Infinity 69: Giggity PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leka Leuhka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malygos Northrend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Northrend is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sure shot. Malygos Northrend looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Leuhka
vs
Northrend

180 cm
22
244 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

180 cm
20
212 lbs
2 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leka Leuhka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Malygos Northrend!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Leuhka moves into the clinch.
Northrend looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Leuhka has Northrend pressed against the cage.

Leuhka pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Northrend pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leuhka is keeping the position for now.

Leuhka working for a triangle but Northrend defends it easily.
Leuhka wants to stand and escape but Northrend is having none of it.
Leuhka trying to control the position here.
Leuhka keeping full guard, as Northrend tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Northrend prevents Leuhka from getting back to his feet.
Leuhka is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Leuhka keeping full guard, as Northrend tries to pass.

We're going to have a standup here because Leka Leuhka wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Leuhka misses with a wild combination.

Leuhka scores with a takedown into Northrend's guard.
Northrend tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leuhka tries to free his leg and advance position but Northrend is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Northrend has his foot on Leuhka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leuhka works his way back into a safe position though.
Leuhka is pushing down on Northrend's leg trying to pass to half guard. Northrend is fighting to maintain full guard but Leuhka has managed to sneak the leg through.
Northrend wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northrend won't allow Leuhka to pass to mount.
Leuhka stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northrend tries to get to full guard but Leuhka has control of the leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Northrend keeps trying to improve his position.
Leuhka stalling.

We're going to have a standup here because Leka Leuhka wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Leuhka scores with a takedown into Northrend's guard.
Leuhka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northrend 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.

Northrend is looking for a triangle but Leuhka pushes his legs off easily.
Leuhka looking to pass the guard.
Leuhka is working hard here to advance position.
Leuhka postures up and lands a big shot to Northrend's brow.
Leuhka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Leuhka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Northrend looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Leuhka decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Northrend, up you get!
Northrend avoids a kick to the body.

Leuhka has Northrend up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leuhka tightens his grip and picks Northrend up, before dumping him to the ground. Northrend manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leuhka wants to stand but Northrend has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Leuhka is in close to Northrend's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Leuhka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Leka Leuhka has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Northrend shoots in for a takedown but Leuhka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Leuhka drives through and clinches with Northrend against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Leuhka has closed the distance and engaged Northrend in a clinch.

Leuhka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that Northrend has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Leuhka drives through with a takedown into guard.
Northrend being controlled here, momentarily.
Leuhka cracks Northrend with a solid left hand.

Northrend is looking for a triangle but Leuhka pushes his legs off easily.
Leuhka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Leuhka works over Northrend with some ground and pound from guard.
Northrend being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Northrend is breathing heavily.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Leka Leuhka.

Leuhka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Leuhka not doing much here.
Leuhka has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Leka Leuhka just wasn't active enough.

Leuhka closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Northrend's guard.
Leuhka controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Leuhka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Northrend has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leuhka has managed to get both his arms back between Northrend's legs - danger averted.
Northrend should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Northrend has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Leuhka 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 Northrend.
Leuhka slows the pace down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leuhka decides to stand back up. Leuhka steps back and let's Northrend get back to his feet.

Leuhka drives through with a takedown into Northrend's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Northrend wants to sweep but no luck.
Leuhka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Northrend can do to turn this around?
Leuhka content to stall in guard here.
Northrend 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Leka Leuhka just wasn't active enough.

Leuhka pushes Northrend up against the cage in a clinch.

Leuhka manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leuhka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Leuhka lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
Northrend wants to sweep but no luck.
Leuhka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

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

Leuhka stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Leuhka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Leuhka lands in his opponent's guard.
Leuhka preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leuhka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leka Leuhka dominated that second round.
That's time! Leuhka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Northrend looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

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

Northrend has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leuhka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Northrend looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Leuhka has picked Northrend up and slammed him! Northrend can't keep hold of the triangle and Leuhka manages to pass to side control!

Leuhka has hold of Northrend's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Northrend tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Leuhka cranks the arm and Northrend screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Northrend, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Leka Leuhka!
The defeated Malygos Northrend had this to say: 'Lok'tar Ogar'.

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guntis Diezins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalja Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Diezins
vs
Nyrkki

194 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
29
250 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guntis Diezins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalja Nyrkki!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyrkki lands with a nice body punch.
Diezins takes a jab right on the kisser.

It looks like Guntis Diezins has been cut.
Diezins blocks a head kick by Nyrkki.
Diezins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nyrkki wants to clinch but Diezins slips to the side

and Diezins moves into the clinch.
Nyrkki goes for a takedown attempt but Diezins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diezins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nyrkki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diezins somewhat.
Diezins is breathing heavily.
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!
Nyrkki wants to clinch up but Diezins keeps it at a distance.
Diezins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nyrkki tries to avoid it but Diezins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nyrkki to the ground. Nyrkki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nyrkki wants to clinch but Diezins slips to the side

and Diezins counters with a single leg into guard. Nyrkki didn't expect that.
Nyrkki looking for a sweep. Not yet Nyrkki, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diezins wants to control from the top but Nyrkki keeps moving.
Nyrkki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diezins throws a big elbow that misses.
Diezins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diezins throwing strikes from guard but Nyrkki blocks nicely.
Diezins trying to control but Nyrkki is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diezins.
Diezins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diezins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diezins is looking to work some ground and pound but Nyrkki has wrist control.
Nyrkki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nyrkki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diezins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diezins with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diezins throws an elbow that misses. Nyrkki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diezins's guard. Nice move by Nyrkki!
Diezins keeping moving, preventing Nyrkki from controlling successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kalja Nyrkki wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nyrkki lands with a cross.

Nyrkki drops Diezins with a beautiful combination! Diezins stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nyrkki is looking for the KO!

Diezins is rocked!
Kalja Nyrkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nyrkki dances in with a quick combination. Diezins is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Nyrkki snaps Diezins's head back. Diezins stumbles backwards against the cage. Nyrkki steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Diezins's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Diezins just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kalja Nyrkki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Haukka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Grufus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haukka comes to the cage accompanied by Samuel Barber - Adagio for Strings. Daniel Haukka had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Haukka
vs
Grufus

180 cm
33
163 lbs
14 - 22 - 0

170 cm
21
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Haukka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rufus Grufus!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grufus shoots in looking for a takedown but Haukka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grufus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grufus tries for a takedown but Haukka circles away easily
and Haukka counters with a body kick.

Grufus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Haukka's half guard.
Haukka manages to get to full guard.
Grufus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grufus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haukka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grufus prevents Haukka from getting back to his feet.
Grufus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grufus trying to control but Haukka is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grufus postures up in Haukka's guard and throws a big left but Haukka blocks it.
Haukka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Grufus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grufus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grufus throwing strikes but missing.
Grufus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haukka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grufus landing with the ground and pound.
Grufus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haukka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grufus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haukka keeping moving, preventing Grufus from controlling successfully.
Grufus prevents Haukka from getting back to his feet.
Grufus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grufus scoring with some ground and pound.
Grufus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haukka can't keep his opponent in guard - Grufus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haukka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grufus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grufus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grufus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grufus looks to land a strike but Haukka avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Grufus throwing strikes but missing.
Grufus is looking to work some ground and pound but Haukka has wrist control.
Haukka trying to control the position.
Grufus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haukka is keeping the position for now.
Haukka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grufus is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haukka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grufus trying to control the position from guard on top but Haukka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grufus throwing strikes from guard but Haukka blocks nicely.
Haukka wants to stand and escape but Grufus is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grufus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haukka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grufus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus Grufus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nice sprawl there from Haukka as Grufus shoots in.
We've been told by Haukka's head coaches at Team Finland that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grufus shoots in looking for a takedown. Haukka tries to sprawl out of it but Grufus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haukka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grufus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Haukka defends well and Grufus ends up having to push Haukka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Daniel Haukka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufus Grufus.

Haukka lands a takedown into guard.
Haukka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grufus controls Haukka momentarily but Haukka frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haukka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grufus doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Grufus 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.
Our spies down at at IMMA Gym of ASS inform us that Grufus has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Haukka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haukka won't allow Grufus to sweep him here.
Grufus trying to keep a closed guard but Haukka is proving a slippery customer.
Haukka pushes down on Grufus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Grufus wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Haukka in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haukka seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Grufus for as long as he can get away with.

We're going to have a standup here because Daniel Haukka wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Grufus shoots in and drives through. Haukka sprawls well.
Haukka is looking to clinch but Grufus is avoiding it.
Grufus shoots in for a takedown but Haukka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grufus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grufus fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haukka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Haukka shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grufus napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Haukka decides to stand up, so the ref orders Grufus to his feet.
Grufus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Haukka moves into the clinch.
Grufus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Haukka works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Grufus will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rufus Grufus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haukka works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grufus is refusing to be controlled, as Haukka sits in half guard.
Haukka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grufus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grufus has his hands on Haukka's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grufus is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haukka is looking to sweep but instead, Grufus has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Haukka dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Haukka stuffs the takedown attempt from Grufus. Grufus gets slowly back to his feet.

Grufus gets a takedown into half guard.
Grufus is trying to control. Haukka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grufus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Grufus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grufus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haukka won't allow Grufus to pass to mount.
Grufus not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grufus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Haukka regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Grufus.

Haukka scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Grufus moves out of range as Haukka throws a body kick.
Grufus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Haukka circles away.
Grufus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daniel Haukka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufus Grufus.
Grufus shoots in looking for a takedown but Haukka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grufus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grufus fails with the takedown
and Haukka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grufus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grufus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haukka avoids it really well and circles away.
Grufus shoots in and drives through. Haukka sprawls well.
Grufus shoots in but Haukka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haukka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haukka stuffs the takedown attempt from Grufus. Grufus gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grufus.
Daniel Haukka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grufus shoots in for a takedown but Haukka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grufus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haukka as he jumps to the side.
Grufus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haukka as he avoids it easily.
Grufus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haukka is looking to clinch.
Haukka wants to clinch.
Grufus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haukka as he avoids it easily.
Grufus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Haukka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grufus fails with the takedown.
Grufus fails to land the takedown.
Grufus tries for a takedown but Haukka circles away easily

and Haukka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Haukka.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grufus looking to slow down the pace here.
Haukka crunches a lovely knee into Grufus's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Haukka.
Haukka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Haukka lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haukka tries to land a knee to the head but Grufus blocks with his arms.
Haukka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Haukka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grufus's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haukka misses with a knee to the head.
Haukka tries a knee to the head but Grufus blocks it.
Grufus working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daniel Haukka.
I think Haukka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Haukka!
Daniel Haukka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pate Perhana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pate Perhana had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Perhana
vs
Lee

177 cm
18
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pate Perhana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Christopher Lee!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee slips a straight right by Perhana.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Perhana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Perhana counters with a stiff right hand.
Perhana on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee cracks Perhana with a good jab.

It looks like Pate Perhana has been cut.
Perhana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Perhana throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee throws a hook but Perhana blocks it.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.

Perhana rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perhana misses with a body punch.
Perhana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Perhana lands with a left to the head.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Perhana's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perhana swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perhana.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perhana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perhana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perhana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perhana controlling the action here for a moment.
Perhana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Perhana backwards.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perhana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perhana misses with some punches.
Perhana misses with some punches.
Perhana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Perhana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lee working aggressively here.
Perhana struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee prevents a body shot from Perhana.
Perhana throws a head punch that misses.
Perhana scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
Come on Perhana - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Perhana lands with a short shot to the head.
Perhana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perhana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee tries to work over Perhana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Perhana fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Perhana controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Perhana.
Perhana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Perhana tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Perhana drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Perhana blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Perhana.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perhana taking a breather.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perhana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Perhana ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Perhana no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lee trying to control but Perhana is working from the bottom.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Perhana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perhana is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perhana controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Perhana is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Perhana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.

Perhana has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Perhana controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee trying to control but Perhana is working from the bottom.
Lee won't allow Perhana to sweep him here.
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 Pate Perhana will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pate Perhana's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Lee cracks Perhana with a good jab.
Perhana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perhana lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Perhana gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Perhana misses with a right hand
and Perhana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perhana moves out of range of the strikes.
Perhana's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Perhana scrambles back to his feet.
Lee with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perhana slips a jab from Lee.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Perhana's ribs.
Perhana throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Oooooh!!! Lee has knocked Perhana down with a huge combo! Lee steps away and waves a wobbly Perhana back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Perhana is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perhana just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Perhana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Perhana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Perhana seems to have got his legs back now.
Perhana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Perhana looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perhana was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Perhana throws a big shot that misses.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Perhana!
Perhana ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Perhana connects with a crisp jab.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Perhana.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Perhana should have avoided that one.
Perhana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Perhana has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perhana or not.
Perhana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Perhana throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Perhana misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Perhana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Perhana content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pate Perhana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Perhana working aggressively here.
Perhana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perhana blocks an uppercut.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short uppercut from Lee.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Perhana backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perhana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perhana's elbow.
Perhana misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Perhana stalling in the clinch but Lee improves position.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Perhana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perhana misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Lee.
Perhana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perhana.
Perhana swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perhana backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perhana blocking some punches.
Perhana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perhana backwards.
Perhana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Perhana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Perhana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Perhana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Perhana.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perhana.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Perhana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
A short right from Lee.
Perhana lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pate Perhana's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Lee misses with a hook.
Perhana tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee avoids the body shot from Perhana.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Perhana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Lee lands a nice hook to Perhana's body. Perhana takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Perhana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Perhana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Perhana takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Perhana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Perhana misses with a wild body shot.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perhana moves away.

Perhana instigates a clinch.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Perhana.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perhana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee gets through Perhana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perhana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perhana being controlled against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Perhana tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Perhana lands a left hand.
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!
Lee tries to work over Perhana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Perhana pulls guard successfully.
Perhana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Perhana has Lee pulled in close to control his posture.
Lee postures up in Perhana's guard and throws a big left but Perhana blocks it.
Perhana can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pate Perhana!
Pate Perhana decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laith Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Mouth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Law
vs
Mouth

195 cm
18
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
279 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Powerful

Devotion Supplements ($250=Real 160Q) LAUNDRY

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, Laith Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Mouth!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Law shoots in and bounces Mouth off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Law controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mouth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Law tries to free his leg and advance position but Mouth is retaining full guard.
Law lands a couple of digs.
Law trying to control but Mouth is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Law's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Law pushes down on Mouth's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mouth can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Law there.
Mouth is trying to stand back up but Law is controlling him
Law thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mouth's head.
Mouth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Law.
Mouth is trying to stand back up but Law is controlling him
Law not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Law in particular looking to stall.
Mouth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Law throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mouth is not content to let Law control the position.
Law is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Law is trying to control the action in half guard but Mouth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mouth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law thows a huge punch but Mouth dodges it nicely.
Law trying to mount his opponent but Mouth defends it.
Law with the ground and pound but Mouth uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Law is looking to work some ground and pound but Mouth has wrist control.
Law postures up and lands a big shot to Mouth's brow.
Law lands a couple of elbows.
Law throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Law accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Mouth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mouth wants to get back to his feet but Law is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Law loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mouth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Law.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Laith Law dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mouth tries to close the distance and clinch but Law swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Law lands a jab to the head.
Mouth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Law bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mouth's head.

It looks like Big Mouth has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mouth is looking to clinch but Law is avoiding it.
Big Mouth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Law scores with a jab to the head.
Law fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
BOOM! Law lands a beautiful left hook that drops Mouth. Mouth tries to recover but Law is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Mouth lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laith Law!
After the fight, Laith Law was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Kilmster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvi Rausku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilmster comes to the cage accompanied by Maylene & The Sons of Disaster - Darkest of Kin. Rausku comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Notkea Rotta - Taas Lähtee Taju kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jake Kilmster is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Kilmster
vs
Rausku

175 cm
38
195 lbs
24 - 22 - 1

182 cm
39
190 lbs
24 - 37 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
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 24 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Kilmster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 37 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvi Rausku!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rausku tries to clinch up but Kilmster circles away and keeps his distance.
Kilmster misses with a straight right.
Kilmster looks for the body kick but Rausku saw that one coming.
Rausku has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kilmster is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kilmster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rausku momentarily.
Kilmster scores with a hook to the body. Rausku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kilmster throws a push kick but Rausku slaps the foot to one side.
Rausku gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kilmster counters with a one-two to the body.
Kilmster's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rausku under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilmster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilmster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kilmster wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rausku tries for a takedown but Kilmster circles away easily
and Kilmster counters with a left to the body.
Jake Kilmster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvi Rausku.
Kilmster lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Arvi Rausku has been cut.
Jake Kilmster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilmster digs a good hook to Rausku's body.
Kilmster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kilmster looks to land a body kick but Rausku moved away.
Kilmster throws a hook but Rausku blocks it.
Kilmster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kilmster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rausku is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kilmster is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rausku.
Kilmster misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rausku throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kilmster's waist but Kilmster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rausku off to one side.
Kilmster throws a lazy uppercut
and Rausku counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Kilmster.
Kilmster wants to slow Rausku down by chopping away at his legs.
Kilmster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilmster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jake Kilmster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Rausku or perhaps it was just good defense by Kilmster which made him look bad.
Kilmster tries to bum rush Rausku with a series of wild strikes but Rausku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rausku dodges the punch combination from Kilmster.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster scores with a jab.
Kilmster throws a low kick but Rausku avoids it.
Kilmster lands with a good body shot.
Rausku fails with the takedown
and Kilmster counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilmster looks to score with a jab to the body but Rausku is just out of range.
Kilmster scores with a body shot.
Kilmster throws a one two combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilmster throws a series of punches but Rausku avoids them all with ease.
Kilmster tries to bum rush Rausku with a series of wild strikes but Rausku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kilmster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kilmster's corner calls for a 1-2. Kilmster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rausku moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kilmster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kilmster throws a combination that misses
and Rausku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilmster thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Kilmster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arvi Rausku's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kilmster lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rausku might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kilmster has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice takedown defense from Kilmster. No joy for Rausku on that attempt.
Rausku misses with a takedown
and Kilmster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kilmster scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rausku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kilmster.
Rausku shoots in but no luck this time.
Jake Kilmster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvi Rausku.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilmster misses with a wild combination.
Rausku with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kilmster counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rausku thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rausku takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kilmster goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kilmster misses with a double jab
and Rausku counters with a one-two to the body.
Kilmster feints a jab promting Rausku to slip. Kilmster then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rausku slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jake Kilmster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kilmster cracks a nice hook into Rausku's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilmster goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rausku has his takedown stuffed
and Kilmster counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Kilmster coming out on top.
Kilmster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rausku misses with a takedown
and Kilmster counters with a stiff right hand.
Rausku is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kilmster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rausku moves out of range as Kilmster throws a body kick.
Donk. Kilmster catches Rausku right on the button with a cross.
Kilmster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kilmster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rausku can do to turn this around?
Rausku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kilmster tries to avoid it but Rausku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kilmster to the ground. Kilmster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rausku shoots in but Kilmster avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rausku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rausku misses with a takedown attempt
and Kilmster counters with a nice uppercut.
Rausku is breathing heavily.
Kilmster clobbers Rausku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Rausku is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Rausku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kilmster's corner calls for a 1-2. Kilmster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rausku is still on wobbly legs! Can Kilmster finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rausku walks into a straight right hand from Kilmster.
Kilmster closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rausku! Kilmster dives in looking to finish! Rausku is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Kilmster!
After winning the bout, Jake Kilmster thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Multtuli Margabiaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ILja Muromets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Multtuli Margabiaru could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to ILja Muromets's chin.

Margabiaru
vs
Muromets

225 cm
27
299 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

192 cm
32
255 lbs
24 - 20 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Multtuli Margabiaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, ILja Muromets!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margabiaru throws a sloppy body shot

and Muromets counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Muromets prevents Margabiaru from getting back to his feet.
Muromets wants to pass the guard but Margabiaru is keeping the position.
Margabiaru keeping moving, preventing Muromets from controlling successfully.
Margabiaru keeping full guard, as Muromets tries to pass.
Muromets trying to control but Margabiaru is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. ILja Muromets hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Margabiaru misses the shot to the body.
Margabiaru scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muromets is trying hard to land a takedown here. Margabiaru sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Muromets or perhaps it was just good defense by Margabiaru which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Margabiaru takes a swing at Muromets's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muromets. Margabiaru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Margabiaru throws a hook but Muromets avoids it easily.
Margabiaru misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Muromets.
Muromets ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Margabiaru moves away.
Muromets fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muromets takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Muromets shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Muromets trying to control the position from guard on top but Margabiaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Margabiaru pushes Muromets off and gets back to his feet.
Margabiaru throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Muromets dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Margabiaru pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Margabiaru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Margabiaru jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muromets scores with a decent looking hook.
Margabiaru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muromets was well out of range. Poor timing from Margabiaru.
A jab from Margabiaru misses.
Margabiaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muromets.
Margabiaru misses with a lunging right hand

and Muromets counters with a takedown into side control.
Margabiaru is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Muromets wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Margabiaru, who protects the arm well.
Margabiaru wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Muromets is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Margabiaru is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Margabiaru wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muromets happy to just control the position for now.

Muromets is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Margabiaru looks calm but he's in trouble here. Muromets gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Margabiaru is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Muromets lets go of the hold and Margabiaru can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). ILja Muromets!
ILja Muromets seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.