QFC Tournament 38 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marwell Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Eaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Johnson
vs
Eaton

180 cm
18
132 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marwell Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Eaton!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eaton scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Eaton pinned against the cage. Eaton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mark Eaton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eaton swinging wildly here.
Eaton takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Eaton is avoiding it.
Eaton tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Left hook, right uppercut from Eaton.
Eaton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eaton defends it nicely.
Eaton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eaton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Eaton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Eaton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marwell Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson looking to stall.

Eaton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eaton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eaton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Eaton tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eaton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eaton is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson tries to clinch but Eaton is having none of it.

Eaton rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eaton prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.

Eaton manages to break the clinch.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eaton.
Eaton throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eaton works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Eaton's head.

Eaton gets a clinch.
Eaton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Eaton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Eaton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eaton misses with the combination.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Eaton.
No joy there for Eaton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eaton slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Eaton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Eaton throws a head kick that misses.
Eaton throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Eaton misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Eaton tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eaton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eaton thows a body shot but no joy.
Eaton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Eaton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Johnson clinches up with Eaton and pushes him back against the cage.

Eaton breaks the clinch.
Eaton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson wants to clinch but Eaton slips to the side
and Eaton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Eaton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eaton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Eaton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eaton avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Eaton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Eaton tries a head kick but it misses.
Eaton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eaton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Eaton. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Eaton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Eaton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eaton pushes Johnson away with a front kick.

Eaton darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Eaton tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Eaton wants a takedown but no success here.
Eaton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marwell Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Eaton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eaton swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.

Eaton gets a clinch.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Eaton is controlling him.
Eaton tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Eaton stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.

Eaton manages to break the clinch.

Eaton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eaton wants a takedown but no success here.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Johnson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Eaton manages to break the clinch.
Eaton is looking to score with low kicks.
Eaton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marwell Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Eaton misses with a two punch combination.
Eaton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eaton is breathing heavily.
Eaton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.

Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eaton misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson tries to clinch but Eaton is having none of it.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eaton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Mark Eaton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eaton throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Eaton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Eaton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Eaton slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Eaton avoids nicely.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eaton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Eaton scores with a spinning back kick!

Eaton rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Eaton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eaton lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eaton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Eaton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice straight punches there by Eaton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Eaton.
Mark Eaton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eaton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Johnson is rocked!
Eaton lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Johnson can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Eaton and Johnson drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Eaton.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Eaton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kylian Kirkham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasara Hai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kirkham
vs
Hai

172 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kylian Kirkham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasara Hai!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hai gets the takedown into side control.
Kirkham is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hai lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kirkham down.
Kirkham is looking for a sweep.

Hai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kirkham takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirkham can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Hai are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hai trying to control the position but Kirkham is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kirkham's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Hai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The strikes coming from Hai are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hai passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kirkham!
Kirkham wants to hold on but Hai pushes him away.
Kirkham slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kirkham is looking to improve his position.
Hai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hai with shots to the head and body - Kirkham looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hai has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kirkham's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirkham is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kirkham tries to lock up and control but Hai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kirkham is bucking up trying to escape but Hai cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hai dominating with strikes here.
Kirkham is trying desperately to improve position.
Hai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hai with good strikes from the mount here!
Hai working the ground and pound effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkham is working to get back to half guard.
Hai lands a big elbow.
Kirkham is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kirkham in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kirkham is working to get back to half guard.
Hai dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirkham tries to hold on but Hai postures up.
Hai controlling his opponent.
Hai postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Kirkham bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hai and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasara Hai!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chak Rapthlaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes has chosen not afraid as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rapthlaka
vs
Holmes

176 cm
25
159 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

151 cm
23
131 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chak Rapthlaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rashad Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rapthlaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holmes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Holmes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holmes dives in and grabs Rapthlaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rapthlaka pushes down on Holmes's head and hops out.
Holmes misses with a takedown attempt - Rapthlaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chak Rapthlaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Holmes.
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rapthlaka closes the distance and clinches up with Holmes, looking for a takedown. Rapthlaka pushes Holmes against the cage but Holmes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holmes needs to keep his hands up - Rapthlaka had a free shot at his head there.

Holmes gets caught napping as Rapthlaka dives in and scores a takedown. Holmes manages to retain guard.
Rapthlaka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rapthlaka is working Holmes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rapthlaka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holmes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rapthlaka wants to pass the guard but Holmes is keeping the position.
Holmes is trying to keep Rapthlaka in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapthlaka postures up in Holmes's guard and throws a big left but Holmes blocks it.
Rapthlaka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes can't keep his opponent in guard - Rapthlaka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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. Rapthlaka connects with a nice short shot to Holmes's temple.
Holmes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rapthlaka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rapthlaka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holmes has his hands clasped together around Rapthlaka's back. He's all about the action.
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. Rapthlaka connects with a nice short shot to Holmes's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes has hold of Rapthlaka's hands but Rapthlaka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rapthlaka looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Holmes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rapthlaka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rapthlaka seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Holmes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rapthlaka.
Rapthlaka wants to control but Holmes is keeping him busy.
Rapthlaka is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rapthlaka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rapthlaka landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holmes trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapthlaka 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.
Holmes is staying active underneath Rapthlaka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rapthlaka 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.
Rapthlaka 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.

Rapthlaka stands up from half guard.
Holmes is looking to clinch.

Rapthlaka drives through with a takedown into Holmes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Holmes looks gassed!
Rapthlaka stands up over Holmes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Holmes working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rapthlaka's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rapthlaka is in close to Holmes's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rapthlaka passes Holmes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rapthlaka uses his free foot to push down on Holmes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Holmes.
Rapthlaka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rapthlaka landing punches.
Holmes wants to hold on but Rapthlaka pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rapthlaka lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rapthlaka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rapthlaka with shots to the head and body - Holmes looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chak Rapthlaka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rapthlaka closes the distance but Holmes moves to the side
and Holmes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck for Holmes with that takedown attempt.
Rapthlaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holmes slaps away a takedown attempt from Rapthlaka, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Rapthlaka scores a takedown into full mount!
Holmes can't escape the position.
Rapthlaka content just to control the position here.
Rapthlaka in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapthlaka has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Holmes's face.
Rapthlaka dominating with strikes here.
Rapthlaka looking to finish Holmes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Holmes!
Rapthlaka connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rapthlaka is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Holmes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Holmes is rocked!
Holmes is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rapthlaka punishing his opponent with strikes.
Holmes is still in real trouble! Can Rapthlaka finish him?
Rapthlaka scoring with strikes but Holmes is staying in there.
Rapthlaka controlling his opponent.
Rapthlaka pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Rapthlaka looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Holmes seems to have recovered his senses.
Rapthlaka raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapthlaka is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Holmes tries to hold on but Rapthlaka postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rapthlaka cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Holmes taking shots to the head.
Rapthlaka with good strikes from the mount here!
Rapthlaka controlling from the full mount.
Rapthlaka landing shots from mount.
Holmes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rapthlaka in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rapthlaka cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rapthlaka lands a big elbow - Holmes is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Holmes is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chak Rapthlaka!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Isai Chalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meenny Vattalles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Chalas
vs
Vattalles

180 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Isai Chalas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Meenny Vattalles!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vattalles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chalas throws a nice looking combination but Vattalles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Vattalles moves into the clinch.
Chalas tries to score a body lock takedown but Vattalles shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vattalles lands a hook that snaps the head of Chalas backwards.
A short right from Vattalles on the inside.
Chalas tries to break the clinch but Vattalles is controlling the position.
Chalas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chalas is looking to control Vattalles's arms but Vattalles gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chalas has his back to the cage.
Chalas is looking to break free of the clinch but Vattalles has double underhooks.
Chalas jumps guard but Vattalles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vattalles throws an elbow but it misses.
Vattalles lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vattalles - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vattalles scores with a hook to the body.
Chalas looking to slow down the pace here.
Chalas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short right from Vattalles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vattalles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chalas backwards.
Vattalles leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vattalles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chalas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isai Chalas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chalas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vattalles prevents it.
Vattalles throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Vattalles.
Good body shot from Vattalles.
Chalas is breathing heavily.
Vattalles lands a hook that snaps the head of Chalas backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vattalles takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vattalles lands a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vattalles lands with a left to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vattalles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chalas.
Chalas tries to pull guard but Vattalles holds him up against the cage and eventually Chalas drops back down to his feet.
Chalas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vattalles walks away with a smile on his face. Chalas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vattalles lands a nice elbow.
Vattalles has Chalas pushed against the cage.
Vattalles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vattalles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chalas dodges an elbow strike from Vattalles.
Vattalles lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chalas avoids a wild elbow strike from Vattalles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chalas goes for a takedown attempt but Vattalles pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vattalles with a nice cross.

Vattalles closes the distance and clinches.
Vattalles lands with a left to the head.
Vattalles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chalas backwards.
Vattalles is leaning against Chalas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Vattalles.
Chalas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vattalles after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Vattalles.
Still in the clinch, Vattalles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vattalles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vattalles displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chalas up against the cage.
Chalas looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Vattalles.
Chalas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chalas tries to pull guard but Vattalles holds him up against the cage and eventually Chalas drops back down to his feet.
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!
Vattalles lands a hook that snaps the head of Chalas backwards.
Chalas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vattalles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vattalles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chalas backwards.
Vattalles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vattalles misses with an elbow over the top.
Vattalles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chalas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vattalles fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Vattalles moves into range and clinches up with Chalas.
Vattalles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vattalles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vattalles clinches up with Chalas and pushes him back against the cage.
Vattalles pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chalas blocks the elbow strike.
Vattalles lands with a left to the head.
Chalas misses with some punches.
Vattalles slowing the pace effectively.
Vattalles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vattalles trying to land knees to the body.
Chalas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vattalles is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vattalles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vattalles lands a left hand.
Chalas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Meenny Vattalles seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vattalles slowing the pace effectively.
Chalas wants to get back to striking at distance but Vattalles won't allow it.
Vattalles lands a damaging elbow.
Vattalles scores with a shoulder strike.
Vattalles lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vattalles is leaning against Chalas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Vattalles.
Chalas blocks an elbow strike.
Vattalles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chalas is trying to pull guard but Vattalles has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vattalles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chalas being controlled against the cage.
Chalas tries to pull guard but Vattalles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vattalles digs a right hand into Chalas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chalas's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Vattalles.
Vattalles will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chalas up against the cage.
Chalas can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vattalles cracks Chalas with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vattalles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vattalles digs a right hand underneath Chalas's ribcage. Chalas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vattalles just leaning against Chalas, taking a breather.
Vattalles gets through Chalas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chalas takes a shot to the head.
Vattalles taking a breather.
Chalas has had enough of the clinch but Vattalles keeps him there for the moment.
Vattalles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vattalles comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chalas is trying to drag Vattalles to the mat but Vattalles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isai Chalas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vattalles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vattalles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chalas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vattalles to keep the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chalas is trying to pull guard but Vattalles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vattalles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Vattalles.
Chalas avoids the elbow strike from Vattalles, against the cage.
Vattalles stalling the fight.
A short right from Vattalles on the inside.
Vattalles misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice left hand lands by Vattalles.
A shot in the inside from Vattalles.
A shot in the inside from Vattalles.
Vattalles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chalas backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Vattalles.

Chalas is rocked!
A short right from Vattalles on the inside.
Oh Chalas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vattalles scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vattalles lands a shoulder strike.
Vattalles throws a big uppercut that drops Chalas! More strikes from Vattalles and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Chalas lies dazed against the cage as Vattalles celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meenny Vattalles!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Ragland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valko Hai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ragland
vs
Hai

180 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard Ragland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valko Hai!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hai scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ragland misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ragland 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.
Hai wants to control but Ragland is keeping him busy.
Hai throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ragland to regain full guard.
Hai postures up.
Hai preventing the sweep.
Ragland is trying to keep Hai in close.
Hai tries to free his leg and advance position but Ragland is retaining full guard.
Hai trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Ragland can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hai controls the pace.
Hai postures up and lands a big shot to Ragland's brow.
Hai preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hai's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hai landing some decent shots from guard.
Hai keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ragland's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hai looking to pass the guard.
Ragland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ragland is keeping the position for now.
Hai postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hai landing with the ground and pound.
Ragland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hai lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ragland swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ragland trying to control the position.
Hai throwing strikes from guard but Ragland blocks nicely.
Hai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hai's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragland wants to sweep here but Hai controlling him for the moment.
Hai throws a strike but Ragland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Ragland got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ragland has managed to get both his arms back between Hai's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ragland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ragland trying to control but Hai is working from the bottom.
Ragland is looking to stand up but Hai won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hai is trying to control the position but Ragland postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Richard Ragland.
Ragland misses with a body shot.
Ragland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hai.

Ragland moves into the clinch successfully.

Ragland manages to break the clinch.
Ragland tried to score with a low kick but Hai checks it.

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

Ragland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hai pulls his head out easily.
Ragland is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ragland on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hai is trying to control. Ragland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valko Hai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hai fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ragland sprawls well initially but Hai persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hai stops Ragland from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hai.
Valko Hai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ragland trying to control from the bottom.
Hai working over Ragland with some ground and pound. Ragland looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hai trying to pass the guard but Ragland defending well.
Hai working over Ragland with some ground and pound. Ragland looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ragland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hai is working away from the top position though.
Ragland is looking for a sweep. Hai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Hai is looking for a kimura here.
Hai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ragland knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragland wants to get back to his feet.
Hai is pressing down on Ragland's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ragland is holding on for now.

Hai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hai is looking to stall here but Ragland recovers full guard.
Hai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hai stopping the sweep attempt from Ragland.
Hai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ragland is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hai trying to move into half guard but instead Ragland has managed to sweep!
Ragland trying to control but Hai is working from the bottom.
Hai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ragland.
Ragland won't allow Hai to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragland landing some decent shots from guard.
Ragland is pushing down on Hai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hai is fighting to maintain full guard but Ragland has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ragland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ragland seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hai is looking to improve his position.
Ragland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ragland trying to control from half guard but Hai is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ragland.
Hai wants to get back to full guard.

Ragland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ragland not doing much here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hai defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Valko Hai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hai shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Hai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ragland trying to control from the bottom.
Ragland is staying active underneath Hai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ragland gets back to full guard.
Hai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragland trying to control the position.
Ragland wants to stand up but Hai is controlling him.
Hai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hai is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hai lands a couple of elbows.
Ragland trying to control the position.
Ragland striking off his back but it's not causing Hai any problems.
Ragland is trying to keep Hai in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ragland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hai throws a big elbow that misses.
Hai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ragland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ragland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Ragland has his foot on Hai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hai works his way back into a safe position though.
Ragland wants to sweep but no luck.
Hai is in close to Ragland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ragland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hai connects with a couple of short punches.
Hai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ragland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hai passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hai trying to control the action but Ragland is working from the bottom.
Hai tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hai scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ragland to see if he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hai throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hai is staying tight to Ragland's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hai tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ragland's legs.
Hai passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ragland!
The referee warns Ragland that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ragland holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hai tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hai prevents Ragland from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hai scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Richard Ragland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hai putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Valko Hai!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Valko Hai!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Valko Hai!

Valko Hai wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Kirkham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kirkham
vs
Sagat

175 cm
25
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kyle Kirkham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junior Sagat!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagat just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirkham fails with the takedown.
Sagat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sagat shoots in for a double leg but Kirkham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sagat avoids the head kick by Kirkham.
Nice sprawl there from Kirkham as Sagat shoots in.

Kirkham shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sagat napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sagat is looking for a sweep.

Kirkham is trying to get an arm triangle but Sagat is defending well.
Kirkham sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sagat is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kirkham goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sagat rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kirkham's guard! Nice work there by Sagat!
Kirkham seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sagat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kirkham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kirkham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kirkham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kirkham keeping moving, preventing Sagat from controlling successfully.
Kirkham trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sagat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirkham is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkham tries to strike from the bottom.

Kirkham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sagat wants to control from the top but Kirkham keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Junior Sagat was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Kirkham tries to sprawl but Sagat drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sagat is looking to take a break and control but Kirkham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kirkham manages to get to full guard.

Kirkham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sagat trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirkham wants to get back to his feet but Sagat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirkham keeping moving, preventing Sagat from controlling successfully.
Sagat forces his way into half guard.
Kirkham trying to control from the bottom.
Kirkham wants to stand back up but Sagat manages to pass into side control.
Sagat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirkham keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sagat working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Junior Sagat will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kirkham shoots in for a takedown but Sagat shows good takedown defense.

Kirkham decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sagat keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kirkham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sagat keeps working.
Sagat trying to hold on to Kirkham's head to control him but Kirkham postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkham wants to control but Sagat is keeping him busy.
Kirkham trying to control from Sagat's half guard. Sagat has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kirkham trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

We're going to have a standup here because Kyle Kirkham wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Sagat scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sagat prevents Kirkham from improving his position.
Sagat is looking to take a break and control but Kirkham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sagat prevents Kirkham from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sagat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sagat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirkham keeps working.
Sagat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sagat prevents Kirkham from improving his position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat wants to control but Kirkham is keeping him busy.
Kirkham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kirkham is looking to control Sagat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kirkham avoid being mounted?

Sagat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kirkham has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sagat tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kirkham controls his leg.
Sagat with the ground and pound but Kirkham uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagat won't allow Kirkham to sweep him here.
Kirkham trying to control the position here.
Kirkham keeping moving, preventing Sagat from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirkham looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

We're going to have a standup here because Kyle Kirkham wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sagat looks to land a left hand but Kirkham moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kirkham takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kyle Kirkham will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kirkham ducks under a wild hook from Sagat.
Sagat misses the shot to the body.

Kirkham shoots in and gets a takedown into Sagat's guard.
Sagat controls Kirkham momentarily but Kirkham frees himself.

Sagat looking for a guillotine here but Kirkham defends easily.
Kirkham works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkham trying to control from Sagat's half guard. Sagat has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sagat wants to sweep but no luck.
Kirkham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sagat controls Kirkham momentarily but Kirkham frees himself.

Sagat has his foot on Kirkham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kirkham works his way back into a safe position though.
Sagat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kirkham stands up and waves to Sagat to follow him.
Kirkham tries to bum rush Sagat with a series of wild strikes but Sagat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Kirkham gets a clinch.
Sagat gets underhooks to prevent Kirkham's takedown attempt.
Kirkham is working for takedown but Sagat is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kirkham keeps control of Sagat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sagat is trying to drag Kirkham to the mat but Kirkham just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkham squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kirkham really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kyle Kirkham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Sagat looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kirkham tries to hold on but Sagat postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirkham can't escape the position.
Sagat looking to control but Kirkham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kirkham is trying desperately to improve position.
Sagat trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirkham tries to improve his position but instead Sagat has taken his back!
Kirkham trying to survive by controlling the hands.

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 Kyle Kirkham.
I think Kirkham has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Kyle Kirkham!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Kyle Kirkham!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Kyle Kirkham!

Kyle Kirkham wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ollilan Jorma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sampson Wielki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jorma
vs
Wielki

177 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
18
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Big Boy Fighting Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ollilan Jorma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sampson Wielki!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jorma has closed the distance and engaged Wielki in a clinch.
Jorma has Wielki pushed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jorma obliges.
Jorma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jorma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jorma.
Jorma lands an elbow inside that Wielki shrugs off.
Wielki takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jorma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wielki's defenses.
Jorma lands an elbow that stopped Wielki in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Sampson Wielki has been cut.
Jorma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wielki being controlled against the cage.
Jorma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wielki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A knee to the head by Jorma.
Knees to the body from Jorma.
Wielki looks gassed!
Wielki tries to break the clinch but Jorma is controlling the position.
Jorma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jorma landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jorma stalls.
Nice elbow from Jorma.
Jorma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Come on Jorma - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jorma lands a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Wielki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jorma lands an elbow inside.
Jorma lands a damaging elbow.
Jorma prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jorma lands an elbow just above Wielki 's eye.
Jorma lands an elbow that stopped Wielki in his tracks for a moment.
Jorma lands an elbow inside that Wielki shrugs off.
Jorma lands an elbow just above Wielki 's eye.
Jorma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wielki up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jorma.
Jorma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jorma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jorma lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wielki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jorma lands an elbow inside.
Jorma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jorma scores with a knee to the head.
Jorma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jorma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jorma taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jorma lands an elbow that stopped Wielki in his tracks for a moment.
Jorma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wielki takes an elbow to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorma stalling against the cage.
Jorma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wielki's defenses.
Wielki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jorma connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wielki's face.
Jorma working Wielki over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorma connects with a knee to the head.
Jorma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jorma pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice elbow from Jorma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ollilan Jorma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sampson Wielki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jorma wants to clinch up but Wielki keeps it at a distance.

Wielki rushes Jorma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wielki fails to pull guard.
Wielki takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jorma.
Jorma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jorma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jorma lands a damaging elbow.
Wielki takes an elbow to the temple.
Jorma stalling.
Jorma lands a damaging elbow.
Jorma leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jorma for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Jorma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorma lands a damaging elbow.
Wielki wants to break free but Jorma has control.
Jorma lands an elbow that stopped Wielki in his tracks for a moment.
Jorma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jorma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ollilan Jorma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wielki is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jorma.
Wielki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jorma to keep the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jorma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wielki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jorma smiles and moves away.
Ollilan Jorma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sampson Wielki.
Wielki is looking to land body kicks.

Jorma takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorma landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jorma.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wielki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Jorma.
Jorma landing knees to the head.
Wielki takes an elbow to the temple.
Jorma stalling the fight.
Jorma lands a damaging elbow.
Jorma landing knees to the head.
Wielki letting Jorma take a breather here.
Jorma lands an elbow inside.
Wielki is trying to break the clinch but Jorma has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wielki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jorma lands an elbow inside that Wielki shrugs off.
Jorma prevents the takedown attempt.
Jorma scores with a knee to the head.
Jorma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jorma lands a nice elbow.
Jorma lands an elbow just above Wielki 's eye.
Wielki takes an elbow to the temple.
Jorma unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wielki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jorma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jorma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wielki is looking to control Jorma's arms but Jorma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wielki has his back to the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jorma.
Jorma lands a nice elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jorma obliges.
Jorma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jorma content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wielki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jorma lands an elbow just above Wielki 's eye.
Wielki takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wielki up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice elbow from Jorma.
Jorma lands an elbow inside that Wielki shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ollilan Jorma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sampson Wielki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jorma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jorma stuffs the takedown.
Wielki shoots in but Jorma avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Jorma clinches up with Wielki and pushes him back against the cage.
Jorma lands an elbow that stopped Wielki in his tracks for a moment.
Jorma landing knees to the head.
Jorma slows down the pace here.
Nice elbow from Jorma.
Jorma lands an elbow inside.
Wielki is trying to drag Jorma to the mat but Jorma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ollilan Jorma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sampson Wielki.
Wielki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wielki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wielki takes an elbow to the temple.
Jorma lands a damaging elbow.
Wielki takes an elbow to the temple.
Jorma lands an elbow that stopped Wielki in his tracks for a moment.
Jorma lands an elbow inside that Wielki shrugs off.
Wielki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jorma lands a damaging elbow.
Jorma landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jorma lands a nice elbow.
Jorma lands an elbow inside that Wielki shrugs off.
Wielki takes an elbow to the temple.
Jorma stalling.
Jorma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wielki's defenses.
Jorma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wielki is trying to pull guard but Jorma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jorma lands a nice elbow.
Jorma landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wielki letting Jorma take a breather here.
Jorma connects with a knee to the head.
Jorma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jorma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jorma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wielki's defenses.
Jorma landing knees to the head.
Wielki jumps guard but Jorma turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jorma lands an elbow inside.
Jorma connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wielki's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorma throws an elbow but it misses.
Jorma stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wielki is trying to drag Jorma to the mat but Jorma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jorma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ollilan Jorma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jorma lands an elbow that stopped Wielki in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jorma.
Wielki jumps guard but Jorma turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A bit of stalling here from Jorma.
Jorma landing knees to the head.
Wielki tries a body shot but Jorma blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorma prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jorma prevents the takedown attempt.
Jorma lands an elbow that stopped Wielki in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jorma.
Jorma with a knee to the head.
Wielki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jorma connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wielki's face.
Knees to the body from Jorma.
Wielki working hard to break the clinch.
Jorma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wielki can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jorma lands an elbow just above Wielki 's eye.
Jorma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sampson Wielki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jorma.
Wielki jumps guard but Jorma stands there with Wielki around his waist. Wielki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ollilan Jorma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jorma 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Ollilan Jorma!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Ollilan Jorma!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Ollilan Jorma!

Ollilan Jorma wins by unanimous decision!