BHFC 90 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johan Morgul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turo Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turo Sapp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Morgul
vs
Sapp

179 cm
25
161 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
154 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Morgul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Turo Sapp!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sapp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morgul looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johan Morgul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Morgul gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Sapp is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Morgul is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Morgul has escaped and now he's on top!
Sapp looking for a sweep. Not yet Sapp, not yet.
Morgul trying to control the position from guard on top but Sapp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sapp has control of Morgul's left arm, preventing Morgul from doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sapp has a closed guard, preventing Morgul from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morgul tries to free his leg and advance position but Sapp is retaining full guard.
Morgul trying to control but Sapp is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Johan Morgul just wasn't active enough.
A telegraphed right hand from Morgul misses the target.
Morgul wants to clinch.

Morgul gets a clinch.
Morgul lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Turo Sapp has been cut.

Sapp breaks the clinch.
Sapp fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morgul avoids it really well and circles away.
Sapp ducks right into an uppercut from Morgul.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgul moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Morgul. Those never looked like landing.
Morgul scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Morgul.
Morgul lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sapp's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morgul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sapp scrambles back to his feet.
Morgul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sapp.

Morgul drives through and clinches with Sapp against the ropes.
Sapp is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Morgul gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sapp looks gassed!
Morgul is working Sapp over against the ropes.
Morgul lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morgul scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sapp tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johan Morgul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turo Sapp.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morgul working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morgul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sapp's elbow.
Morgul unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sapp lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Morgul digs a right hand underneath Sapp's ribcage. Sapp let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Morgul unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sapp lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Morgul trying to land knees to the body.
Sapp is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Morgul lands an elbow just above Sapp 's eye.
Sapp takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sapp takes a knee right on the jaw!
Morgul tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morgul connects with a knee to the head.
Morgul is trying to stall.
Morgul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgul lands a nice elbow.
Morgul gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Sapp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morgul gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice elbow from Morgul.
Morgul with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morgul.
Nice body punch from Morgul - that landed with a thud.
Sapp takes an elbow to the temple.
Morgul lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morgul lands an elbow inside that Sapp shrugs off.
Morgul looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Morgul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Turo Sapp's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Sapp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morgul sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Morgul there.
Morgul darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sapp on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Sapp shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Morgul napping and manages to drive through into side control!

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

Sapp swings around for an armbar but Morgul sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sapp's guard.
Sapp is breathing heavily.

Morgul 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgul trying to control the position from guard on top but Sapp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgul is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sapp is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sapp wants to sweep here but Morgul controlling him for the moment.

Sapp looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Morgul has picked Sapp up and slammed him! Sapp can't keep hold of the triangle and Morgul manages to pass to side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgul wants to stand but Sapp is controlling his arm.
Morgul content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sapp manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Morgul wants to control but Sapp is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Sapp is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Sapp seems to be working for a kimura but Morgul defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sapp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morgul wants to control but Sapp is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Morgul looking for submissions off his back.
Sapp is trying to control the action in half guard but Morgul is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgul is looking for a sweep. Sapp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sapp thows a huge punch but Morgul dodges it nicely.

Morgul is defending against the submission attempts here by Sapp.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morgul manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sapp scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sapp is looking to advance position but Morgul has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Morgul lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Johan Morgul will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Turo Sapp's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Morgul fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sapp has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sapp.
Morgul lands an overhand right.
Morgul lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Morgul tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sapp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morgul scores with a jab to the body.
Morgul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turo Sapp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgul scores with a one two! Sapp had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Morgul wants to clinch.
Morgul lands a high kick!
Sapp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morgul scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morgul bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sapp's head backwards.
Morgul is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgul lands a nice shot to the body.
Morgul wants to clinch up but Sapp keeps it at a distance.
Morgul thuds his right hand into Sapp's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Morgul tries to clinch up.
Johan Morgul is winning the standup battle so far.
Sapp circles away from the clinch attempt.

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

Sapp is rocked!
Morgul lands with a right hand.
Sapp is still on wobbly legs! Can Morgul finish him?
Johan Morgul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morgul is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Morgul lands a good knee to the midsection. Sapp won't want to take too many of those.
Johan Morgul has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgul lands an elbow inside that Sapp shrugs off.
Morgul lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sapp.
Morgul creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sapp's defenses.
Morgul working Sapp over with knees to the body.
Sapp seems to have recovered his senses.
Morgul tries to land knees in the clinch but Sapp avoids the damage to the body.
Morgul throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sapp blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgul tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sapp is trying to drag Morgul to the mat but Morgul just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Sapp tries to score a body lock takedown but Morgul shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johan Morgul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turo Sapp.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Morgul comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Morgul lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sapp backwards.
Morgul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morgul lands a good knee to the midsection. Sapp won't want to take too many of those.
Morgul lands an elbow just above Sapp 's eye.
Morgul lands a knee to the body.
Morgul prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Morgul on the inside.
Morgul lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sapp is looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Morgul.
Morgul wants to stall.
Sapp is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Morgul is keeping busy.
Morgul stalls.
Sapp goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morgul prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgul is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Morgul struggles to land a body shot inside as Sapp controls his hands.
Morgul lands a good knee to the midsection. Sapp won't want to take too many of those.
Sapp takes a shot to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Morgul.
Johan Morgul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morgul pushes Sapp back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morgul crunches a lovely knee into Sapp's ribcage.
Morgul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sapp can do to turn this around?
Sapp takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sapp is working for takedown but Morgul is calmly controlling the position for now.
Turo Sapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgul makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morgul trying to control the position but instead, Sapp has worked for underhooks and has pushed Morgul into the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Morgul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morgul, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Morgul!
A victorious Johan Morgul thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Pace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nick Pace's chin.

Gracie
vs
Pace

188 cm
25
185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

178 cm
20
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Pace!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pace counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Pace moves out of range easily.
Pace blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Pace throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie throws a solid leg kick but Pace takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gracie.
Pace misses with a body shot.
Nick Pace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pace throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gracie.
Pace feints a jab promting Gracie to slip. Pace then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gracie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pace blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Pace looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pace leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie thows a body kick. Pace tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pace looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pace.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pace counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
A leg kick checked by Pace.
Pace throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Pace throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie is looking to chop away at Pace's legs.
Pace looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Pace bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Pace's front leg but catches the back leg as Pace tries to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pace loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Pace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Pace looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Pace.
Gracie wants to slow Pace down by chopping away at his legs.
Pace misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Pace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pace.
Pace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pace blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Pace fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pace thows a body shot but no joy.
Pace misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pace just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Pace.
Pace with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pace fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gracie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pace but Pace pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pace misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Pace misses with a wild combination.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pace.
Pace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gracie. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pace. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pace takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Pace dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pace is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gracie rather than just go for the knockout.
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Pace.
Pace scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gracie misses with a low kick as Pace jumps back.
Pace throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Pace.
Pace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pace throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Pace misses with a few strikes there.
Pace darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pace. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie tries to clinch but Pace moves out of range.
Pace thows a body shot but no joy.
Pace misses with a hook to the body
and Gracie counters with an outside leg kick.
Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pace.
Pace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Pace throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Pace looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Pace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Pace.
Pace misses with a body punch
and Gracie counters with an outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pace is breathing heavily.
Pace misses with a wild body shot.
Pace lands a head shot.
Gracie scores with a head kick.
Pace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Nick Pace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pace but Pace pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pace throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pace counters with a nice body shot.
Pace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pace throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Pace lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pace scores with a three punch combo!
Gracie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pace. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nick Pace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pace looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pace.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pace stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gracie.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie lands with a kick to the temple. Pace shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pace throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie slips under a jab from Pace.
Pace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pace misses with a wild body shot.
Pace throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Nick Pace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Pace pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pace misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Pace's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pace duly obliges.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Pace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Pace throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pace keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Pace connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Pace thows a body shot but no joy.
Pace swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Pace misses with a wild combination.
Pace swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pace. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pace jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pace throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
A head kick from Gracie lands but Pace takes it in his stride.
Pace's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pace throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Pace misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pace swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie defending well as Pace loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pace defends it nicely.
Pace misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Pace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pace.
Pace ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pace throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pace thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pace counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pace misses with a double jab.
Pace lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pace ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pace misses with a few strikes there.
Pace throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Pace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Pace.
Nick Pace is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Pace counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pace thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Pace sprawls well.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gracie might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pace throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pace scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pace works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pace works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pace misses with a few strikes there.
Roger Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pace fails to land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Pace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pace 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Pace!
Nick Pace seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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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 Lasse Rantala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Maslanka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rantala comes to the ring accompanied by Roy Jones Jr - Can´t Be Touched. Andrzej Maslanka acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Rantala
vs
Maslanka

194 cm
21
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
212 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasse Rantala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Maslanka!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maslanka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rantala moves out of range of the body kick from Maslanka.

Maslanka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Maslanka cracks Rantala with a big right hand but Rantala just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Maslanka wants to stand but Rantala has his arm trapped.
Maslanka connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rantala some visible discomfort.

Maslanka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rantala is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maslanka wants to stand but Rantala has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Maslanka would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lasse Rantala!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

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

Forbes
vs
Pylkkanen

215 cm
19
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

192 cm
20
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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, Hampton Forbes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Konsta Pylkkanen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pylkkanen swinging wildly here.
Forbes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Forbes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pylkkanen misses with a takedown attempt - Forbes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Forbes keeps the fight on the outside.
Pylkkanen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pylkkanen walks into a jab.
Forbes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Forbes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pylkkanen shoots in but no luck this time.
Pylkkanen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Forbes.
Forbes throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Forbes does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Forbes. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pylkkanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Hampton Forbes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konsta Pylkkanen.
Pylkkanen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Forbes closes the distance and pushes Pylkkanen back into the ropes.

Forbes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Forbes closes the distance and clinches.
Forbes lands with a short shot to the head.

Forbes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pylkkanen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Forbes defends it nicely.
Forbes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pylkkanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Forbes.
Pylkkanen shoots in for a takedown but Forbes shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forbes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pylkkanen looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forbes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Konsta Pylkkanen has been cut.
Pylkkanen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Forbes is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Pylkkanen.
Forbes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pylkkanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pylkkanen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Forbes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Pylkkanen is rocked!
Pylkkanen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Forbes's waist but Forbes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pylkkanen off to one side.
Pylkkanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Forbes finish him?

Forbes moves into the clinch successfully.
Forbes creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Pylkkanen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Pylkkanen drops to his knees and Forbes pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hampton Forbes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frederik Kraus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian SnedeKKer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sebastian SnedeKKer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Kraus
vs
SnedeKKer

179 cm
28
178 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

195 cm
24
170 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frederik Kraus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebastian SnedeKKer!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraus walks into a jab.

Kraus has SnedeKKer up against the ropes in a clinch.
SnedeKKer blocks a body shot from Kraus.
SnedeKKer taking a breather.

Kraus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kraus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? SnedeKKer is fending him off so far but Kraus persists. Nope, SnedeKKer circles away and we're back to standing.
SnedeKKer lands a glancing blow to the side of Kraus's head.
SnedeKKer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kraus.
A punch combination from SnedeKKer misses.
Kraus shoots in and drives through. SnedeKKer sprawls well.
Kraus fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederik Kraus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraus shoots in for a double leg but SnedeKKer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraus connects with an inside leg kick.

Kraus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
SnedeKKer wants to control but Kraus is keeping busy.
SnedeKKer is looking for a sweep. Kraus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
SnedeKKer missing with punches from the bottom.
Kraus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kraus throws a strike but SnedeKKer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kraus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
SnedeKKer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

SnedeKKer is looking for a triangle but Kraus pushes his legs off easily.
Kraus trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but SnedeKKer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
SnedeKKer won't allow Kraus to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from SnedeKKer.
Kraus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
SnedeKKer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kraus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kraus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst SnedeKKer is controlling him.
Kraus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
SnedeKKer won't allow Kraus to sweep him here.
SnedeKKer trying to control but Kraus is working from the bottom.
SnedeKKer wants to pass the guard but Kraus is keeping the position.
Kraus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
SnedeKKer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Sebastian SnedeKKer hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kraus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kraus drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kraus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kraus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
SnedeKKer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kraus is one step ahead there.
SnedeKKer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
SnedeKKer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kraus throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraus postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kraus won't allow SnedeKKer to sweep him here.
Kraus is looking to work some ground and pound but SnedeKKer has wrist control.
Kraus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kraus throws a big right hand that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
SnedeKKer doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
SnedeKKer wants to sweep but no luck.
Kraus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as SnedeKKer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kraus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
SnedeKKer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kraus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kraus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of SnedeKKer is proving hard to escape from.
SnedeKKer looking to control.
Kraus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frederik Kraus 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.

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts SnedeKKer, as that shot connected.
Kraus shoots for a takedown but SnedeKKer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
SnedeKKer throws a jab but it's blocked by Kraus.
SnedeKKer ducks under a wild hook from Kraus.
Kraus tries for a takedown but SnedeKKer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kraus tries to score a power double leg takedown but SnedeKKer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kraus somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederik Kraus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SnedeKKer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kraus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
SnedeKKer lands a lovely overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with SnedeKKer but SnedeKKer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Frederik Kraus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SnedeKKer leaves Kraus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
SnedeKKer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kraus counters with a stiff right hand.
SnedeKKer tries to bum rush Kraus with a series of wild strikes but Kraus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kraus tries to score a power double leg takedown but SnedeKKer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kraus somewhat.
SnedeKKer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
SnedeKKer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kraus's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Kraus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kraus fails with a takedown attempt.
Kraus shoots for a double leg takedown but SnedeKKer sprawls well. He's pushed Kraus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
SnedeKKer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice sprawl there from SnedeKKer as Kraus shoots in.
Kraus is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
SnedeKKer stuffs the takedown.
Sebastian SnedeKKer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
SnedeKKer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kraus misses with a takedown attempt - SnedeKKer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frederik Kraus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraus shoots in looking for a takedown but SnedeKKer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kraus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kraus dodges the punch combination from SnedeKKer.
SnedeKKer throws a series of punches but Kraus avoids them all with ease.
SnedeKKer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
SnedeKKer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kraus throws a low kick but it's checked well by SnedeKKer.
Kraus takes one on the button.
Some wild striking there from SnedeKKer.

Kraus closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SnedeKKer misses with a body punch.
SnedeKKer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kraus can't get the takedown.

Kraus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sebastian SnedeKKer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from SnedeKKer. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from SnedeKKer does no damage.
SnedeKKer looks to land a combination but Kraus avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SnedeKKer lands a two punch combo.
Kraus tries to score a power double leg takedown but SnedeKKer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kraus somewhat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with SnedeKKer but SnedeKKer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian SnedeKKer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kraus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
SnedeKKer thuds a left hand into Kraus's body.
SnedeKKer lands with a cross.
SnedeKKer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kraus on the side of the head.
Kraus avoids a punch combination nicely.
SnedeKKer catches Kraus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Kraus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
SnedeKKer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kraus manages to get himself to full guard.
SnedeKKer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kraus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
SnedeKKer wants to control from the top but Kraus keeps moving.
Kraus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst SnedeKKer is controlling him.
Kraus keeping moving, preventing SnedeKKer from controlling successfully.
SnedeKKer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Kraus working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because SnedeKKer has passed into half guard!
SnedeKKer moves into full mount! Kraus won't be happy about that!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SnedeKKer scoring with strikes but Kraus is staying in there.
Kraus tries to hold on but SnedeKKer pushes him away.
Kraus is squirming around, avoiding SnedeKKer's attempts to control the action.
Kraus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kraus tries to reverse the position but SnedeKKer maintains control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
SnedeKKer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
SnedeKKer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kraus is looking to escape.
Kraus wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by SnedeKKer.
SnedeKKer content just to control the position here.
Kraus is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraus trying desperately to get to his feet.
SnedeKKer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kraus is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kraus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
SnedeKKer looking to ground and pound but Kraus is blocking nicely.
SnedeKKer unloads with some shots from mount but Kraus bucks and avoids them well.
Kraus is looking to improve his position but SnedeKKer isn't that keen on the idea.
SnedeKKer looking to control and managing it successfully.
SnedeKKer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kraus is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SnedeKKer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kraus is trying to stand up.
SnedeKKer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
SnedeKKer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kraus is looking to escape.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Sebastian SnedeKKer hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
SnedeKKer throws a leg kick but Kraus sees it coming and moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SnedeKKer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian SnedeKKer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Aerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregorio San Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Aerts has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Aerts
vs
San Pedro

192 cm
24
240 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

198 cm
22
270 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Aerts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregorio San Pedro!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aerts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aerts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aerts misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aerts's corner calls for a 1-2. Aerts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
San Pedro throws a jab when Aerts was well out of range.
Aerts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aerts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
San Pedro blocks the body kick.
Aerts fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt San Pedro.
San Pedro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aerts.
Aerts cracks a nice hook into San Pedro's ribs.
Aerts's corner calls for a 1-2. Aerts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aerts pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
San Pedro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aerts can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from San Pedro misses.
San Pedro avoids the head kick by Aerts.
Aerts tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. San Pedro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peter Aerts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Aerts as he checks the leg kick.
San Pedro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
San Pedro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aerts throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
San Pedro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
San Pedro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San Pedro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Aerts fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches San Pedro on the side of the head.
Aerts scores with a push kick.
Aerts scores with a kick to the body.
San Pedro checks a leg kick nicely.
Aerts is looking to slow San Pedro down with leg kicks.
San Pedro closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Peter Aerts has been cut.
Aerts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aerts throws a hook to the side of San Pedro's head but San Pedro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro blocks a head kick by Aerts.
Aerts is looking to clinch but San Pedro is avoiding it.
Aerts tries a low kick but San Pedro avoids it.
Aerts missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aerts moves out of range as San Pedro strikes.
San Pedro defending well as Aerts loads up on a big left hand.
San Pedro lands with a straight right. Aerts didn't see that one coming.
San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick from Aerts.
Aerts misses with a body shot.
A big left from Aerts misses.
Aerts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aerts finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aerts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aerts tries to clinch but San Pedro is having none of it.
San Pedro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
San Pedro swats away the attempt to clinch by Aerts.
San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick from Aerts.
Aerts misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aerts connects with a jab.
San Pedro misses with a body shot.
Aerts throws a poor cross that misses
and San Pedro counters with a leg kick.
Aerts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro.
San Pedro slips a jab from Aerts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aerts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
San Pedro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
San Pedro throws a series of punches but Aerts moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aerts scores with a crisp jab that stopped San Pedro in his tracks.
San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Aerts is just out of range.
Aerts moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aerts misses with a head kick.
Aerts lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Aerts pushes San Pedro up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Aerts.
Aerts struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from San Pedro as the two fighters clinch.
San Pedro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aerts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
San Pedro dodges an elbow strike from Aerts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aerts tries to land knees in the clinch but San Pedro avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Aerts just misses with a elbow thrown towards San Pedro's brow.
Aerts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aerts tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing Aerts back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Peter Aerts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Aerts's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

San Pedro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aerts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aerts.
San Pedro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gregorio San Pedro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
San Pedro blocks a head kick by Aerts.
Aerts lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aerts looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Oooooh!!! San Pedro has knocked Aerts down with a huge combo! San Pedro steps away and waves a wobbly Aerts back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Aerts is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San Pedro cracks Aerts's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Aerts slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before San Pedro can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gregorio San Pedro!