CEC 69 : Throwing Bombs PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between D Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rand James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for D Day has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Day
vs
James

195 cm
23
250 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

191 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, D Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rand James!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Day looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Day persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
Day changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Day manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.

James clinches.

James gets a trip takedown into half guard.
James is figuring out what he wants to do next.
James is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
James trying to mount his opponent but Day defends it.
James scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Day has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. James is working away from the top position though.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Day. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Day tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Day is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.

Day looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Day is trying to get back to full guard.
James is keen to just control but Day is a slippery customer.
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. James connects with a nice short shot to Day's temple.

Day looking for submissions off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Day has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Day avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Day looks to clinch
and James counters with a nice low kick that buckles Day's knee momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Day is breathing heavily.

James moves into the clinch.
Day tries for a takedown. No joy.

James has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Day clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
James controls the action.
Day is covering up but some of the strikes from James are getting through and doing damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Day hold on?!
A bit of a pause in the action here. James controlling the positon.
James is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Day breaks James's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as James holds on and takes a little breather.

Day postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! James is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Day, into his guard.
Day not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
James wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
James postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
James forces his way into half guard.
Day taking some punishment here, with James in his half guard.

Day actively working from the bottom here.
James drops an elbow to the side of Day's head.
James looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
James seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Day is trying to stand up here but James is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
James is nestled in close to Day, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

James is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
James scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
James is looking to take a break and control but Day is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
James works his way into full mount!
James trying to control but Day is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James controlling from mount.
The referee warns Day that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rand James dominated that round.
That's time! Day's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

James moves into the clinch.
Day stops a takedown attempt from James.

James has picked Day up - he's going for a ride! James dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
James winds up and cracks Day with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Day is trying to defend against the ground and pound but James scores with a couple of nice shots.

Day looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from James.
Day trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
James scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Day is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
James dominating with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James with good strikes from the mount here!
James trying to control but he's not successful this time.
James with the ground and pound from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

James working for a submission but Day is keeping him at bay.
James lands a heavy elbow.
James lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Day can't escape the position.
James sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Day takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James with good strikes from the mount here!
James with shots to the head and body - Day looks very uncomfortable down there.
James can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Day is looking to escape.
Day really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Day is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, James cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
James working the ground and pound effectively.
James trying to control but Day is having none of it.
James controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day wants to hold on but James pushes him away.
Day really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
James trying to control but he's not successful this time.
James might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Day kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
You get the feeling that Day really doesn't like being in this position too much.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James lands a big shot there that rocks Day but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! James connects with a massive shot to the dome!
James looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
James landing shots from mount.
James looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, James cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by James.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day is trying to escape the mount.
Day regains half guard.
James lands with a punch from half guard.
Day tries to kick James off but James keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
James is trying to control. Day wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
James scoring with strikes to the body and head.
James not doing much here.
Rand James has got the better of the ground game so far.
James working over Day with some ground and pound. Day looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James is trying to control. Day wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Day is in trouble now - James has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rand James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

James moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Day looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Day drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and James dives on top into guard.
James with a nice head shot there.
James lands a couple of digs.

Day looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
James lands a couple of elbows.
James sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Day's guard.
James scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Day looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

James throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Day has his hands clasped together but James breaks the hold and Day is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by James!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rand James!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vonatletzin Askiban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Aro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juhani Aro looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Askiban
vs
Aro

175 cm
21
140 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

176 cm
19
143 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vonatletzin Askiban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Aro!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aro lands a body shot.
Askiban looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aro is fending him off so far but Askiban persists. Nope, Aro circles away and we're back to standing.
Askiban is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aro.

It looks like Vonatletzin Askiban has been cut.
Aro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Askiban fails to land the takedown.
Askiban takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aro dances in with a quick combination. Askiban is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Aro snaps Askiban's head back. Askiban stumbles backwards against the cage. Aro steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Askiban's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Askiban just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juhani Aro!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oskar Skott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oskar Skott has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sagat
vs
Skott

223 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Sagat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oskar Skott!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Skott has managed to clinch.
Sagat throws an elbow but it misses.
Sagat drops down looking for an ankle pick but Skott pulls his leg out and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skott.
Sagat pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Skott bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Skott.
Sagat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skott in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Skott misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Skott working the ground and pound but Sagat is defending the strikes.
Sagat parries the strikes from Skott easily there. Skott is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sagat to escape.
Sagat misses with a strike from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skott blocks the strikes from Sagat.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Skott has managed to clinch.
Sagat lands a damaging elbow.
Skott prevents Sagat from breaking the clinch.
Sagat looking to slow down the pace here.
Skott managing to block the knees to the body from Sagat.
Sagat jumps guard but Skott stands there with Sagat around his waist. Sagat gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sagat trying to control the position but instead, Skott has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sagat into the cage.
Sagat gets underhooks to prevent Skott's takedown attempt.
Sagat stalling in the clinch.
Sagat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Skott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Skott wants a takedown but no success here.
Sagat tries to stall but Skott uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

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.
Sagat can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Sagat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skott goes for a takedown attempt but Sagat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sagat throws a jab but it's blocked by Skott.
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sagat leaves Skott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Skott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sagat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skott as he jumps to the side.
Sagat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skott sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Skott fails with the takedown.
Sagat takes a swing at Skott's ribcage but misses.
Skott shoots for a takedown but Sagat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sagat misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sagat as he jumps to the side.
Sagat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skott was well out of range. Poor timing from Sagat.
Sagat is breathing heavily.
Skott circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skott.

Skott rushes Sagat and presses him up against the cage.
Sagat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
Skott is trying to break the clinch but Sagat has him pressed against the cage.
Sagat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Skott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Skott looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skott.
Skott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sagat's efforts to push away.
Skott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sagat pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sagat throws an elbow but misses.
Sagat tries to throw a body punch but Skott avoids it by throwing Sagat back against the cage.
Sagat fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Skott has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sagat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Sagat ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sagat no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Skott is looking to work some ground and pound but Sagat has wrist control.
Skott is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Skott trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sagat wants to stand but Skott is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sagat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skott fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sagat avoids it really well and circles away.

Skott feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Skott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sagat trying to keep a closed guard but Skott is proving a slippery customer.
Sagat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Skott is controlling him.
Skott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Skott postures up in Sagat's guard and throws a big left but Sagat blocks it.
Skott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sagat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sagat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skott.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat is trying to control the position but Skott postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sagat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skott.
Sagat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skott fails with a takedown attempt.
Victor Sagat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oskar Skott.
Skott is breathing heavily.
Sagat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skott is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sagat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Skott swats away the attempt to clinch by Sagat.
Skott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sagat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skott.
A head kick misses from Sagat.

That's two 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.

Skott shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sagat is trying to defend but Skott finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sagat tries to roll over but Skott keeps him under control.
Skott perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sagat is trying to control but Skott manages to pass to mount!
Skott content just to control the position here.
Skott looking to finish with strikes here!
Sagat tries to lock up and control but Skott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skott throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Skott throwing strikes here but Sagat is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sagat is looking to get to half guard.
Skott controlling the position easily from mount.
Skott thowing shots but they're missing.
Skott controlling from the full mount.
Sagat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Sagat somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Skott throws a right hand that Sagat ducks under and follows up with a left that Sagat also avoids with ease.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Skott.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Sagat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Skott decides to stand back up.

Sagat tries to keep at a distance but Skott has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sagat stops a takedown attempt from Skott.

Sagat successfully pulls guard.
Sagat keeping moving, preventing Skott from controlling successfully.
Skott sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oskar Skott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Sagat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sagat throws a series of punches but Skott avoids them all with ease.
Sagat slaps away a takedown attempt from Skott, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Skott has closed the distance and engaged Sagat in a clinch.
Sagat has Skott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Skott wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Sagat has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Skott uses from the top position.
Skott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sagat is keeping the position for now.
Sagat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skott is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Skott is looking to work some ground and pound but Sagat has wrist control.
Skott postures up in Sagat's guard and throws a big left but Sagat blocks it.
Skott sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sagat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skott preventing the sweep.
Skott throwing strikes from guard but Sagat blocks nicely.

That's two 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.
Skott stopping the sweep attempt from Sagat.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sagat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sagat wants it to stay on the feet.
Sagat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sagat throws a sloppy head kick and Skott moves out of range easily.

Skott gets a clinch.
Skott drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sagat pulls his leg out and moves away.
Victor Sagat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oskar Skott.
Skott shoots for a double leg takedown but Sagat sprawls well. He's pushed Skott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sagat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skott sprawls well. Skott wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sagat gets slowly back to his feet.

Skott closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat being controlled for a moment.
Sagat tries to bench press Skott off him but Skott keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Skott are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sagat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Skott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Skott lands a few punches from side control.
Skott tries to score with some ground and pound. Sagat controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sagat tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Sagat struggling a bit here.
Skott taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skott throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Skott is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sagat knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Skott looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sagat lands a head kick!
Victor Sagat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oskar Skott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sagat throws a jab but it's blocked by Skott.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oskar Skott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skott 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskar Skott!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taneli Haapavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urho Kukkamaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Haapavaara
vs
Kukkamaa

184 cm
20
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

179 cm
22
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taneli Haapavaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urho Kukkamaa!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukkamaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haapavaara misses with a hook.

Kukkamaa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Haapavaara blocks the elbow strike.
Kukkamaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kukkamaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Haapavaara wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Haapavaara fails to land.
Haapavaara tries to break the clinch but Kukkamaa is controlling the position.
Haapavaara blocks an elbow strike.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow that stopped Haapavaara in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kukkamaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Haapavaara's brow.
Haapavaara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow that stopped Haapavaara in his tracks for a moment.
Kukkamaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Haapavaara avoids a wild elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Haapavaara tries to break the clinch but Kukkamaa is controlling the position.
Haapavaara is trying to break the clinch but Kukkamaa has him pressed against the cage.
Haapavaara avoids a wild elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa lands a damaging elbow.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside that Haapavaara shrugs off.
Kukkamaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Haapavaara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Haapavaara tries to circle away but Kukkamaa has him pinned against the cage.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow just above Haapavaara 's eye.

It looks like Taneli Haapavaara has been cut.
Haapavaara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Haapavaara avoids the elbow strike from Kukkamaa, against the cage.
Haapavaara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow that misses.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haapavaara's defenses.
Kukkamaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Haapavaara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kukkamaa has him pressed against the cage.
Kukkamaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukkamaa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haapavaara's efforts to push away.
Haapavaara is trying to break free.
Haapavaara takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kukkamaa keeps control of Haapavaara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kukkamaa throws an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Haapavaara's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Haapavaara takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa keeps control of Haapavaara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kukkamaa prevents Haapavaara from breaking the clinch.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside.
Haapavaara wants to break free but Kukkamaa has control.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kukkamaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Haapavaara avoids a wild elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow that misses.
Haapavaara is trying to force a seperation but Kukkamaa has the dominant position.
Haapavaara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haapavaara can't find room to land a body shot as Kukkamaa controls the action.
Haapavaara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Haapavaara is breathing heavily.
Haapavaara working hard to break the clinch.
Haapavaara takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kukkamaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside that Haapavaara shrugs off.
Kukkamaa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haapavaara's efforts to push away.
Haapavaara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Haapavaara takes an elbow to the temple.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haapavaara's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside.
Haapavaara is trying to break the clinch but Kukkamaa has him pressed against the cage.
Kukkamaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kukkamaa keeps control of Haapavaara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow that stopped Haapavaara in his tracks for a moment.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow just above Haapavaara 's eye.
Haapavaara takes an elbow to the temple.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow just above Haapavaara 's eye.
Kukkamaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haapavaara's defenses.
Kukkamaa lands a damaging elbow.
Kukkamaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haapavaara's defenses.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kukkamaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Haapavaara takes an elbow to the temple.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow.
Kukkamaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow just above Haapavaara 's eye.
Haapavaara working hard to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haapavaara's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow just above Haapavaara 's eye.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside that Haapavaara shrugs off.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow.
Kukkamaa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haapavaara's efforts to push away.
Haapavaara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kukkamaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Haapavaara is trying to break the clinch but Kukkamaa is controlling him.
Kukkamaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Haapavaara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kukkamaa lands a damaging elbow.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow just above Haapavaara 's eye.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow just above Haapavaara 's eye.
Kukkamaa lands a damaging elbow.
Kukkamaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow just above Haapavaara 's eye.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow just above Haapavaara 's eye.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haapavaara's defenses.
Haapavaara takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kukkamaa lands a damaging elbow.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Haapavaara takes an elbow to the forehead.
Haapavaara tries to circle away but Kukkamaa has him pinned against the cage.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside that Haapavaara shrugs off.
Haapavaara wants to break free but Kukkamaa has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haapavaara takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow just above Haapavaara 's eye.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haapavaara can't break the clinch.
Haapavaara takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside that Haapavaara shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Kukkamaa.
Haapavaara is trying to force a seperation but Kukkamaa has the dominant position.
Kukkamaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Haapavaara takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kukkamaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haapavaara's defenses.
Kukkamaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside.
Haapavaara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kukkamaa lands a damaging elbow.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside.
Haapavaara tries to break free but Kukkamaa pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside that Haapavaara shrugs off.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow just above Haapavaara 's eye.
Kukkamaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kukkamaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow that stopped Haapavaara in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Urho Kukkamaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taneli Haapavaara's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kukkamaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haapavaara throws out the jab.
Kukkamaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haapavaara.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch up.
Haapavaara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kukkamaa manages to avoid it.
Haapavaara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Kukkamaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taneli Haapavaara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haapavaara jabs Kukkamaa right on the nose. Kukkamaa blinks but takes it well.
Haapavaara missing with a left hand there. Kukkamaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kukkamaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kukkamaa wants to clinch.
Haapavaara misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch up but Haapavaara circles away and keeps his distance.
Kukkamaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haapavaara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kukkamaa manages to avoid it.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch up.
Haapavaara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haapavaara throws a body punch but Kukkamaa moves out of range.

Kukkamaa gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haapavaara has had enough of the clinch but Kukkamaa keeps him there for the moment.
Kukkamaa lands a damaging elbow.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Haapavaara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow just above Haapavaara 's eye.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow that stopped Haapavaara in his tracks for a moment.
Haapavaara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kukkamaa lands a damaging elbow.
Haapavaara takes an elbow to the temple.
Haapavaara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Haapavaara is trying to break the clinch but Kukkamaa has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kukkamaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Haapavaara's brow.
Kukkamaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Haapavaara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside.
Urho Kukkamaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside.
Kukkamaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Haapavaara leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow that stopped Haapavaara in his tracks for a moment.
Haapavaara tries to break free but Kukkamaa pushes him back against the cage.
Haapavaara blocks an elbow strike.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haapavaara's defenses.
Haapavaara takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow strike.
Haapavaara avoids a wild elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Haapavaara takes an elbow to the temple.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside.
Haapavaara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kukkamaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Haapavaara leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Haapavaara can't break the clinch.
Kukkamaa keeps control of Haapavaara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Haapavaara takes an elbow to the temple.
Haapavaara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kukkamaa blocking some punches.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside.
Kukkamaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kukkamaa throws an elbow but misses.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow that stopped Haapavaara in his tracks for a moment.
Haapavaara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kukkamaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow just above Haapavaara 's eye.
Kukkamaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside that Haapavaara shrugs off.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow but it misses.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow that stopped Haapavaara in his tracks for a moment.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow that misses.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow over the top.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haapavaara's defenses.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Haapavaara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Haapavaara tries to break the clinch but Kukkamaa is controlling the position.
Kukkamaa lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kukkamaa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow just above Haapavaara 's eye.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kukkamaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Haapavaara takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kukkamaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Haapavaara blocks an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kukkamaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Haapavaara's brow.
Haapavaara can't break the clinch.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow just above Haapavaara 's eye.
Haapavaara is trying to break the clinch but Kukkamaa is controlling him.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow that stopped Haapavaara in his tracks for a moment.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kukkamaa.
Haapavaara wants to break free but Kukkamaa has control.
A frustrated look appears on Haapavaara's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow that misses.
Haapavaara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haapavaara is trying to force a seperation but Kukkamaa has the dominant position.
Haapavaara swings wildly with an uppercut but Kukkamaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haapavaara is trying to break the clinch but Kukkamaa has him pressed against the cage.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow over the top.
Haapavaara takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Haapavaara fails to land.
Haapavaara working hard to break the clinch.
Haapavaara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Haapavaara blocks the elbow strike.

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.
Haapavaara is looking to break free of the clinch but Kukkamaa has double underhooks.
Kukkamaa has Haapavaara pressed against the cage, preventing Haapavaara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice elbow from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Haapavaara blocks an elbow strike.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside.
Haapavaara is looking to break free of the clinch but Kukkamaa has double underhooks.
Haapavaara dodges an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haapavaara's defenses.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside that Haapavaara shrugs off.
Haapavaara is trying to break the clinch but Kukkamaa is controlling him.
Haapavaara is trying to break the clinch but Kukkamaa has him pressed against the cage.
Haapavaara is trying to break the clinch but Kukkamaa is controlling him.
Kukkamaa prevents a body shot from Haapavaara.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haapavaara's defenses.

Haapavaara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Haapavaara misses its intended target.
Kukkamaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haapavaara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kukkamaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kukkamaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kukkamaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Haapavaara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Kukkamaa misses.

Kukkamaa closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Urho Kukkamaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Taneli Haapavaara's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Haapavaara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haapavaara cracks Kukkamaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Haapavaara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kukkamaa wants to clinch up but Haapavaara keeps it at a distance.
Kukkamaa misses with a shot to the body
and Haapavaara counters with a straight right hand.
Kukkamaa swings for the body but Haapavaara moves out of range.
Kukkamaa avoids the body shot from Haapavaara.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch up
and Haapavaara counters with a stiff right hand.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch but Haapavaara is having none of it.
Kukkamaa is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch up.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch but Haapavaara moves out of range.
Haapavaara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kukkamaa at a distance.
Kukkamaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kukkamaa blocks a leg kick.
Kukkamaa wants to clinch but Haapavaara slips to the side
and Haapavaara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haapavaara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haapavaara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa closes the distance but Haapavaara moves to the side
and Haapavaara counters with a three punch combo that has Kukkamaa backing up. Kukkamaa nods at Haapavaara to acknowledge the strikes.

Kukkamaa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Haapavaara blocks an elbow strike.
Haapavaara can't break the clinch.
Haapavaara takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kukkamaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow over the top.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside.
Kukkamaa keeps control of Haapavaara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kukkamaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Haapavaara leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow but it misses.
Haapavaara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside that Haapavaara shrugs off.
Kukkamaa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Haapavaara tries to break free but Kukkamaa pushes him back against the cage.
Haapavaara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kukkamaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Haapavaara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kukkamaa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Haapavaara takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Haapavaara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow that misses.
Taneli Haapavaara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two 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.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside that Haapavaara shrugs off.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow just above Haapavaara 's eye.
Haapavaara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow but it misses.
Kukkamaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kukkamaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kukkamaa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Haapavaara misses with some punches.
Kukkamaa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haapavaara's efforts to push away.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow strike.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow.
Kukkamaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Haapavaara has had enough of the clinch but Kukkamaa keeps him there for the moment.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow over the top.
Haapavaara tries to break the clinch but Kukkamaa is controlling the position.
Nice elbow from Kukkamaa.
Haapavaara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kukkamaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kukkamaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Haapavaara has had enough of the clinch but Kukkamaa keeps him there for the moment.
Haapavaara is trying to force a seperation but Kukkamaa has the dominant position.
Haapavaara can't find room to land a body shot as Kukkamaa controls the action.
Kukkamaa blocking some punches.
Kukkamaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kukkamaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside that Haapavaara shrugs off.
Kukkamaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kukkamaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Haapavaara is trying to break free.
Haapavaara avoids the elbow strike from Kukkamaa, against the cage.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside.
Kukkamaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Kukkamaa.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kukkamaa throws an elbow but misses.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow but it misses.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside.
Kukkamaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kukkamaa throws an elbow but misses.
Haapavaara is looking to break free of the clinch but Kukkamaa has double underhooks.
Haapavaara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Haapavaara has had enough of the clinch but Kukkamaa keeps him there for the moment.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow that stopped Haapavaara in his tracks for a moment.
Kukkamaa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kukkamaa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haapavaara's efforts to push away.
With the fighters up against the cage, Haapavaara throws an elbow but misses.
Haapavaara avoids the elbow strike from Kukkamaa, against the cage.
Haapavaara avoids the elbow strike from Kukkamaa, against the cage.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow but it misses.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Haapavaara takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside.
Haapavaara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Haapavaara avoids a wild elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow that misses.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow over the top.
Haapavaara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kukkamaa has Haapavaara pressed against the cage, preventing Haapavaara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Haapavaara is trying to break the clinch but Kukkamaa has him pressed against the cage.
Haapavaara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Haapavaara working hard to break the clinch.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow that stopped Haapavaara in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haapavaara's efforts to push away.
Kukkamaa blocks a body shot from Haapavaara.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside.
Haapavaara working aggressively here.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haapavaara's defenses.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kukkamaa lands a damaging elbow.
Haapavaara takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haapavaara is trying to break the clinch but Kukkamaa is controlling him.
Kukkamaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside that Haapavaara shrugs off.
Haapavaara avoids the elbow strike from Kukkamaa, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kukkamaa.
Urho Kukkamaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kukkamaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haapavaara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Urho Kukkamaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kukkamaa 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 Matti Vanhoillinen 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... Urho Kukkamaa!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miki Thron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and raul hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). raul hernandez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Thron
vs
hernandez

186 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
172 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miki Thron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, raul hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thron shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

hernandez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thron is refusing to be controlled, as hernandez sits in half guard.
Thron works his way to full guard. Good work.
hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thron is trying to keep hernandez in close.

Thron is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! hernandez has his hands clasped together but Thron extends an breaks hernandez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Thron.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miki Thron!

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energy
A | B

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 Bob White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Hartola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommi Hartola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

White
vs
Hartola

190 cm
22
217 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

192 cm
20
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Hartola!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartola takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White lands a nice hook to Hartola's body. Hartola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
White connects with a solid leg kick.
White throws a hook to the side of Hartola's head but Hartola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
White changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
White lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hartola's sensitive parts.
White is looking to chop away at Hartola's legs.
White throws a head kick but Hartola moves out of range.
Hartola gets cracked there but stands up to it.
White feints and then cracks Hartola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hartola down.
White clobbers Hartola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
White throws a one two combo.
Bob White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartola thows a body shot but no joy.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hartola throws out the jab.
Hartola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hartola throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
White misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hartola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by White there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
White with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hartola throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
White misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartola misses with a wild body shot.
White misses with a body shot.
White swings for the body but Hartola moves out of range.
A cross from Hartola lands.
White's corner calls for a 1-2. White obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
White cracks Hartola with an open hand slap.
White lands a jab to Hartola's midsection.
Hartola throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
White jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
White throws a hook to the side of Hartola's head but Hartola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hartola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
White lands a jab to the head.
Hartola connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hartola.
White lands with an uppercut that bounces Hartola off the cage and back into rage.
White throws a nice head kick!
White walks into a straight right hand from Hartola.
White lands an overhand right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hartola.
White connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from White.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White throws a leg kick
and Hartola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hartola tries to clinch there but White circles away.
White misses with a looping right.
Hartola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White.
White misses with a looping right.
White slips under a jab.
White cracks Hartola with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
White scores with a sloppy right hand. Hartola should have avoided that one.
White throws a body punch but Hartola moves out of range.
White throws a series of strikes that have Hartola backpedaling.
White throws a hook but Hartola avoids it easily.
White throws a looping overhand right but Hartola ducks down to avoid it.
Hartola scoring well with a low kick there.
Hartola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by White.
Nice defenses there by Hartola.
Hartola looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
Hartola loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
Hartola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartola misses with a body kick.
Hartola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hartola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice combination there by White.
Hartola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
White lands a nice shot to the body.
Hartola on the wrong end of a nice hook.
White throws a head kick but Hartola moves out of range.
Hartola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White lands a jab to the nose.
White misses with a straight right.
Good work by Hartola as he checks the leg kick.
White takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hartola throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hartola misses the jab.
White lunges at Hartola with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hartola's hand.
Hartola closes the distance looking to clinch
and White counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartola loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
White throws a shot from downtown. Hartola moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by White there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
White throws a hook but Hartola blocks it.
Hartola moves out of range as White strikes.
Hartola throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
Hartola has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
White thuds his right hand into Hartola's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
White misses with a looping right.
Hartola closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hartola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hartola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hartola circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
White blocks a jab.
White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hartola clinches but White breaks the clinch
and White counters with a nice body shot.
White moves out of range of the body kick.
White lands a slapping body shot.
White lands with a nice body punch.
Hartola scores with a jab to the jaw.
White wants to land a leg kick but Hartola is out of range.
Hartola misses with a few strikes there.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hartola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab, jab by Hartola - just one landing.
Hartola throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White throws a lazy head kick
and Hartola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White connects with a jab.
Hartola misses with a jab to the body
and White counters with an inside leg kick.
Hartola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
Hartola avoids a punch combination nicely.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hartola.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White lands a slapping body shot.
Hartola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
White listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hartola misses with a looping left.
Hartola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice cross by Hartola.
White throws a right hand that Hartola ducks under and follows up with a left that Hartola also avoids with ease.
Hartola is looking to slow White down with leg kicks.
White misses the shot to the body.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
White lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab lands there for Hartola.
Hartola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hartola blocks a leg kick.
Hartola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
White lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartola stuns White with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hartola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
White throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bob White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Hartola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with White, pushing him back against the cage.
White is looking to control Hartola's arms but Hartola gets an underhook and turns him. Now White has his back to the cage.
Hartola on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hartola leaning against his opponent.
Hartola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hartola slows down the pace here.
Hartola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
Hartola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
White is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hartola pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hartola landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hartola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. White is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but White is keeping busy.
Hartola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from White.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Hartola controls the action.
Hartola using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hartola is pushing White up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
White struggles to land a body shot inside as Hartola controls his hands.
Hartola lands a knee to the head.
Hartola misses with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Hartola.
White looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hartola fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartola wants to clinch.
Hartola is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by White.
Hartola throws a push kick but White slaps the foot to one side.
Hartola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
White misses with a straight left.
White lands with a right hand.
White lands with an overhand left.
White fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hartola.
Bob White is winning the standup battle so far.
White throws a shot to the body.
White blocks a low kick nicely.
Hartola thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on White if he has to take too many more of those.
White tries to work over Hartola's front leg with a kick but Hartola checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hartola.
Hartola has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
White ducks under a wild hook from Hartola.
White swings for the body but Hartola moves out of range.
Hartola lands a nice leg kick that just misses White's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommi Hartola 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!

White chopping away at his opponent's legs.
White misses the body punch
and Hartola counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hartola misses with a body shot.
Hartola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Hartola.
Hartola is looking to clinch.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hartola manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - White coming out on top.
Hartola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hartola catches White with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hartola moves away.
White misses with a hook to the body
and Hartola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hartola throws a jab when White was well out of range.
Hartola throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hartola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hartola wants to clinch.
Hartola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White lands with a shot to the body.
Hartola scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for White.
White takes one on the button.
A low kick from White is predictable there
and Hartola counters with a low kick, right behind White 's knee.
White throws a shot from downtown. Hartola moves away and avoids it.
White stuns Hartola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts White, as that shot connected.
Hartola looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
Hartola is looking to slow White down with leg kicks.
Hartola throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White throws a nice inside leg kick.
White looks to land a right hand but Hartola moved out of range.
Hartola lands a head shot.
Hartola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hartola looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a body shot.
Hartola misses with a straight left.
White moves out of range of the body kick.
Hartola blocks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by White.
White takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A low kick from White is predictable there
and Hartola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
White wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Hartola does it's job there.
Hartola goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hartola throws a nice head kick!
White throws a shot to the body.
Hartola ducks under a wild hook from White.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hartola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hartola.
Hartola takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
White lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hartola's sensitive parts.
A shot to the body from Hartola misses
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by White there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartola misses with a looping right.
Hartola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hartola - that will leave a mark!
A nice leg kick lands there from White.
Hartola is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
White misses with a wild body shot.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hartola turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from White.
White takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
White takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
Hartola connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hartola checks a leg kick.
Hartola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hartola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
White has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hartola scoring well with a low kick there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a two punch combination.
Hartola scores with a jab to the body.
Hartola cracks the inside of White's front leg.
White misses with a straight right.
Hartola lands a head shot.
Hartola throws a leg kick which misses White's front leg but catches the back leg as White tries to avoid it.
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!
Hartola scores with a spinning back kick!
Hartola lands a nice leg kick that just misses White's sensitive parts.
Hartola connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hartola moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hartola.
Hartola tries to clinch there but White circles away.
White throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hartola counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
White takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Hartola as he connects with a hook.
Hartola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between White's hands.
Hartola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommi Hartola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hartola 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommi Hartola!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pao Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ling's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jay Chou - General/Checkmate. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Ling
vs
Burns

180 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pao Ling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Larry Burns!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns misses with a looping right.
Burns misses with a hook.
Burns misses with a series of wild punches.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Ling is just out of range.
A punch combination from Burns misses.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns tests Ling's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burns swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burns looks to land a combination but Ling avoids it well.
A slow jab from Ling misses its intended target.
Ling misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Larry Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns sizes up Ling with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ling throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
Ling connects with a body shot.
Ling lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Larry Burns has been cut.
Ling tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it.
Ling uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
Ling swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
Ling defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand.
Ling looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
Ling rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burns lunges at Ling with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ling's hand.
Ling scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Ling misses the target.
Ling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ling sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns lands a jab to Ling's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Ling.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns slips a jab from Ling.
Burns throws a series of punches but Ling moves out of range.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Ling throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Ling moved out of range nicely.
Ling lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Burns can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Ling and Burns drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Ling.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pao Ling!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Monfriesz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Tammipuomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tammipuomi has chosen Marco Marfè Parodia, Marco è Dens! Pubblicità Divertente Napoletano... as his entrance music. Marco Tammipuomi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johnny Monfriesz's chin.

Monfriesz
vs
Tammipuomi

190 cm
22
204 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
218 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Monfriesz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Tammipuomi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tammipuomi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Johnny Monfriesz has been cut.
Tammipuomi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monfriesz was well out of range. Poor timing from Tammipuomi.
Monfriesz looks to throw the jab but Tammipuomi is out of range.
Monfriesz misses with a jab to the body
and Tammipuomi counters with a three punch combo that has Monfriesz backing up. Monfriesz nods at Tammipuomi to acknowledge the strikes.
Tammipuomi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Monfriesz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tammipuomi was well out of range. Poor timing from Monfriesz.
A punch combination from Monfriesz misses.
Good leg kick by Monfriesz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Monfriesz cracks the inside of Tammipuomi's front leg.
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!
Tammipuomi avoids the body shot from Monfriesz.
Tammipuomi slips a jab and a cross from Monfriesz.
Tammipuomi works Monfriesz's body with a nice hook.
Monfriesz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monfriesz throws a big shot that misses.
Tammipuomi scores with a shot to the body.
Monfriesz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tammipuomi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tammipuomi has a takedown stuffed.
Tammipuomi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Monfriesz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tammipuomi - the referee stops the clock and Monfriesz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tammipuomi. Monfriesz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monfriesz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monfriesz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tammipuomi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tammipuomi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Monfriesz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monfriesz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tammipuomi finds it's way round the side to connect with Monfriesz's head.

Monfriesz is rocked!
Tammipuomi measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Monfriesz! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Marco Tammipuomi!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Attenborough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Attenborough has chosen The Odorants - This Night as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Smith
vs
Attenborough

185 cm
24
202 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

177 cm
23
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Attenborough!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Attenborough shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown by Attenborough or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Attenborough throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.

Attenborough shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Attenborough is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Attenborough to get the leverage.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Attenborough in his half guard.
Smith pushes Attenborough off but Attenborough dives into side control.
Attenborough has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Attenborough working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Attenborough has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smith tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

Attenborough working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Smith showing good submission defense here.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't escape the position.
Smith trying to control the hands but Attenborough won't let him.

Smith fending off the submission attempt from Attenborough.

Attenborough patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Smith defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Attenborough's arms.
Smith holding both Attenborough 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith showing good submission defense here.
Smith controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Attenborough looking for the choke from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Smith is breathing heavily.

Attenborough is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Smith is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Attenborough!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roger Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimmo Kivipaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kivipaa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kivipää. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Silva
vs
Kivipaa

172 cm
24
168 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
158 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmo Kivipaa!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kivipaa looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.

Kivipaa lands a left and a right that send Silva crashing to the mat, dazed. Kivipaa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Silva is rocked!

It looks like Roger Silva has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Kivipaa misses.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kivipaa walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Silva drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kivipaa swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Silva's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimmo Kivipaa!
Kimmo Kivipaa is the new lightweight champion!