takedown attempt but Kraken pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Kraken moves into the clinch successfully.
Bong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kraken is looking to break free of the clinch but Bong has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Kraken.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraken gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bong.
Kraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Bong controls his hands.
Bong wants a takedown but no success here.
Bong has Kraken pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kraken manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bong looks gassed!
Kraken taking a breather.
Kraken throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bong wants a takedown but no success here.
Kraken gets underhooks to prevent Bong's takedown attempt.

Bong is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kraken is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bong to the mat. Bong regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kraken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraken accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bong misses with a takedown attempt

and Kraken counters with a takedown into side control.
Kraken working the ground and pound but Bong is defending the strikes.
Bong manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kraken's best efforts.
Bong trying to hold on to Kraken's head to control him but Kraken postures up.
Bong preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong is refusing to be controlled, as Kraken sits in half guard.

The Kraken has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bong has his takedown stuffed

and Kraken counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kraken.
Bong has momentary wrist control but Kraken slips an elbow through the middle.

It looks like The Bong has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraken is looking to advance position but Bong has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bong is looking to work his way around to Kraken's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kraken is looking to improve his position but Bong isn't that keen on the idea.
Kraken is working hard here to advance position.
Bong looking to control but Kraken is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Bong moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kraken has worked his arm free - good work by Kraken!
Bong wants to control but Kraken is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bong tries for a kimura but Kraken is defending well.

Bong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kraken struggling a bit here.
Bong wants to control but Kraken is keeping him busy.
Kraken is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Bong is trying to get an arm triangle but Kraken is defending well.
Bong is looking to take a break and control but Kraken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kraken gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kraken is looking for a sweep. Bong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Bong is looking for a kimura here.
Kraken wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Kraken dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Bong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bong misses with a head kick.

Bong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kraken tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bong is in Kraken's guard.
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kraken is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kraken has escaped and now he's on top!
Kraken trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong keeping full guard, as Kraken tries to pass.
Kraken makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bong trying to keep a closed guard but Kraken is proving a slippery customer.

That's two 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up. The Bong was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bong tries for a takedown but Kraken circles away easily

and Kraken counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bong's guard now.
Bong looking for a sweep. Not yet Bong, not yet.
Kraken loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Kraken postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kraken, into his guard.
Bong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kraken is keeping the position for now.
The Bong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Kraken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kraken swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Bong drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kraken looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kraken looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kraken!
Bong can't do much from the bottom here.

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.
Kraken controls the position from side control.
Bong is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Kraken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kraken 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Kraken!