MMA HELSINKI 45 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ophanim Seraphim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Hook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seraphim comes to the cage accompanied by Immediate Music - Lacrimosa. Bam Hook is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Seraphim
vs
Hook

184 cm
20
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ophanim Seraphim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bam Hook!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Seraphim gets the takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hook is not content to let Seraphim control the position.
Hook is looking to regain half guard here but Seraphim keeps moving and retains side control.
Hook is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hook is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Seraphim's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hook moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Hook has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Seraphim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Seraphim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hook swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hook looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hook is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hook is on top in guard.
Seraphim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hook on the ground.

Seraphim looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hook passes into side control.
Seraphim managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seraphim is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Hook tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hook has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Seraphim is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hook connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hook is putting a hurting on Seraphim here, landing some big shots from side control.
Seraphim is trying to control Hook's posture but Hook avoids it.
Hook working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seraphim sneaks back into half guard.
Seraphim avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hook.

Seraphim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Seraphim is breathing heavily.
Hook lands strikes from half guard.
Hook is nestled in close to Seraphim, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Seraphim taking some punishment here, with Hook in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hook connects with a nice short shot to Seraphim's temple.
Hook scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hook looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Seraphim with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seraphim on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hook lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Seraphim is refusing to be controlled, as Hook sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hook takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hook lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hook trying to control from half guard but Seraphim is working away.
Hook drops an elbow to the side of Seraphim's head.
Seraphim has hold of Hook's hands but Hook slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hook working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hook is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hook is looking to take a break and control but Seraphim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hook working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Hook dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Hook.

Seraphim throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hook tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Seraphim is in Hook's guard.
Hook bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Seraphim's guard.
Seraphim has momentary wrist control but Hook slips an elbow through the middle.
Hook loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hook scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hook connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hook wants to control from the top but Seraphim keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hook with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hook makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hook passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hook working the body and head with strikes.
Seraphim taking a bit of punishment here - Hook scoring with strikes.
Hook creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hook lands a nice forearm strike.
Bam Hook has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hook working the head with strikes.
Hook grinds an elbow into Seraphim's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hook is looking to take a break and control but Seraphim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seraphim takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hook creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Check out the look on Hook's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seraphim takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Hook is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Seraphim has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hook trying to control the action but Seraphim is working from the bottom.
Seraphim takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Hook is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Seraphim is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Seraphim on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Seraphim wants to control but Hook postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hook is putting a hurting on Seraphim here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hook working the ground and pound.
Hook is putting a hurting on Seraphim here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hook works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Seraphim is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hook scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Seraphim is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Hook can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bam Hook!

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FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between No Name (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Hoshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Name
vs
Hoshall

150 cm
29
135 lbs
9 - 11 - 1

180 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, No Name!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorn Hoshall!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoshall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Name misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Name misses the jab.
Name misses with a few strikes there.

Name gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hoshall is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Hoshall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Name defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoshall.
Hoshall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Name.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Name.

Hoshall has Name up against the cage in a clinch.

Hoshall manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoshall. Name does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horrible takedown by Hoshall or perhaps it was just good defense by Name which made him look bad.
Hoshall walks into a jab.
A jab from Name finds it's way through Hoshall's defenses.
Name throws a lazy head kick
and Hoshall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Name scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Name misses with a looping right.

Name closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hoshall quickly recovers to half guard.
Name prevents Hoshall from improving his position.
Name slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoshall throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Name stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of No Name.
Hoshall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Name throws a sloppy head kick and Hoshall moves out of range easily.
Hoshall moves in looking to clinch but Name pushes him off.
Hoshall fails to land the takedown.
No Name has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Hoshall.
Hoshall shoots in but no luck this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Name throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoshall.
Name throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoshall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoshall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Name sprawls well. Name wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoshall gets slowly back to his feet.
Name displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoshall.

Hoshall shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Name manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Name kicks Hoshall off and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Name connects with a nice looking jab.

Hoshall is rocked!
Hoshall walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Name swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). No Name!

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RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White has chosen Hollywood Undead - No. 5 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Morris
vs
White

170 cm
21
150 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

176 cm
25
155 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leroy Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary White!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
White lands a head shot.
Morris has a takedown stuffed.
Morris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch lands to the side of Morris 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Morris fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Morris moves out of range easily.
Morris shoots for a takedown but White saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
White fails to land with a series of punches.
Morris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but White avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morris throws a series of punches but White moves out of range.
Morris throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
White goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Morris misses with the combination.
White displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morris.
Morris looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Morris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
White tries to clinch up but Morris circles away and keeps his distance.
White throws a push kick but Morris slaps the foot to one side.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morris lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morris throws a series of punches but White moves out of range.
Morris misses with a jab to the body
and White counters with a low kick, right behind Morris 's knee.
A combination from Morris does no damage.
Leroy Morris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morris misses with a two punch combination.
White thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for White.
Morris fails with the takedown.
Morris swinging wildly here.
Morris misses with a takedown attempt - White sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from White. No joy for Morris on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morris is defended easily by White.
Gary White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morris is breathing heavily.
White displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morris.
Morris misses with a double jab
and White counters with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White scores with a kick to the body.
Morris thows a body shot but no joy.
Morris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morris misses with a looping right.
White throws a nice outside leg kick.

Morris gets tackled into the cage by White. White maintains the clinch.
White misses with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Morris has clasped his hands together around White's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
White manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
White wants to improve his position but Morris is controlling well.
Morris is taking a breather. White says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gary White will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Morris dives in and grabs White's left leg, looking for a takedown. White pushes down on Morris's head and hops out.
White misses with a leg kick.
Morris dodges the punch combination from White.
White swinging wildly here.
Morris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morris.
Morris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Morris looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Morris sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White wants to stand and escape but Morris is having none of it.
Morris trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Morris content to stall in guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Leroy Morris.
Morris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with White but White pushes him off and we're back to square one.
White throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Morris. Those never looked like landing.
Morris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morris takes a kick to the side of the head.
Morris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before White can pounce on him.
Morris slips under a jab from White.
Morris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
White wants to clinch up but Morris keeps it at a distance.
Morris fails to land with a series of punches.
Morris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
Morris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morris.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leroy Morris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around White's waist but White gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morris off to one side.
Morris throws a combination that misses
and White counters with a three punch combo that has Morris backing up. Morris nods at White to acknowledge the strikes.
White feints a jab promting Morris to slip. White then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Morris slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Leroy Morris has been cut.
Morris misses with a straight left.
White stalks Morris and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Morris's face. Morris staggers backwards, shaken.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris throws a combination that misses
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
Morris misses with a jab, cross combination.
White lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Morris.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from White, right into the meat.
Morris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morris fails to land with a series of punches.
Morris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White lands a glancing blow to the side of Morris's head.
No luck for Morris with that takedown attempt.
Morris shoots for a takedown but White saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leroy Morris's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

White bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Morris's head.
Morris shoots for a takedown but White saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morris misses with a combination
and White counters with a two punch combo.

Morris is rocked!
White lands a brutal uppercut that launches Morris off his feet! Morris tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gary White!
After winning the bout, Gary White thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Miettinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miettinen has chosen Eminem: Till I Collapse as his entrance music. Jack Hammer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hammer
vs
Miettinen

220 cm
23
151 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

175 cm
20
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Miettinen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miettinen fails to land the takedown.
Miettinen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.
Jab from Hammer.
Jack Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer lands a jab to Miettinen's midsection.
Hammer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hammer swings for the body but Miettinen moves out of range.
Hammer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miettinen misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hammer, as that shot connected.
Miettinen shoots in for a double leg but Hammer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jack Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toni Miettinen.
Miettinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miettinen is looking to score with low kicks.
Miettinen throws a lazy right hand but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hammer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miettinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck for Miettinen with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miettinen closes the distance and clinches up with Hammer, looking for a takedown. Miettinen pushes Hammer against the cage but Hammer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miettinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammer lands an overhand right.
Miettinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hammer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miettinen on the side of the head.
Hammer tests Miettinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miettinen throws a looping overhand right but Hammer ducks down to avoid it.
Hammer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miettinen's head backwards.

Miettinen is rocked!
Miettinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hammer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miettinen somewhat.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miettinen manages to avoid it.
Hammer connects with a nice looking jab.
Hammer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer lands a nice hook to Miettinen's body. Miettinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miettinen manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miettinen moves away.
Hammer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Miettinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Hammer finish him?
A jab lands there for Hammer.
Miettinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hammer tries to avoid it but Miettinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hammer to the ground. Hammer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hammer stuns Miettinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Miettinen misses with a head kick.
Miettinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammer stuffs the takedown.
Hammer scores with the left hand. Miettinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Hammer throws a good cross that connects.
Hammer lands a jab to Miettinen's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miettinen tries to move into range but Hammer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hammer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hammer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A cross from Hammer lands.
Miettinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hammer counters with a nice body shot.
Nice jab there from Hammer.
Hammer lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot lands for Hammer.
Hammer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Miettinen shoots in but no luck this time.
Miettinen misses with a wild combination.
Miettinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miettinen looks gassed!
Miettinen moves in looking to clinch but Hammer pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miettinen.
Hammer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer throws a combination. Miettinen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Miettinen is looking to clinch but Hammer is avoiding it.
Hammer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hammer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Hammer. Beautiful body shot.
Hammer cracks Miettinen with an open hand slap.
Hammer drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Miettinen right on the button. Miettinen goes down! Hammer follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hammer gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Hammer!
Jack Hammer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syntha Six (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Kiilopaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiilopaa has chosen Extreme Ways as his entrance music. Pertti Kiilopaa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Syntha Six's chin.

Six
vs
Kiilopaa

184 cm
31
215 lbs
18 - 18 - 0

187 cm
28
211 lbs
15 - 11 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Syntha Six!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Kiilopaa!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiilopaa shoots in for a takedown but Six shows good takedown defense.
Kiilopaa slips under a jab from Six.
Syntha Six seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Six throws a leg kick but Kiilopaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kiilopaa misses with a double jab.
Kiilopaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

It looks like Pertti Kiilopaa has been cut.
Kiilopaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Six is looking to score with low kicks.
Kiilopaa shoots in and drives through. Six sprawls well.
Six throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Kiilopaa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Six tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiilopaa working away.
Kiilopaa throwing strikes but Six manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kiilopaa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Six avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kiilopaa.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kiilopaa is trying to work for a kimura but Six is defending well.
Kiilopaa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Kiilopaa is working for a kimura here but Six manages to reverse the position and he's now in Kiilopaa's guard.

Kiilopaa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Kiilopaa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Six postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Six trying to control but Kiilopaa is working from the bottom.

Kiilopaa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Six stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiilopaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six is working hard here to advance position.
Six throws a big right hand that misses.

Kiilopaa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kiilopaa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Six is one step ahead there.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kiilopaa working for a triangle but Six defends it 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!

Kiilopaa has his foot on Six's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Six works his way back into a safe position though.
Six content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kiilopaa working for a triangle but Six defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Six stands and throws Kiilopaa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kiilopaa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Six connects with a decent elbow.
Kiilopaa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kiilopaa tries to escape but Six is in control.
Kiilopaa is looking for a sweep.
Six working the head with strikes.
Kiilopaa tries to bench press Six off him but Six keeps the position.
Six is putting a hurting on Kiilopaa here, landing some big shots from side control.
Six trying to control the action but Kiilopaa is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiilopaa is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kiilopaa tries to bench press Six off him but Six keeps the position.

Six tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kiilopaa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kiilopaa regains half guard.

Kiilopaa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Six thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kiilopaa trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Six.
Six is looking to take a break and control but Kiilopaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Syntha Six will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pertti Kiilopaa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kiilopaa throws a body punch but Six moves out of range.
Six lands a slapping body shot.
Kiilopaa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Six circles away.
Six throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Six gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Six has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Six has Kiilopaa pulled in close to control his posture.
Kiilopaa wants to control from the top but Six keeps moving.
Kiilopaa throws a big right hand that misses.
Kiilopaa postures up in Six's guard and throws a big left but Six blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiilopaa trying to control but Six is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Pertti Kiilopaa hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Six misses with a body shot.
Six lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Syntha Six is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kiilopaa throws a sloppy head kick and Six moves out of range easily.
Six swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiilopaa misses with a double jab
and Six counters with a nice uppercut.
Kiilopaa dives in and grabs Six's left leg, looking for a takedown. Six pushes down on Kiilopaa's head and hops out.
Kiilopaa throws a series of punches but Six moves out of range.
Six cracks a nice hook into Kiilopaa's ribs.
Kiilopaa is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Six displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kiilopaa.
Syntha Six has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pertti Kiilopaa.
Kiilopaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Six throws out the jab.
Six attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Six fails in his attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Six.
Six throws a lazy uppercut

and Kiilopaa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kiilopaa trying to control but Six is working from the bottom.
Kiilopaa throws an elbow that misses. Six uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kiilopaa's guard. Nice move by Six!
Six throws a big right hand that misses.
Six trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiilopaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kiilopaa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Six defends well.
Kiilopaa keeping moving, preventing Six from controlling successfully.

Kiilopaa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Six gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Six trying to control but Kiilopaa is working from the bottom.
Kiilopaa has momentary wrist control but Six slips an elbow through the middle.
Six is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa trying to control the position.

Kiilopaa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Six is aware though and is defending well.
Six stands up over Kiilopaa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kiilopaa looking for a sweep. Not yet Kiilopaa, not yet.

Six avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Six postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Six trying to control but Kiilopaa is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Six landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Six prevents Kiilopaa from getting back to his feet.

Kiilopaa looking for subs off his back but Six has passed one foot through into half guard.

Kiilopaa has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Six escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Six!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Syntha Six dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pertti Kiilopaa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Six.
Kiilopaa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Six counters with a nice uppercut.
Kiilopaa throws a series of strikes that have Six backpedaling.
Six goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A combination from Six does no damage.
A combination from Six does no damage.
Syntha Six is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Six.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiilopaa staying out of range there.
Kiilopaa misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Six misses.
Six tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kiilopaa is able to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiilopaa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kiilopaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That has opened up Pertti Kiilopaa's cut even more.
Kiilopaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kiilopaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Six slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kiilopaa shoots in but no luck this time.
Kiilopaa fails with a takedown attempt.
Six connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kiilopaa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Six counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Six. Kiilopaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Six shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kiilopaa eats them both and turns towards Six to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Six misses.
Kiilopaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

The cut above Pertti Kiilopaa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sloppy strikes from Kiilopaa. Those never looked like landing.
Six slaps away a takedown attempt from Kiilopaa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Syntha Six has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pertti Kiilopaa.
Kiilopaa throws a sloppy head kick and Six moves out of range easily.
Six moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kiilopaa lands with a straight right. Six didn't see that one coming.
Six throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kiilopaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kiilopaa misses with a few strikes there.

Kiilopaa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Six tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kiilopaa is in Six's guard.
Six trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Six trying to control the position here.
Kiilopaa postures up in Six's guard and throws a big left but Six blocks it.
Six keeping moving, preventing Kiilopaa from controlling successfully.
Kiilopaa throwing strikes from guard but Six blocks nicely.
Kiilopaa is looking to work some ground and pound but Six has wrist control.
Kiilopaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Six is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Pertti Kiilopaa was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Six scores with a jab. Kiilopaa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kiilopaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Kiilopaa looks to land a combination but Six avoids it well.
Syntha Six is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Six tries to clinch but Kiilopaa is having none of it.

Kiilopaa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Six, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Six is looking for a takedown.
Pertti Kiilopaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiilopaa wants a takedown but no success here.
Kiilopaa tries for a takedown. No joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Syntha Six showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Six, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Syntha Six!

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A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jani Ketola Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Pallihiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pallihiki's choice of entrance music: Deadmau5 - Strobe. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Ketola Jr
vs
Pallihiki

183 cm
19
175 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

184 cm
20
174 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jani Ketola Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Pallihiki!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pallihiki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ketola Jr swings for the body but Pallihiki moves out of range.
Pallihiki scores with a three punch combo!
Pallihiki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ketola Jr throws an off balance right hand

and Pallihiki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pallihiki.

Pallihiki breaks the clinch.
Ketola Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ketola Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Pallihiki moves into the clinch.
Ketola Jr is working for takedown but Pallihiki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ketola Jr has had enough of the clinch but Pallihiki keeps him there for the moment.
A hook to the body from Pallihiki.

Pallihiki breaks the clinch.
Pallihiki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Ketola Jr misses its intended target.
Ketola Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Pallihiki clinches with his opponent.
Ketola Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.

Pallihiki breaks from the clinch.
Pallihiki throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketola Jr misses with a right hand
and Pallihiki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ketola Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pallihiki's corner calls for a 1-2. Pallihiki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ketola Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pallihiki.
A jab from Pallihiki does it's job there.
Ketola Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Jani Ketola Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pallihiki tries to bum rush Ketola Jr with a series of wild strikes but Ketola Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ketola Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Pallihiki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ketola Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pallihiki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ketola Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pallihiki slips under a jab from Ketola Jr.
Pallihiki lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ketola Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ketola Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Pallihiki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketola Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ketola Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ketola Jr throws a lazy right hand but Pallihiki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ketola Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Pallihiki moves into range and clinches up with Ketola Jr.

Pallihiki turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ketola Jr is looking for a sweep.
Ketola Jr tries to escape but Pallihiki is in control.
Ketola Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ketola Jr is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pallihiki stands up and beckons Ketola Jr to his feet.
Pallihiki throws a combination. Ketola Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ketola Jr. Pallihiki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ketola Jr misses with an uppercut.
Ketola Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Pallihiki sprawls well. He's pushed Ketola Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ketola Jr takes a swing at Pallihiki's ribcage but misses.
Pallihiki blocks a jab.
Ketola Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pallihiki works over Ketola Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Pallihiki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab lands there for Ketola Jr.
Pallihiki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ketola Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Pallihiki clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pallihiki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pallihiki stalling in the clinch.

Pallihiki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pallihiki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ketola Jr.
Ketola Jr swings for the body but Pallihiki moves out of range.
Pallihiki ducks under a wild hook from Ketola Jr.
Ketola Jr throws a looping overhand right but Pallihiki ducks down to avoid it.
Ketola Jr misses with a hook.
Pallihiki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ketola Jr throws out the jab.

Pallihiki closes the distance and clinches.
Pallihiki avoiding damage.

Pallihiki turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Pallihiki decides to stand back up. Pallihiki steps back and let's Ketola Jr get back to his feet.
Pallihiki is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ketola Jr fails with the takedown
and Pallihiki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jani Ketola Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Pallihiki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ketola Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Pallihiki avoiding damage.
Good body shot from Pallihiki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pasi Pallihiki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ketola Jr misses with the combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ketola Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Pallihiki misses.
Pallihiki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ketola Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ketola Jr.
Pallihiki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ketola Jr rather than just go for the knockout.

Pallihiki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ketola Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Pallihiki.

Pallihiki works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Pallihiki gets to his feet. Ketola Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pallihiki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Ketola Jr is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Pallihiki does no damage.
Ketola Jr misses with a hook.
Ketola Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pallihiki.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketola Jr misses with a hook.
Pallihiki looks to land a combination but Ketola Jr avoids it well.
Ketola Jr misses with a straight right.
Ketola Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Ketola Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Pallihiki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pallihiki throws out a powerful jab.
Ketola Jr misses with a hook
and Pallihiki counters with a series of strikes. Ketola Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.

Pallihiki closes the distance and pushes Ketola Jr back into the cage.
Pallihiki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pallihiki leaning against his opponent.
Ketola Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pallihiki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pallihiki scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Pallihiki lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Ketola Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Pallihiki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ketola Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Pallihiki.
Pallihiki prevents Ketola Jr from improving his position.

Pallihiki stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Pallihiki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ketola Jr.
Pallihiki defending well as Ketola Jr loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketola Jr dodges the punch combination from Pallihiki.
Pallihiki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ketola Jr looks to land a left hand but Pallihiki moved out of range nicely.
Ketola Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pallihiki throws a series of punches but Ketola Jr moves out of range.
Ketola Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Pallihiki counters with a right hand to the body.
Pallihiki throws a nice looking combination but Ketola Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ketola Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pallihiki in his tracks.
Pallihiki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ketola Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Ketola Jr slips a jab and a cross from Pallihiki.
Pallihiki cracks a nice hook into Ketola Jr's ribs.
Ketola Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ketola Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.

Pallihiki drives through and clinches with Ketola Jr against the cage.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketola Jr throws a hook but Pallihiki blocks it.
Pasi Pallihiki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Ketola Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Pallihiki moves out of range as Ketola Jr strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Pallihiki. That snapped Ketola Jr's head back.
Ketola Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Pallihiki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pallihiki wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jani Ketola Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pallihiki moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Pallihiki.
Pallihiki lands a body punch.

Pallihiki manages to break the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ketola Jr. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Pallihiki lands with a hook. Ketola Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pallihiki tries to bum rush Ketola Jr with a series of wild strikes but Ketola Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ketola Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pallihiki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ketola Jr.
Pallihiki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pallihiki scores with a hook to the body. Ketola Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pasi Pallihiki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ketola Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Pallihiki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ketola Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pallihiki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pallihiki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pallihiki!
Pasi Pallihiki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ketola Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pallihiki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ketola Jr lands with a hook. Pallihiki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pallihiki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pallihiki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ketola Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pallihiki.
Ketola Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pallihiki moves away.
Ketola Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Pallihiki jabs at Ketola Jr's body.
Pallihiki slips under a jab.
Ketola Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ketola Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Pallihiki scores with a four punch combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ketola Jr misses its intended target.

Pallihiki moves into the clinch successfully.

Pallihiki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ketola Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ketola Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pallihiki moves away.
Pallihiki misses with a few strikes there.
Ketola Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Pallihiki counters with a three punch combo that has Ketola Jr backing up. Ketola Jr nods at Pallihiki to acknowledge the strikes.
Ketola Jr misses the jab.
Pallihiki swings for the body but Ketola Jr moves out of range.
Ketola Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pallihiki lands a head shot.
Some wild striking there from Pallihiki.
Pallihiki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oh Ketola Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pallihiki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pallihiki avoids the body shot from Ketola Jr.
Ketola Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pallihiki lands with a good body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pallihiki throws a combination. Ketola Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pallihiki connects with a right that clearly hurt Ketola Jr. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Pallihiki proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Ketola Jr collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pasi Pallihiki!
During a confident post fight interview, Pasi Pallihiki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Halme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lauri Puukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Halme might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to patriot. Lauri Puukko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Halme
vs
Puukko

178 cm
20
176 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
180 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Halme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lauri Puukko!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puukko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Puukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Puukko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Halme moves out of range of the leg kick from Puukko.

Puukko darts in and clinches Halme up against the cage.
Puukko landing knees to the head.

It looks like Pekka Halme has been cut.
Puukko connects with a knee to the head.
Halme wants to break free but Puukko has control.
Puukko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puukko landing knees to the body.
Halme is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Puukko.

Halme is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Puukko obliges.
Oh Halme is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puukko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Puukko crunches a lovely knee into Halme's ribcage.
Puukko crunches a lovely knee into Halme's ribcage.
Puukko working the clinch nicely. Halme is working for position but Puukko cracks him with a big knee to the head! Halme crumples up against the cage and Puukko lands two more shots before the ref can save Halme! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Lauri Puukko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mister Spock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Wulff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Wulff acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Spock
vs
Wulff

210 cm
25
282 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

193 cm
23
235 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mister Spock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Wulff!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wulff connects with a solid leg kick.
Spock ducks under a wild hook from Wulff.
Spock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wulff.
Spock tries to land a body kick
and Wulff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spock drops his hands momentarily and Wulff takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Spock misses its intended target.
Wulff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Wulff avoids the head kick by Spock.
Wulff throws a head kick but Spock moves out of range.
Mister Spock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wulff. Wulff obviously looking to wear him down.
Wulff lands with a nice body punch.
Wulff looks to land a left hand but Spock moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Wulff.
Wulff punishes Spock's body with a nice straight punch.
Wulff thows a body shot but no joy.
Wulff misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wulff. Spock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wulff blocks a head kick by Spock.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulff works Spock's body with a nice hook.
Wulff fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spock.
Spock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spock misses with a hook
and Wulff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Spock misses.
Wulff throws a front kick that sends Spock stumbling back into the cage.
Spock is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wulff connects with a body shot that sends Spock's belly button to the back.
Wulff throws a head kick but Spock moves out of range.
Wulff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spock looks to land a left hand but Wulff moved out of range nicely.
Spock sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jab from Wulff.
Wulff uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Wulff finds it's way through Spock's defenses.
Wulff connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wulff throws a head kick that Spock semi-blocks.
Nice cross by Wulff.
Wulff lands a jab to Spock's midsection.
Wulff scores with a hook.
Wulff throws a nice head kick!
Spock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wulff can pounce on him.
Wulff 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.
Wulff buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wulff is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Spock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Spock avoids the head kick by Wulff.
Spock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wulff.
A left lands for Wulff.
Wulff explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulff lands a right hook to the body.
Wulff scores with a body shot.
Wulff connects with a body shot.
Wulff tests Spock's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Mister Spock has been cut.
A nice combination there by Wulff.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wulff tries a head kick but it misses.
Wulff lands the left hand.
Wulff lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wulff changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wulff keeps Spock at a distance using the push kick.
Donk. Wulff catches Spock right on the button with a cross.
Wulff throws a head kick that misses.
Wulff slips under a jab from Spock.
Wulff scores with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wulff.
Wulff lands a slapping body shot.
Nice cross by Wulff.
Spock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Spock is rocked!
Wulff ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Spock's jaw. Spock's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Wulff does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Wulff!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Tin Lau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musta Surma (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?

Lau
vs
Surma

175 cm
26
153 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

167 cm
21
152 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

Adrenaline

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tin Lau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Musta Surma!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Surma slips a jab from Lau.
Surma slips a straight right by Lau.
Lau looks to score with a jab to the body but Surma is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Surma.
Lau misses with a right hand
and Surma counters with a three punch combo that has Lau backing up. Lau nods at Surma to acknowledge the strikes.
Surma tries a head kick but it misses.
Lau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lau cracks Surma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lau takes a swing at Surma's ribcage but misses.
Lau misses with a combination

and Surma counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Surma misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Surma as Lau tries to tie him up.
Lau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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!
Lau lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Surma lands an elbow inside.
Surma lands an elbow inside.
Surma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Tin Lau has been cut.
Lau lands a left hand.
Lau is working Surma over against the cage.
Surma tries to land knees in the clinch but Lau avoids the damage to the body.
Lau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lau is trying to maintain a safe position but Surma gets an underhook and turns Lau into the cage.
Surma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lau just leaning against Surma, taking a breather.
Lau looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Surma.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Surma as Lau tries to tie him up.
Lau misses with some punches.
Surma throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Surma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lau.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lau trying to control the position but instead, Surma has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lau into the cage.
Surma gets through Lau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lau avoiding damage as Surma throws knees to the body.
Surma looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Surma lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Surma throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Surma.
Surma tries to land knees in the clinch but Lau avoids the damage to the body.
Lau gets through Surma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Surma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lau stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lau is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lau working aggressively here.
Lau blocks an elbow strike from Surma.
Surma tries to land knees in the clinch but Lau avoids the damage to the body.
Surma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Surma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lau trying to control the position but instead, Surma has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lau into the cage.
Lau dodges an elbow strike from Surma.
Lau digs a right hand into Surma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Surma's gas tank.
Surma lands with a short shot to the head.
Lau wants to stall.
Surma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lau swings wildly with an uppercut but Surma uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surma misses with an elbow strike.
Lau can't find room to land a body shot as Surma controls the action.
Surma lands an elbow that stopped Lau in his tracks for a moment.
Surma tries to land a knee to the head but Lau blocks with his arms.
Surma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Lau.
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!
Surma tries to land knees in the clinch but Lau avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lau.
Surma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lau is looking to control Surma's arms but Surma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lau has his back to the cage.
Surma tries to stall but Lau uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lau dodges an elbow strike from Surma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Musta Surma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tin Lau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Surma tries to clinch but Lau is having none of it.
Surma is looking to clinch.
Lau swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Surma.
Surma throws a body punch but Lau moves out of range.
Lau lands the left hand.
Lau thows a body shot but no joy.
Surma staying out of range there.
Surma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Surma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tin Lau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Surma manages to avoid it.
Surma misses with a body shot.
Surma tries to clinch up but Lau circles away and keeps his distance.
Lau blocks a head kick by Surma.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lau lands a nice hook to Surma's body. Surma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Surma moves away.

Surma closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Surma.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Surma as Lau tries to tie him up.
A bit of stalling here from Lau.
Lau misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Lau.
Surma misses with a knee to the head.
Surma with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lau managing to block the knees to the body from Surma.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Surma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Surma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lau's brow.
Lau avoids a wild elbow strike from Surma.
Surma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Surma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lau's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lau misses with some punches.
Lau tries to work over Surma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lau scores with a hook to the body.
Lau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lau blocks an uppercut.
Lau avoids a wild elbow strike from Surma.
Surma tries a knee to the head but Lau blocks it.
Lau managing to block the knees to the body from Surma.
Surma prevents a body shot from Lau.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lau avoids a wild elbow strike from Surma.
Lau misses with the head strike.
Surma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lau leaning against his opponent.
Surma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lau taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Surma missing with knees to the body.
Lau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Surma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lau's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lau.
A right handed body shot lands from Lau.
Surma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lau is defending well for now.
Surma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lau avoids it.
Lau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lau working aggressively here.
Lau lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lau scores with a shoulder strike.
Lau lands a hook that snaps the head of Surma backwards.
Lau is looking to control Surma's arms but Surma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lau has his back to the cage.
Surma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lau's defenses.
Surma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lau's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lau misses with a body punch.
Lau looking to stall.
Lau throws a head punch that misses.
Surma tries to stall but Lau uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Surma throws an elbow that misses.
Surma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Surma pushes off an throws an elbow but Lau leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Surma looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Surma blocks a body shot from Lau.
Surma misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tin Lau dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tin Lau's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

The crowd cheers as Lau lands an impressive looking overhand right. Surma doesn't seem phased though.
Lau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Surma.
Lau jabs at Surma's body.
Lau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lau swings away with a body shot that misses

and Surma counters by moving into the clinch.
Lau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Surma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lau avoids it.
Lau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Surma prevents a body shot from Lau.
Lau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Surma backwards.
Lau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Surma backwards.
Surma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lau.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Surma with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Surma tries a knee to the head but Lau blocks it.
Lau blocks an elbow strike.
Surma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laus head.
Surma pushes off an throws an elbow but Lau leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lau is looking to control Surma's arms but Surma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lau has his back to the cage.
Surma blocks an uppercut.
Come on Lau - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lau takes an elbow to the temple.
Surma is trying to maintain a safe position but Lau gets an underhook and turns Surma into the cage.
Lau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Surma backwards.
Lau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Surma.
Lau tries to work over Surma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tin Lau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Surma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lau is defending well for now.
Lau throws a punch but it's blocked by Surma.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surma lands with a left to the head.
Lau blocks the elbow strike.
Lau avoids a wild elbow strike from Surma.
Surma lands an elbow that stopped Lau in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lau leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Surma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lau tries to work over Surma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Surma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laus head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Surma.
Surma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lau is defending well for now.
Lau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lau has a couple of punches blocked by Surma.
Surma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lau can't find room to land a body shot as Surma controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Surma tries to land knees in the clinch but Lau avoids the damage to the body.
Lau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Surma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Surma lands an elbow inside.
Lau holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Surma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Surma prevents a body shot from Lau.
Surma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lau's defenses.
Surma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Surma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lau avoids it.
Lau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Surma controlling the action here for a moment.
Surma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lau.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Lau.
Surma looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Surma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lau.
Surma missing with knees to the body.
Surma blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lau.
Lau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lau managing to block the knees to the body from Surma.
Surma has Lau pressed against the cage.
Lau has Surma pushed against the cage.
Lau swings wildly with an uppercut but Surma uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lau is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Surma stalling in the clinch but Lau improves position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tin Lau.
Well Lau has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tin Lau!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tin Lau made sure he mentioned Adrenaline, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timo Harjakainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Lola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harjakainen's entrance music is Let's Go Fiesta . A fine choice. 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?

Harjakainen
vs
Lola

190 cm
22
212 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
198 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Perkele! $10 SALE!
Undead clothing. All items 10$

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Harjakainen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Lola!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lola swings for the body but Harjakainen moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Harjakainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lola doesn't seem phased though.
Harjakainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lola jabs at Harjakainen's body.
A shot to the liver by Lola. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harjakainen.
Lola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harjakainen.
Lola shoots in but Harjakainen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Harjakainen rather than just go for the knockout.
Harjakainen ducks under a wild hook from Lola.
Harjakainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Harjakainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Harjakainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lola.
Harjakainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harjakainen lands the left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harjakainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lola.
Lola misses with a few strikes there.
Lola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harjakainen lands a slapping body shot.
Lola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harjakainen manages to avoid it.
Harjakainen throws a shot to the body.
Lola looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harjakainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harjakainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harjakainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lola takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Harjakainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harjakainen lands a head kick!
Harjakainen cracks Lola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Lola is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lola throws a big shot that misses.
Lola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harjakainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lola.
Harjakainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lola misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lola scores with a shot to the body.
Lola walks into a left hand.
Lola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harjakainen moves away.
Harjakainen catches Lola with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lola backs away from a small jab... but Harjakainen lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Lola crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Harjakainen with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Timo Harjakainen!
Timo Harjakainen retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Timo Harjakainen, 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.