REZDOG 1: Here we go! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Karrikko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Kuznetsov
vs
Karrikko

183 cm
19
217 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

205 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Karrikko!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karrikko doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Karrikko saw that one coming.

Karrikko clinches up with Kuznetsov and pushes him back against the cage.

Karrikko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karrikko tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Karrikko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karrikko jabs at Kuznetsov's body.
Karrikko scores with a nice strike.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Karrikko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice body shot.
Karrikko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karrikko tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karrikko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuznetsov goes for a double leg but Karrikko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karrikko continues to drive forward.
Kuznetsov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karrikko backwards.
Karrikko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karrikko looks to land a combination but Kuznetsov avoids it well.

Kuznetsov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Karrikko on his heels. He'll look to pass Karrikko's guard now, I'm sure.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kuznetsov passes Karrikko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karrikko is trying to stand back up but Kuznetsov is controlling him
Kuznetsov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Karrikko is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov controlling the action here.
Karrikko tries to kick Kuznetsov off but Kuznetsov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Karrikko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuznetsov.

Kuznetsov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Karrikko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kuznetsov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov advances to half guard.
Kuznetsov controlling the action here.

Kuznetsov is trying for a kimura here. Karrikko looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kuznetsov wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Kuznetsov!
Ivan Kuznetsov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garendil Radziecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Radziecki's choice of entrance music: Krasnaja Armija. Jack Patton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Garendil Radziecki's chin.

Patton
vs
Radziecki

187 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

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, Jack Patton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Garendil Radziecki!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patton lands a jab to Radziecki's midsection.
Patton connects with a leg kick. Radziecki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Radziecki walks into a jab.
Patton leaves Radziecki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Radziecki fails with a takedown attempt.
Garendil Radziecki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radziecki throws a series of punches but Patton moves out of range.

Radziecki tries to keep at a distance but Patton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Patton can't find room to land a body shot as Radziecki controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Radziecki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Radziecki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Radziecki takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patton lands a nice elbow.
Radziecki takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Garendil Radziecki has been cut.
Patton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Patton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Patton looking to throw knees to the head but Radziecki is blocking nicely.
Radziecki has had enough of the clinch but Patton keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton scores with a knee to the head.
Patton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Radziecki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Patton obliges.
Radziecki looks winded!
Radziecki stalls.
Patton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Radziecki's efforts to push away.
Radziecki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Patton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Patton prevents Radziecki from breaking the clinch.
Radziecki prevents a body shot from Patton.
Radziecki wants to break free but Patton has control.
Patton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Patton lands a good knee to the midsection. Radziecki won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Radziecki takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Patton lands an elbow that stopped Radziecki in his tracks for a moment.
Radziecki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Patton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Radziecki is rocked!
Patton lands a knee to the head.
Radziecki is still on wobbly legs! Can Patton finish him?
Patton jerks Radziecki's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Radziecki drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Patton goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Patton because Radziecki was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Jack Patton!
The defeated Garendil Radziecki had this to say: 'To wszystko wina tych burżuazyjnych, przekupionych sędziów. Wrócę i zwyciężę. '.

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FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Buck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Buck
vs
Silva

181 cm
24
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

North

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Buck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buck lands a nice looking body shot.
Buck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buck shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Buck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Buck is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buck checks a leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buck moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Buck moves out of range easily.
Buck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Buck misses with a few strikes there.
Buck dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Buck's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva wants to clinch but Buck slips to the side
and Buck counters with a two punch combo.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Buck moves out of range easily.
Crack! A monster head kick from Silva and Buck falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Antonio Silva!

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88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Herberto Mingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Pax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mingo
vs
Pax

180 cm
25
186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite 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, Herberto Mingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Pax!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pax circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pax keeps the fight on the outside.
Pax misses with a head kick.
Pax avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown by Mingo or perhaps it was just good defense by Pax which made him look bad.
Max Pax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Pax.
Pax looks to land a body kick but Mingo moved away.
Mingo avoids the head kick by Pax.

Pax lands a big head kick that sends Mingo tumbling to the mat! Pax takes a step backwards and waves Mingo back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Mingo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pax misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pax misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pax tries a head kick but it misses.
Mingo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pax swivels and escapes.
Mingo tries to clinch there but Pax circles away.
Mingo avoids the head kick by Pax.
Mingo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pax manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mingo dives in and grabs Pax's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pax pushes down on Mingo's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herberto Mingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pax throws a sloppy head kick
and Mingo counters with a stiff right hand.
Pax throws a half hearted mid kick.

Mingo moves into the clinch.
Mingo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mingo missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mingo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pax's brow.
Mingo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pax's efforts to push away.
Pax takes an elbow to the temple.
Pax blocks the elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Mingo.
Mingo lands an elbow inside that Pax shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pax takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pax looks winded!
Pax avoiding damage as Mingo throws knees to the body.
Mingo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pax avoids it.
Mingo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mingo throws an elbow that misses.
Pax takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mingo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pax.
Nice elbow from Mingo.
Mingo lands a knee to the head.
Mingo crunches a lovely knee into Pax's ribcage.
Mingo lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pax tries to break free but Mingo pushes him back against the cage.
Pax managing to block the knees to the body from Mingo.
Mingo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pax takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pax takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pax blocks the elbow strike.
Pax takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mingo misses with a knee to the head.
Pax on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mingo scores a nice knee to the body.
Pax blocks the elbow strike.
Pax tries to break the clinch but Mingo is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pax avoids a wild elbow strike from Mingo.
Pax wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mingo has him pressed against the cage.
Mingo looking to throw knees to the head but Pax is blocking nicely.
Mingo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pax is defending well for now.
Pax dodges an elbow strike from Mingo.
Pax on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mingo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pax.
Mingo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mingo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mingo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pax's brow.
Mingo working Pax over with knees to the body.
Mingo missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herberto Mingo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mingo moves in looking to clinch but Pax pushes him off.
Mingo tries to clinch but Pax moves out of range.
Pax throws a head kick but Mingo moves out of range.
Pax scores with a head kick.
Herberto Mingo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mingo tries to clinch but Pax moves out of range.
Mingo tries a low kick but Pax avoids it.
Mingo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Mingo darts in and clinches Pax up against the cage.
Pax avoiding damage as Mingo throws knees to the body.
Mingo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mingo lands an elbow just above Pax 's eye.
Mingo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pax's efforts to push away.
Mingo tries to land knees in the clinch but Pax avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mingo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pax avoids the elbow strike from Mingo, against the cage.
Mingo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mingo lands a knee to the head.
Pax wants to get back to striking at distance but Mingo won't allow it.
Herberto Mingo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice elbow from Mingo.
Mingo tries to land knees in the clinch but Pax avoids the damage to the body.
Mingo tries to land knees in the clinch but Pax avoids the damage to the body.
Pax is looking to break free of the clinch but Mingo has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mingo trying to land knees to the body.
Mingo misses with an elbow strike.
Mingo misses with an elbow strike.
Mingo leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mingo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pax's brow.
Mingo keeps control of Pax as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mingo stalling.
Mingo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

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

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mingo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mingo misses with an elbow strike.
Mingo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pax.
Pax is trying to force a seperation but Mingo has the dominant position.
Mingo lands an elbow inside.
Mingo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pax trying to stall but Mingo improves his position.
Mingo trying to land knees to the body.
Pax dodges an elbow strike from Mingo.
Pax is trying to push Mingo away but Mingo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mingo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pax is trying to force a seperation but Mingo has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pax has had enough of the clinch but Mingo keeps him there for the moment.
Mingo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pax blocks an elbow strike.
Pax blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mingo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mingo tries to land knees in the clinch but Pax avoids the damage to the body.
Pax avoids the elbow strike from Mingo, against the cage.
Mingo lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pax blocks an elbow strike from Mingo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mingo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mingo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pax.
Mingo prevents Pax from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herberto Mingo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Mingo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pax sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mingo somewhat.
Pax throws a head kick but Mingo moves out of range.
Pax throws a lazy head kick
and Mingo counters with a head kick that wobbles Pax - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Mingo sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herberto Mingo!

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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Django (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iwan Supruniuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Django
vs
Supruniuk

185 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlos Django!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iwan Supruniuk!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Django misses with a low kick as Supruniuk jumps back.

Django instigates a clinch.
Django is pressed up against the cage. Supruniuk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Django down to the mat. Django avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Supruniuk lands a lovely overhand right.

Django takes the fight into the clinch.
Django can't break the clinch.

Django decides to pull guard.
Supruniuk wants to pass the guard but Django is keeping the position.
Django lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Django working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Supruniuk.
Django wants to sweep here but Supruniuk controlling him for the moment.
Django trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Django doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Django on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Django tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Django not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Django is looking for a triangle but Supruniuk pushes his legs off easily.

Supruniuk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Django has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Supruniuk has managed to get both his arms back between Django's legs - danger averted.

Supruniuk drops back, looking for a kneebar! Django looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Django looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Django!
Supruniuk is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Supruniuk striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Supruniuk taking a bit of punishment here - Django scoring with strikes.
Django scoring with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Django landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Django lands an elbow.
Django is chipping away with strikes.
Supruniuk taking a bit of punishment here - Django scoring with strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Supruniuk is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Django's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Django slips a nice elbow through Supruniuk's hands, connecting with Supruniuk's forehead.
Django slips a nice elbow through Supruniuk's hands, connecting with Supruniuk's forehead.
Ground and pound from Django.
Supruniuk throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Django is looking for a kimura here.
Nice strikes from Django there.
Django prevents Supruniuk from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Django drops an elbow to the side of Supruniuk's head.

Supruniuk looking for submissions off his back.
Django is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Django is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Supruniuk wants to get back to full guard but Django has passed into side control.
Django in side control lands a decent elbow.
Supruniuk takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Django landing strikes.
Supruniuk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Django scoring with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Django cracks Supruniuk with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Django is chipping away with strikes.

Supruniuk is rocked!

Django working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Supruniuk is still in real trouble! Can Django finish him?
Supruniuk is looking for a sweep.
Supruniuk seems to have recovered his senses.

Django wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Supruniuk, who protects the arm well.
Django lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Django grinds an elbow into Supruniuk's temple.
Supruniuk wants to control but Django postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Django darts in and clinches Supruniuk up against the cage.

Django wants the takedown. Supruniuk is fighting it off but Django persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Supruniuk's guard against the cage.
Supruniuk has momentary wrist control but Django slips an elbow through the middle.
Django working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Supruniuk's head.
Carlos Django overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Django with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Django chips away with some ground and pound.

Supruniuk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Django defends it easily.
Django is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Supruniuk can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Supruniuk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Django is in close to Supruniuk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Django is in close to Supruniuk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Django cracks Supruniuk with a solid left hand.
Django keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Supruniuk's head.
Django with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Django distracts Supruniuk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Django trying to control but Supruniuk is working from the bottom.

Supruniuk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Django defends well.

Supruniuk has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Django 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 Supruniuk.

Django thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Django in side control lands a decent elbow.
Supruniuk pushes Django away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Django gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Django lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Django working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Django scores with a couple of short elbows.
Django lands some shots froms side control.
Supruniuk is looking for a sweep.
Django scores with a couple of short elbows.
Supruniuk takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Django lands a strong strike to the head of Supruniuk. That's dazed him! Django looking to finish here. Supruniuk is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Django lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Django!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cristiano Chico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fiodor Tkaczuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Chico
vs
Tkaczuk

180 cm
25
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

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, Cristiano Chico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fiodor Tkaczuk!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chico swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tkaczuk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tkaczuk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chico.
Chico rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tkaczuk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Tkaczuk closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chico quickly recovers to half guard.

Chico is defending against the submission attempts here by Tkaczuk.

Tkaczuk is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Chico is defending against the submission attempts here by Tkaczuk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tkaczuk passes the guard and advances to mount!

Tkaczuk is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Chico to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Chico shrugs it off.

Tkaczuk with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Chico tries to hold on but Tkaczuk postures up.

Tkaczuk jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Chico is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Chico and Tkaczuk has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tkaczuk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Tkaczuk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chico, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chico is looking for a sweep.
Chico is trying to control Tkaczuk's posture but Tkaczuk avoids it.

Tkaczuk swings around for an armbar but Chico sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tkaczuk's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Tkaczuk looking for a guillotine here but Chico defends easily.
Chico wants to control from the top but Tkaczuk keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tkaczuk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chico defends well.

Tkaczuk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Tkaczuk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chico is aware though and is defending well.

Chico got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tkaczuk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chico has managed to get both his arms back between Tkaczuk's legs - danger averted.

Tkaczuk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Tkaczuk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chico escapes and throws Tkaczuk's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tkaczuk is looking to regain half guard here but Chico keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chico is trying to get an arm triangle but Tkaczuk is defending well.

Chico tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tkaczuk is looking to regain half guard here but Chico keeps moving and retains side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tkaczuk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chico off and has taken his back!

Tkaczuk is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chico defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tkaczuk is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chico has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You can see the frustration on Chico's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fiodor Tkaczuk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tkaczuk walks into a stiff left hand from Chico.

Tkaczuk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tkaczuk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Tkaczuk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chico tries to buck Tkaczuk off but Tkaczuk is having none of it.

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

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

Tkaczuk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chico tries to buck Tkaczuk off but Tkaczuk is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tkaczuk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chico is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chico is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tkaczuk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fiodor Tkaczuk has got the better of the ground game so far.

Tkaczuk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chico has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tkaczuk but great work by Chico.

Chico looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tkaczuk tries to bench press Chico off him but Chico keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tkaczuk manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Chico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

Chico is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tkaczuk pulls his head out easily.

Chico is defending against the submission attempts here by Tkaczuk.

Tkaczuk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Tkaczuk is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chico won't allow Tkaczuk to pass to mount.

Tkaczuk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

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

Tkaczuk seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tkaczuk trying to work for an americana but Chico has managed to regain full guard.

Tkaczuk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chico dives on top into guard.

Tkaczuk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chico defends well.
Tkaczuk is breathing heavily.

Tkaczuk looking for subs off his back but Chico has passed one foot through into half guard.

Tkaczuk looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Chico is looking for a kimura but Tkaczuk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chico to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fiodor Tkaczuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chico's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Tkaczuk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chico.
Chico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tkaczuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Chico.
Chico is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Chico shuts the power down on Tkaczuk. Lights out, game over! Chico is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cristiano Chico!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Bakunowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domingos Eto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bakunowicz
vs
Eto

190 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stefan Bakunowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Domingos Eto!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eto throws a head kick but Bakunowicz moves out of range.
Eto throws a head kick that misses.
Eto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bakunowicz avoids the head kick by Eto.
Eto lands a front kick.
Domingos Eto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bakunowicz gets tackled into the cage by Eto. Eto maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bakunowicz's defenses.

It looks like Stefan Bakunowicz has been cut.
Bakunowicz letting Eto take a breather here.
Eto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Eto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bakunowicz is defending well for now.
Bakunowicz prevents a body shot from Eto.
Eto tries to work over Bakunowicz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakunowicz blocks a body shot from Eto.
Eto struggles to land a body shot inside as Bakunowicz controls his hands.
Bakunowicz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Eto tries to work over Bakunowicz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eto looking to throw knees to the head but Bakunowicz is blocking nicely.
Eto tries to land knees in the clinch but Bakunowicz avoids the damage to the body.
Bakunowicz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Eto lands an elbow inside.
Bakunowicz throws a head punch that misses.
Bakunowicz takes an elbow to the temple.

Stefan Bakunowicz's cut is getting worse.
Eto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eto tries to throw a body punch but Bakunowicz avoids it by throwing Eto back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Eto.

Stefan Bakunowicz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakunowicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Eto lands a damaging elbow.

Jeez, Stefan Bakunowicz's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stefan Bakunowicz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Domingos Eto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alberte Kontador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Korniluk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kontador
vs
Korniluk

180 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alberte Kontador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrei Korniluk !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korniluk throws a sloppy head kick and Kontador moves out of range easily.
Korniluk lands a high kick!
Korniluk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Korniluk throws a head kick that misses.
Korniluk throws a head kick but Kontador moves out of range.
Korniluk tries a head kick but it misses.
Korniluk tries to bum rush Kontador with a series of wild strikes but Kontador uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Korniluk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Korniluk wants it to stay on the feet.
Korniluk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kontador fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korniluk manages to avoid it.
Kontador tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Korniluk defends well and Kontador ends up having to push Korniluk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Korniluk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Korniluk misses with a head kick.
Korniluk misses with a head kick.
Kontador blocks a head kick by Korniluk .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korniluk tries a head kick but it misses.
Kontador plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Korniluk swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Korniluk face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alberte Kontador!