IF 32: Thankful PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kopacz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roman Kopacz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Stone
vs
Kopacz

178 cm
20
145 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

225 cm
18
146 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steven Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Kopacz!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stone looking to score a takedown here. Kopacz is defending well but Stone drives through and ends up in Kopacz's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kopacz's head.
Kopacz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kopacz wants to sweep here but Stone controlling him for the moment.
Kopacz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kopacz is working an open guard so Stone takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kopacz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone looks for a takedown but Kopacz sprawls well.
Kopacz misses with a head kick.
Kopacz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kopacz fails with an attempt to clinch.

Stone looking to score a takedown here. Kopacz is defending well but Stone drives through and ends up in Kopacz's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopacz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stone chips away with some ground and pound.
Kopacz throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kopacz keeping full guard, as Stone tries to pass.
Stone distracts Kopacz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Kopacz is rocked!
Stone with a nice head shot there.
Kopacz is still in real trouble! Can Stone finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone scoring with some ground and pound.
Stone postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kopacz covers up, he's hurt! Stone keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Stone and the ref steps in to end the fight! Stone can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Stone!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Rosenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isaac Rosenburg is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Sampson
vs
Rosenburg

165 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sparky Sampson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Isaac Rosenburg!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

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

Rosenburg has closed the distance and engaged Sampson in a clinch.
Rosenburg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sampson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rosenburg is keeping busy.
Sampson is pressed up against the cage. Rosenburg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sampson down to the mat. Sampson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rosenburg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sampson.
Sampson tries for a takedown but Rosenburg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Sampson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Rosenburg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rosenburg lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rosenburg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rosenburg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
Sampson tries to break free but Rosenburg pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rosenburg.
Rosenburg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sampson is trying to drag Rosenburg to the mat but Rosenburg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sampson tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenburg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sampsons head.
Sampson is trying to drag Rosenburg to the mat but Rosenburg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rosenburg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
Sampson can't get the takedown.
Sampson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rosenburg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sampson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rosenburg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sampson is breathing heavily.
Sampson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rosenburg prevents it.
Rosenburg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sampson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rosenburg lands with a short shot to the head.
Rosenburg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
A shot in the inside from Rosenburg.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rosenburg.
Sampson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rosenburg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rosenburg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson stops a takedown attempt from Rosenburg.
Rosenburg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rosenburg gets through Sampson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Rosenburg.
A nice left hand lands by Rosenburg.
Sampson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rosenburg scores with a shoulder strike.
Rosenburg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sampson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rosenburg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sampson pulls his leg out and moves away.

Rosenburg clinches up against the cage.
Rosenburg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Rosenburg.
Rosenburg dodges an elbow strike from Sampson.
Sampson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rosenburg lands a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson takes a shot to the head.
Rosenburg scores with a shot to the side of Sampson's head.
A short uppercut from Rosenburg.
Rosenburg can't get the takedown.
Rosenburg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sampson has Rosenburg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rosenburg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rosenburg lands a left hand.
Sampson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rosenburg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rosenburg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Rosenburg.
Rosenburg lands with a light punch inside.
Rosenburg lands a left hand.
Rosenburg tries for a takedown but Sampson manages to get underhooks.
Rosenburg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rosenburg scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Rosenburg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rosenburg lands with a short shot to the head.
Rosenburg lands with a short shot to the head.
Rosenburg wants a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenburg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosenburg lands a hook that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
A short left from Rosenburg.
Rosenburg lands a right hand.
Rosenburg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sampson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sampson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rosenburg lands a right hand.
Sampson is working for takedown but Rosenburg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rosenburg has Sampson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sampson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rosenburg.
Sampson stops a takedown attempt from Rosenburg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sampson tries to circle away but Rosenburg has him pinned against the cage.
Sampson tries to pull guard but Rosenburg holds him up against the cage and eventually Sampson drops back down to his feet.
Rosenburg scores with a shoulder strike.
Sampson tries for a takedown but Rosenburg manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Rosenburg 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.

Rosenburg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sampson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rosenburg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sampson circles away.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown but Rosenburg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rosenburg throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rosenburg slaps away a takedown attempt from Sampson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Rosenburg as Sampson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rosenburg lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sampson backs up against the cage.

Rosenburg drives through and clinches with Sampson against the cage.
Sampson takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sampson tries to pull guard but Rosenburg holds him up against the cage and eventually Sampson drops back down to his feet.
Sampson has Rosenburg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rosenburg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rosenburg lands with a short shot to the head.
Rosenburg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rosenburg lands with a left to the head.
Rosenburg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
Sampson takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenburg lands with a short shot to the head.
Rosenburg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sampson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rosenburg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rosenburg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Rosenburg gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sampson wants to stand but Rosenburg is controlling the position.
Sampson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sampson tries to get out of the position.
Rosenburg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sampson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rosenburg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rosenburg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sampson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Rosenburg kicks off Sampson and gets to his feet.
Rosenburg works over Sampson's head and body with a nice combination.
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!

Rosenburg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rosenburg scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Rosenburg.
Sampson is trying to drag Rosenburg to the mat but Rosenburg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sampson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rosenburg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
Rosenburg scores with a shoulder strike.
Rosenburg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rosenburg.
Rosenburg tries to score a body lock takedown but Sampson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rosenburg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sampson can't get the takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Rosenburg.
Sampson looking for a takedown.
Rosenburg lands a nice uppercut.
Rosenburg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sampson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rosenburg pushes Sampson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenburg lands with a light punch inside.
Rosenburg lands a nice uppercut.

Sampson is rocked!
Rosenburg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sampson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rosenburg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rosenburg throws a series of strikes that have Sampson backpedaling.
Oh Sampson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sampson takes one to the side of the head.

Rosenburg has managed to clinch.
Sampson tries for a takedown but Rosenburg manages to get underhooks.
Rosenburg lands a right hand.
Sampson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rosenburg prevents it.
Rosenburg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Isaac Rosenburg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rosenburg.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rosenburg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Rosenburg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenburg pushes Sampson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sampson takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rosenburg.
Sampson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sampson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rosenburg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sampsons head.
Rosenburg lands a hook that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
Rosenburg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rosenburg lands a left hand.
Sampson looking for a takedown.
Rosenburg lands an uppercut.
Rosenburg lands with a short shot to the head.
Rosenburg pushes Sampson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rosenburg lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rosenburg lands a right hand.
Rosenburg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
Sampson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rosenburg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rosenburg scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Rosenburg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Rosenburg closes the distance and clinches.
Sampson seems to have got his legs back now.
Rosenburg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sampson's efforts to push away.
Sampson gets underhooks to prevent Rosenburg's takedown attempt.
Sampson is working for takedown but Rosenburg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rosenburg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rosenburg.
Rosenburg lands with a light punch inside.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sampson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Rosenburg gets underhooks to prevent Sampson's takedown attempt.
Sampson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rosenburg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rosenburg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sampson's efforts to push away.
Rosenburg lands with a left to the head.
Rosenburg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rosenburg lands with a right to the head.
Sampson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Rosenburg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rosenburg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sampson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rosenburg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rosenburg lands a left hand.
Rosenburg scores with a shoulder strike.
Rosenburg lands with a right to the head.
Rosenburg lands a nice uppercut.
Rosenburg lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Rosenburg.
Rosenburg pushes Sampson against the cage. Rosenburg is working some dirty boxing. Rosenburg pushes off with a quick right hook! Sampson goes down! Sampson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rosenburg moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaac Rosenburg!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rasmus Helenius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhan Meremaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helenius comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem: Not Afraid. Juhan Meremaa told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Helenius
vs
Meremaa

187 cm
19
199 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
217 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rasmus Helenius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhan Meremaa!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meremaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Helenius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Helenius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Helenius does it's job there.
Meremaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Helenius displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meremaa.
Helenius stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Meremaa walks into a stiff left hand from Helenius.
Meremaa moves away from the strike by Helenius.
Meremaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meremaa thows a body shot but no joy.
Meremaa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Helenius counters with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meremaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Helenius doesn't seem bothered though.
Rasmus Helenius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meremaa swings for the body but Helenius moves out of range.
Meremaa blocks a jab.
Meremaa ducks under a wild hook from Helenius.
Helenius cracks Meremaa with an open hand slap.
Meremaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Meremaa is rocked!
Helenius is stalking Meremaa. Meremaa circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Helenius, and it's lights out! Meremaa really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rasmus Helenius!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teuvo Hakkarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff. Hakkarainen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Oodi kansanedustaja Hakkaraiselle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Adams
vs
Hakkarainen

185 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
199 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

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Crashforce Nutrition (Authentic 160Q/159Q supps!)

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teuvo Hakkarainen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Hakkarainen shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Hakkarainen as Adams shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakkarainen works over Adams's head and body with a nice combination.
Hakkarainen lands a two punch combo.
Hakkarainen scores with a push kick.
Adams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hakkarainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Adams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hakkarainen's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams is fighting to break Hakkarainen's control of his arms but Hakkarainen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hakkarainen is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakkarainen advances to half guard.
Adams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adams tries to get out of the position.
Hakkarainen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Adams is in trouble now - Hakkarainen has advanced to mount!
Hakkarainen controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Hakkarainen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hakkarainen punching from mount but Adams doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Teuvo Hakkarainen.
Hakkarainen scores with a body shot.
Hakkarainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Adams takes one on the button.
Teuvo Hakkarainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hakkarainen scores with a nice strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hakkarainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Hakkarainen. No joy for Adams on that attempt.
Hakkarainen lands a leg kick that knocks Adams off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hakkarainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Adams's calf.
Hakkarainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hakkarainen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hakkarainen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Adams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hakkarainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Adams under the eye.
Adams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hakkarainen avoids it really well and circles away.
Hakkarainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakkarainen works over Adams's head and body with a nice combination.
Hakkarainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hakkarainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hakkarainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hakkarainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hakkarainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adams tries for a takedown but Hakkarainen circles away easily
and Adams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hakkarainen lands a slapping body shot.
Adams dives in and grabs Hakkarainen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hakkarainen pushes down on Adams's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakkarainen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Hakkarainen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hakkarainen as he avoids it easily.
Hakkarainen scores with a leg kick.
Hakkarainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adams.
Hakkarainen feints a jab promting Adams to slip. Hakkarainen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adams slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hakkarainen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hakkarainen lands a front kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A punch lands to the side of Adams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hakkarainen sizes up Adams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hakkarainen connects with the punch.
Hakkarainen scores with a one two! Adams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Adams shoots for a takedown but Hakkarainen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hakkarainen leaves Adams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hakkarainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good exchange - Hakkarainen coming out on top.
The crowd cheers as Hakkarainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adams doesn't seem phased though.
Adams takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hakkarainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hakkarainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adams in his tracks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hakkarainen lands a leg kick that knocks Adams off balance momentarily.
Teuvo Hakkarainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hakkarainen circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teuvo Hakkarainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Adams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hakkarainen.
Adams walks into a left hand.
Hakkarainen works Adams's body with a nice hook.
Hakkarainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hakkarainen scores with a body shot.
Adams moves forwards but Hakkarainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hakkarainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hakkarainen wants it to stay on the feet.
Hakkarainen connects with a single shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hakkarainen.
Hakkarainen moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Adams with that takedown attempt.
Hakkarainen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hakkarainen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hakkarainen throws a head kick that Adams semi-blocks.

Adams is rocked!
Hakkarainen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hakkarainen lands a nice shot that snaps Adams's head back.
Hakkarainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Adams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakkarainen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hakkarainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Adams has time to react.
Hakkarainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hakkarainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Adams or perhaps it was just good defense by Hakkarainen which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams takes one on the button.
A shot to the liver by Hakkarainen. Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen lands a front kick.
Adams seems to have got his legs back now.
Rob Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hakkarainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adams somewhat.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown. Hakkarainen tries to sprawl out of it but Adams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hakkarainen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hakkarainen lands a nice looking body kick.
Rob Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hakkarainen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Adams off the cage and back into range.
Hakkarainen scores with a hook.
Teuvo Hakkarainen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jab, jab by Hakkarainen - just one landing.
Hakkarainen lands a slapping body shot.
Hakkarainen lands with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Hakkarainen both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams looks for a takedown but Hakkarainen sprawls well.
Adams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hakkarainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teuvo Hakkarainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hakkarainen 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teuvo Hakkarainen!
A victorious Teuvo Hakkarainen 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
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gaines
vs
Schmidt

225 cm
20
152 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

176 cm
21
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY
[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamie Gaines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt throws an overhand right that lands on Gaines's shoulder, as Gaines tries to avoid the shot.

Schmidt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schmidt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Schmidt lands an elbow that stopped Gaines in his tracks for a moment.
Schmidt is struggling to control the position.
Gaines drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schmidt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gaines tries to break the clinch but Schmidt is controlling the position.
Gaines is working for takedown but Schmidt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Schmidt looking to throw knees to the head but Gaines is blocking nicely.
Schmidt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Schmidt controlling the action here for a moment.
Schmidt prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Gaines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmidt prevents the takedown attempt.
Schmidt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Schmidt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Schmidt rushes Gaines and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt tries to land a knee to the head but Gaines blocks with his arms.
Gaines wants to get back to striking at distance but Schmidt won't allow it.
Schmidt prevents the takedown attempt.
Gaines tries for a takedown but Schmidt manages to get underhooks.
Schmidt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gaines in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gaines is breathing heavily.
Gaines has had enough of the clinch but Schmidt keeps him there for the moment.
Schmidt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schmidt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gaines's face.
Gaines drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schmidt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gaines drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schmidt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Schmidt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Schmidt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmidt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gaines blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Schmidt.
Gaines tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schmidt landing knees to the head.
Schmidt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gaines's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaines takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schmidt slows down the pace here.
Schmidt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Schmidt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schmidt lands a knee to the head.
Schmidt is pressed up against the cage. Gaines has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Schmidt down to the mat. Schmidt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Schmidt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schmidt scores with a shot to the body.
Gaines takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Schmidt instigates a clinch.
Schmidt connects with a knee to the head.
Gaines wants to break free but Schmidt has control.
Schmidt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gaines up against the cage.
Gaines has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schmidt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt lands a nice elbow.
Schmidt effectively controlling the action here.
Gaines wants a takedown but no success here.
Schmidt connects with a knee to the head.
Schmidt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gaines wants a takedown.
Schmidt is stalling here.
Schmidt misses with a knee to the head.
Gaines really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schmidt connects with a knee to the head.
Gaines has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schmidt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Schmidt stalling the fight.
Schmidt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Schmidt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Schmidt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Schmidt tries to land a knee to the head but Gaines blocks with his arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt lands an elbow just above Gaines 's eye.
Gaines is trying to drag Schmidt to the mat but Schmidt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gaines is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Schmidt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gaines in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaines has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schmidt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Schmidt.
Schmidt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Schmidt lands an elbow inside.
Schmidt has Gaines pressed against the cage, preventing Gaines from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gaines working hard to break the clinch.

Schmidt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schmidt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schmidt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Schmidt scores with a nice strike.
Schmidt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Schmidt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gaines rather than just go for the knockout.
Schmidt connects with a body shot that sends Gaines's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Schmidt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Schmidt stuffs the takedown.
Schmidt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gaines.
Gaines on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schmidt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gaines's head backwards.
Gaines shoots in looking for a takedown but Schmidt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gaines's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Schmidt throws a series of punches but Gaines moves out of range.
Schmidt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gaines.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Gaines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Schmidt.
No joy there for Schmidt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gaines fails with the takedown.
Gaines attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schmidt throws a series of strikes that have Gaines backpedaling.

Gaines is rocked!
OH! Gaines has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Schmidt smells blood and charges in for the finish! Schmidt unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Gaines sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Schmidt!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asylbek Malybaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svensson has chosen asdfghjkl as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Asylbek Malybaev has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Asylbek Malybaev seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Malybaev
vs
Svensson

186 cm
20
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
26
388 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asylbek Malybaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Svensson shoots in and gets a takedown into Malybaev's guard.
Svensson looks gassed!

Malybaev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Svensson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Malybaev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Svensson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Malybaev passes into side control!

Malybaev decides to stand back up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malybaev closes the distance and clinches up with Svensson, looking for a takedown. Malybaev pushes Svensson against the cage but Svensson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Malybaev could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Malybaev shoots in for a takedown but Svensson shows good takedown defense.
Malybaev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Svensson is rocked!

Malybaev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Svensson did well to prevent Malybaev getting side control.
Svensson is still in real trouble! Can Malybaev finish him?
Malybaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Svensson looking for submissions off his back.

Svensson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Malybaev is controlling the pace.
Malybaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Malybaev seems to be looking for submissions.

Svensson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Malybaev pushes past his half guard into mount!
Svensson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Malybaev working the ground and pound effectively.

Svensson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Malybaev.
Malybaev dominating with strikes here.
Malybaev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Svensson on the ground.
Malybaev wants to control the pace but Svensson is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svensson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Svensson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Malybaev looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Svensson tries to reverse the position but Malybaev maintains control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Svensson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Malybaev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Svensson's face.
Svensson working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svensson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Malybaev landing strikes from the mount and Svensson is in trouble!
Malybaev is landing with some decent strikes but Svensson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Malybaev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Svensson looks a forlorn figure.
Malybaev content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malybaev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Svensson is looking to escape.

Malybaev looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Malybaev controlling the position easily from mount.
Malybaev looking to finish Svensson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Svensson!
Svensson is trying to escape the mount.
Malybaev landing shots from mount.
Svensson is in a horrible position here. Malybaev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Malybaev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Malybaev landing strikes from the mount and Svensson is in trouble!
Malybaev breaks from Svensson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Svensson is squirming around, avoiding Malybaev's attempts to control the action.
Malybaev controlling from mount.
Svensson is working to get back to half guard.
Malybaev content just to control the position here.
Svensson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Malybaev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Malybaev content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is looking to improve his position but Malybaev isn't that keen on the idea.
Malybaev manages to capitalize on a mistake by Svensson to take his back!
Malybaev has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Svensson.
Malybaev is hanging on to Svensson's back as he tries to escape.

Malybaev tightening his grip on Svensson, looking for the choke.
Malybaev lands strikes to the head.

Malybaev is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Svensson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Svensson is in bad spot here.
Svensson breaks Malybaev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Malybaev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Svensson is fighting to break Malybaev's control of his arms but Malybaev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Malybaev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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!

Malybaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Svensson defends it easily.
Svensson throwing strikes from guard but Malybaev blocks nicely.
Svensson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Malybaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Svensson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Svensson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Malybaev lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Svensson!
Svensson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Malybaev wants to stand up but Svensson is controlling the position.

Svensson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Malybaev pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malybaev is pressing down on Svensson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Svensson is holding on for now.
Well, if Malybaev 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.

Svensson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Malybaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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. Malybaev connects with a nice short shot to Svensson's temple.
Malybaev trying to pass the guard but Svensson defending well.

Svensson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Malybaev sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Svensson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Malybaev seems to be looking for submissions.

Svensson looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Svensson actively working from the bottom here.
Malybaev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Malybaev is looking to take a break and control but Svensson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Svensson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Malybaev controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Svensson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malybaev pinned against the cage. Malybaev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Malybaev shoots in but no luck this time.
Malybaev shoots for a takedown but Svensson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malybaev shoots in looking for a takedown but Svensson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malybaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asylbek Malybaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malybaev scores with a hook to the body. Svensson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malybaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Svensson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Svensson stuffs the takedown attempt from Malybaev. Malybaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Malybaev throws a series of strikes that have Svensson backpedaling.
Malybaev tries to clinch but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Malybaev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Svensson tries to avoid it but Malybaev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Svensson to the ground. Svensson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malybaev with a nice cross.
Nice takedown defense from Svensson. No joy for Malybaev on that attempt.
Svensson stuffs the takedown attempt from Malybaev. Malybaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Asylbek Malybaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malybaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Svensson throws out the jab.

Svensson scores a takedown into full mount!
Malybaev is working to get back to half guard.
Svensson with shots to the head and body - Malybaev looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malybaev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Malybaev taking shots to the head.
Svensson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson lands a big shot there that rocks Malybaev but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svensson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Malybaev looks a forlorn figure.

Svensson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Malybaev is looking to get to half guard.
Svensson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malybaev tries to hold on but Svensson postures up.
Asylbek Malybaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malybaev trying desperately to get to his feet.
Svensson with shots to the head and body - Malybaev looks very uncomfortable down there.
Malybaev can't escape the position.
Svensson looking to finish Malybaev with some ground and pound. This is bad for Malybaev!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson unloading with bombs!

Svensson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Svensson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Malybaev has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Malybaev!
Svensson keeping moving, preventing Malybaev from controlling successfully.

Svensson looking for a guillotine here but Malybaev defends easily.

Svensson has an active guard here but Malybaev has managed to pass into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malybaev tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Svensson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Svensson looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Svensson looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Svensson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Malybaev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malybaev shoots in and drives through. Svensson sprawls well.
Svensson seems to have recovered his senses.
Malybaev tries to clinch there but Svensson circles away.
Malybaev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Malybaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Svensson circles away.
Malybaev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Svensson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Svensson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malybaev swivels and escapes.
Malybaev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Svensson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asylbek Malybaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Malybaev rushes Svensson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Malybaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Svensson walks away with a smile on his face. Malybaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Svensson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malybaev is fending him off so far but Svensson persists. Nope, Malybaev circles away and we're back to standing.
Malybaev throws a one two combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Svensson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Svensson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malybaev's waist but Malybaev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Svensson off to one side.
Svensson shoots in but no luck this time.
Malybaev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Svensson takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Svensson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Malybaev to the ground. Svensson is now in Malybaev's guard.
Svensson scoring with punches to the head and body.

Svensson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Svensson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Svensson throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Malybaev here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Svensson looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svensson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Malybaev seems keen to control Svensson's posture.
Svensson working some strikes from top position.
Svensson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Malybaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Svensson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Malybaev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Malybaev has escaped and now he's on top!
Malybaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Svensson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Svensson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Malybaev frees his head nicely. Oh but Svensson has switched to an armbar! Malybaev is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sven Svensson!

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energy
A | B

hype
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Payette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sxwe Swtrfygu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payette comes to the cage accompanied by Sick Puppies- Youre Going Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Payette
vs
Swtrfygu

187 cm
26
128 lbs
9 - 18 - 0

225 cm
19
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Payette !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sxwe Swtrfygu!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Payette rushes Swtrfygu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Payette manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Swtrfygu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Payette prevents it.

Payette breaks from the clinch.
Swtrfygu with a poor takedown

and Payette counters by clinching up.

Payette manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Payette manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Swtrfygu manages to get himself to full guard.
Swtrfygu working a defensive guard here.
Payette lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Payette gets to his feet - Swtrfygu follows without any prompting.
Payette really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Swtrfygu gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swtrfygu wants a takedown.
Charles Payette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sxwe Swtrfygu.

Payette gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Payette lands a nice short elbow.
Swtrfygu wants to get back to full guard.
Swtrfygu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Swtrfygu taking some punishment here, with Payette in his half guard.

Swtrfygu is rocked!
Payette lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Swtrfygu! More strikes land and this one is all over! Payette jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Payette !

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fransico Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asko Uskovainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uskovainen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Junior
vs
Uskovainen

188 cm
25
184 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

182 cm
29
188 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Powerful

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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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fransico Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asko Uskovainen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uskovainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Junior attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Junior fails to land with a series of punches.
Uskovainen cracks a nice hook into Junior's ribs.
Junior throws a leg kick but Uskovainen moved away.
Uskovainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Junior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uskovainen.
Junior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uskovainen.
Junior will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Junior gets tackled into the cage by Uskovainen. Uskovainen maintains the clinch.
Junior tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uskovainen's elbow.
Junior blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Junior drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Uskovainen works over Junior with some ground and pound from guard.
Uskovainen stopping the sweep attempt from Junior.
Uskovainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Junior is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uskovainen wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Uskovainen preventing the sweep.
Junior has Uskovainen pulled in close to control his posture.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Junior moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheers as Junior lands an impressive looking overhand right. Uskovainen doesn't seem phased though.
Junior is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

It looks like Asko Uskovainen has been cut.
Uskovainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Junior.
Junior swings widly with a right hand
and Uskovainen counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior connects with a body shot that sends Uskovainen's belly button to the back.
Junior slips under a jab from Uskovainen.
Uskovainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Junior misses with a straight right.
Junior lands a nice hook to Uskovainen's body. Uskovainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uskovainen moves out of range as Junior strikes.
Junior moves away from the strike by Uskovainen.
Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Junior.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Uskovainen. Uskovainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Junior walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Uskovainen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slapping body kick lands there for Uskovainen.
Uskovainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Junior has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Uskovainen scores with a push kick.
Uskovainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Uskovainen thuds his right hand into Junior's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Uskovainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Junior defending well as Uskovainen loads up on a big left hand.
Fransico Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Junior thuds his right hand into Uskovainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Uskovainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Junior is able to avoid easily.
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!
Junior throws a right hand that misses
and Uskovainen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Uskovainen throws a front kick aimed at Junior's knee but Junior avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uskovainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Junior manages to avoid it.
Junior tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Uskovainen sizes up Junior with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Uskovainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Uskovainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Junior misses with a few strikes there.
Uskovainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Junior looks to land a left hand but Uskovainen moved out of range nicely.
Junior misses with a straight left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A swing and a miss from Junior.
Uskovainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Uskovainen scores with a punch to the head.
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 Fransico Junior will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Asko Uskovainen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Junior misses with an uppercut.
Fransico Junior is winning the standup battle so far.
Junior throws out a loose jab but Uskovainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uskovainen cracks the inside of Junior's front leg.
Uskovainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Uskovainen.
Fransico Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uskovainen throws a jab when Junior was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Uskovainen.
A jab from Uskovainen misses.
Junior is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uskovainen.
Uskovainen connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Junior misses its intended target.
Uskovainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Uskovainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Junior misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uskovainen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Junior counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Uskovainen thinking.
Junior cracks Uskovainen with an open hand slap.
Uskovainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Uskovainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Uskovainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Junior throws out a loose jab but Uskovainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Junior throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Uskovainen on the side of the head.
Uskovainen throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range.
Junior turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Uskovainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Junior's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior throws a lazy uppercut
and Uskovainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Junior blocks the body kick.
Junior scores with a jab. Uskovainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uskovainen wants to slow Junior down by chopping away at his legs.
Junior swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Uskovainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Uskovainen moves in looking to clinch but Junior pushes him off.
Uskovainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Uskovainen finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Junior's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Uskovainen falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fransico Junior!