BHFC 115 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Merdarus Goone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Opaskar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Goone
vs
Opaskar

191 cm
21
183 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Skin-Clothes Designing

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Merdarus Goone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Opaskar!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Goone darts in and clinches Opaskar up against the ropes.
Goone lands a nice elbow.
Goone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Opaskar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Opaskar is trying to break the clinch but Goone has him pressed against the ropes.
Goone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Goone.

Opaskar is rocked!

It looks like Matt Opaskar has been cut.
Opaskar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Opaskar is still on wobbly legs! Can Goone finish him?
Opaskar being controlled against the ropes.
Goone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Opaskar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Goone pulls his leg out and moves away.

Goone has managed to clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Goone.
Goone has Opaskar tight in a Thai clinch... and there's a huge knee which drops Opaskar to the floor. He's out cold!! I hope he's still got all his teeth!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Merdarus Goone!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miikka Apaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Pasila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apaja comes to the ring accompanied by Ultra Bra - Hauki. Risto Pasila is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Apaja
vs
Pasila

184 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
20
174 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miikka Apaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Pasila!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apaja doesn't manage to clinch there - Pasila circles away.

Pasila shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pasila prevents Apaja from improving his position.
Pasila working the head and body with strikes.
Apaja tries to kick Pasila off in order to stand up. Pasila Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Apaja is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pasila asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Apaja tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Pasila happy to just control the position for now.
Apaja is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Apaja is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Apaja defending against the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apaja is not content to let Pasila control the position.

Pasila swings around for an armbar but Apaja sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pasila's guard.

Apaja stands up from Pasila's guard - Apaja perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pasila tries to score a power double leg takedown but Apaja sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pasila somewhat.
Apaja tries to clinch up but Pasila circles away and keeps his distance.

Pasila looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pasila is controlling the pace.
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.
Pasila wants to take a breather but Apaja is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasila works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pasila controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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!
Apaja is squirming around, avoiding Pasila's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Apaja is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Apaja is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pasila looking to control but Apaja is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apaja is working to get back to half guard.
Apaja is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Pasila is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Apaja can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pasila putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pasila wants to control the pace but Apaja is squirming around nicely.
Pasila controlling his opponent.
Apaja tries to lock up and control but Pasila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Apaja is wriggling around trying to escape.
Apaja is breathing heavily.
Apaja wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Pasila is landing with strikes. Apaja can't take much more of this.
Pasila keeps control of the position easily here as Apaja tries to buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apaja tries to escape the position.
Pasila connects with a big shot to the side of Apaja's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Can Apaja hold on?! Pasila is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

Pasila tightening his grip on Apaja, looking for the choke.
Pasila trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Apaja doesn't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pasila connects with a big shot to the side of Apaja's head.
Pasila has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pasila gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Pasila not allowing Apaja to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Apaja tries to clinch there but Pasila circles away.
Apaja looks to clinch

and Pasila counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Apaja's guard now.
Pasila looking to pass the guard.

Apaja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Apaja trying to control the position.
Apaja is looking to stand up but Pasila isn't so interested in that idea.
Pasila forces his way into half guard.
Pasila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Apaja keeps working.
Apaja is trying to control but Pasila manages to pass to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasila cracks Apaja with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pasila trying to control but Apaja is having none of it.
Pasila looking to control and managing it successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Apaja is trying to stand.
Apaja wants to hold on but Pasila pushes him away.
Pasila trying to control but Apaja is having none of it.
Pasila scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Apaja?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasila sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Apaja is squirming around, avoiding Pasila's attempts to control the action.
Pasila lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pasila lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Risto Pasila has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pasila can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Apaja is looking to escape.

Pasila is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Apaja can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apaja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Apaja is squirming around, avoiding Pasila's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasila unloading with bombs!
Pasila can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Apaja is looking to escape.
Apaja is trying to escape the mount.
Apaja is in a horrible position here. Pasila smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Apaja tries to reverse the position but Pasila maintains control.
Pasila lands a heavy elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apaja is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Pasila looking to control and managing it successfully.
Apaja is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Pasila has hold of Apaja's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Apaja manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pasila manages to capitalize on a mistake by Apaja to take his back!

Pasila looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pasila not allowing Apaja to control his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pasila working for the choke.
Apaja is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Risto Pasila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Apaja fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pasila shoots in but Apaja avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pasila shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Apaja but Apaja pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Apaja tries to clinch up

and Pasila counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Apaja!
Apaja is looking to improve his position but Pasila isn't that keen on the idea.
Apaja wants to control but Pasila is having none of it.
Apaja tries to reverse the position but Pasila maintains control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apaja throwing hammer fists to the chest of Pasila. What's that going to do exactly?
Pasila working the ground and pound effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apaja is looking to improve his position but Pasila isn't that keen on the idea.
Apaja tries to lock up and control but Pasila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pasila cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Apaja is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pasila lands a big shot there that rocks Apaja but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pasila controlling the position easily from mount.

Pasila is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Apaja is surviving well by controlling Pasila's body position as best he can.

Pasila is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Apaja has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pasila has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Apaja's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasila controlling from the full mount.
Pasila punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pasila landing strikes, looking to finish!
Apaja can't escape the position.
Apaja is squirming around, avoiding Pasila's attempts to control the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pasila looking to control and managing it successfully.
Apaja wants to hold on but Pasila pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasila is landing with some decent strikes but Apaja is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Apaja is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Pasila is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Apaja is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Apaja flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Pasila anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Apaja and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Pasila slips an arm under Apaja chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Pasila has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Pasila is squeezing on Apaja like an anaconda would it's prey. Apaja fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Risto Pasila!
After winning the bout, Risto Pasila thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mugison Murr Murr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon White has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Murr Murr
vs
White

185 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

181 cm
25
178 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Rebel Pride Clothing. (Death Before Dishonor) $8 S

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mugison Murr Murr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simon White!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murr Murr.
Murr Murr blocks a head kick by White.
Murr Murr fails with the takedown.
Murr Murr with a lazy takedown attempt
and White counters with a body kick that stops Murr Murr in his tracks momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mugison Murr Murr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mugison Murr Murr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White throws a head kick but Murr Murr moves out of range.
Murr Murr fails with the takedown
and White counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Murr Murr is lucky that one didn't land flush.
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!

Murr Murr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Murr Murr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

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

Murr Murr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but White is surviving well by controlling Murr Murr's body position as best he can.
Murr Murr is breathing heavily.
White tries to hold on but Murr Murr pushes him away.
White keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
White is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
White is controlling an arm, preventing Murr Murr from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

Murr Murr looking to secure an arm triangle but White defends it well.

Murr Murr moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, White has worked his arm free - good work by White!
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murr Murr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White can't do much from the bottom here.

Murr Murr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Murr Murr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, White has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Murr Murr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Murr Murr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
White is trying to control Murr Murr's posture but Murr Murr avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Murr Murr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Murr Murr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Murr Murr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White, who protects the arm well.
White is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Murr Murr swings around for an armbar but White sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Murr Murr's guard.
White must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
White controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Simon White will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

White goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Mugison Murr Murr has been cut.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
White lands with a shot to the body.

Murr Murr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. White is trying to defend but Murr Murr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Murr Murr seems to be working for a kimura but White defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murr Murr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Murr Murr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
White wants to get back to full guard.

Murr Murr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White has managed to free his arm - good work.
White trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Murr Murr is working for a submission of some sort.

Murr Murr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so White is just riding it out for now. Murr Murr eventually gives up the hold.
White is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Murr Murr is looking to advance position but White won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Murr Murr is working for a kimura but White is defending it quite comfortably.

Murr Murr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Murr Murr.
White wants to improve his position but Murr Murr is controlling well.
Mugison Murr Murr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

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

Murr Murr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White has managed to free his arm - good work.
White wants to improve his position but Murr Murr is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Simon White will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mugison Murr Murr's cut.
That's time! Murr Murr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

White throws a head kick that misses.
Murr Murr has his takedown stuffed
and White counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Crack! A monster head kick from White and Murr Murr falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by White!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Simon White!
Simon White managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Rebel Pride Clothing. (Death Before Dishonor) $8 S, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Wiggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean VonFoster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean VonFoster looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Wiggins
vs
VonFoster

185 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

225 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiggins scores with a one two! VonFoster had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Wiggins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. VonFoster did well to prevent Wiggins getting side control.
Wiggins is keen to just control but VonFoster is a slippery customer.
VonFoster is trying to maintain the position but Wiggins is very close to passing his half guard.
Wiggins working the head and body with strikes.
VonFoster is not content to let Wiggins control the position.

Wiggins is trying to work for a kimura but VonFoster is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiggins working over VonFoster with some ground and pound. VonFoster looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
VonFoster makes his way to full guard. A much better position for VonFoster.
Wiggins throws a strike but VonFoster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wiggins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VonFoster forces his way into half guard.
Wiggins wants to control the action here but instead VonFoster manages to pass to full mount!
VonFoster content just to control the position here.
Wiggins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

VonFoster stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Wiggins drives through with a takedown into VonFoster's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

VonFoster has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Wiggins should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, VonFoster has tightened it up now! Wiggins should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sean VonFoster!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Zappa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlboro Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Zappa
vs
Mann

185 cm
19
235 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
278 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Milwaukee's Best 159's - $75
Rebel Pride Clothing. (Death Before Dishonor) $8 S

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Zappa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marlboro Mann!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zappa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mann.
Mann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like Frank Zappa has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mann lands with a nice combination. Zappa backs away looking to recover.
Mann connects with a body shot that sends Zappa's belly button to the back.
Zappa is breathing heavily.
Mann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mann misses with a few strikes there.

Mann lands a left and a right that send Zappa crashing to the mat, dazed. Mann thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Zappa leaves his chin hanging out and Mann seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Zappa crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marlboro Mann!
Marlboro Mann decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iggy Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crispin Mathias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerrero comes to the ring accompanied by La Bamba. Iggy Guerrero could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Crispin Mathias's chin.

Guerrero
vs
Mathias

178 cm
24
218 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

188 cm
29
205 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Rebel Pride Clothing. (Death Before Dishonor) $8 S

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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iggy Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Crispin Mathias!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathias blocks a head kick by Guerrero.
Guerrero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Crispin Mathias has been cut.
Crispin Mathias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathias shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mathias takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mathias misses with a leg kick.
Mathias misses with a wild combination.
Mathias ducks under a wild hook from Guerrero.
Mathias throws a series of punches but Guerrero moves out of range.
Guerrero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mathias counters with a left to the body.
Mathias throws a right hand that Guerrero ducks under and follows up with a left that Guerrero also avoids with ease.
Mathias will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Guerrero throws a hook to the side of Mathias's head but Mathias sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
A leg kick checked by Guerrero.
Guerrero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Mathias. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mathias.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Mathias as he connects with a hook.
No joy there for Mathias, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guerrero throws a series of punches but Mathias moves out of range.
Guerrero throws the kick towards the body but Mathias avoids it.
Guerrero throws a head kick but Mathias moves out of range.
Guerrero takes one to the chin there.
Mathias scores with a jab to 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!
Guerrero misses with a looping right.
Guerrero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mathias swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mathias lands a really nice looking cross but Guerrero seems unphased.
Guerrero takes a swing at Mathias's ribcage but misses.
Mathias throws a body punch but Guerrero moves out of range.
Mathias scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Guerrero misses the jab.
Mathias looks to land a combination but Guerrero avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathias feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Guerrero crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Crispin Mathias!
Our winner, Crispin Mathias, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Aerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Zangief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zangief has chosen Metallica-Don't Tread on Me as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aerts
vs
Zangief

192 cm
25
240 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

213 cm
22
281 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps
Rebel Pride Clothing. (Death Before Dishonor) $8 S

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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Aerts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Zangief!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aerts lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aerts misses with a body kick.
Zangief takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A swing and a miss from Zangief.
Aerts misses with a body kick.
Aerts keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zangief tries to score with a low kick but Aerts moves his leg out of the way.
Aerts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aerts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aerts lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zangief will feel that in the morning.
Aerts throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!
Zangief looks to score with a jab to the body but Aerts is just out of range.

Zangief rushes Aerts and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Aerts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick from Aerts.
Zangief looks gassed!
Zangief blocks the body kick.
Aerts throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Good leg kick by Aerts there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aerts moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aerts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Aerts - that will leave a mark!
Aerts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peter Aerts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aerts lands a head shot.
Zangief keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zangief has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Aerts.
Zangief thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zangief looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aerts keeps Zangief at a distance using the push kick.
Zangief takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aerts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Aerts.
Zangief uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aerts.
A good leg kick by Aerts.
Aerts delivers a nice body kick.
Zangief takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Aerts connects with a jab.
Aerts lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zangief will feel that in the morning.
Aerts throws a front kick that sends Zangief stumbling back into the ropes.
Crunch! Aerts slams his shin into Zangief's torso.
Zangief 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 lands a jab to the nose.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Aerts.
Zangief takes one to the side of the head.
Aerts keeps Zangief at a distance using the push kick.
Zangief walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

It looks like Ivan Zangief has been cut.
A punch combination from Aerts misses.
Zangief takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aerts lands a slapping body shot.
Aerts lands a nice looking body kick.
Zangief takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aerts lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Aerts scores with a nice body kick.
Zangief takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aerts misses with a body shot.
Aerts lands a nice looking body kick.
Aerts scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zangief doesn't seem bothered though.
Aerts works over Zangief's head and body with a nice combination.

Zangief is rocked!
Donk. Aerts catches Zangief right on the button with a cross.
Zangief is still on wobbly legs! Can Aerts finish him?
Aerts cracks Zangief with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aerts lands a nice hook to Zangief's body. Zangief takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A good leg kick by Aerts.
Zangief takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Aerts feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zangief sprawling to the canvas! Zangief rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Aerts finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aerts pushes Zangief away with a front kick.
Aerts digs a good body shot into Zangief's ribs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Aerts. Zangief shrugs it off though.
Aerts takes a swing at Zangief's ribcage but misses.
Zangief walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aerts.
Aerts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zangief seems to have recovered his senses.
Zangief moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aerts lands a jab to Zangief's midsection.
Zangief avoids a kick to the body.
Aerts jabs Zangief to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aerts fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zangief.
Zangief's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Aerts lands a big head kick that sends Zangief tumbling to the mat! Aerts takes a step backwards and waves Zangief back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Zangief takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aerts is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aerts lands with a nice body punch.
Aerts explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zangief gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Aerts gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Aerts!
Peter Aerts gave a mention to Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Sobieski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Psa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobieski comes into the arena with Kto Cię Obroni Polsko blaring out of the sound system. Sam Psa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jan Sobieski's chin.

Sobieski
vs
Psa

188 cm
22
218 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

193 cm
24
200 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Skin-Clothes Designing
PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 7 and Laundering 90% )

Rebel Pride Clothing. (Death Before Dishonor) $8 S

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Sobieski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Psa!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobieski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sobieski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Psa closes the distance but Sobieski moves to the side
and Sobieski counters with a nice leg kick.
Sobieski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

Sobieski feints and as Psa raises his hands in defense, Sobieski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sobieski is looking to work some ground and pound but Psa has wrist control.
Sobieski tries to free his leg and advance position but Psa is retaining full guard.
Psa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Psa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sobieski controls the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobieski wants to control from the top but Psa keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Psa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sobieski trying to control the position from guard on top but Psa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jan Sobieski just wasn't active enough.
Sobieski dives in and grabs Psa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Psa pushes down on Sobieski's head and hops out.
Sobieski misses with a kick to the body

and Psa counters by moving into the clinch.
Psa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Psa tries to stall but Sobieski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Psa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sobieski wants a takedown but no success here.
Sobieski wants to break free but Psa has control.
Psa tries a body shot but Sobieski blocks it.
Sobieski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Psa.
Psa keeps control of Sobieski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sobieski is looking to break free of the clinch but Psa has double underhooks.
Psa tries a knee to the head but Sobieski blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Psa fails to land.
Sobieski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Psa stalling in the clinch but Sobieski improves position.
Psa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Psa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Psa lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Psa on the inside.
Sobieski is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Psa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sobieski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Psa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Psa throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sobieski jumps guard and drags Psa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sobieski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Psa wants to stand but Sobieski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Psa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sobieski misses with an attempted mid kick.

Psa closes the distance and pushes Sobieski back into the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Sobieski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Psa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Psa is trying to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Psa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Psa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sobieski's efforts to push away.
Sobieski avoiding damage as Psa throws knees to the body.
Psa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Psa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Psa misses with a knee to the head.
Sobieski wants to break free but Psa has control.

Sobieski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sobieski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Psa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Psa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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 Jan Sobieski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Psa moves out of range as Sobieski throws a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sobieski.
Psa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Psa moves into the clinch successfully.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Psa obliges.
Psa misses with a knee to the head.
Psa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Psa tries a knee to the head but Sobieski blocks it.
Psa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sobieski.
Psa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sobieski blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Psa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Psa looking to throw knees to the head but Sobieski is blocking nicely.
Sobieski is trying to drag Psa to the mat but Psa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Psa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sobieski is trying to break free.
Psa can't find room to land a body shot as Sobieski controls the action.
Psa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Psa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Psa scores with a knee to the head.
Psa lands a good knee to the midsection. Sobieski won't want to take too many of those.
Psa tries to land a knee to the head but Sobieski blocks with his arms.
Sobieski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sobieski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Psa missing with knees to the body.
Psa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sobieski's face.
Psa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sam Psa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Psa misses with a knee strike.

Sobieski tightens his grip and picks Psa up, before dumping him to the ground. Psa manages to land in guard.
Sobieski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Psa looking for a sweep. Not yet Psa, not yet.
Psa is controlling Sobieski's posture.
Sobieski wants to pass the guard but Psa is keeping the position.
Sobieski throws an elbow that misses. Psa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sobieski's guard. Nice move by Psa!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Psa wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Sobieski's closed guard. He's half up but Sobieski has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Sobieski pivots and extends the arm, Psa falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Sobieski! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jan Sobieski!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jan Sobieski waved his t-shirt featuring Skin-Clothes Designing's logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hessu Hopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Hopo
vs
Sandoval

185 cm
24
275 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

200 cm
23
272 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Undead clothing. All items 10$
Rebel Pride Clothing. (Death Before Dishonor) $8 S

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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hessu Hopo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Barry Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sandoval. That's going to slow Hopo down.
Sandoval throws a head kick but Hopo moves out of range.
Hopo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandoval.
Hopo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hopo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandoval manages to avoid it.
Sandoval lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Sandoval.
Sandoval thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sandoval lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sandoval.

It looks like Hessu Hopo has been cut.
Hessu Hopo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandoval ducks under a wild hook from Hopo.
Hopo misses with a combination
and Sandoval counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sandoval throws a leg kick but Hopo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hopo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sandoval fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopo scores with a jab to the body.
Hopo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sandoval scores with a spinning back kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Hopo misses.

Hopo scores with a takedown into Sandoval's guard.
Hopo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sandoval swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hopo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hopo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hopo looking to sit in guard and control but Sandoval gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sandoval wants to stand but Hopo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hopo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sandoval manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopo wants to pass the guard but Sandoval is keeping the position.
Sandoval trying to control the position here.
Sandoval wants to sweep here but Hopo controlling him for the moment.
Hopo looking to pass the guard.
Sandoval has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopo trying to control but Sandoval is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Barry Sandoval wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hopo tries for a takedown but Sandoval sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hopo staying out of range there.

Hopo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hopo wants to advance to full mount but Sandoval doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

Sandoval looking for a guillotine here but Hopo defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hopo throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Hopo postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopo won't allow Sandoval to sweep him here.
Hopo looking to pass the guard.
Sandoval keeping moving, preventing Hopo from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Barry Sandoval will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hessu Hopo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hopo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sandoval blocks a jab.
Hopo fails with a takedown attempt.
Hopo swinging wildly here.
Sandoval tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopo shoots in looking for a takedown but Sandoval manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hopo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hessu Hopo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sandoval swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sandoval fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hopo scores with a jab. Sandoval acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hopo lands a nice shot that snaps Sandoval's head back.
Sandoval swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopo throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Sandoval does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hopo looking to score a takedown here. Sandoval is defending well but Hopo drives through and ends up in Sandoval's guard.
Hopo won't allow Sandoval to sweep him here.
Hopo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sandoval controls Hopo momentarily but Hopo frees himself.
Hopo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sandoval is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Barry Sandoval.
Hopo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sandoval swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hessu Hopo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sandoval sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hopo somewhat.
Hopo thows a leg kick but Sandoval checks it
and Sandoval counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hopo connects with a nice looking jab.
Hopo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sandoval. Sandoval circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sandoval throws a head kick that misses.
Hopo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sandoval moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandoval throws a hook but Hopo avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hopo.
Hopo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Hopo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sandoval to the mat! Sandoval manages to get full guard.
Sandoval working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hopo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopo tries to free his leg and advance position but Sandoval is retaining full guard.
Sandoval wants to sweep here but Hopo controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sandoval can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hopo trying to control but Sandoval is working from the bottom.
Hopo throws a big right hand that misses.
Sandoval not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hopo won't allow Sandoval to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hopo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Sandoval gets caught napping as Hopo dives in and scores a takedown. Sandoval manages to retain guard.
Sandoval is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hopo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sandoval avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sandoval keeping moving, preventing Hopo from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hessu Hopo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hessu Hopo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hopo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sandoval misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Hopo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sandoval looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sandoval is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hopo connects with a decent elbow.
Hopo working the ground and pound but Sandoval is defending the strikes.
Sandoval can't do much from the bottom here.
Hopo tries to advance to mount but Sandoval instead regains half guard.
Sandoval is pressing down on Hopo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopo looking to sit in guard and control but Sandoval gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hopo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sandoval's guard.
Hopo throws an elbow that misses. Sandoval uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hopo's guard. Nice move by Sandoval!
Hopo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sandoval has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hopo is proving hard to escape from.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hopo holds on and takes a little breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval is looking to stand up but Hopo won't let him.
Hopo trying to keep a closed guard but Sandoval is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hopo misses with a straight right.
Barry Sandoval seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sandoval stuns Hopo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice jab there from Sandoval.
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hopo checks a leg kick.
Sandoval misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sandoval throws a solid leg kick but Hopo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sandoval.

Hopo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sandoval did well to prevent Hopo getting side control.
Hopo is looking to advance position but Sandoval won't allow it.
Sandoval is trying to maintain the position but Hopo is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopo thows a huge punch but Sandoval dodges it nicely.
Hessu Hopo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hopo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sandoval does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hopo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sandoval trying to hold on to Hopo's head to control him but Hopo postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sandoval looks for the body kick but Hopo saw that one coming.
Sandoval looks to land a body kick but Hopo moved away.
Sandoval misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sandoval has closed the distance and engaged Hopo in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sandoval obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Hopo.
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!
Hopo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sandoval's efforts to push away.
Hopo is looking for a takedown.
Sandoval lands a good knee to the midsection. Hopo won't want to take too many of those.

Sandoval breaks from the clinch.
Sandoval scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hopo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sandoval has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sandoval throws a low kick but Hopo moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sandoval scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hopo in his tracks.
Sandoval lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sandoval scores with a nice body kick.
Sandoval tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sandoval.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Sandoval comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sandoval 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Barry Sandoval!
Barry Sandoval gave a mention to Black Market Pharmacy and Laundromat in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).