EMMA 3: Kouutras vs Jones PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Panaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kin Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Panaro
vs
Sackett

198 cm
18
232 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

198 cm
24
219 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramon Panaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kin Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sackett rushes Panaro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Sackett breaks the clinch.
Panaro scores with a spinning back kick!
Panaro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sackett.

Sackett drives through and clinches with Panaro against the cage.
Panaro stalling in the clinch but Sackett improves position.
Panaro wants to get back to striking at distance but Sackett won't allow it.

Sackett breaks from the clinch.
Sackett shoots in for a takedown but Panaro shows good takedown defense.

Sackett has Panaro up against the cage in a clinch.
Sackett scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Ramon Panaro has been cut.
Sackett lands a knee to the head.
Sackett lands an elbow just above Panaro 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Sackett moves into range and clinches up with Panaro.
Sackett lands a good knee to the midsection. Panaro won't want to take too many of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Panaro is rocked!
Panaro is breathing heavily.
Sackett lands a big knee! That's hurt Panaro! Oh, he's all over the place! Sackett lands another knee that sends Panaro to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kin Sackett!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johann Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johann Bruno is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Jones
vs
Bruno

194 cm
34
220 lbs
18 - 14 - 1

185 cm
31
215 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johann Bruno!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruno tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Bruno moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Johann Bruno has been cut.
Bruno tries to clinch but Jones moves away

and Jones counters with a right hand that sends Bruno tumbling to the canvas! Can Jones finish him? He dives into Bruno's guard looking to do just that!

Bruno is rocked!
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!
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Bruno is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bruno seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bruno is trying to escape the position but Jones is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Adam Jones wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bruno closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bruno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Johann Bruno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Jones tests Bruno's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bruno tries to clinch

and Jones counters with a right hand that sends Bruno tumbling to the canvas! Can Jones finish him? He dives into Bruno's guard looking to do just that!

That has opened up Johann Bruno's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bruno can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bruno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruno closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bruno tries to clinch up

and Jones counters with a beautiful punch that sends Bruno to the canvas!
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jones stops Bruno from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johann Bruno's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jones circles away from the clinch attempt

and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bruno takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bruno is trying to get back to his feet.
Jones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bruno is trying to get back to his feet.
Jones working the head with strikes.
Bruno being controlled for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones working the ground and pound but Bruno is defending the strikes.
Jones content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Adam Jones.
Jones dives in and grabs Bruno's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bruno pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruno is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Bruno closes the distance but Jones moves to the side
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Bruno misses with the body kick
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Bruno tries to clinch up
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bruno is breathing heavily.
Bruno tries to clinch up
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bruno connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bruno throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Bruno wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bruno's knee momentarily.

Jones waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Bruno. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Bruno to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

The cut above Johann Bruno's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bruno throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Bruno tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johann Bruno's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bruno is looking to escape.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bruno tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Bruno was not able to check.
Bruno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Jones slams his shin into Bruno's torso.
Bruno wants to clinch
and Jones rattles Bruno with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Bruno tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Jones dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Bruno stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adam Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Adam Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Hauki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen Biscuits & Gravy as his entrance music. Bubba James is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Hauki
vs
James

196 cm
23
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
29
272 lbs
5 - 11 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Hauki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bubba James!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hauki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
Hauki looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
James looks for a takedown but Hauki sprawls well.

Hauki gets caught flat footed, as James shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hauki is keeping the position for now.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hauki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
James throwing strikes from guard but Hauki blocks nicely.
Hauki has momentary wrist control but James slips an elbow through the middle.
Hauki wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hauki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Hauki has wrist control.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hauki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hauki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James chips away with some ground and pound.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James lands a couple of elbows.
James wants to control from the top but Hauki keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James is in close to Hauki's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James scoring with some ground and pound.
James wants to control from the top but Hauki keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hauki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hauki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hauki controls James momentarily but James frees himself.
Hauki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hauki keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James wants to control from the top but Hauki keeps moving.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
James lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hauki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hauki's head.
James is in close to Hauki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
James works over Hauki with some ground and pound from guard.
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hauki's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James working some strikes from top position.
James is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Hauki is rocked!
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hauki keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
James trying to control but Hauki is working from the bottom.
James scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh Hauki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hauki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hauki's head.
James is working Hauki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hauki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

James tries for a takedown but Hauki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hauki seems to have got his legs back now.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hauki tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hauki to the ground. Hauki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hauki as he avoids it easily.
Jorma Hauki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba James.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hauki pinned against the cage. Hauki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bubba James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

James scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
James lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. James connects with a nice short shot to Hauki's temple.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James thows a huge punch but Hauki dodges it nicely.
James thows a huge punch but Hauki dodges it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hauki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hauki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but James scores with a couple of nice shots.

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

Hauki is rocked!
Hauki wants to control but James is keeping busy.
Oh Hauki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hauki blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
Hauki seems to have got his legs back now.
Hauki is refusing to be controlled, as James sits in half guard.
Hauki is looking to escape.
James missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
James lands strikes from half guard.
James tries to pass to full mount but Hauki defends it.
James throwing shots but Hauki is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James looks to land a strike but Hauki avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bubba James has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James prevents Hauki from getting back to his feet.
James wants to pass the guard but Hauki is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
James lands a couple of digs.
James throwing strikes but missing.
Hauki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hauki tries to get out of the position.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hauki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hauki trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
Hauki has momentary wrist control but James slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James cracks Hauki with a solid left hand.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hauki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James landing with the ground and pound.
James chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hauki is keeping the position for now.
Hauki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James scoring with some ground and pound.
Hauki keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hauki is looking to stand up but James isn't so interested in that idea.
James is working Hauki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hauki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Hauki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jorma Hauki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba James.
James shoots in for a takedown but Hauki shows good takedown defense.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Hauki.
James shoots for a takedown but Hauki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hauki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Hauki persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.

James shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hauki's guard.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Hauki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hauki is keeping the position for now.
James preventing the sweep.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Hauki's brow.
James landing some decent shots from guard.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
James cracks Hauki with a solid left hand.
James wants to control from the top but Hauki keeps moving.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Hauki is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hauki wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Hauki's brow.
James preventing the sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James wants to control from the top but Hauki keeps moving.
James distracts Hauki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
James throwing strikes from guard but Hauki blocks nicely.
James throws a big right hand that misses.

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 preventing the sweep.
James lands a couple of digs.
James landing some decent shots from guard.
James stops Hauki from standing up.
Bubba James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James trying to control but Hauki is working from the bottom.
James scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throwing strikes from guard but Hauki blocks nicely.
Hauki is trying to keep James in close.
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hauki's head.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James wants to control from the top but Hauki keeps moving.
Hauki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hauki is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well James 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba James!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olof Orkidea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valdemar Friman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orkidea comes to the cage accompanied by You're The Best. Friman has chosen Metallica - Damage Inc. as his entrance music. Valdemar Friman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Orkidea
vs
Friman

180 cm
32
170 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

168 cm
38
160 lbs
22 - 23 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olof Orkidea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valdemar Friman!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orkidea moves out of range as Friman strikes.
Friman is looking to clinch.
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Friman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A punch combination from Friman misses.
Friman tries to land a front kick but Orkidea steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Friman misses with a wild combination.
Friman avoids the head kick by Orkidea.
Some bone on bone action there as Friman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Friman misses with a looping left.
Orkidea throws a head kick but Friman moves out of range.
Orkidea throws a sloppy head kick and Friman moves out of range easily.
Orkidea throws a head kick but Friman moves out of range.
Friman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orkidea.

Friman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Orkidea is trying to break the clinch but Friman has him pressed against the cage.
Orkidea can't break the clinch.
Friman scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orkidea managing to block the knees to the body from Friman.
Friman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orkidea.
Orkidea takes a knee to the side of the body.
Friman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Orkidea blocks it with crossed arms.
Friman lands an elbow just above Orkidea 's eye.

It looks like Olof Orkidea has been cut.
Friman lands an elbow that stopped Orkidea in his tracks for a moment.
Friman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orkidea avoids it.
Friman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Orkidea's face.
Friman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orkidea avoids it.
Orkidea blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Friman presses Orkidea against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

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

Friman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Orkidea has had enough of the clinch but Friman keeps him there for the moment.
Orkidea is trying to push Friman away but Friman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Friman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orkidea is trying to break the clinch but Friman has him pressed against the cage.

Orkidea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Friman throws a sloppy head kick and Orkidea moves out of range easily.
Friman misses with a low kick as Orkidea jumps back.
Orkidea wants to clinch up but Friman keeps it at a distance.
Friman throws a right and a left that Orkidea avoids nicely.
Orkidea tries to clinch up but Friman circles away and keeps his distance.
Friman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orkidea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Friman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orkidea circles away quickly and effectively.
Friman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orkidea lands with a kick to the temple. Friman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Friman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orkidea tries to bum rush Friman with a series of wild strikes but Friman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Friman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orkidea moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Orkidea staying out of range there.
Friman is looking to clinch but Orkidea is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman swinging wildly here.
Good leg kick by Orkidea there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Friman misses with a straight left.
Friman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orkidea as he jumps to the side.
Friman throws a right and a left that Orkidea avoids nicely.
Orkidea fails with an attempt to clinch.
Friman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Friman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Orkidea on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Orkidea throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Friman tries to move into range but Orkidea moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Friman tries to bum rush Orkidea with a series of wild strikes but Orkidea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orkidea throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orkidea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orkidea lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Orkidea throws a sloppy head kick and Friman moves out of range easily.
Friman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Friman throws a series of punches but Orkidea avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Friman.
Olof Orkidea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orkidea circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orkidea throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters circling - Friman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Friman does it's job there.
Orkidea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orkidea tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orkidea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orkidea checks the leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Friman misses with a kick to the body.
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses.
Orkidea is looking to clinch but Friman is avoiding it.
Friman tries to clinch but Orkidea moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valdemar Friman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olof Orkidea's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Friman lands a nice looking body kick.
Friman tries to clinch up.
Friman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orkidea can pounce on him.
Friman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Orkidea back to the cage. Friman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Good leg kick by Orkidea there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Friman gets a double leg takedown into Orkidea's guard.

Orkidea is rocked!
Orkidea will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orkidea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oh Orkidea is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Friman stands and throws Orkidea's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Orkidea seems to have got his legs back now.
The strikes coming from Friman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Friman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Orkidea is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Friman is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Friman swings around for an armbar but Orkidea sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Friman's guard.
Orkidea tries to stand but Friman is controlling from the bottom.
Friman pulls Orkidea in close to prevent any damage.
Orkidea would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orkidea won't allow Friman to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Olof Orkidea wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Friman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orkidea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orkidea throws a sloppy head kick and Friman moves out of range easily.
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses.
Friman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orkidea avoids the head kick by Friman.
Orkidea throws a head kick but Friman moves out of range.
Friman tries to bum rush Orkidea with a series of wild strikes but Orkidea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Friman avoids the head kick by Orkidea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orkidea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Friman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses.
Orkidea tries to land a front kick but Friman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Friman blocks a head kick by Orkidea.
Orkidea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Friman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Orkidea looks to land a left hand but Friman moved out of range nicely.
Friman blocks a head kick by Orkidea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orkidea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

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

Friman seems to be looking for submissions.
Friman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orkidea's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friman wants to take a breather but Orkidea is having none of it.
Friman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Friman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orkidea's head.
Friman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orkidea keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orkidea is in trouble now - Friman has advanced to mount!

Friman has hold of Orkidea's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Orkidea manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valdemar Friman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Olof Orkidea's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Friman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Friman is looking to clinch but Orkidea is avoiding it.
Good work by Orkidea as he checks the leg kick.
Orkidea misses with a head kick.
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Friman.
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses.
Orkidea misses with a head kick.
Friman misses with the combination.
Orkidea throws a sloppy head kick and Friman moves out of range easily.
Orkidea walks forward, straight into a front kick from Friman.
Orkidea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orkidea throws a head kick but Friman moves out of range.
Orkidea lands with a kick to the temple. Friman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Friman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Friman closes the distance and pushes Orkidea back into the cage.
Orkidea wants to break the clinch but can't.
Friman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Friman tries to land knees in the clinch but Orkidea avoids the damage to the body.

Orkidea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orkidea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses.
Orkidea throws a hook but Friman blocks it.
Orkidea lands a high kick!
Friman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orkidea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Friman throws a sloppy head kick and Orkidea moves out of range easily.
Orkidea tries to land a front kick but Friman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Friman tries to clinch but Orkidea moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses.
Friman misses the shot to the body.
Friman throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Friman misses the target.
Friman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Friman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friman trying to control but Orkidea is working from the bottom.
Orkidea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Friman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Friman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Orkidea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friman stops Orkidea from standing up.
Friman postures up and lands a big shot to Orkidea's brow.
Friman throwing strikes from guard but Orkidea blocks nicely.
Valdemar Friman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Friman wants to control from the top but Orkidea keeps moving.
Friman trying to move into half guard but instead Orkidea has managed to sweep!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friman looking for a sweep. Not yet Friman, not yet.

Friman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Friman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orkidea is one step ahead there.
Valdemar Friman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Orkidea wanted to stand there but Friman had control of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valdemar Friman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Friman 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valdemar Friman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacinto Koutras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Before I Forget by Slipknot. Jacinto Koutras has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Koutras
vs
Jones

180 cm
29
210 lbs
6 - 12 - 0

189 cm
30
221 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacinto Koutras!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Jones!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes a swing at Koutras's ribcage but misses.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Koutras counters with a one-two to the body.
Koutras doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koutras doesn't seem phased though.

It looks like Jacinto Koutras has been cut.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koutras tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koutras tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones jabs at Koutras's body.
Koutras moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Koutras to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Koutras just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Jones!
Brian Jones is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Brian Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.