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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julius Guida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Spoof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spoof has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Guida
vs
Spoof

172 cm
24
173 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

187 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julius Guida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Spoof!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spoof throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spoof looks gassed!

Guida shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Spoof is trying to defend but Guida finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Guida winds up and cracks Spoof with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Spoof blocking the ground and pound attempt from Guida.
Guida thows a huge punch but Spoof dodges it nicely.
Spoof taking some punishment here, with Guida in his half guard.
Guida lands strikes from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Guida in particular looking to stall.
Spoof taking some punishment here, with Guida in his half guard.
Guida 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.
Spoof taking some punishment here, with Guida in his half guard.

Spoof is defending against the submission attempts here by Guida.
Guida slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Guida in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Spoof tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Guida!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julius Guida!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Logan Xoom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Errol Schilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Xoom
vs
Schilt

178 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
170 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Logan Xoom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Errol Schilt!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schilt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schilt throws the kick towards the body but Xoom avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Xoom is defended easily by Schilt.

Schilt instigates a clinch.
Xoom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schilt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Xoom.
Xoom jumps guard but Schilt stands there with Xoom around his waist. Xoom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Xoom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schilt being controlled against the cage.

Schilt manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xoom tries for a takedown but Schilt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Schilt as Xoom shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Xoom is defended easily by Schilt.
Xoom has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilt lands a body shot.
Schilt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Xoom is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schilt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Schilt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Logan Xoom has been cut.

Schilt moves into the clinch.

Schilt breaks the clinch.
Schilt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No luck for Xoom with that takedown attempt.
Schilt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Xoom is breathing heavily.
Schilt throws a series of punches but Xoom moves out of range.
Xoom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schilt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Schilt. That snapped Xoom's head back.
Schilt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schilt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Xoom drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Schilt is trying to control Xoom's posture but Xoom avoids it.
Xoom is looking to take a break and control but Schilt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Xoom tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Schilt tries to buck Xoom off but Xoom is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xoom working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Schilt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Xoom throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Schilt works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Schilt is pressing down on Xoom's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Schilt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xoom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Xoom seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xoom thows a big elbow that misses.
Xoom wants to control from the top but Schilt keeps moving.
Xoom looking to sit in guard and control but Schilt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Schilt prevents Xoom from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Errol Schilt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Logan Xoom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Xoom moves out of range of the body kick.

Xoom clinches with his opponent.
Xoom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schilt avoids it.
Schilt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schilt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Xoom.
Xoom looking to throw knees to the head but Schilt is blocking nicely.
Xoom wants a takedown.
Xoom is working for takedown but Schilt is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Xoom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xoom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Schilt as Xoom tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schilt managing to block the knees to the body from Xoom.
Schilt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Xoom struggles to land a body shot inside as Schilt controls his hands.
Schilt has Xoom pressed against the cage, preventing Xoom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xoom goes for a takedown attempt but Schilt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Errol Schilt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xoom takes a kick to the side of the head.
Schilt lands a head kick. Xoom smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Schilt scores with a kick to the body.
Schilt throws a combination. Xoom tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Xoom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Schilt misses with a two punch combination.
Xoom fails with the takedown.

Schilt gets a clinch.

Schilt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Schilt as Xoom shoots in.
Schilt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Xoom if he has to take too many more of those.
Schilt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xoom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xoom takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Errol Schilt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schilt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Schilt scores with a spinning back kick!
Schilt lands a high kick!
Xoom shoots in but Schilt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schilt throws a series of punches but Xoom avoids them all with ease.
Schilt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schilt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schilt throws a one two combo.
Xoom has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Xoom shoots in and drives through. Schilt sprawls well.
Schilt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Xoom backs up against the cage.
Schilt throws a right and a left that Xoom avoids nicely.
Schilt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilt lands a jab-cross combination.
Xoom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schilt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Xoom somewhat.
Schilt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Xoom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Schilt works Xoom's body with a nice hook.
Xoom shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schilt sprawls well. Schilt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xoom gets slowly back to his feet.
Schilt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Schilt closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Schilt.

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

Schilt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Xoom tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schilt scoring with punches from side control.
Schilt controlling from side mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Schilt stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Errol Schilt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Logan Xoom's cut.
That's time! 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.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Xoom.

Xoom goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Schilt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Xoom but great work by Schilt.
Xoom is trying to escape the position but Schilt is controlling the position.
Schilt tries to move to mount but Xoom blocks the move with his legs.
Xoom pushes Schilt away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Schilt gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xoom stops Schilt from passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilt controls the position.
Schilt scoring with punches from side control.
Schilt tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Schilt misses with the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Schilt throws and low kick but Xoom moves out of range easily.

Xoom shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schilt's guard.
Xoom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schilt is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schilt is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilt wants to pass the guard but Xoom is keeping the position.
Schilt wants to control from the top but Xoom keeps moving.
Schilt looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xoom keeping moving, preventing Schilt from controlling successfully.
Schilt stops Xoom from standing up.
Schilt scoring with some ground and pound.

Xoom has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Schilt off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Schilt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schilt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schilt tries to bum rush Xoom with a series of wild strikes but Xoom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Xoom tries for a takedown but Schilt circles away easily
and Schilt counters with a series of strikes. Xoom will be more careful next time no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Schilt.
Nice sprawl there from Schilt as Xoom shoots in.
Logan Xoom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xoom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Xoom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schilt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Schilt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xoom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schilt but Schilt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xoom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Schilt.
Schilt circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Schilt counter with a right hand.
Errol Schilt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xoom with a poor takedown
and Schilt counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Xoom is lucky that one didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Errol Schilt.
Well Schilt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Errol Schilt!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nils Dacke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Roger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dacke
vs
Roger

185 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

187 cm
24
205 lbs
2 - 5 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid 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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nils Dacke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerry Roger!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dacke looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Roger drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roger wants to pass the guard but Dacke is keeping the position.
Roger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Roger slips nicely into half guard.
Roger sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dacke controlling the position well.
Roger is controlling the pace.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jerry Roger just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Roger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
I looks like Roger might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dacke wants to improve his position but Roger is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Roger in particular looking to stall.

Roger escapes and gets back to his feet.
Roger looks for a takedown but Dacke sprawls well.
Dacke moves in looking to clinch but Roger pushes him off.

Roger scores a takedown into full mount!
Dacke wants to hold on but Roger pushes him away.
Roger controlling the pace for now.
Roger prevents Dacke from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roger content just to control the position here.

Roger is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Roger shoots in looking for a takedown. Dacke tries to sprawl out of it but Roger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dacke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nils Dacke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Roger.

Roger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Dacke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Roger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Roger advances nicely into full mount.
Roger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jerry Roger just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Roger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dacke sprawls well initially but Roger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Roger controlling the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dacke actively working from the bottom here.
Dacke is trying to get back to full guard.

Roger gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dacke tries a head kick but it misses.
Dacke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roger sprawls well. Roger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dacke gets slowly back to his feet.

Roger clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Roger has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dacke clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dacke is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Roger.

Roger looking for the RNC.
Dacke is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Roger.
Dacke is really stuck here.
Roger biding his time, controlling Dacke.
Dacke is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roger has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dacke's body.
Roger scores with punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Roger has good solid back control here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jerry Roger just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roger looks for a takedown but Dacke sprawls well.
Roger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dacke leaves Roger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nils Dacke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Roger.

Dacke closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Roger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Dacke darts in and clinches Roger up against the cage.
Roger goes for a takedown attempt but Dacke pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dacke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dacke misses with a takedown

and Roger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dacke won't be happy with that.
The referee asks Roger politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Roger prefers to stall for the moment though.
Let's hope that Roger has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Roger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roger working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roger moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dacke is trying to control Roger's posture but Roger avoids it.
The referee asks Roger politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Roger prefers to stall for the moment though.

Dacke throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Roger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Roger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dacke to the mat! Dacke manages to get full guard.
Roger controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roger wants to pass the guard but Dacke is keeping the position.
Dacke is looking to stand up but Roger isn't so interested in that idea.
Dacke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Dacke has his foot on Roger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roger works his way back into a safe position though.
Dacke looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roger stays in close to Dacke's body and controls the position.
Jerry Roger has got the better of the ground game so far.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jerry Roger just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dacke slaps away a takedown attempt from Roger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roger moves in looking to clinch but Dacke pushes him off.
Dacke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roger.
Jerry Roger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nils Dacke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Roger.
Dacke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Roger gets a clinch.
Dacke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roger.
Roger pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dacke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dacke taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Roger pulls guard effortlessly.
Roger pulls Dacke in close to prevent any damage.

Roger is looking for a triangle but Dacke pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Roger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Roger 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Roger!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Yeww (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron Yeww will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Hernandez
vs
Yeww

178 cm
22
208 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

199 cm
22
207 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

Good takedowns
Counter striker
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Javier Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ron Yeww!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yeww avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Yeww takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
Yeww misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
Javier Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
Hernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernandez throws a nice looking combination but Yeww bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hernandez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Hernandez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Yeww moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Hernandez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez motions for Yeww to come forward. Hernandez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses.
Yeww blocks a head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yeww.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that Yeww avoids nicely.
Yeww slips a straight right by Hernandez.
Yeww throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
Yeww moves away from the strike by Hernandez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hernandez misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
Yeww avoids a kick to the body.
Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yeww just misses with a punch to the body.
Yeww is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hernandez rather than just go for the knockout.
Yeww slips under a jab from Hernandez.
Hernandez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Yeww's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hernandez throws a head kick but Yeww moves out of range.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but Yeww checks it.
Yeww takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Hernandez throws a lazy right hand but Yeww sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hernandez throws a head kick but Yeww moves out of range.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeww throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yeww moves out of range as Hernandez strikes.
Hernandez lands a jab.
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yeww leaves Hernandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Hernandez misses with a low kick.
Yeww blocks a head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yeww checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Yeww was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernandez throws a jab when Yeww was well out of range.
Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yeww ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yeww. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Yeww misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yeww slips under a jab.
Hernandez throws a head kick but Yeww moves out of range.
Hernandez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hernandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yeww.
Yeww takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
Yeww misses with a body shot.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Yeww slips under a jab from Hernandez.
Yeww defending well as Hernandez loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeww checks a leg kick nicely.
Yeww avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Yeww tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Yeww.
Yeww uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hernandez throws a hook but Yeww avoids it easily.
Yeww ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Yeww throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
Javier Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yeww was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
Hernandez scores with a leg kick.
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Hernandez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hernandez misses with a shot to the body
and Yeww counters with a left to the body.
Hernandez throws a head kick but Yeww moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Hernandez misses
and Yeww counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hernandez misses with a jab to the body
and Yeww makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Hernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yeww circles away quickly and effectively.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Yeww was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yeww scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hernandez doesn't seem bothered though.
Hernandez throws a lazy head kick
and Yeww makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yeww tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Yeww.
Yeww throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yeww swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yeww ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Yeww avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Yeww.
Yeww throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hernandez throws a head kick that Yeww semi-blocks.
Yeww slips a jab from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernandez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yeww counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hernandez throws a combination that misses
and Yeww counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hernandez throws a lazy head kick
and Yeww counters with a left to the body.
Hernandez throws a leg kick
and Yeww counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hernandez thinking.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yeww in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Yeww misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeww throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Yeww fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
A big right from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick
and Yeww counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hernandez thinking.
Hernandez throws a lazy head kick
and Yeww counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yeww throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yeww tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Yeww.
Hernandez throws a lazy head kick
and Yeww counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yeww throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Yeww throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
A head kick by Hernandez misses
and Yeww counters with a right hand to the body.
Yeww looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Yeww showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez misses with a looping right.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut.
Hernandez misses with a straight left.
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick
and Yeww counters with a right hand to the body.
Hernandez lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yeww makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A low kick from Hernandez misses
and Yeww counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hernandez thinking.
Hernandez misses with a body punch
and Yeww counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeww slips under a jab.
Hernandez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yeww counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ron Yeww seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Hernandez catches Yeww right on the button with a cross.
Yeww throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yeww misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick
and Yeww counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hernandez thinking.
Hernandez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hernandez throws a lazy head kick
and Yeww counters with a left to the body.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Yeww.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Yeww.
Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yeww.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeww swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yeww avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a right hand that Yeww ducks under and follows up with a left that Yeww also avoids with ease.
Hernandez wants to land a leg kick but Yeww is out of range.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Hernandez throws a shot from downtown. Yeww moves away and avoids it.
Hernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
Yeww moves away from the strike by Hernandez.
Hernandez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yeww counters with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses
and Yeww counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yeww throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Hernandez misses.
Yeww blocks a jab.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses
and Yeww makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hernandez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yeww counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hernandez thinking.
Hernandez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yeww takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
Yeww looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Yeww misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeww staying out of range there.
Hernandez throws a head kick but Yeww moves out of range.
Yeww swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yeww throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez throws an overhand right that lands on Yeww's shoulder, as Yeww tries to avoid the shot.
Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hernandez misses with a looping left.
Some bone on bone action there as Yeww checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses
and Yeww counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hernandez misses with a low kick.
Hernandez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Yeww comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yeww has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Yeww!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Leigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Paavolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Leigh
vs
Paavolainen

190 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

178 cm
19
186 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Leigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Paavolainen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paavolainen tries to bum rush Leigh with a series of wild strikes but Leigh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leigh avoids the head kick by Paavolainen.
Leigh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paavolainen as he avoids it easily.
Paavolainen moves in looking to clinch but Leigh pushes him off.
Paavolainen connects with a high kick.
Leigh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paavolainen slips a jab and a cross from Leigh.
Paavolainen blocks a leg kick.

Paavolainen moves into the clinch.
Leigh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paavolainen smiles and moves away.

Leigh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Paavolainen is trying to defend but Leigh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paavolainen trying to get back to full guard but Leigh takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Leigh thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Paavolainen is squirming around, avoiding Leigh's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leigh controlling his opponent.
Leigh 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.
Leigh lands a big elbow.
Leigh thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Leigh is stalling here but it's allowed Paavolainen to get half guard.
Leigh is keen to just control but Paavolainen is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paavolainen trying to control here.
Paavolainen is not content to let Leigh control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Leigh throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Paavolainen was covering up waiting for the punch and Leigh finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Paavolainen looks gassed!
Leigh controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leigh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paavolainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Leigh stands and steps away. Paavolainen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Paavolainen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paavolainen prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Leigh. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Paavolainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paavolainen is looking to clinch.
Leigh throws a series of punches but Paavolainen moves out of range.
Paavolainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paavolainen wants it to stay on the feet.

Paavolainen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Leigh tries to circle away but Paavolainen has him pinned against the cage.
Leigh wants a takedown.

Paavolainen manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leigh keeps the fight on the outside.

Paavolainen moves into the clinch.

Paavolainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paavolainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paavolainen wants it to stay on the feet.
Paavolainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leigh shoots in for a double leg but Paavolainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Paavolainen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leigh, pushing him back against the cage.
Leigh takes a knee to the side of the body.

Paavolainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Paavolainen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Paavolainen lands in his opponent's guard.
Leigh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leigh wants to stand up but Paavolainen is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Paavolainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paavolainen wants to clinch.
Paavolainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leigh paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Paavolainen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paavolainen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Leigh up against the cage.

Leigh breaks the clinch.
Paavolainen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leigh.
Paavolainen is looking to clinch but Leigh is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leigh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leigh tries to bum rush Paavolainen with a series of wild strikes but Paavolainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leigh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paavolainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leigh tries for a takedown but Paavolainen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Leigh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Paavolainen moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paavolainen manages to break the clinch.
Leigh falls off balance throwing a combination

and Paavolainen counters by moving into the clinch.

Paavolainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Paavolainen clinches up against the cage.

Paavolainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Paavolainen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leigh.
Paavolainen leaves Leigh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leigh tries to clinch up.

Paavolainen closes the distance and clinches.

Paavolainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leigh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Paavolainen counters with a series of strikes. Leigh will be more careful next time no doubt.
Paavolainen closes the distance but Leigh moves to the side

and Leigh counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Paavolainen!
Leigh tries to control but Paavolainen wriggling away.
Leigh controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leigh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Paavolainen for as long as he can get away with.
Leigh wants to control the pace but Paavolainen is squirming around nicely.
Paavolainen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leigh controlling from the full mount.
Paavolainen is squirming around, avoiding Leigh's attempts to control the action.
Paavolainen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Leigh controlling the position easily from mount.
Leigh unloads with some shots from mount but Paavolainen bucks and avoids them well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Leigh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paavolainen is looking to escape.
Leigh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Danny Leigh just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Paavolainen moves into the clinch.

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

Paavolainen moves into range and clinches up with Leigh.
Leigh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paavolainen prevents it.
Leigh tries to circle away but Paavolainen has him pinned against the cage.
Leigh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paavolainen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Paavolainen breaks from the clinch.
Paavolainen slips a jab and a cross from Leigh.
Leigh fails with the takedown

and Paavolainen holds on and brings the fighters into a 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 Danny Leigh will probably get the nod.
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!

Paavolainen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leigh.
Paavolainen closes the distance but Leigh moves to the side
and Leigh counters with a one-two to the body.
Leigh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paavolainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leigh somewhat.
Leigh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Paavolainen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Paavolainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danny Leigh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paavolainen wants to clinch.

Paavolainen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Paavolainen misses with a knee to the head.
Leigh jumps guard but Paavolainen stands there with Leigh around his waist. Leigh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Leigh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paavolainen working hard to break the clinch.
Leigh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paavolainen pulls his leg out and moves away.

Paavolainen moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paavolainen landing knees to the body.

Paavolainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paavolainen scores with a one two! Leigh had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Leigh tries for a takedown but Paavolainen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paavolainen works over Leigh's head and body with a nice combination.

Paavolainen instigates a clinch.
Paavolainen working Leigh over with knees to the body.
Paavolainen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Leigh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leigh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paavolainen but Paavolainen pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Paavolainen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Leigh to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Leigh postures up.
Leigh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leigh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Paavolainen keeping moving, preventing Leigh from controlling successfully.
Leigh looking to pass the guard.
Leigh trying to control the position from guard on top but Paavolainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leigh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Paavolainen wants to stand and escape but Leigh is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Paavolainen, right into the meat.
Leigh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leigh throws a leg kick but Paavolainen checks it.
Leigh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Paavolainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Leigh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paavolainen is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paavolainen is defended easily by Leigh.
Leigh throws a series of punches but Paavolainen moves out of range.

Paavolainen moves into the clinch successfully.
Leigh has Paavolainen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paavolainen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Paavolainen breaks from the clinch.
Leigh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paavolainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leigh fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leigh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leigh misses with a takedown

and Paavolainen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Paavolainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leigh swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Leigh wriggles free and stands up.
Paavolainen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paavolainen shoots for a double leg takedown but Leigh sprawls well. He's pushed Paavolainen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paavolainen misses with a body shot.

Leigh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leigh is controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Simo Paavolainen.
I think Paavolainen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simo Paavolainen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrij Golotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Golotov
vs
Silva

180 cm
22
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

189 cm
22
189 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrij Golotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Silva!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golotov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Golotov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Golotov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva lands a jab to Golotov's midsection.
Golotov wants to clinch.
Golotov ducks under a wild hook from Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Golotov moves out of range of the strikes.
Golotov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrij Golotov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Golotov looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Golotov's head.

It looks like Andrij Golotov has been cut.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
George Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Golotov moves out of range as Silva strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golotov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Golotov's shoulder, as Golotov tries to avoid the shot.
Silva dips to his left and cracks Golotov with an uppercut!
Silva drops Golotov with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Golotov! Silva dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lee Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuoki Akamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akamara is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Illuminati. This should be fireworks!

Holt
vs
Akamara

167 cm
22
157 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

THE STEEL PENN NUTRITION
THE STEEL PENN NUTRITION

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Holt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yuoki Akamara!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akamara is looking to clinch.
Holt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Akamara closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Akamara lands in his opponent's guard.
Holt wants to stand and escape but Akamara is having none of it.

Akamara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akamara prevents Holt from getting back to his feet.
Holt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Akamara pushing down on Holt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Akamara passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Holt!

Holt defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Akamara.

Akamara swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuoki Akamara!
Yuoki Akamara is the new lightweight champion!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hostrel Von Straztle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bodies. This should be fireworks!

Von Straztle
vs
Palmer

190 cm
22
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hostrel Von Straztle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, DJ Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Straztle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Palmer's waist but Palmer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Von Straztle off to one side.

Von Straztle scores a takedown into full mount!
Palmer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Von Straztle looking for a guillotine from mount but Palmer is having none of it.

Von Straztle is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Palmer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Palmer tries to reverse the position but Von Straztle maintains control.

Palmer defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Von Straztle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palmer can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Von Straztle wants to work for an arm triangle but Palmer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Palmer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Straztle pulls his head out easily.
Palmer manages to get to full guard.

Palmer looking for a guillotine here but Von Straztle defends easily.

Palmer working for a triangle but Von Straztle defends it easily.
Palmer looks gassed!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Von Straztle drops back looking for a leg! Palmer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Palmer manages to kick Von Straztle off! Von Straztle jumps back into Palmer's guard.

Von Straztle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Von Straztle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Straztle won't allow Palmer to sweep him here.
Palmer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Straztle manages to get himself to full guard.
Palmer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Straztle swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Palmer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Von Straztle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Palmer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Straztle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palmer forces his way into half guard.
Palmer moves nicely into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Palmer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Von Straztle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Von Straztle is looking to reverse the position.

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

Palmer tries for a kimura but Von Straztle is defending well.
Von Straztle is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Palmer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Von Straztle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Von Straztle actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Palmer seems to be working for a kimura but Von Straztle defends the submission attempt.
Von Straztle wants to improve his position but Palmer is controlling well.
Von Straztle is working hard here to advance position.
Palmer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Palmer prevents Von Straztle from getting the reversal.

Palmer has hold of Von Straztle's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Von Straztle manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Straztle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Von Straztle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Palmer swivels and escapes.
Von Straztle shoots in for a takedown but Palmer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Palmer slaps away a takedown attempt from Von Straztle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hostrel Von Straztle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Palmer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Palmer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Von Straztle, who protects the arm well.

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

Palmer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Von Straztle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Von Straztle is looking for a sweep.
Von Straztle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Palmer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Von Straztle has managed to free his arm - good work.

Von Straztle has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Palmer. Oh but Von Straztle has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Palmer goes limp - he's gone! Von Straztle jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hostrel Von Straztle!