MMA Helsinki - 49 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Kakkipylly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Keane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kakkipylly
vs
Keane

190 cm
31
194 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

186 cm
34
180 lbs
18 - 25 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Kakkipylly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Keane!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakkipylly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kakkipylly as he avoids it easily.
As Keane backs away, Kakkipylly returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kakkipylly slaps away a takedown attempt from Keane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Keane keeps the fight on the outside.

Kakkipylly has closed the distance and engaged Keane in a clinch.
Kakkipylly lands an elbow inside that Keane shrugs off.
Kakkipylly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Keane tries for a takedown but Kakkipylly manages to get underhooks.
Pikku Kakkipylly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Keane.
Keane avoids the elbow strike from Kakkipylly, against the cage.
Kakkipylly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Keane.
Kakkipylly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane is looking to take this one to the mat.
Keane avoids the elbow strike from Kakkipylly, against the cage.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Kakkipylly.
Keane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keane avoids the elbow strike from Kakkipylly, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakkipylly has Keane pressed against the cage.
Keane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kakkipylly walks away with a smile on his face. Keane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Keane fails with the takedown.
Kakkipylly misses with a head kick.
And Keane tries to counter it with a takedown but Kakkipylly pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kakkipylly throws a sloppy head kick and Keane moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kakkipylly tries to counter by clinching up but Keane breaks away and moves out of range.

Keane shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kakkipylly is trying to defend but Keane finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kakkipylly flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Keane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kakkipylly defends it well.
Kakkipylly wants to improve his position but Keane is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakkipylly works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kakkipylly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Keane manages to get himself to full guard.

Keane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kakkipylly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kakkipylly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kakkipylly advances to half guard.
Kakkipylly controlling the action here.

Keane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kakkipylly pulls his head out easily.

Kakkipylly gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keane swats away the attempt to clinch by Kakkipylly.
Keane takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pikku Kakkipylly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kakkipylly lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Keane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Keane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kakkipylly defends well and Keane ends up having to push Kakkipylly into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Keane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Keane shoots in looking for a takedown. Kakkipylly tries to sprawl out of it but Keane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kakkipylly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kakkipylly tries to counter by clinching up but Keane breaks away and moves out of range.

Kakkipylly clinches up against the cage.
Kakkipylly trying to land knees to the body.
Kakkipylly lands an elbow just above Keane 's eye.
Kakkipylly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kakkipylly lands an elbow inside.
Kakkipylly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kakkipylly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Keane.
Kakkipylly lands a damaging elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keane managing to block the knees to the body from Kakkipylly.
Keane goes for a takedown attempt but Kakkipylly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kakkipylly scores with a nice body kick.

Keane gets tackled into the cage by Kakkipylly. Kakkipylly maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keane takes an elbow to the temple.
Keane prevents Kakkipylly from breaking the clinch.
Keane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kakkipylly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kakkipylly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kakkipylly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Keane.
Kakkipylly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kakkipylly lands an elbow that stopped Keane in his tracks for a moment.
Kakkipylly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Keane is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Keane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kakkipylly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roy Keane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakkipylly throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Keane fails with a takedown attempt.
Kakkipylly throws the kick towards the body but Keane avoids it.
Keane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Kakkipylly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kakkipylly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kakkipylly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Keane is still on wobbly legs! Can Kakkipylly finish him?
Keane blocks the elbow strike.
Keane seems to have recovered his senses.
Keane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kakkipylly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pikku Kakkipylly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Keane.
Kakkipylly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kakkipylly pinned against the cage. Kakkipylly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kakkipylly's waist but Kakkipylly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Keane off to one side.
Keane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kakkipylly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kakkipylly wants to clinch up but Keane keeps it at a distance.
Kakkipylly wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane tries to clinch up.
Roy Keane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kakkipylly throws a head kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kakkipylly. Keane shrugs it off though.
Kakkipylly does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kakkipylly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Keane goes for a double leg but Kakkipylly avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kakkipylly continues to drive forward.
Kakkipylly connects with an inside leg kick.
Kakkipylly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kakkipylly lands a brutal head kick. Keane looks out on his feet and Kakkipylly throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Pikku Kakkipylly!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saul Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom DeLuise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez comes to the cage accompanied by Survivor - 'Burning Heart'. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Alvarez
vs
DeLuise

175 cm
30
163 lbs
11 - 10 - 2

177 cm
31
165 lbs
17 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Saul Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dom DeLuise!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from DeLuise misses.
DeLuise throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
DeLuise on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DeLuise finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from DeLuise.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeLuise.
DeLuise throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a right hand that DeLuise ducks under and follows up with a left that DeLuise also avoids with ease.
DeLuise takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeLuise throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

DeLuise lands a left and a right that send Alvarez crashing to the mat, dazed. DeLuise thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Alvarez is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez digs a good hook to DeLuise's body.
Oh Alvarez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeLuise cracks Alvarez with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Alvarez falls to his knees and DeLuise doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom DeLuise!
An out of breath Dom DeLuise thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jabari Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuula Natsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnston might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to fabulous- breathe. Kuula Natsi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Johnston
vs
Natsi

196 cm
21
255 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

190 cm
35
250 lbs
14 - 20 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jabari Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuula Natsi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnston shoots in looking for a takedown. Natsi tries to sprawl out of it but Johnston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Natsi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Natsi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johnston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Natsi with the counter takedown but Johnston avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jabari Johnston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnston shoots in for a double leg but Natsi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Natsi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnston looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston is trying to control Natsi's posture but Natsi avoids it.
Johnston is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Natsi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Natsi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnston looking for submissions off his back.
Johnston is trying to control but can't.
My spies in GDanceClub inform me that Natsi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Natsi is looking for a kimura but Johnston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Natsi to get the leverage.

Natsi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnston trying to hold on to Natsi's head to control him but Natsi postures up.

Johnston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Johnston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Natsi throwing shots but Johnston is blocking nicely.
Natsi is keen to just control but Johnston is a slippery customer.
Natsi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Johnston wants to get back to full guard.
Johnston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Natsi is working away from the top position though.

Natsi is trying to work for a kimura but Johnston is defending well.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnston actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natsi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnston throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Natsi's head.

It looks like Kuula Natsi has been cut.
Johnston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnston shoots in but Natsi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Natsi drives through with a takedown into Johnston's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Natsi works over Johnston with some ground and pound from guard.
Natsi wants to control from the top but Johnston keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Johnston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Natsi is aware though and is defending well.
Natsi trying to control but Johnston is working from the bottom.
Natsi preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnston is working hard here to advance position.

Johnston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Natsi defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kuula Natsi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kuula Natsi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Johnston fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnston misses with a takedown attempt

and Natsi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Natsi.

Johnston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Natsi defends it easily.
Natsi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Natsi trying to control but Johnston is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnston looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Natsi passes into half guard.
Natsi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Natsi trying to pass the guard but Johnston defending well.
Natsi trying to control from half guard but Johnston is working away.
Natsi not doing much here.
Johnston is pressing down on Natsi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Johnston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Natsi is aware though and is defending well.
Johnston 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.
Natsi trying to control but Johnston is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Natsi controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Natsi advances position into side control!

Natsi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Natsi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Natsi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Johnston's shoulder. That is not cool.

Natsi swings around for an armbar but Johnston sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Natsi's guard.
Johnston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Natsi wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston wants to control from the top but Natsi keeps moving.
Johnston won't allow Natsi to sweep him here.
Johnston wants to pass the guard but Natsi is keeping the position.

Johnston drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Natsi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnston has Natsi in his guard.

Natsi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Natsi preventing the sweep.
Johnston is trying to control the position but Natsi postures up.
Natsi passes into half guard.

Johnston is defending against the submission attempts here by Natsi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natsi is looking to advance position but Johnston won't allow it.
Natsi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Johnston trying to control from the bottom.
Natsi prevents Johnston from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Natsi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kuula Natsi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kuula Natsi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Natsi drives through with a takedown into Johnston's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Johnston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Natsi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Johnston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Natsi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natsi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnston trying to keep a closed guard but Natsi is proving a slippery customer.
Natsi won't allow Johnston to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Natsi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Natsi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuula Natsi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Natsi passes Johnston's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Natsi works his way into full mount!
Natsi looking to control and managing it successfully.

Natsi looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnston is having none of it.
Johnston is looking to improve his position but Natsi isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natsi moves to back control.
Johnston wants to control his opponent's hands but Natsi gets his hands free.

Johnston defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Natsi has managed to slip his arm under Johnston's chin. This could be all over... yep, Johnston is tapping out! Submission win for Natsi.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kuula Natsi!
After winning the bout, Kuula Natsi 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Epeli Nailatikau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Talentti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nailatikau comes to the cage accompanied by Number of the Bollywood. Talentti is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica - Ecstasy Of Gold. This should be fireworks!

Nailatikau
vs
Talentti

172 cm
28
162 lbs
18 - 13 - 0

167 cm
29
164 lbs
12 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Epeli Nailatikau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Talentti!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talentti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Talentti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Nailatikau misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Nailatikau.
Talentti moves out of range as Nailatikau strikes.
Talentti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nailatikau defends it well.
Nailatikau throws a looping overhand right but Talentti ducks down to avoid it.
Nailatikau moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nailatikau. Talentti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nailatikau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Talentti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Talentti lands in his opponent's guard.
Nailatikau manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Talentti manages to get himself to full guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talentti is wriggling around but Nailatikau manages to pass to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Talentti is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nailatikau is looking to stall here but Talentti recovers full guard.
Talentti 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nailatikau wants to control from the top but Talentti keeps moving.
Talentti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nailatikau manages to get himself to full guard.

Nailatikau pulls Talentti in close to his closed guard and prevents Talentti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nailatikau has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Talentti has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Talentti tries for a kimura but Nailatikau is defending well.
Talentti misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Talentti works to advance to full mount. Nailatikau defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nailatikau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nailatikau is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Talentti sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Talentti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nailatikau, who protects the arm well.
Nailatikau is looking to reverse the position.
The strikes coming from Talentti are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Talentti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nailatikau keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talentti is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tommi Talentti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Talentti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nailatikau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nailatikau appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nailatikau scores with a jab to the head.
Nailatikau looks to throw the jab but Talentti is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Nailatikau as Talentti shoots in.
Nailatikau with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nailatikau. Talentti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Talentti slips under a jab from Nailatikau.
Nailatikau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talentti manages to avoid it.
Talentti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nailatikau as he jumps to the side.
Epeli Nailatikau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nailatikau throws a shot from downtown. Talentti moves away and avoids it.
Nailatikau throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Talentti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Talentti maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nailatikau could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Talentti has cracked it and Nailatikau is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Talentti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommi Talentti!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommi Talentti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Las Mambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Sotaheimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Las Mambo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Mambo
vs
Sotaheimo

185 cm
26
194 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

185 cm
30
192 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Las Mambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ari Sotaheimo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mambo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sotaheimo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sotaheimo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mambo manages to get himself to full guard.

Mambo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Mambo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Mambo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mambo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sotaheimo trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotaheimo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Mambo 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.
Mambo thows a huge punch but Sotaheimo dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mambo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sotaheimo is trying to stand back up but Mambo is controlling him
Sotaheimo wants to get back to full guard.
Sotaheimo trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mambo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sotaheimo trying to control but Mambo postures up.
Mambo is looking to take a break and control but Sotaheimo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sotaheimo is looking to improve his position.
Sotaheimo is refusing to be controlled, as Mambo sits in half guard.
Sotaheimo moves into full guard.
Mambo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mambo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Sotaheimo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sotaheimo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sotaheimo wants it to stay on the feet.
Sotaheimo connects with a single shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sotaheimo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Mambo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sotaheimo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mambo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mambo looks up at the clock and then as Sotaheimo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mambo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mambo is working Sotaheimo over with some ground and pound from side control.

Mambo is trying to get an arm triangle but Sotaheimo is defending well.
The ground and pound from Mambo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The strikes coming from Mambo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sotaheimo tries to buck Mambo off but Mambo is having none of it.
Sotaheimo struggling a bit here.
Sotaheimo is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Mambo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mambo working the body and head with strikes.
Sotaheimo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Mambo is trying to work for a kimura but Sotaheimo is defending well.
Mambo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sotaheimo is trying to stand up here but Mambo is controlling him well.
Mambo trying to control from Sotaheimo's half guard. Sotaheimo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sotaheimo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mambo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mambo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mambo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mambo wants to control from the top but Sotaheimo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Las Mambo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mambo goes for a double leg but Sotaheimo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sotaheimo continues to drive forward.
Sotaheimo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mambo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sotaheimo throws a big shot that misses.
Mambo shoots in but Sotaheimo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sotaheimo tries to counter with a clinch but Mambo shakes him off and moves away.
Mambo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mambo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mambo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Mambo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mambo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sotaheimo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Mambo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sotaheimo is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Sotaheimo sneaks back into half guard.
Mambo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sotaheimo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sotaheimo has hold of Mambo's hands but Mambo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sotaheimo is looking to improve his position.
Mambo throwing shots but Sotaheimo is blocking nicely.
Mambo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sotaheimo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mambo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotaheimo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mambo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mambo is trying to control the action in half guard but Sotaheimo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sotaheimo tries to get to full guard but Mambo has control of the leg.
Mambo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sotaheimo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mambo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mambo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sotaheimo defending well though.
Sotaheimo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mambo prevents Sotaheimo from improving his position.
Mambo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sotaheimo can do to turn this around?
Mambo working the head and body with strikes.
Sotaheimo wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mambo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mambo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Las Mambo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sotaheimo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mambo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mambo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Sotaheimo.
Sotaheimo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mambo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sotaheimo trying to control from the bottom.
Mambo is nestled in close to Sotaheimo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Mambo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sotaheimo sees it coming and defends easily.
Mambo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sotaheimo trying to hold on to Mambo's head to control him but Mambo postures up.
Sotaheimo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mambo is staying active.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mambo wants to take a breather but Sotaheimo is having none of it.

Mambo is trying to work for a kimura but Sotaheimo is defending well.
Sotaheimo wants to get back to full guard.
Sotaheimo is trying to stand back up but Mambo is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mambo working over Sotaheimo with some ground and pound. Sotaheimo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sotaheimo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mambo.
Sotaheimo is looking to improve his position.
Sotaheimo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mambo scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Las Mambo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sotaheimo misses with a double jab.
Mambo swings for the body but Sotaheimo moves out of range.
Sotaheimo looks to clinch
and Mambo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mambo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sotaheimo tries to avoid it but Mambo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sotaheimo to the ground. Sotaheimo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Sotaheimo moves into the clinch.
Sotaheimo missing with knees to the body.
Mambo wants to get back to striking at distance but Sotaheimo won't allow it.
Mambo jumps guard but Sotaheimo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mambo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sotaheimo trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mambo managing to block the knees to the body from Sotaheimo.
Mambo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sotaheimo.
Sotaheimo is looking for a takedown.
Sotaheimo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sotaheimo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Mambo jumps into guard, dragging Sotaheimo to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotaheimo postures up in Mambo's guard and throws a big left but Mambo blocks it.
Sotaheimo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sotaheimo throwing strikes but Mambo manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Sotaheimo is looking for a sweep.
Mambo taking a break here but Sotaheimo is having none of it and regains half guard.
Mambo lands strikes from half guard.
Mambo is trying to control. Sotaheimo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mambo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mambo passes to side control.
Sotaheimo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotaheimo regains half guard.

Mambo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sotaheimo sees it coming and defends easily.
Mambo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mambo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sotaheimo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sotaheimo tries to roll over but Mambo keeps him under control.
Sotaheimo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mambo is working away from the top position though.
Sotaheimo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Mambo is looking for a kimura but Sotaheimo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mambo to get the leverage.

Mambo is trying to work for a kimura but Sotaheimo is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sotaheimo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ari Sotaheimo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mambo preventing the sweep.
Mambo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mambo works over Sotaheimo with some ground and pound from guard.
Las Mambo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mambo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mambo trying to control but Sotaheimo is working from the bottom.
Mambo content to stall in guard here.
Mambo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sotaheimo is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sotaheimo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sotaheimo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sotaheimo wants to sweep but no luck.
Sotaheimo working a defensive guard here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sotaheimo misses with a body kick.

Mambo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sotaheimo was covering up waiting for the punch and Mambo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sotaheimo keeping moving, preventing Mambo from controlling successfully.
Mambo content to stall in guard here.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Las Mambo!
Las Mambo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Langerholc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Barnes
vs
Langerholc

195 cm
30
210 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

180 cm
30
208 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Langerholc!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes throws a leg kick

and Langerholc counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Langerholc.
Barnes is looking to stand up but Langerholc isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes 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.
Langerholc throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Langerholc on the ground.
Langerholc passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Langerholc is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Langerholc.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Langerholc trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes has control of Langerholc's left arm, preventing Langerholc from doing any damage.
Langerholc throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Langerholc content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Langerholc from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barnes 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.
Langerholc working some strikes from top position.
Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Langerholc.
Langerholc passes into half guard.

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

Langerholc seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
Barnes is holding on to half guard well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Langerholc.
Langerholc looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barnes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barnes has his hands clasped together around Langerholc's back. He's all about the action.

Langerholc is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Langerholc is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
Barnes wants to control but Langerholc is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Langerholc seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes trying to control here.
Barnes won't allow Langerholc to pass to mount.
Langerholc thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barnes's head.

Langerholc is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnes wants to control but Langerholc is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Langerholc working the head and body with strikes.
Barnes is looking to get back to full guard here but Langerholc has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davor Langerholc dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes is looking to slow Langerholc down with leg kicks.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Langerholc feints the counter takedown.
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked

and Langerholc decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barnes's guard.
Langerholc distracts Barnes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langerholc in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Langerholc scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Langerholc tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Langerholc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Langerholc throws a strike but Barnes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Langerholc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Langerholc is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Langerholc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Davor Langerholc has got the better of the ground game so far.
Langerholc thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barnes's head.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Langerholc sits in half guard.
Langerholc missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Langerholc sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Langerholc jumps into side control!
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnes is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

Langerholc thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.

Langerholc goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Barnes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Langerholc's guard! Nice work there by Barnes!
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Langerholc thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Langerholc takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barnes is staying active underneath Langerholc, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Langerholc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Langerholc not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Langerholc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc prevents Barnes from improving his position.

Langerholc is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
Langerholc wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Langerholc lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Langerholc with the ground and pound but Barnes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Langerholc is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Langerholc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A low kick from Barnes misses

and Langerholc counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Langerholc.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Langerholc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Langerholc trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Langerholc thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Langerholc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Langerholc manages to get himself to full guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Langerholc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Langerholc bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard.

Barnes 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.
Langerholc throws an elbow that misses. Barnes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Langerholc's guard. Nice move by Barnes!

Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Langerholc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Davor Langerholc!
Davor Langerholc took some time post fight to say the following; 'One more murder to my account.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kantola has chosen Teräskehä as his entrance music. Jim Beam has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Beam
vs
Kantola

225 cm
42
280 lbs
26 - 17 - 2

185 cm
28
250 lbs
19 - 5 - 1

Great wrestler
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

Dangerous GnP
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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 26 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Beam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ari Kantola!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beam throws a body punch but Kantola moves out of range.
Kantola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beam.
Kantola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beam feinted with a counter takedown.
Beam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kantola.
Beam misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Beam. No joy for Kantola on that attempt.
Beam attempts a counter takedown but Kantola avoids it well and moves away.
Beam avoids the head kick by Kantola.
Beam tries to counter with a takedown but Kantola is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Beam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Kantola decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kantola working Beam over with strikes.
Kantola is trying to control the action in half guard but Beam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Beam uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Beam 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.
Beam pulls Kantola in to control the position.
Kantola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beam is keeping the position for now.
Beam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Beam wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kantola trying to control but Beam is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kantola.
Beam blocks the body kick.
Beam attempts a counter takedown but Kantola avoids it well and moves away.
Kantola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kantola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beam half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Beam crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kantola - the referee stops the clock and Beam gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kantola. Beam manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Beam throws a jab when Kantola was well out of range.
We've been told by Beam's head coaches at Bad Pluto! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola scores with a kick to the midsection.
Beam blocks a head kick by Kantola.
Kantola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beam has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kantola misses with the combination.
Kantola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kantola throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sloppy strikes from Kantola. Those never looked like landing.
Beam attempts a counter takedown but Kantola avoids it well and moves away.
Kantola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kantola.
Kantola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kantola slips a straight right by Beam.
Kantola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beam feinted with a counter takedown.
Kantola darts in looking for a takedown but Beam gets double underhooks and turns Kantola into the cage.
Beam feinted with a counter takedown.
Jim Beam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Kantola.
Kantola throws a right hand that Beam ducks under and follows up with a left that Beam also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kantola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kantola throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Kantola dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kantola misses with a wild combination.
Beam changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Kantola.
Kantola moves away from the strike by Beam.
Kantola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beam feinted with a counter takedown.
Kantola misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola throws a head kick that misses.
Beam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kantola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kantola throws a combination that misses

and Beam counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam wants to control but Kantola is keeping him busy.
Kantola tries to buck Beam off but Beam is having none of it.
Beam controls the position.
Kantola on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Beam is putting a hurting on Kantola here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kantola is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Beam cracks Kantola with a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beam landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beam working away.
Kantola taking punishment in the form of punches.
Beam is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kantola will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Beam fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Beam connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kantola some visible discomfort.
Beam creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kantola sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Beam lands a nice forearm strike.
Beam throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kantola is not content to let Beam control the position.
Beam cracks Kantola with a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beam cracks Kantola with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kantola is trying to control Beam's posture but Beam avoids it.
Beam scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Kantola is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Beam can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Beam!
Jim Beam 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
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Vick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins comes to the cage accompanied by Beginning of the End. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Collins
vs
Vick

178 cm
41
175 lbs
36 - 25 - 1

179 cm
24
175 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 36 - 25 - 1, fighting out of London, Dave Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gray Vick!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vick misses with a low kick.
Collins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Collins gets the takedown into side control.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but Vick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vick regains half guard, as Collins was trying to land strikes.
Collins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vick tries to get to full guard but Collins has control of the leg.
Vick gets back to full guard.
Collins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Vick is keeping the position.

Vick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Collins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins is looking to work some ground and pound but Vick has wrist control.
Collins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vick's head.
Vick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins postures up and lands a big shot to Vick's brow.
Vick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collins is one step ahead there.
Vick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vick has momentary wrist control but Collins slips an elbow through the middle.
Vick keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.

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

Vick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Collins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Collins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Vick isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Collins stacks Vick on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Collins!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vick is looking to regain half guard here but Collins keeps moving and retains side control.
Collins throws an elbow but Vick slips to the side and avoids it well.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vick keeps working.
Collins working the head with strikes.
Collins scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vick to see if he's OK.
Vick is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Collins is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Collins fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Collins putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vick looks a forlorn figure.
Vick slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Collins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Vick is trying to control but can't.
Collins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vick with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vick wants to control but Collins is keeping busy.
Collins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Collins trying to control from half guard but Vick is working away.
Collins is looking to advance position but Vick won't allow it.
Vick is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Collins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Vick throws a shot to the body.
Vick moves in looking to clinch but Collins pushes him off.
Collins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vick looks to land a combination but Collins avoids it well.
Collins lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Collins slips a jab and a cross from Vick.
Collins is looking to counter punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vick.

Collins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vick on his heels. He'll look to pass Vick's guard now, I'm sure.
Vick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collins.
Vick wants to sweep but no luck.
Collins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Vick is looking for a triangle but Collins pushes his legs off easily.
Collins won't allow Vick to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins chips away with some ground and pound.
Collins distracts Vick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Collins lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Collins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Collins preventing the sweep.
Collins advances position into side control!
Vick tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Collins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Collins is putting a hurting on Vick here, landing some big shots from side control.
Collins scoring with punches from side control.
Vick can't do much from the bottom here.
Collins wants to control but Vick is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vick manages to work his way to half guard, despite Collins's best efforts.
Dave Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Vick is defending well.
Vick trying to control here.
Collins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Collins misses with a head shot. Vick uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Collins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Collins defends it easily.
Collins working some strikes from top position.

Vick working for a triangle but Collins defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Collins connects with a couple of short punches.
Collins trying to control but Vick is working from the bottom.

Collins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Collins has managed to get both his arms back between Vick's legs - danger averted.
Vick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Collins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins postures up in Vick's guard and throws a big left but Vick blocks it.
Collins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Collins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vick.
Vick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vick looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.
Vick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vick has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vick moves forwards but Collins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vick looks for a takedown but Collins sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Collins misses the target.
Collins connects with a body shot.
Vick shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense.
Vick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Collins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vick closes the distance and clinches up with Collins, looking for a takedown. Vick pushes Collins against the cage but Collins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Collins is looking for a counter combo.
Dave Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Vick.
Collins throws a body punch but Vick moves out of range.
Collins lands a nice hook to Vick's body. Vick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Collins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Collins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Collins tries to avoid it but Vick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Collins to the ground. Collins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Collins looks to land a combination. Vick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
Vick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vick wants it to stay on the feet.
Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vick checks the leg kick.
Vick throws a big shot that misses.
Vick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
The crowd cheers as Vick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Collins doesn't seem phased though.
Vick throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Collins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vick.
Collins takes a swing at Vick's ribcage but misses.
Vick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vick.
Gray Vick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Collins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vick lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins attempts a counter takedown but Vick avoids it well and moves away.
Collins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vick can do to turn this around?
Collins lands with a nice body punch.
Vick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vick scores with a hook.
Vick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Collins slips under a jab.
Vick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Collins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vick sprawls and moves away.
Vick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Collins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Vick.
Collins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vick.
Collins tries to work over Vick's front leg with a kick but Vick checks it.
Vick misses the shot to the body.
Collins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Collins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vick loads up on a big right hand but Collins slips the punch.
Collins cracks Vick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vick moves away.
Vick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gray Vick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vick throws a right hand that misses
and Collins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Collins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vick is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Vick misses.
Collins throws a leg kick but Vick checks it.
Collins moves away from the strike by Vick.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Vick.
Vick just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCollins.
Collins throws a leg kick that misses.
Collins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vick unleashes a big counter combination but Collins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vick misses with a wild combination.
Collins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vick sprawls and moves away.
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!
Collins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vick looks to throw the jab but Collins is out of range.

Collins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vick won't allow Collins to pass to mount.

Vick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Collins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Collins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Collins!
Dave Collins managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sparta Fightware, into his post fight interview.
Gray Vick was interviewed post fight and said 'EI JUMALAUTA MITÄ PASKAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Corll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Rozemblit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corll kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is South Texas Death Ride. Rozemblit comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Corll
vs
Rozemblit

185 cm
27
193 lbs
15 - 5 - 1

190 cm
35
193 lbs
24 - 12 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Dean Corll!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Rozemblit!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rozemblit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corll.
Rozemblit feints a counter leg kick.
Corll throws a body shot but no joy.
Rozemblit throws a counter combo.
Corll misses with a hook. Rozemblit ducked under it nicely.
We've been informed that Rozemblit has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rozemblit misses with a leg kick.
Corll scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good shot there by Corll.
Corll throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rozemblit just misses with a punch to the body.
Corll lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rozemblit misses the body punch
and Corll counters with a nice body kick.
Corll scores with a spinning back kick!
A solid body kick from Corll.
Rozemblit lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corll bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Corll forces Rozemblit back against the cage and clinches.
Rozemblit blocking some punches.
Rozemblit gets through Corll's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Corll scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rozemblit looking to stall.
Rozemblit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rozemblit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rozemblit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corll backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rozemblit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rozemblit is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rozemblit tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Corll just stands there and leans against the cage.
Corll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Corll.
Nice body punch from Corll.
Corll blocking some punches.
Corll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rozemblit swings wildly with an uppercut but Corll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rozemblit misses with a punch on the inside.
Rozemblit can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
Rozemblit working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Corll.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corll struggles to land a body shot inside as Rozemblit controls his hands.
Rozemblit is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Corll to keep the fight standing.
Corll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rozemblit's elbow.
Rozemblit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corll's elbow.
Corll gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rozemblit.
Dean Corll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Rozemblit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
Corll lands with a light punch inside.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Rozemblit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corll backwards.
Rozemblit takes a shot to the head.
Corll lands a hook that snaps the head of Rozemblit backwards.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Corll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corll lands a shoulder strike.
Corll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rozemblit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Corll misses with a punch to the body.
Corll tries a body shot but Rozemblit blocks it.
Corll misses with some punches.
Rozemblit gets through Corll's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rozemblit tries a body shot but Corll blocks it.
Rozemblit lands a shoulder strike.
Rozemblit is working for takedown but Corll is calmly controlling the position for now.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rozemblit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Corll digs a right hand underneath Rozemblit's ribcage. Rozemblit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Corll misses with a body punch.

Corll breaks the clinch.
Corll pushes Rozemblit away with a front kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rozemblit checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corll moves away from the strike by Rozemblit.
Corll is looking to clinch but Rozemblit is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Rozemblit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corll ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corll throws the kick towards the body but Rozemblit avoids it.
Corll throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Corll blocks a head kick by Rozemblit.
Corll misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Corll throws the kick towards the body but Rozemblit avoids it.
Corll fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rozemblit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rozemblit blocks a head kick by Corll.
Corll bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Corll misses the target.
Rozemblit avoids the head kick by Corll.
Rozemblit looks for the body kick but Corll saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rozemblit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Corll has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Corll and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Rozemblit gets tackled into the cage by Corll. Corll maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rozemblit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Corll 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.

Rozemblit circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rozemblit counters with a stiff right hand.
Corll gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Corll misses the shot to the body.
As Corll backs off Rozemblit throws a huge counter combo but Corll manages to avoid it all.
Corll misses with a low kick.
Corll missing with a left hand there. Rozemblit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rozemblit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Corll looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rozemblit misses with a body shot.
Corll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corll keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Corll tries a head kick but it misses.
Rozemblit sizes up Corll with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozemblit slips under a jab from Corll.
Corll takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rozemblit staying out of range there.
Corll misses with a looping left.
Rozemblit swats away the attempt to clinch by Corll.
Rozemblit shapes to counter with a head kick.
Corll cracks Rozemblit with a good jab.
Corll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rozemblit can do to turn this around?
Rozemblit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Corll. That one must have hurt.
Rozemblit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Corll there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rozemblit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Corll is out of range and Rozemblit settles back down.
Corll tries to clinch but Rozemblit is having none of it.
Corll misses with a body kick.
Rozemblit misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corll throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rozemblit throws a counter combo.
Dean Corll is winning the standup battle so far.
Rozemblit staying out of range there.
Rozemblit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corll.
Corll lands a nice shot to the body.
Corll takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rozemblit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rozemblit has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Corll.
Corll fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Corll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rozemblit is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rozemblit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Corll blocks a head kick by Rozemblit.
Corll throws a series of strikes that have Rozemblit backpedaling.
Corll fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dean Corll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rozemblit connects with a high kick.
Corll takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corll tries to land a front kick but Rozemblit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rozemblit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rozemblit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corll.
Corll misses the jab.
Rozemblit slips a jab from Corll.
Corll blocks a head kick by Rozemblit.
Corll throws a hook but Rozemblit blocks it.
Corll misses with a low kick.
Corll lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Corll scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rozemblit throws a body shot but no joy.
Corll walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rozemblit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Corll takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rozemblit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Rozemblit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rozemblit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rozemblit swings wildly with an uppercut but Corll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corll pushes Rozemblit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rozemblit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corll's elbow.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Rozemblit.
Corll lands a shoulder strike.

Corll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Corll misses with a kick to the body.
Corll scores with a body shot.
Corll tries to clinch up but Rozemblit circles away and keeps his distance.
Rozemblit lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rozemblit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corll showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rozemblit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Corll.
Rozemblit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rozemblit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Corll attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Corll throws a shot from downtown. Rozemblit moves away and avoids it.
Corll throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Corll.
Corll ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rozemblit. Corll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corll loads up on a big right hand but Rozemblit slips the punch.
Rozemblit throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Corll misses.

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

Rozemblit is rocked!
Rozemblit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Corll. That one must have hurt.
Rozemblit is still on wobbly legs! Can Corll finish him?
Rozemblit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crack! A monster head kick from Corll and Rozemblit falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Corll!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dean Corll!
Dean Corll retains his middleweight title!
Dean Corll thanked the fans post fight for their support.