HFC: Fight Night 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petteri Jeskanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jeskanen's choice of entrance music: GET UP. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Coleman
vs
Jeskanen

183 cm
25
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petteri Jeskanen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeskanen lands a two punch combo.
Jeskanen tries for a takedown but Coleman circles away easily

and Coleman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Coleman is controlling the pace.

Coleman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but Jeskanen defending well.
Coleman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Coleman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Coleman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman is looking to advance position but Jeskanen won't allow it.
Jeskanen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Still in half guard, Coleman seems content to control.
Jeskanen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coleman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Coleman working the head and body with strikes.
Jeskanen tries to get to full guard but Coleman has control of the leg.
Coleman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Coleman is taking a breather. Jeskanen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Coleman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jeskanen!
Jeskanen looks winded!
Coleman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jeskanen's face.
Coleman working Jeskanen over with strikes here.
The referee warns Jeskanen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Coleman lands with some strikes.

Jeskanen is rocked!
Coleman lands a big shot to the head and Jeskanen winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jake Coleman!
The defeated Petteri Jeskanen had this to say: 'I WILL BECAUSE HIM BECAUSE THE JUDGE COMPLETILY SEE WRONG THINGS IN COURT'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Petrasek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heikki Hirvonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that David Petrasek has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily David Petrasek seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Petrasek
vs
Hirvonen

185 cm
25
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
219 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Petrasek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heikki Hirvonen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrasek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hirvonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hirvonen throws a nice looking combination but Petrasek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrasek throws a half hearted mid kick.
Petrasek scores with a nice right hand.
Hirvonen lands with a kick to the temple. Petrasek shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hirvonen is looking to clinch.
Petrasek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Petrasek shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hirvonen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Petrasek wants to pass the guard but Hirvonen is keeping the position.
Petrasek trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirvonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirvonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petrasek wants to control from the top but Hirvonen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Petrasek is posturing up here but Hirvonen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Petrasek tries to roll out but it's too tight and Petrasek has to tap! Slick submission there by Hirvonen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Heikki Hirvonen!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Maskinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksim Veremko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maksim Veremko acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Maskinen
vs
Veremko

180 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

194 cm
29
237 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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, Juha Maskinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Veremko!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maskinen tries to clinch but Veremko moves away

and Veremko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Veremko.
Maskinen tries to break free but Veremko pushes him back against the cage.

Maskinen jumps into guard, dragging Veremko to the mat.
Maskinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Veremko gets to his feet. Maskinen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Maskinen throws a nice looking combination but Veremko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maskinen avoids the head kick by Veremko.
Veremko looks to land a combination but Maskinen avoids it well.
Maskinen tries to clinch but Veremko moves away
and Veremko counters with a big head kick but Maskinen shrugs it off.
Veremko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Veremko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veremko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Juha Maskinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maskinen tries to clinch up.
Veremko connects with a high kick.
Maskinen tries to clinch but Veremko moves away
and Veremko counters with a head kick that wobbles Maskinen - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Veremko sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maksim Veremko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edson Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Flyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edson Garcia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan Flyn's chin.

Garcia
vs
Flyn

170 cm
28
142 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

174 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edson Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Flyn!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Garcia has managed to clinch.
Flyn managing to block the knees to the body from Garcia.
Garcia is stalling here.
Garcia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Flyn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Garcia.
Flyn is trying to break free.
Garcia content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Garcia.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Garcia trying to land knees to the body.
Flyn misses with the head strike.
Garcia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Flyn wants to get back to striking at distance but Garcia won't allow it.
Garcia stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Flyn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia slows down the pace here.
Garcia has Flyn pressed against the cage, preventing Flyn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Flyn wants to stall.
Garcia has Flyn pushed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Garcia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Flyn tries to break free but Garcia pushes him back against the cage.
Garcia pressing his opponent against the cage.
Flyn jumps guard but Garcia stands there with Flyn around his waist. Flyn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Garcia.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Flyn avoids it.
Garcia is pressed up against the cage. Flyn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcia down to the mat. Garcia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt

and Garcia counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Flyn is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Garcia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flyn is still in real trouble! Can Garcia finish him?

Garcia stands up and waves to Flyn to follow him.
Flyn blocks a head kick by Garcia.

Garcia moves into the clinch.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Flyn.
Garcia has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Flyn - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Garcia, and another! Flyn is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Edson Garcia!
A less than humble Edson Garcia misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toni Niinimaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Hovimaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Niinimaki
vs
Hovimaki

176 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
163 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Niinimaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Hovimaki!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niinimaki tries for a takedown but Hovimaki circles away easily
and Hovimaki counters with a straight right hand.
Hovimaki connects with a body shot that sends Niinimaki's belly button to the back.
Hovimaki throws the left hand but Niinimaki avoids the punch easily.
Niinimaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hovimaki sprawls well. Hovimaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Niinimaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Niinimaki goes for a double leg but Hovimaki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hovimaki continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toni Niinimaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

Niinimaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hovimaki's half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Hovimaki manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Niinimaki keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hovimaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Niinimaki walks into a left hand.
Niinimaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Hovimaki tries to sprawl out of it but Niinimaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hovimaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Niinimaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Mikko Hovimaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Niinimaki with a poor takedown
and Hovimaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Niinimaki thinking.
Niinimaki is breathing heavily.
Niinimaki fails to land the takedown.
Hovimaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Niinimaki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Hovimaki. That snapped Niinimaki's head back.
Niinimaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hovimaki to score with a decent uppercut.
Niinimaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hovimaki but Hovimaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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!
Hovimaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Niinimaki momentarily.

Niinimaki is rocked!
Hovimaki closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Niinimaki out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikko Hovimaki!
Mikko Hovimaki was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Hakkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Chandler had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Chandler
vs
Hakkinen

175 cm
23
162 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

178 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Hakkinen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler stuffs the takedown attempt from Hakkinen. Hakkinen gets slowly back to his feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hakkinen enables Chandler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hakkinen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chandler controls from within his opponent's guard.

Chandler decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hakkinen, up you get!
Hakkinen shoots in but Chandler avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Chandler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hakkinen's guard.

Chandler decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hakkinen, up you get!
Hakkinen is looking to slow Chandler down with leg kicks.
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!
Chandler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hakkinen.
Ryan Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Hakkinen.
Chandler lands with an uppercut that bounces Hakkinen off the cage and back into range.
Chandler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Hakkinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chandler paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakkinen shoots in for a takedown but Chandler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hakkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Chandler lands with a good body shot.
Chandler connects with a looping right hand.
Chandler wants to clinch up but Hakkinen keeps it at a distance.

Hakkinen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Chandler stands up from Hakkinen's guard - Chandler perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakkinen.
Hakkinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chandler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hakkinen looks winded!

Chandler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hakkinen on his heels. He'll look to pass Hakkinen's guard now, I'm sure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Hakkinen is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hakkinen is still in real trouble! Can Chandler finish him?
Chandler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chandler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chandler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chandler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chandler stays in close to Hakkinen's body and controls the position.
Chandler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Chandler drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Chandler seems to have locked his on tight now - Hakkinen screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Chandler, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ryan Chandler!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Iloliemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Carneiro
vs
Iloliemi

191 cm
26
229 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
265 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Carneiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaakko Iloliemi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carneiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Iloliemi, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Iloliemi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Carneiro is trying to defend but Iloliemi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Carneiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Carneiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carneiro throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Iloliemi lands a nice short elbow.
Carneiro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Iloliemi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Iloliemi working Carneiro over with strikes.
Iloliemi is looking to advance position but Carneiro won't allow it.
Carneiro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iloliemi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carneiro keeps working.

Carneiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Iloliemi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carneiro keeps working.

Carneiro looking for submissions off his back.

Carneiro actively working from the bottom here.
Iloliemi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carneiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Iloliemi thows a huge punch but Carneiro dodges it nicely.
Iloliemi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Iloliemi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iloliemi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Iloliemi misses with a head shot. Carneiro uses the momentum to regain guard.

Carneiro looking for a triangle here. Iloliemi is fighting it but it looks tight! Carneiro pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Iloliemi is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rafael Carneiro!