Infinity 103: Rubber Match PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jenkka Kahva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Losco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahva comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - Firestarter . Sam Losco will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Kahva
vs
Losco

173 cm
27
280 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

199 cm
19
264 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kahva drives through and clinches with Losco against the cage.
Losco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kahva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kahva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Losco's elbow.
Kahva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees to the body from Losco.
Losco with a knee to the head.
Losco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Losco tries a knee to the head but Kahva blocks it.

Kahva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Losco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Losco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kahva.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kahva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Losco.
Losco looking to throw knees to the head but Kahva is blocking nicely.
Kahva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Losco with a knee to the head.

It looks like Jenkka Kahva has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Losco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kahva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Losco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kahva.
Losco prevents Kahva from breaking the clinch.
Losco stops a takedown attempt from Kahva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenkka Kahva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Losco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Losco has Kahva pressed against the cage, preventing Kahva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Losco has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kahva seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Losco can turn it around.
Losco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Losco prevents Kahva from breaking the clinch.
Losco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Losco is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Losco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kahva blocks it with crossed arms.
Kahva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Losco looking to throw knees to the head but Kahva is blocking nicely.
Kahva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Losco pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahva fails to land the takedown.
Losco throws a fast counter high kick but Kahva manages to duck under it in time.

Kahva clinches up against the cage.
Kahva is trying to break the clinch but Losco is controlling him.
Losco landing knees to the head.
Losco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Losco.
Losco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Losco scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kahva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Losco has Kahva up against the cage in a clinch.
Kahva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Losco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kahva is looking to control Losco's arms but Losco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kahva has his back to the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Losco tries a knee to the head but Kahva blocks it.

Kahva works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Losco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kahva is looking to work some ground and pound but Losco has wrist control.
Kahva postures up.
Kahva trying to control the position from guard on top but Losco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Losco looking for a sweep. Not yet Losco, not yet.

Kahva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kahva trying to control the position from guard on top but Losco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Losco has momentary wrist control but Kahva slips an elbow through the middle.
Kahva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Losco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Losco looking to control.
Kahva connects with a couple of short punches.
Kahva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Losco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jenkka Kahva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kahva looking to land some kicks to the body here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Losco misses with a knee to the head.
Kahva misses with a body punch.
Kahva wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Kahva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kahva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Losco lands a good knee to the midsection. Kahva won't want to take too many of those.
Losco lands a knee to the head.
Kahva takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Losco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kahva blocks it with crossed arms.
Losco landing knees to the head.
Losco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Losco connects with a knee to the head.
Losco misses with a knee to the head.
Losco misses with a knee to the head.
Kahva takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Losco tries to pull guard but Kahva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kahva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Losco with a knee to the head.
Kahva working aggressively here.
Losco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kahva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Losco lands a knee to the head.

Kahva is rocked!
Losco scores with a knee to the head.
Oh Kahva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Losco jerks Kahva's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Kahva drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Losco goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Losco because Kahva was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Sam Losco!
Jenkka Kahva was interviewed post fight and said 'Now I'm hungry'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Tapper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spice Baby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Taisto Tapper has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Tapper
vs
Baby

199 cm
19
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
262 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taisto Tapper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spice Baby!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baby tries to clinch there but Tapper circles away.
Tapper throwing a counter right hand but Baby manages to avoid it.
Baby moves in looking to clinch but Tapper pushes him off.
Baby tries to clinch
and Tapper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tapper. Baby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baby darts in looking for a takedown but Tapper gets double underhooks and turns Baby into the cage.

Tapper gets tackled into the cage by Baby. Baby maintains the clinch.
Tapper prevents a body shot from Baby.
Tapper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tapper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baby backwards.
Tapper stalling.
Tapper being controlled against the cage.
Tapper scores with a shot to the side of Baby's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baby looking to stall.
Baby pushes Tapper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tapper lands with a left to the head.

It looks like Spice Baby has been cut.
Tapper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tapper displaying some good clinch control by pressing Baby up against the cage.
Tapper slows down the pace here.
Tapper works on Baby's body with a couple of short punches.
Tapper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baby.

Tapper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tapper has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Qube MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Baby tries to close the distance and clinch but Tapper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baby tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tapper counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baby slips a jab and a cross from Tapper.
Tapper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taisto Tapper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tapper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tapper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baby tries to clinch up but Tapper circles away and keeps his distance.
Baby tries to clinch up but Tapper circles away and keeps his distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tapper connects with a body shot.
Baby looks winded!
Baby closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tapper circles away.
Baby has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tapper lands with a cross.
Tapper lands a body shot.
Baby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tapper jabs Baby to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baby takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baby has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Tapper works Baby's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Tapper. Beautiful body shot.
Baby takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch lands to the side of Baby 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Baby drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That has opened up Spice Baby's cut even more.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapper digs a good body shot into Baby's ribs.
Tapper digs a good hook to Baby's body.
Tapper lands a jab to Baby's midsection.
Baby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tapper lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tapper is looking to wear down Baby with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

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

Baby is rocked!

The cut above Spice Baby's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tapper connects with a stiff jab that staggers Baby - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Taisto Tapper!
A victorious Taisto Tapper thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Elastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atonal Trujillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elastinen comes to the cage accompanied by Cascada - Dangerous. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Elastinen
vs
Trujillo

160 cm
40
148 lbs
30 - 28 - 0

165 cm
31
144 lbs
16 - 9 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Elastinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Atonal Trujillo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elastinen tries for a takedown but Trujillo circles away easily
and Trujillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trujillo tries to land a front kick but Elastinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Elastinen shoots in and drives through. Trujillo sprawls well.
No luck for Elastinen with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Elastinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elastinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trujillo stuffs the takedown.
Elastinen misses with a takedown
and Trujillo counters with a right hand to the body.
Trujillo has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Trujillo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trujillo wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Elastinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo jabs at Elastinen's body.
Elastinen has a takedown stuffed.
Trujillo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trujillo as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Elastinen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Trujillo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Elastinen is in Trujillo's guard.
Elastinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elastinen works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Elastinen is looking for a kimura here.
Elastinen is pressing down on Trujillo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trujillo is holding on for now.
Trujillo tries to get to full guard but Elastinen has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen wants to control but Trujillo is keeping him busy.
Trujillo trying to control but Elastinen postures up.
Elastinen is pressing down on Trujillo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trujillo is holding on for now.
Trujillo is staying active underneath Elastinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen uses his free foot to push down on Trujillo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Trujillo.
Elastinen tries to control but Trujillo wriggling away.

Elastinen goes for an armbar but Trujillo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Trujillo.
Trujillo won't allow Elastinen to sweep him here.
Trujillo is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen working a defensive guard here.

Elastinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trujillo defends it easily.
Elastinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elastinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Elastinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Trujillo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Elastinen fails with the takedown.
Trujillo lands a nice hook to Elastinen's body. Elastinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Elastinen.
Trujillo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Elastinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trujillo throws a quick inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Elastinen.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Elastinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trujillo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Elastinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen tries for a takedown but Trujillo circles away easily
and Trujillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elastinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Elastinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Trujillo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Elastinen's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen tries to move into range but Trujillo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Trujillo stuffs the takedown.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trujillo as he jumps to the side.
Trujillo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Elastinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trujillo tries to avoid it but Elastinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trujillo to the ground. Trujillo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Elastinen sets himself, and Trujillo steps forward looking for the clinch! Elastinen avoids it this time.
Erkki Elastinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elastinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Atonal Trujillo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trujillo slaps away a takedown attempt from Elastinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Trujillo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Trujillo throws the kick towards the body but Elastinen avoids it.
Trujillo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Trujillo looks to throw the jab but Elastinen is out of range.
Trujillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Trujillo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Elastinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Trujillo missing with a left hand there. Elastinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Elastinen is defended easily by Trujillo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trujillo.
Elastinen fails to land the takedown.
Trujillo counters with a body kick.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Trujillo as he connects with a hook.
Good shot there by Trujillo.
Trujillo stuffs the takedown attempt from Elastinen. Elastinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Trujillo tries to score with a low kick but Elastinen moves his leg out of the way.
Trujillo lands with a straight right. Elastinen didn't see that one coming.
Elastinen fails with the takedown
and Trujillo counters with a stiff right hand.
Elastinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Trujillo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Elastinen.
Trujillo throws a body punch but Elastinen moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo's corner calls for a 1-2. Trujillo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Trujillo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Trujillo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Elastinen looks for a takedown but Trujillo sprawls well.
And Trujillo responds with a good body kick, but Elastinen manages to step out the way in time.
Trujillo throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Elastinen misses the target.
Trujillo 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.
Trujillo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Elastinen takes a step back to recover.
Trujillo looks to throw the jab but Elastinen is out of range.
Trujillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Elastinen.
Elastinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Trujillo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Elastinen with that takedown attempt.
Elastinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Trujillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Trujillo misses its intended target.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trujillo sprawls well. Trujillo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Elastinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Elastinen moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck for Elastinen with that takedown attempt.
Atonal Trujillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Elastinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trujillo wants to control but Elastinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Elastinen trying to control from half guard but Trujillo is working away.
Trujillo is looking to control Elastinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trujillo avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atonal Trujillo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Trujillo throws a shot to the body.
Trujillo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Trujillo misses with a hook.
Trujillo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Elastinen fails with the takedown
and Trujillo counters with a stiff right hand.
Trujillo misses with a hook.
That kick from Trujillo tenderised Elastinen's leg. Elastinen is trying to keep his angry face on.

Elastinen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trujillo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Trujillo keeping full guard, as Elastinen tries to pass.
Trujillo is trying to control the position but Elastinen postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trujillo is keeping the position for now.
Trujillo keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
Elastinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trujillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elastinen trying to control but Trujillo is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Trujillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trujillo but Trujillo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Elastinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Elastinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trujillo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Elastinen's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen walks into a straight right hand from Trujillo.
Elastinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Trujillo as Elastinen shoots in.

Trujillo has Elastinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Trujillo lands a hook that snaps the head of Elastinen backwards.
Trujillo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Elastinen up against the cage.
Trujillo slows down the pace here.
Elastinen wants a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Trujillo.
Elastinen can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trujillo tries a body shot but Elastinen blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Elastinen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trujillo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Trujillo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trujillo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Trujillo.
Elastinen slips under a jab.
Elastinen slips a straight right by Trujillo.
Elastinen blocks a low kick nicely.

Trujillo closes the distance and clinches.
Trujillo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Trujillo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trujillo gets underhooks to prevent Elastinen's takedown attempt.

Trujillo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trujillo looks to throw the jab but Elastinen is out of range.
Elastinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trujillo's waist but Trujillo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Elastinen off to one side.
Trujillo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Elastinen in his tracks.
Trujillo throws a chopping leg kick but Elastinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Atonal Trujillo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elastinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Trujillo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elastinen shoots in and drives through. Trujillo sprawls well.
Trujillo stuffs the takedown.
Elastinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Trujillo misses.
Elastinen defending well as Trujillo loads up on a big left hand.
Trujillo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trujillo wants it to stay on the feet.
Trujillo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Elastinen misses with a takedown attempt
letting Trujillo counter with a right hand.
Trujillo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Trujillo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elastinen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Elastinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Elastinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Trujillo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Elastinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Trujillo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Erkki Elastinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trujillo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Trujillo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atonal Trujillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Trujillo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atonal Trujillo!
An out of breath Atonal Trujillo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Konna (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.

Lannister
vs
Konna

194 cm
20
244 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

193 cm
19
255 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Big Bear Nutrition 160Q

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Konna!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konna swats away the attempt to clinch by Lannister.
Konna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lannister.
Konna is looking to clinch.

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

It looks like Tyrion Lannister has been cut.
Lannister wants to clinch.
Konna throws a right and a left that Lannister avoids nicely.
Lannister takes a swing at Konna's ribcage but misses.
Lannister tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Konna with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lannister to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Konna tries to clinch there but Lannister circles away.
Konna lunges at Lannister with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lannister's hand.
Konna is looking to clinch.
Lannister attempts a counter takedown but Konna avoids it well and moves away.
Konna throws an overhand right that lands on Lannister's shoulder, as Lannister tries to avoid the shot.
Lannister is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Konna.
Konna ducks under a wild hook from Lannister.
Lannister rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Konna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Konna cracks Lannister's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Lannister slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Konna can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antti Konna!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sloppo Tjefski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erki Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turk has chosen Fischerspooner - Never Win (Benny Benassi remix) as his entrance music. Sloppo Tjefski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tjefski
vs
Turk

225 cm
23
290 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
29
235 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Big Bear Nutrition 160Q

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sloppo Tjefski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erki Turk!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turk throws a sloppy head kick and Tjefski moves out of range easily.

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

Turk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Turk seems to be looking for submissions.

Turk is working for a kimura but Tjefski is defending it quite comfortably.
Tjefski taking some punishment here, with Turk in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turk thows a huge punch but Tjefski dodges it nicely.

Turk seems to be looking for submissions.

Turk is working for a kimura but Tjefski is defending it quite comfortably.

Turk seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tjefski is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Erki Turk!
Erki Turk spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Modano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Pulkannaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulkannaru is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Judas Priest - Pain Killer. Mike Modano had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Modano
vs
Pulkannaru

170 cm
22
164 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

206 cm
26
162 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Modano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Pulkannaru!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Modano closes the distance and clinches up with Pulkannaru, looking for a takedown. Modano pushes Pulkannaru against the cage but Pulkannaru circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pulkannaru throws a nice looking combination but Modano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pulkannaru keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pulkannaru lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pulkannaru.

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

Pulkannaru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pulkannaru tried to score with a low kick but Modano checks it.
Pulkannaru scores with a push kick.
Sloppy strikes from Pulkannaru. Those never looked like landing.
Pulkannaru moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Pulkannaru has Modano up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Modano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Modano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Modano is trying to drag Pulkannaru to the mat but Pulkannaru just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pulkannaru successfully pulls guard.
Modano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pulkannaru really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Modano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Modano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pulkannaru is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Modano is controlling him.
Pulkannaru is pulling down on Modano's head to control his posture.
Modano prevents Pulkannaru from getting back to his feet.
Modano 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.
Pulkannaru wants to sweep here but Modano controlling him for the moment.
Modano trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkannaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Modano is looking to work some ground and pound but Pulkannaru has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modano throwing strikes but missing.
Pulkannaru wants to stand and escape but Modano is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pulkannaru throws a right and a left that Modano avoids nicely.

Pulkannaru gets caught flat footed, as Modano shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pulkannaru looking for a sweep. Not yet Pulkannaru, not yet.
Pulkannaru has his hands on Modano's head, controlling the position.
Modano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Modano working some strikes from top position.
Pulkannaru utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkannaru is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Modano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pulkannaru's head.
Pulkannaru is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pulkannaru keeping full guard, as Modano tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Modano trying to control but Pulkannaru is working from the bottom.
Pulkannaru working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Modano.
Modano postures up in Pulkannaru's guard and throws a big left but Pulkannaru blocks it.
Modano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pulkannaru utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Pulkannaru is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Modano presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Pulkannaru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pulkannaru misses with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pulkannaru.
Pulkannaru has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Modano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pulkannaru as he jumps to the side.
Pulkannaru lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pulkannaru is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pulkannaru lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Pulkannaru gets a double leg takedown into Modano's guard.
Pulkannaru controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pulkannaru wants to get up but he can't break Modano's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pasi Pulkannaru dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Modano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pulkannaru is fending him off so far but Modano persists. Nope, Pulkannaru circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Pulkannaru. No joy for Modano on that attempt.
Pulkannaru throws a head kick but Modano moves out of range.
Pulkannaru misses with the combination.
No luck for Modano with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Modano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulkannaru throws a right hand that Modano ducks under and follows up with a left that Modano also avoids with ease.
Modano looks for a takedown but Pulkannaru sprawls well.
Modano shoots in looking for a takedown. Pulkannaru tries to sprawl out of it but Modano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pulkannaru manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pulkannaru misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Modano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pulkannaru throws a body kick that misses.
Pulkannaru lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkannaru misses with a series of wild punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Pulkannaru scores with a four punch combination!
Pulkannaru throws a push kick but Modano slaps the foot to one side.
Mike Modano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Modano with a poor takedown
and Pulkannaru counters with a three punch combo that has Modano backing up. Modano nods at Pulkannaru to acknowledge the strikes.
Modano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pulkannaru avoids it really well and circles away.
Pulkannaru unleashes a big counter combination but Modano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pasi Pulkannaru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Modano is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pulkannaru.
Modano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pulkannaru lands a nice looking body kick.
Pulkannaru throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pasi Pulkannaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkannaru fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Modano avoids a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkannaru looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pulkannaru scores with a one two! Modano had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Modano shoots in for a takedown but Pulkannaru shows good takedown defense.

Modano shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Modano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pulkannaru is trying to stand back up but Modano is controlling him
Modano wants to control but Pulkannaru is keeping him busy.
Pulkannaru is trying to control but can't.

Modano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pulkannaru wants to control but Modano is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Modano is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Pulkannaru is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Modano!
An out of breath Mike Modano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Pasi Pulkannaru was interviewed post fight and said 'Dang, the fattest dude won this time'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lambo Gallardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gallardo
vs
Kim

200 cm
32
215 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

185 cm
41
220 lbs
30 - 43 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lambo Gallardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 43 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jin Kim!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim shoots in but Gallardo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kim shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gallardo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kim let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kim has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Jin Kim has been cut.
Kim shoots in and drives through. Gallardo sprawls well.
Lambo Gallardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kim.
Gallardo misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Kim counters with a shoot takedown. Gallardo fights it but they end up in guard.
Gallardo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gallardo wants to stand but Kim is controlling the position.
Gallardo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gallardo wants to stand up but Kim is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallardo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gallardo is adopting a defensive guard.
Kim with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gallardo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kim's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gallardo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kim managing to control the position.
Kim trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallardo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gallardo wanted to stand there but Kim had control of the position.
Gallardo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallardo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Kim tries to counter it with a takedown but Gallardo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gallardo tests Kim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gallardo lunges at Kim with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kim's hand.
Gallardo throws a nice looking combination but Kim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gallardo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kim with a nice cross.
Kim fails with the takedown
and Gallardo counters with a three punch combo that has Kim backing up. Kim nods at Gallardo to acknowledge the strikes.
Kim tries for a takedown but Gallardo circles away easily
enabling Gallardo to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Gallardo moves into the clinch.
Gallardo cracks Kim with a nice body shot.
Gallardo stops a takedown attempt from Kim.
Gallardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gallardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gallardo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kim.
Gallardo lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Gallardo.
Gallardo is trying to maintain a safe position but Kim gets an underhook and turns Gallardo into the cage.
Kim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gallardo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gallardo.
Gallardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lambo Gallardo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jin Kim's cut.
That's time! Gallardo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kim throws a sloppy head kick
and Gallardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Gallardo does it's job there.
Kim throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gallardo's waist but Gallardo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kim off to one side.
Gallardo slaps away a takedown attempt from Kim, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gallardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Kim tries for a takedown but Gallardo circles away easily
and Gallardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lambo Gallardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kim.
Kim tries for a takedown but Gallardo circles away easily
and Gallardo counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Kim falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lambo Gallardo!
Lambo Gallardo 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
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Trzcinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holy Diver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trzcinski comes to the cage accompanied by Ice Cube - Do Ya Thang. Diver has chosen Holy Diver by Dio as his entrance music. Daniel Trzcinski has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Trzcinski
vs
Diver

184 cm
23
184 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

161 cm
29
174 lbs
16 - 17 - 0

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

Viking Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Trzcinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Holy Diver!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diver doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Trzcinski counters with a one-two to the body.
Diver shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Trzcinski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Trzcinski.
Diver goes for a takedown attempt but Trzcinski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Daniel Trzcinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holy Diver.

Trzcinski moves into the clinch.

Diver jumps guard.
Trzcinski wants to stand but Diver is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trzcinski stopping the sweep attempt from Diver.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diver wants to stand but Trzcinski is controlling the position.
Trzcinski wants to stand and escape but instead Diver has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Diver sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diver connects with a couple of short punches.
Diver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trzcinski wants to stand up but Diver is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diver lands a couple of elbows.
Diver connects with a couple of short punches.
Trzcinski wants to stand up but Diver is controlling him.
Diver looking to sit in guard and control but Trzcinski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Trzcinski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diver wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diver is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diver is trying to keep Trzcinski in close.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Diver manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A short right from Trzcinski on the inside.
Trzcinski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Diver fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Diver successfully pulls guard.

Trzcinski gets to his feet - Diver follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diver gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Trzcinski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Trzcinski smiles and moves away.
Diver fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Trzcinski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diver wants to take the fight to the mat but Trzcinski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trzcinski avoiding damage.

Trzcinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diver with a lazy takedown attempt

and Trzcinski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Trzcinski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diver tries to pull guard but Trzcinski won't allow it.
Diver wants to take the fight to the mat but Trzcinski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Trzcinski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Holy Diver has been cut.
Trzcinski lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Trzcinski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Holy Diver's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Diver tries for a takedown but Trzcinski circles away easily

and Trzcinski counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Diver!

Diver is rocked!

Trzcinski gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Diver is still on wobbly legs! Can Trzcinski finish him?
Diver takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diver seems to have recovered his senses.

Trzcinski lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Diver sprawling to the canvas. Trzcinski follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Diver hang on?
Trzcinski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diver is trying to get back to full guard.

Trzcinski decides to stand up.
Trzcinski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diver has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trzcinski.
Diver goes for a double leg but Trzcinski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Trzcinski continues to drive forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diver.
Trzcinski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Daniel Trzcinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holy Diver.
Diver fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trzcinski avoids it really well and circles away.
Diver fails with a takedown attempt.
Holy Diver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Trzcinski closes the distance and pushes Diver back into the cage.
Trzcinski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diver is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Trzcinski to keep the fight standing.
Diver has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Trzcinski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diver tries to pull guard but Trzcinski holds him up against the cage and eventually Diver drops back down to his feet.
The referee calls for Trzcinski to work.
Diver has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trzcinski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Trzcinski manages to break the clinch.
Trzcinski scores with a jab. Diver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Daniel Trzcinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diver misses with a takedown

and Trzcinski lands a stunning uppercut that sends Diver to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Trzcinski escapes and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diver or perhaps it was just good defense by Trzcinski, which made it look bad.
Daniel Trzcinski is winning the standup battle so far.
Trzcinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diver moves away.
Diver gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Diver has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trzcinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diver can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diver tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trzcinski.
Daniel Trzcinski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Trzcinski lands a hook to the side of the head.

Trzcinski breaks from the clinch.
Diver dives in for a single leg takedown but Trzcinski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Trzcinski closes the distance and clinches.
Diver tries for a takedown but Trzcinski manages to get underhooks.
Trzcinski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diver is breathing heavily.
Trzcinski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Trzcinski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diver is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Trzcinski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trzcinski effectively controlling the action here.
Trzcinski with the Thai clinch, moves his hips back and unleashes a brutal knee to the head! Diver drops to the mat in a crumpled heap! Huuuuuuge knee there! WOW!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Daniel Trzcinski!
Our winner, Daniel Trzcinski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bregan Union (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avon Barksdale (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.

Union
vs
Barksdale

178 cm
27
182 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

174 cm
29
185 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bregan Union!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Avon Barksdale!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barksdale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barksdale throws a jab but it's blocked by Union.
Union tries to counter with a takedown but Barksdale is quick to defend against it.
Barksdale connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Union blocks a low kick nicely.
Barksdale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Union tries to counter with a takedown but Barksdale is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale shoots in and drives through. Union sprawls well.
Barksdale throws a body shot but no joy.
Union feinted with a counter takedown.
Barksdale wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barksdale shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Union is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barksdale passes Union's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barksdale thows a huge punch but Union dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barksdale in particular looking to stall.
Barksdale passes the guard and advances to mount!
Barksdale controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Barksdale looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Barksdale goes for an armbar but Union turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Union.
Barksdale throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barksdale holds on and takes a little breather.

Barksdale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barksdale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Union is one step ahead there.
Barksdale looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Union puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Barksdale manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avon Barksdale dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Barksdale closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Bregan Union has been cut.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barksdale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Union manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barksdale. Union does a little dance to reset his feet.
Union changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barksdale throws a low kick but it's checked well by Union.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses.
Barksdale takes a swing at Union's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale throws out a loose jab but Union uses good head movement to avoid it.
Union changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barksdale lands a nice shot to the body.
Barksdale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Union uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barksdale.
Barksdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barksdale lands a slapping body shot.
Avon Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barksdale cracks Union with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale misses with a looping left.
Union tries to counter with a takedown but Barksdale is quick to defend against it.

Barksdale shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Union's guard.
Barksdale wants to pass the guard but Union is keeping the position.
Barksdale pushes down on Union's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barksdale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barksdale is looking to advance position but Union won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Union blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barksdale.
Union is looking to escape.
Barksdale thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Union's head.

Barksdale wants to work for an arm triangle but Union is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barksdale trying to control from half guard but Union is working away.
Avon Barksdale has got the better of the ground game so far.

Barksdale seems to be looking for submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's four 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.
Barksdale is stalling here. Union is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Barksdale seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Union has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Barksdale tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avon Barksdale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bregan Union's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Union checks a leg kick.
Union changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Union keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Union moves out of range of the leg kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with a double jab.
Avon Barksdale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Union checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Union was well out of range. Poor timing from Barksdale.
Union keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barksdale closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Union quickly recovers to half guard.
Barksdale stalling.
Union is trying to stand up here but Barksdale is controlling him well.
Union is staying active underneath Barksdale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Barksdale is working for a kimura but Union is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale trying to pass the guard but Union defending well.
Barksdale is trying to control. Union wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barksdale missing with a left hand there. Union was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barksdale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Union drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barksdale sprawls and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barksdale darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Barksdale is looking for submissions but instead, Union has regained full guard.
Barksdale wants to control from the top but Union keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale passes Union's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Avon Barksdale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barksdale trying to control the action but Union is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barksdale is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bregan Union has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barksdale might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Union haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avon Barksdale!
After the fight, Avon Barksdale was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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C
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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sampo Jampo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nightwish - Phantom Of The Opera kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jason Morgan told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Jampo
vs
Morgan

225 cm
29
271 lbs
24 - 9 - 0

191 cm
37
247 lbs
19 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Bullet Proof System

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sampo Jampo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Morgan.
Morgan lands a jab to the nose.
Morgan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Morgan moves out of range as Jampo strikes.
Jampo avoids a kick to the body.
Jampo misses the shot to the body.
Morgan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jampo. That did some damage!
Jampo walks into a jab.
Morgan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jampo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Jampo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan takes a swing at Jampo's ribcage but misses.
Morgan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morgan connects with a jab.
Jampo lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Jampo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Jampo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morgan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jampo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Jampo throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jampo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morgan at a distance.
That kick from Morgan tenderised Jampo's leg. Jampo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Jampo cracks Morgan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jampo works Morgan's body with a nice hook.
Jampo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morgan looks winded!
Morgan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jampo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Morgan manages to circle out of the way.
Jampo blocks the body kick.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Jampo moves out of range.
Morgan connects with an inside leg kick.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jampo.
Morgan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jampo finds it's way round the side to connect with Morgan's head.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jampo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Morgan.
Jampo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jampo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Jampo.
Morgan only half commits to the counter leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jampo.
Morgan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jampo thuds his right hand into Morgan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jampo scores with a nice strike.

Morgan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jampo.
Morgan avoids a wild elbow strike from Jampo.
Jampo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morgan.
A body shot lands from Jampo.
Jampo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morgan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jampo has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jampo throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jampo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jampo working aggressively here.
Jampo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jampo gets through Morgan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Jampo.
Jampo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morgan's elbow.
Morgan tries to circle away but Jampo has him pinned against the cage.
Jampo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jampo lands an elbow just above Morgan 's eye.

It looks like Jason Morgan has been cut.
Jampo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Jampo.
Jampo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jampo lands with a light punch inside.
Morgan blocks a body shot from Jampo.
Morgan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jampo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Morgan misses with some punches.
Jampo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jampo lands a right hand.
Jampo lands an elbow just above Morgan 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jampo lands an elbow inside.
Jampo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jampo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morgans head.
Jampo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Morgan tries to throw a body punch but Jampo avoids it by throwing Morgan back against the cage.
Jampo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morgan's elbow.
Our sources have told us that Jampo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nice body punch from Jampo.
A short left from Jampo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jampo lands a hook to the side of the head.

Jampo drops Morgan onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Morgan is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Morgan is rocked!
Jampo pushes Morgan against the cage. Jampo is working some dirty boxing. Jampo pushes off with a quick right hook! Morgan goes down! Morgan tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jampo moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sampo Jampo!
Sampo Jampo retains his super heavyweight title!
After the fight, Sampo Jampo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

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