EMMA 15: Lee vs Forman PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Han Cho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Starkard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cho
vs
Starkard

193 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

196 cm
19
242 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Namunamu Clothing

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Han Cho !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vito Starkard!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starkard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Starkard has Cho up against the cage in a clinch.
Cho could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cho trying to control the position but instead, Starkard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cho into the cage.
Cho holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Starkard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cho blocks it with crossed arms.

Starkard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Starkard trying to control the position.

Starkard working for a triangle but Cho defends it easily.

Starkard is looking for a triangle but Cho pushes his legs off easily.

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

Cho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Starkard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Starkard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Starkard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Starkard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cho has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Starkard is looking to stand up but Cho isn't so interested in that idea.

Starkard working for submissions but it's allowed Cho to get to half guard.
Cho not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starkard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cho 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cho 's back!
Starkard biding his time, controlling Cho .
Starkard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Starkard throwing sloppy strikes.
Starkard gets his hands free as Cho looks to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cho turns into Starkard and is now in his guard.

Starkard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Starkard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Starkard can do anything to dispel that myth.

Starkard has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cho is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Starkard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Starkard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vito Starkard dominated that round.
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.

Cho tries to clinch up.
Starkard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Starkard clinches with his opponent.
Starkard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Starkard stalling in the clinch.

Starkard jumps guard.
Cho controls from within his opponent's guard.

Starkard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Starkard is looking for a triangle but Cho pushes his legs off easily.
Starkard is trying to control the position but Cho postures up.

Starkard looking for a guillotine here but Cho defends easily.

Starkard pushes a forearm under Cho 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cho is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vito Starkard!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kin Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kin Sackett has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Sackett
vs
Gordon

198 cm
26
219 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

172 cm
22
205 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kin Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pete Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gordon wants it to stay on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gordon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sackett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gordon defends it nicely.

Sackett has managed to clinch.

Sackett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gordon has eaten all the pies!
Sackett landing knees to the head.

It looks like Pete Gordon has been cut.
Gordon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sackett.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kin Sackett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sackett is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sackett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gordon after a bit of a struggle.

Sackett gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gordon regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Sackett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sackett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sackett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett 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.

Sackett gets to his feet. Gordon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sackett fails to land the takedown.

Sackett clinches up against the cage.
Gordon takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Sackett.

Sackett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sackett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Gordon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sackett manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sackett has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gordon should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sackett has tightened it up now! Gordon should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kin Sackett!

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52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hamid Shalah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olof Orkidea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orkidea has chosen You're The Best as his entrance music. Hamid Shalah is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Shalah
vs
Orkidea

176 cm
23
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
33
170 lbs
11 - 14 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hamid Shalah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olof Orkidea!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shalah avoids the head kick by Orkidea.
Shalah wants to clinch but Orkidea slips to the side
and Orkidea counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shalah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orkidea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orkidea throws a nice head kick!
Shalah takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shalah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orkidea.

Orkidea has managed to clinch.

Orkidea manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Orkidea finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Orkidea lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orkidea throws a sloppy head kick and Shalah moves out of range easily.
Shalah dives in and grabs Orkidea's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orkidea pushes down on Shalah's head and hops out.
Orkidea throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shalah's head.
Orkidea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orkidea scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shalah tries to clinch up.
Orkidea throws a sloppy head kick and Shalah moves out of range easily.
Orkidea throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shalah.
Orkidea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orkidea throws a sloppy head kick and Shalah moves out of range easily.
Orkidea connects with an inside leg kick.
Orkidea lands a head kick. Shalah smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shalah avoids the head kick by Orkidea.
Olof Orkidea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shalah tries to clinch but Orkidea is having none of it.
Shalah is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orkidea sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Orkidea has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shalah takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Orkidea closes the distance and clinches.

Orkidea manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Orkidea has closed the distance and engaged Shalah in a clinch.
Shalah jumps guard but Orkidea turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamid Shalah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orkidea is trying to force a seperation but Shalah has the dominant position.

Orkidea breaks the clinch.
Orkidea throws a sloppy head kick and Shalah moves out of range easily.
Shalah moves to clinch but Orkidea breaks away

and Orkidea counters by moving into the clinch.

Orkidea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Orkidea darts in and clinches Shalah up against the cage.

Orkidea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

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

Orkidea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orkidea tries a head kick but it misses.
Shalah is looking to clinch.
Shalah misses with a wild body shot.
Orkidea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orkidea scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shalah doesn't seem bothered though.
Orkidea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Orkidea clinches.
Shalah tries to pull guard but Orkidea won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Orkidea breaks the clinch.
Orkidea lands a high kick!
Olof Orkidea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orkidea lands with a kick to the temple. Shalah shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orkidea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orkidea.
Orkidea connects with a solid leg kick.
Shalah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shalah looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Shalah has managed to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Orkidea breaks the clinch.
Orkidea throws a sloppy head kick and Shalah moves out of range easily.

Orkidea darts in and clinches Shalah up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olof Orkidea dominated that round.
That's time! Shalah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Orkidea clinches.

Orkidea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orkidea misses with a head kick.
Orkidea scores with a head kick.
Orkidea throws a push kick but Shalah slaps the foot to one side.
Orkidea lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Orkidea fakes the leg kick and cracks Shalah in the body.
Orkidea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shalah tries to clinch there but Orkidea circles away.

Orkidea rushes Shalah and presses him up against the cage.
Orkidea is trying to break free.

Orkidea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orkidea lands a high kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses.
Orkidea feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shalah's calf.
Orkidea lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orkidea.
A head kick misses from Orkidea.
A head kick misses from Orkidea.
Orkidea lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shalah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orkidea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orkidea cracks the inside of Shalah's front leg.
Shalah shoots in and drives through. Orkidea sprawls well.
Shalah avoids the head kick by Orkidea.
Orkidea scores with a head kick. Shalah tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orkidea plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Orkidea misses with a head kick.
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses.
Orkidea throws a head kick but Shalah moves out of range.
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orkidea avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shalah tries to move into range but Orkidea moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orkidea lands a high kick!
Olof Orkidea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orkidea throws a hook but Shalah blocks it.
Jab by Orkidea.
Good leg kick by Orkidea there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orkidea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shalah checks a leg kick.
Orkidea scores with a head kick.
Orkidea dips to his left and cracks Shalah with an uppercut!

Shalah is rocked!
Orkidea throws a head kick but Shalah moves out of range.

Orkidea has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shalah takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Orkidea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orkidea goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Orkidea gets a clinch.
Shalah is trying to pull guard but Orkidea has him pressed against the cage.
Shalah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Orkidea to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamid Shalah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orkidea tries to break free but Shalah pushes him back against the cage.

Orkidea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orkidea throws a sloppy head kick and Shalah moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shalah throws a hook to the side of Orkidea's head but Orkidea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orkidea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shalah.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Orkidea clinches with his opponent.
Orkidea is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olof Orkidea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Shalah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Orkidea throws a head kick that Shalah semi-blocks.
Orkidea tries a head kick but it misses.
Orkidea throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shalah's head.
Orkidea misses with a head kick.
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shalah shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Orkidea sprawls well. Orkidea wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shalah gets slowly back to his feet.
Orkidea throws a nice head kick!
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orkidea.
Orkidea moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shalah is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shalah blocks a head kick by Orkidea.
Shalah goes for a double leg but Orkidea avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Orkidea continues to drive forward.

Orkidea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orkidea tries a head kick but it misses.
Shalah avoids the head kick by Orkidea.
Orkidea throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orkidea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orkidea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shalah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Orkidea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses.
Shalah wants to clinch up but Orkidea keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Shalah or perhaps it was just good defense by Orkidea which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamid Shalah. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Orkidea darts in and clinches Shalah up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shalah keeps control of Orkidea as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orkidea is trying to force a seperation but Shalah has the dominant position.
Orkidea wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shalah has Orkidea pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orkidea manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Orkidea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orkidea throws a sloppy head kick and Shalah moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orkidea lands with an overhand left.
Shalah blocks a head kick by Orkidea.
Shalah swats away the attempt to clinch by Orkidea.
Orkidea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shalah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orkidea tries a head kick but it misses.
Hamid Shalah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shalah tries to clinch but Orkidea is having none of it.
Shalah avoids the head kick by Orkidea.
Shalah blocks a head kick by Orkidea.
Shalah avoids the head kick by Orkidea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shalah blocks a head kick by Orkidea.
Orkidea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orkidea tries a head kick but it misses.
Orkidea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Orkidea.
Orkidea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orkidea connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shalah. Shalah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses.
Orkidea blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shalah tries to clinch but Orkidea moves out of range.
Olof Orkidea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Orkidea misses with a body kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olof Orkidea!
Olof Orkidea very nearly forgot to thank CEC Nutrition Q160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Karlovsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palle Runqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonas Karlovsson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Karlovsson
vs
Runqvist

210 cm
21
270 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

190 cm
18
230 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonas Karlovsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Palle Runqvist!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runqvist doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Karlovsson counters with a single leg into guard. Runqvist didn't expect that.

Runqvist is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karlovsson is aware though and is defending well.
Karlovsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Runqvist's head.
Karlovsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Karlovsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Karlovsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Runqvist's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlovsson stands and throws Runqvist's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Karlovsson scoring with punches from side control.
Runqvist is working to avoid the ground and pound but Karlovsson connects with a decent elbow.

Runqvist is rocked!
Karlovsson looks up at the clock and then as Runqvist takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Karlovsson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Runqvist is still in real trouble! Can Karlovsson finish him?
Karlovsson cracks Runqvist with a big right hand but Runqvist just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Runqvist looks winded!
Karlovsson cracks Runqvist with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Karlovsson immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Runqvist is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Karlovsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Karlovsson!
An out of breath Jonas Karlovsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Forman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forman has chosen Ultimate as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Lee
vs
Forman

162 cm
25
162 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

176 cm
33
160 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Steel Penn's All 160

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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Lewis Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Red Forman!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Forman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Forman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Forman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Forman off to one side.
Forman lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.

It looks like Lewis Lee has been cut.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Forman moved out of range nicely.
Forman misses with a wild combination.
Forman walks into a left hand.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Forman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Forman.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Forman lands with a cross.
Red Forman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee looks to throw the jab but Forman is out of range.
Lee connects with a single shot there.

It looks like Red Forman has been cut.
Forman fails to land with a series of punches.

Lee tries to sprawl but Forman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forman drops an elbow to the side of Lee's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Forman.
Forman wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Lee trying to hold on to Forman's head to control him but Forman postures up.
Forman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Forman is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Lee to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forman pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee 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.
Forman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Lewis Lee just wasn't active enough.

Forman dives in and scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forman wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Forman throws a strike but Lee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Forman keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Forman on the ground.
Lee trying to control but Forman is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Forman 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.

We're going to have a standup here because Lewis Lee wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good leg kick by Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Forman takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Forman.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Forman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Forman throws a series of strikes that have Lee backpedaling.
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Forman. Forman gets slowly back to his feet.
Forman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee throws a body punch but Forman moves out of range.
Forman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Forman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Forman.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Forman manages to avoid it.
Forman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good work by Forman as he checks the leg kick.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Forman throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Forman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lewis Lee will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Forman tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Lee misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Forman on that attempt.
Lewis Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Forman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Sloppy strikes from Forman. Those never looked like landing.
Forman checks a leg kick nicely.
Forman throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.

Forman feints and as Lee raises his hands in defense, Forman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lee pulls Forman in close to his closed guard and prevents Forman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Forman wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Forman pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Forman is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
Forman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forman landing punches.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forman looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Forman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lee is now in Forman's guard. A big mistake from Forman there, giving up the dominant position!
Forman wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Forman being controlled here, momentarily.
Lee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Forman's guard.
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Forman's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to take a breather but Forman is having none of it.
Forman tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Forman keeps working.
Forman is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Forman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Forman trying to control the position.
Forman keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Forman pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Lewis Lee just wasn't active enough.
Lee is looking to slow Forman down with leg kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Forman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sloppy strikes from Forman. Those never looked like landing.
Forman dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Forman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Lee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee pushes Forman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Formans head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Forman misses with a punch to the body.
Lee working aggressively here.
Forman tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lewis Lee will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Forman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Forman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Forman.
Forman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lee rather than just go for the knockout.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Forman throws a big shot that misses.
Forman connects with a jab.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at CEC Underdark that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lee is looking to chop away at Forman's legs.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee jabs at Forman's body.
Forman misses the jab.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Forman avoids a kick to the body.
Forman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forman shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Red Forman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Forman moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Forman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Forman scores with a body shot.
Forman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Forman.
Forman fails to land with a series of punches.
Forman works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Lee tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Forman's hands.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Forman throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Forman.
Forman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Forman.
Forman tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Forman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee swings for the body but Forman moves out of range.
Forman throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Forman off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Forman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Forman momentarily.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee lands a two punch combo.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Forman finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.

Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lee blocks a body shot from Forman.
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Forman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Forman is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lewis Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Forman.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Forman avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee blocks a body shot from Forman.
Lee looking to throw knees to the head but Forman is blocking nicely.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee looking to throw knees to the head but Forman is blocking nicely.
Lee prevents Forman from breaking the clinch.
Lee lands a damaging elbow.

That has opened up Red Forman's cut even more.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Forman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Forman lands with a short shot to the head.
Forman blocking some punches.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lee throws an elbow but misses.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Forman avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
Lee lands a left hand.
Forman blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Forman misses with a body punch.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Forman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Forman shrugs off.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Forman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Forman managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Forman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Forman.
Forman tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Lee clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lee looks for the body kick but Forman saw that one coming.
Forman checks a leg kick.
Forman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Forman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee works Forman's body with a nice hook.

Lee gets a clinch.
Forman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Forman.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Forman backwards.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee working aggressively here.
Forman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Forman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Forman's elbow.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Forman blocks an uppercut.
Forman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lewis Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Forman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Forman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Forman avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee cracks the inside of Forman's front leg.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee defending well as Forman loads up on a big left hand.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Forman is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Forman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Forman misses with a hook to the body
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Forman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Forman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Forman misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Forman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee throws a hook but Forman avoids it easily.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Forman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Forman misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Forman. Those never looked like landing.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Forman was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Forman.
Forman scores with a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Forman, as that shot connected.
Lee throws a hook but Forman avoids it easily.
Forman misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Forman moves away.
The crowd cheers as Forman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lewis Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Forman.
A nice combination there by Lee.
Good leg kick by Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Forman.
Lee throws a jab when Forman was well out of range.
Forman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee swings for the body but Forman moves out of range.
Forman sizes up Lee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Forman down.
Forman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee feints a jab promting Forman to slip. Lee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Forman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Forman is rocked!
Forman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Forman is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Forman.
Forman seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forman.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Forman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Lee had his way with Red Forman in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lee connects with a jab.
Forman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Forman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Forman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Forman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Forman swinging wildly here.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Forman's head but Forman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Forman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Forman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.

Lee closes the distance and pushes Forman back into the cage.
Forman struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Forman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
Forman working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Forman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Forman controls his hands.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Forman controls his hands.
Lee wants a takedown but no success here.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Forman blocks with his arms.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Forman.
Lee prevents a body shot from Forman.
Forman blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee lands a damaging elbow.
Lee looking to throw knees to the head but Forman is blocking nicely.
Forman blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Forman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Forman.
Forman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Forman avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Forman misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Forman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Still in the clinch, Forman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Forman managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Forman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Forman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Forman moves away from the strike by Lee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forman shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Forman cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Forman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Forman momentarily.
Forman misses the shot to the body.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Forman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Forman looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Lee jabs at Forman's body.
Forman misses with a wild body shot.
Lewis Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Forman.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee checks the leg kick.
Forman dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
Red Forman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forman.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A good leg kick by Lee.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Forman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Forman lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forman. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forman shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Forman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Forman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Forman's ribs.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:46
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Lee!
Lewis Lee retains his lightweight title!