IFT23 - Kauri vs Korpi 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iron Ispa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Brody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brody comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cracks (Flux Pavilion Remix) by Freestylers kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jimmy Brody will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ispa
vs
Brody

185 cm
22
191 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
183 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iron Ispa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Brody!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ispa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brody blocks a jab.
Brody lands with a nice combination. Ispa backs away looking to recover.

Brody throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ispa was covering up waiting for the punch and Brody finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ispa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brody with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brody throws a strike but Ispa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ispa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ispa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brody on the ground.
Brody throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Brody working for a triangle but Ispa defends it easily.

Ispa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brody has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ispa has managed to get both his arms back between Brody's legs - danger averted.
Ispa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brody looks gassed!
Brody not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ispa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brody has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Brody escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ispa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ispa sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ispa won't allow Brody to get back to his feet.
Brody looking to control.
Ispa stays in close to Brody's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Brody looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ispa passes into side control.
Brody tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Ispa content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brody misses with a strike from the bottom.
Brody is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brody wants to get back to his feet but Ispa drags him back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brody wants to control but Ispa postures up.
Brody tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Iron Ispa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ispa has closed the distance and engaged Brody in a clinch.

Ispa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iron Ispa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ispa throws a head kick but Brody moves out of range.
Ispa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ispa misses with a straight left.
Brody shoots for a takedown but Ispa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Brody looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brody misses with a head shot. Ispa uses the momentum to regain guard.

Ispa pushes Brody off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ispa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brody uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ispa.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brody.
Brody will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ispa misses with an uppercut. Brody saw that one coming.
Ispa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ispa missing with a left hand there. Brody was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brody scores with a hook.
Brody slips a straight right by Ispa.
Ispa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Brody closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brody fails to land a wild elbow strike.
An elbow from Brody crashes against the mat.
Brody working the ground and pound but Ispa is defending the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brody misses with the ground and pound.
Brody throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Brody are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ispa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Brody tries to score with some ground and pound. Ispa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ispa misses the jab.
Brody tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ispa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brody somewhat.
Iron Ispa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Brody.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ispa.
Brody lands a glancing blow to the side of Ispa's head.
Brody shoots in for a takedown but Ispa shows good takedown defense.
Ispa misses with an uppercut. Brody saw that one coming.
Brody displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Ispa as Brody shoots in.
Brody fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ispa avoids it really well and circles away.
Ispa lands with a slapping head kick.

Brody gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Ispa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brody misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brody tries for a takedown but Ispa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brody doesn't manage to clinch there - Ispa circles away.
Brody shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ispa sprawls well. Ispa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brody gets slowly back to his feet.
Ispa slips a jab and a cross from Brody.
Jimmy Brody is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Brody.
Horrible takedown by Brody or perhaps it was just good defense by Ispa which made him look bad.
Ispa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ispa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ispa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ispa wants it to stay on the feet.
Brody lands a jab to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Ispa as Brody shoots in.

Brody moves into the clinch.
Ispa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brody's defenses.

Ispa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Iron Ispa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Brody lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ispa throws a hook but Brody avoids it easily.
Brody shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ispa but Ispa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brody takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ispa is looking to clinch but Brody is avoiding it.
Ispa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brody fails with a takedown attempt.

Ispa takes the fight into the clinch.

Ispa manages to break the clinch.
Ispa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ispa misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Ispa misses.
Brody wants to clinch.
Ispa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ispa wants it to stay on the feet.
Iron Ispa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Brody.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ispa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brody fails with a takedown attempt.
Ispa looks to land a left hand but Brody moved out of range nicely.
Brody lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Brody looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brody accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brody has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ispa is proving hard to escape from.
Ispa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brody.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brody throws a strike but Ispa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ispa postures up.

Brody looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Brody looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ispa preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brody throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Brody is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Brody is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ispa defends well.
Brody will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brody misses with a takedown attempt - Ispa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brody avoids the head kick by Ispa.

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.
Brody dives in and grabs Ispa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ispa pushes down on Brody's head and hops out.
Ispa misses with an uppercut. Brody saw that one coming.
Brody lands with a shot to the body.
Ispa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brody shoots in but Ispa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brody tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ispa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brody somewhat.
Horrible takedown by Brody or perhaps it was just good defense by Ispa which made him look bad.
A head kick misses from Ispa.
Ispa throws a head kick that half lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brody.
Ispa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brody.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iron Ispa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ispa, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Iron Ispa!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Iron Ispa!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Iron Ispa!

Iron Ispa wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Sefo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Ruckola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Ruckola has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ray Sefo's chin.

Sefo
vs
Ruckola

182 cm
25
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ray Sefo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Ruckola!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sefo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ruckola but Ruckola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sefo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ruckola but Ruckola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ruckola shoots in for a takedown but Sefo shows good takedown defense.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sefo checks a leg kick.
Sefo shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruckola tries to sprawl out of it but Sefo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruckola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Sefo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sefo doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruckola circles away.
Ruckola swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sefo throws a series of punches but Ruckola moves out of range.
Ruckola throws a right and a left that Sefo avoids nicely.

Ruckola has closed the distance and engaged Sefo in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sefo is looking to break free of the clinch but Ruckola has double underhooks.

Ruckola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sefo could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ruckola fails with a takedown attempt.

Sefo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sefo content to control rather than advance.
Sefo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ruckola's head.
Sefo stops Ruckola from getting back to his feet.

Ruckola manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sefo slips a jab and a cross from Ruckola.
Sefo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ruckola counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruckola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sefo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sefo tries to circle away but Ruckola has him pinned against the cage.
Ruckola gets underhooks to prevent Sefo's takedown attempt.
Ruckola has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sefo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sefo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Ruckola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruckola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sefo.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ruckola crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sefo - the referee stops the clock and Ruckola gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sefo. Ruckola manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ruckola looks gassed!
Sefo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ruckola counters with a series of strikes. Sefo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sefo stuffs the takedown attempt from Ruckola. Ruckola gets slowly back to his feet.
Sefo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ruckola counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sefo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ruckola holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sefo.
Ruckola prevents Sefo from breaking the clinch.
Sefo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ruckola tries to break free but Sefo pushes him back against the cage.
Ruckola is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sefo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ruckola wants to break free but Sefo has control.
Ruckola is looking to break free of the clinch but Sefo has double underhooks.
Sefo blocks an uppercut.

Sefo manages to break the clinch.
Sefo connects with a right hand. Ruckola shakes it off.
Ruckola misses with a series of wild punches.
Sefo lands with a good body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sefo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Ruckola counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sefo is trying to keep Ruckola in close.
Sefo has his hands on Ruckola's head, controlling the position.
Ruckola wants to control from the top but Sefo keeps moving.
Sefo trying to keep a closed guard but Ruckola is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Danny Ruckola will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sefo shoots in and drives through. Ruckola sprawls well.
Sefo throws a series of strikes that have Ruckola backpedaling.
Ruckola swings for the body but Sefo moves out of range.

Ruckola has managed to clinch.
Sefo tries to pull guard but Ruckola holds him up against the cage and eventually Sefo drops back down to his feet.
Ruckola tries to pull guard but Sefo won't allow it.
Sefo keeps control of Ruckola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sefo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruckola has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sefo.

Ruckola pulls Sefo into guard.
Sefo controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruckola is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ruckola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sefo manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sefo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruckola.
Ruckola is looking to stand up but Sefo won't let him.
Sefo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sefo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ruckola!
Ruckola wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Ruckola can't escape the position.
Sefo is not going to allow Ruckola to sit and survive in this position.
Ruckola looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sefo.

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.
Ruckola wants to escape the position.
Ruckola has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Sefo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ruckola is trying to get back to his feet but Sefo has full control of the position and if anything, Ruckola has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sefo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruckola trying to control the position but Sefo manages to sink in the hooks.
Ruckola prevents Sefo from getting a body triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sefo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sefo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ruckola is trying to break free.
Sefo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruckola on the ground.
Sefo tries to keep control of the position but Ruckola is staying busy.
Sefo keeps control of the position as Ruckola tries to break free.
Ruckola trying to control but not successfully.
A lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Ruckola's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ruckola looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sefo.
Sefo misses with punches from the back.
Sefo punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ruckola trying to control the hands but Sefo won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruckola is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Sefo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Sefo misses with a takedown attempt - Ruckola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ray Sefo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruckola moves in looking to clinch but Sefo pushes him off.
Ruckola stuffs the takedown attempt from Sefo. Sefo gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruckola fails to land the takedown.
Ruckola blocks a head kick by Sefo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sefo misses with a takedown

and Ruckola counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ruckola.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Sefo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Sefo breaks the clinch.
Ruckola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ruckola takes the fight into the clinch.
Ruckola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ruckola goes for a takedown attempt but Sefo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sefo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sefo shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruckola tries to sprawl out of it but Sefo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruckola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Ruckola rushes Sefo and presses him up against the cage.

Ruckola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Sefo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruckola tries to bum rush Sefo with a series of wild strikes but Sefo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sefo tries to clinch but Ruckola moves away

and Ruckola counters with a takedown into side control.

Ruckola tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ruckola has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The strikes coming from Ruckola are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sefo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sefo is not content to let Ruckola control the position.
Sefo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sefo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ruckola with a flurry of punches that miss.

Sefo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruckola controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ruckola postures up in Sefo's guard and throws a big left but Sefo blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ruckola being controlled here momentarily.
Ruckola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruckola wants to stand but Sefo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sefo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ruckola swivels and escapes.
Sefo tries to clinch up

and Ruckola counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sefo wants to control but Ruckola is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Ruckola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruckola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Danny Ruckola!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Danny Ruckola!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Danny Ruckola!

Danny Ruckola wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between ben dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

dover
vs
Karelin

180 cm
26
282 lbs
6 - 14 - 0

191 cm
25
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, ben dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksandr Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from dover is defended easily by Karelin.
Karelin throws the kick towards the body but dover avoids it.

Karelin moves into range and clinches up with dover.
dover tries for a takedown. No joy.

Karelin gets control of dover's arms and successfully pulls guard. Karelin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Karelin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Karelin pushes dover off and scrambles back to his feet.
dover connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Karelin to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by dover!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). ben dover!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between eki vieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). eki vieri had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

vieri
vs
Torres

160 cm
25
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, eki vieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
vieri moves out of range as Torres strikes.
Torres moves forwards but vieri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A combination from Torres does no damage.
vieri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
vieri connects with the punch.
vieri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
vieri's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and vieri duly obliges.
vieri scores with a jab to the head.
vieri throws a right and a left that Torres avoids nicely.
vieri throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
vieri throws a head kick but Torres moves out of range.
vieri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by vieri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of vieri.
A left and a right from vieri both land. Nice combination.
vieri lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Torres backs up against the cage.
Torres fails to land with a series of punches.
vieri misses with a wild combination.
vieri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torres.
Torres avoids a punch combination nicely.
vieri dodges the punch combination from Torres.
vieri lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Torres backs up against the cage.
vieri misses with a wild combination.
Torres takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
vieri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
vieri lands a jab-cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres works the jab nicely.
vieri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Torres will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
vieri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Torres avoids a punch combination nicely.
Torres swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Torres throws a right and a left that both miss.
Torres lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
vieri throws a right and a left that Torres avoids nicely.
vieri lands with an uppercut that bounces Torres off the cage and back into rage.
vieri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Torres tries to bum rush vieri with a series of wild strikes but vieri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Torres fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
vieri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Torres throws a series of punches but vieri moves out of range.
vieri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
vieri missing with a left hand there. Torres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
vieri dodges the punch combination from Torres.
A jab from Torres misses.
Torres stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Torres wants it to stay on the feet.
vieri cracks Torres with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
vieri lands a two punch combo.
Torres dodges the punch combination from vieri.
Torres throws a hook but vieri blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
vieri works over Torres's head and body with a nice combination.
Torres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torres swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Torres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from vieri.
vieri dodges the punch combination from Torres.
vieri scores with a nice right hand.
Torres looks to throw the jab but vieri is out of range.
vieri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torres moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
vieri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Torres fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Torres missing with a left hand there. vieri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
vieri moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
vieri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donk. vieri catches Torres right on the button with a cross.
vieri misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Torres.
Torres dodges the punch combination from vieri.
A telegraphed right hand from vieri misses the target.
vieri lands with a hook. Torres tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Torres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract vieri.
Torres looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
vieri throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres looks to land a left hand but vieri moved out of range nicely.
Torres connects with a crisp jab.
vieri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torres.
A left and a right from vieri both land. Nice combination.
Torres loads up on a big right hand but vieri slips the punch.
vieri is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Torres throws a jab when vieri was well out of range.
Torres throws a shot from downtown. vieri moves away and avoids it.
Torres tries a head kick but it misses.
Torres misses with the combination.
vieri jabs Torres right on the nose. Torres blinks but takes it well.
vieri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donk. vieri catches Torres right on the button with a cross.
vieri is working the combinations to good effect here.
Torres misses with an uppercut.
vieri cracks Torres with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Torres throws a right hand that vieri ducks under and follows up with a left that vieri also avoids with ease.
vieri throws a good cross that connects.
Good standup being displayed there by vieri as he connects with a hook.
Torres misses with an uppercut. vieri saw that one coming.
vieri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torres moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Torres walks into a stiff left hand from vieri.
Torres throws a series of punches but vieri moves out of range.
A lazy left from vieri finds it's target.
Torres takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Torres misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
vieri scores with a nice strike.
Torres throws a combination but it was largely blocked by vieri.
Danga de danga de dang - vieri scores with a four punch combination!
vieri throws a series of punches but Torres avoids them all with ease.
vieri works over Torres's head and body with a nice combination.
Torres misses with a straight right.
Torres throws out a powerful jab.
Torres has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
vieri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Torres takes a jab right on the kisser.
vieri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by vieri.
Torres blocks a head kick by vieri.
Danga de danga de dang - vieri scores with a four punch combination!
vieri throws a nice looking combination but Torres bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheers as vieri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Torres doesn't seem phased though.
vieri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
vieri misses with a two punch combination.
vieri throws the left hand but Torres avoids the punch easily.
vieri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torres misses with a wild combination.
Torres misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
vieri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
vieri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Torres misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

eki vieri dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

vieri jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Torres avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Torres throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Torres misses.
Torres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from vieri.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Torres in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
vieri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
vieri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
vieri catches Torres with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Torres needs to keep his hands up - vieri had a free shot at his head there.
vieri stalks Torres and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Torres's face. Torres staggers backwards, shaken.
vieri throws a one two combo.
vieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
vieri looks to land a combination but Torres avoids it well.
vieri staying out of range there.
vieri slips a jab and a cross from Torres.
vieri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
vieri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torres moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Torres. That snapped vieri's head back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
vieri scores with a jab to the head.
vieri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torres.
Torres takes one on the button.
Torres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as vieri throws out the jab.
vieri lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Torres backs up against the cage.
Good standup being displayed there by vieri as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. vieri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
eki vieri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
vieri lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
vieri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Torres swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
vieri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
vieri lands the left hand.
vieri throws a series of punches but Torres avoids them all with ease.
Torres throws an overhand right that lands on vieri's shoulder, as vieri tries to avoid the shot.
vieri fails to land with a series of punches.
vieri blocks a head kick by Torres.
vieri throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Torres throws a shot from downtown. vieri moves away and avoids it.
eki vieri is winning the standup battle so far.
Torres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
vieri misses with a two punch combination.
Torres throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Torres, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
vieri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Torres on the side of the head.
Torres throws a series of punches but vieri moves out of range.
vieri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
vieri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
vieri connects with the punch.
vieri looks to land a right hand but Torres moved out of range.
Torres misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Torres throws a hook to the side of vieri's head but vieri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
vieri lands a really nice looking cross but Torres seems unphased.
vieri misses with a two punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by vieri there.
Torres loads up on a big right hand but vieri slips the punch.
vieri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
vieri fails to land with a series of punches.
Torres will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from vieri does it's job there.
Torres throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - vieri coming out on top.
vieri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
vieri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Torres will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from vieri.
vieri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torres misses with a series of wild punches.
vieri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torres momentarily.
Torres throws a right and a left that vieri avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Torres misses.
Torres misses with a looping right.
vieri misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
vieri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
vieri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Torres.
Torres misses with a two punch combination.
Torres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
vieri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
vieri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Torres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
vieri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
vieri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torres moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Torres throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
vieri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torres circles away quickly and effectively.
vieri ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Torres might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, vieri has got the better of the exchanges.
vieri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from vieri.
vieri slips a straight right by Torres.
vieri swinging wildly here.
vieri throws a big shot that misses.
Torres throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Torres, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
vieri lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
vieri misses with a series of wild punches.
vieri misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Torres throws a right hand that vieri ducks under and follows up with a left that vieri also avoids with ease.
Torres tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Torres, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
vieri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
vieri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
vieri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
vieri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Torres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from vieri.
Some wild striking there from vieri.
vieri scores with a one two! Torres had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Torres throws a looping overhand right but vieri ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from vieri.
Torres slips under a jab.
Torres swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Torres lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but vieri circles away quickly and effectively.
Danga de danga de dang - vieri scores with a four punch combination!
Torres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from vieri.
vieri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torres sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by vieri.
Good standup being displayed there by vieri as he connects with a hook.
Torres looks to land a left hand but vieri moved out of range nicely.
Torres tries to bum rush vieri with a series of wild strikes but vieri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
vieri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torres.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

eki vieri dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Torres slips a jab and a cross from vieri.
vieri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for vieri. That snapped Torres's head back.
Nice uppercut there from vieri.
vieri fails to land with a series of punches.
vieri throws a nice looking combination but Torres bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Torres walks into a jab.
vieri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torres.
Some wild striking there from vieri.
Torres misses with a few strikes there.
Torres throws an overhand right that lands on vieri's shoulder, as vieri tries to avoid the shot.
vieri slips under a jab from Torres.
vieri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
vieri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good exchange - vieri coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
vieri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torres circles away quickly and effectively.
vieri throws a jab but it's blocked by Torres.
Torres misses with a wild combination.
vieri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torres moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
vieri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torres circles away quickly and effectively.
vieri scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Torres throws a right and a left that vieri avoids nicely.
vieri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres throws a looping overhand right but vieri ducks down to avoid it.
vieri lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by vieri.
Torres will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torres swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Torres throws a combination but it was largely blocked by vieri.
Torres will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torres pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Torres.
Torres misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from vieri.
vieri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
vieri misses with an uppercut.
vieri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torres throws out the jab.
vieri misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Torres misses.
vieri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Torres swinging wildly here.
Torres throws a looping overhand right but vieri ducks down to avoid it.
vieri throws a right and a left that Torres avoids nicely.
Torres scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Miguel Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Torres walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
vieri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Torres throws an overhand right that lands on vieri's shoulder, as vieri tries to avoid the shot.
vieri throws a head kick that misses.
Torres throws a right hand that vieri ducks under and follows up with a left that vieri also avoids with ease.
vieri throws a right hand that Torres ducks under and follows up with a left that Torres also avoids with ease.
Torres misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
vieri scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Torres rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but vieri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
vieri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torres.
vieri fails to land with a series of punches.
vieri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
vieri lands a head shot.
vieri swinging wildly here.
vieri lands the left hand.
vieri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Torres takes one to the side of the head.
vieri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
vieri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torres misses with a two punch combination.
vieri throws a head kick but Torres moves out of range.
A combination from vieri does no damage.
Torres dodges the punch combination from vieri.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres swinging wildly here.
Torres throws a nice looking combination but vieri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
vieri misses with a hook.
vieri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Torres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. vieri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
vieri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Torres walks into a stiff left hand from vieri.
Torres misses with a looping right.
vieri throws a combination. Torres tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
vieri throws a looping overhand right but Torres ducks down to avoid it.
Torres will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torres misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
vieri misses with a jab, cross combination.
vieri misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from vieri does no damage.
vieri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torres.
Torres takes one to the chin there.
Torres misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Torres.
vieri ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
vieri moves away from the strike by Torres.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
vieri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torres.
Torres misses with a few strikes there.
vieri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torres.
vieri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
vieri lands a two punch combo.
vieri lands a high kick!
Torres misses the jab.
vieri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torres circles away quickly and effectively.
Torres looks to land a combination but vieri avoids it well.
Torres throws a right hand that vieri ducks under and follows up with a left that vieri also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from vieri.
vieri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
vieri misses with a double jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by vieri!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
vieri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torres.
Torres throws a hook but vieri blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
vieri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A left and a right from vieri both land. Nice combination.
vieri lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Torres.
Torres looks to land a right hand but vieri moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
eki vieri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well vieri 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for eki vieri!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for eki vieri!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for eki vieri!

eki vieri wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between B Schnitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kumina Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Schnitz
vs
Sato

178 cm
23
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

167 cm
21
169 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good kicks
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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, B Schnitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kumina Sato!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schnitz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sato sprawls well. Sato wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schnitz gets slowly back to his feet.
Schnitz fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sato jabs at Schnitz's body.
Sato lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Sato. No joy for Schnitz on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for B Schnitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Schnitz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Schnitz showed some decent athleticism there.
Sato trying to control from the bottom.
Sato tries to roll over but Schnitz keeps him under control.
Sato is trying to maintain the position but Schnitz is very close to passing his half guard.
Schnitz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sato gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnitz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schnitz postures up in Sato's guard and throws a big left but Sato blocks it.
Schnitz throws and elbow that misses. Sato uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schnitz's guard. Nice move by Sato!
Sato wants to control from the top but Schnitz keeps moving.
Schnitz wants to stand but Sato is controlling the position.
Schnitz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schnitz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schnitz tries to get out of the position.
Sato tries to free his leg and advance position but Schnitz is retaining full guard.
Sato pushes down on Schnitz's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schnitz is trying to stand back up but Sato is controlling him
Sato not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sato prevents Schnitz from improving his position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sato lands with a kick to the temple. Schnitz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
B Schnitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schnitz has a takedown stuffed.

Schnitz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sato stands and throws Schnitz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sato lands a few punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Sato seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sato working away.
Schnitz is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sato working away.
Sato has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sato wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schnitz keeps working.
Schnitz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Schnitz is refusing to be controlled, as Sato sits in half guard.
Sato with the ground and pound but Schnitz uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schnitz keeping full guard, as Sato tries to pass.
Schnitz controls Sato momentarily but Sato frees himself.
Sato slips nicely into half guard.
Sato is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Schnitz is looking to escape.
Sato drops an elbow to the side of Schnitz's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sato throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sato lands a head kick. Schnitz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Schnitz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sato paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Schnitz misses with a takedown
and Sato counters with a nice kick to the body.
Schnitz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sato lands with a nice body kick.

Schnitz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sato's half guard.
Schnitz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schnitz lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sato regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Schnitz.
Schnitz throws and elbow that misses. Sato uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schnitz's guard. Nice move by Sato!
Sato controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato trying to control the position from guard on top but Schnitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sato stands and throws Schnitz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Schnitz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sato's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sato wants to control but Schnitz is keeping him busy.
Sato is thwarting Schnitz's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Schnitz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Schnitz wants to get back to his feet.

Sato 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.
Schnitz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schnitz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sato on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schnitz trying to control the position.
Schnitz keeping moving, preventing Sato from controlling successfully.
Sato thows a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schnitz.
Schnitz with a lazy takedown attempt

and Sato counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Schnitz!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for B Schnitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sato looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Sato goes for an armbar but Schnitz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Schnitz.
Schnitz postures up in Sato's guard and throws a big left but Sato blocks it.
Schnitz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Schnitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sato swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schnitz throws a strike but Sato rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Schnitz is looking to stand up but Sato isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kumina Sato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Nice uppercut lands for Sato. That snapped Schnitz's head back.
Sato throws a nice head kick!
Schnitz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schnitz tries for a takedown but Sato circles away easily
and Sato counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schnitz misses with a takedown
and Sato counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for B Schnitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schnitz shoots and misses
and Sato counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sato lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Schnitz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Schnitz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sato sprawls well initially but Schnitz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sato regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Schnitz.
Sato preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sato trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnitz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sato 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.
Kumina Sato has got the better of the ground game so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sato holds on and takes a little breather.
Schnitz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schnitz throws a big right hand that misses.
Sato 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Sato throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Schnitz was covering up waiting for the punch and Sato finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sato stopping the sweep attempt from Schnitz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schnitz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Schnitz looking to control.
Sato in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Sato drops back, looking for a kneebar! Schnitz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Schnitz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Schnitz!
Schnitz throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sato works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Schnitz connects with a nice short shot to Sato's temple.
Schnitz is nestled in close to Sato, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Schnitz is looking to advance position but Sato won't allow it.
Schnitz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sato wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sato trying to control but Schnitz postures up.
Schnitz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sato is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schnitz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schnitz's back!
Schnitz surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Sato avoiding Schnitz 's attempts to control his hands.
Sato trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Sato is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kumina Sato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sato 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Kumina Sato!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Kumina Sato!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Kumina Sato!

Kumina Sato wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Soldier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Soldier will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Virtanen
vs
Soldier

170 cm
20
217 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

186 cm
19
238 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Red Light Clothing ► Amsterdam!

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Soldier!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soldier tried to score with a low kick but Virtanen checks it.
Soldier misses with an uppercut.
Virtanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Soldier circles away.
Soldier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Virtanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soldier should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Virtanen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Soldier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Soldier.
Virtanen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Soldier tries to avoid it but Virtanen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Soldier to the ground. Soldier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jussi Virtanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soldier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Virtanen shoots for a double leg takedown but Soldier sprawls well. He's pushed Virtanen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Soldier lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Virtanen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Virtanen shoots in but Soldier avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Virtanen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Soldier!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soldier holds on for dear life.
Virtanen is breathing heavily.
Soldier is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Soldier is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Virtanen controlling the position easily from mount.
Soldier working to try and regain half guard.
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.
Soldier really wants to buck Virtanen off and get back to his feet.

Virtanen has control of Soldier's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Soldier regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Soldier is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

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

Soldier makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Soldier connects with a single shot there.
Soldier throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Virtanen's head.
Soldier bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Virtanen's head backwards.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soldier.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soldier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice combination there by Soldier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Soldier dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Soldier tries to clinch up.
Soldier lands a really nice looking cross but Virtanen seems unphased.
Virtanen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soldier. Soldier obviously looking to wear him down.
Virtanen walks into a left hand.
Virtanen closes the distance and clinches up with Soldier, looking for a takedown. Virtanen pushes Soldier against the cage but Soldier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Soldier lands with a nice body punch.
Soldier lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Soldier clinches with his opponent.
Virtanen takes an elbow to the temple.
Soldier lands a damaging elbow.
Soldier effectively controlling the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soldier receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldier pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Soldier lands an elbow just above Virtanen 's eye.
Soldier stalling against the cage.
Soldier throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Virtanen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soldier pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Soldier lands an elbow just above Virtanen 's eye.
Soldier is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Soldier.
Soldier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good shot there by Soldier.
Soldier goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Virtanen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soldier. Soldier obviously looking to wear him down.
Soldier is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Soldier closes the distance and clinches.
Soldier throws an elbow but it misses.
Soldier lands a nice elbow.
Soldier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Soldier content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen takes an elbow to the temple.
Soldier lands an elbow inside that Virtanen shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soldier.
Soldier lands a nice elbow.
Soldier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Soldier stalling.
Virtanen blocks the elbow strike.
Soldier taking a breather.
Soldier stops a takedown attempt from Virtanen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jussi Virtanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soldier holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Soldier lands a nice elbow.
Soldier is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Soldier lands an elbow that stopped Virtanen in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soldier throws an elbow that misses.
Virtanen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soldier is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soldier slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Soldier.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soldier. That's going to slow Virtanen down.
Mike Soldier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soldier lands a jab.
Soldier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Soldier clinches.
Virtanen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Soldier.
Soldier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soldier taking a breather.
Virtanen takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldier lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soldier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Virtanen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soldier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Soldier lands an elbow just above Virtanen 's eye.
Soldier stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Soldier.

Soldier moves into the clinch successfully.
Soldier taking a breather.
Soldier lands an elbow inside that Virtanen shrugs off.
Soldier lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soldier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Soldier lands an elbow inside.
Soldier throws an elbow but it misses.
Soldier lands an elbow inside.
Soldier lands a nice elbow.
Soldier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Soldier stops a takedown attempt from Virtanen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jussi Virtanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soldier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

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.
Virtanen takes an elbow to the temple.
Mike Soldier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soldier lands a nice elbow.
Soldier has Virtanen pushed against the cage.
Soldier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jussi Virtanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Virtanen throws an elbow but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Soldier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soldier 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Mike Soldier!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Mike Soldier!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Mike Soldier!

Mike Soldier wins by unanimous decision!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paavali Pietari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pietari's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Prodigy - Smack My Bitch Up. Adebisi has chosen Go Go Adebisi as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Simon Adebisi was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Pietari
vs
Adebisi

200 cm
19
188 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

181 cm
22
197 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paavali Pietari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simon Adebisi!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pietari wants to clinch.

Adebisi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pietari's guard.
Adebisi won't allow Pietari to sweep him here.
Adebisi trying to control the position from guard on top but Pietari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pietari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adebisi wants to control from the top but Pietari keeps moving.
Adebisi looking to pass the guard.
Adebisi trying to control the position from guard on top but Pietari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adebisi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Adebisi scoring with punches to the head and body.

Adebisi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pietari is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pietari has escaped and now he's on top!

Adebisi pushes Pietari off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi digs a good hook to Pietari's body.

Adebisi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Adebisi stays in close to Pietari's body and controls the position.
Adebisi stands and throws Pietari's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pietari really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Adebisi advances to full mount.

Pietari has left one of his arms exposed and Adebisi doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Pietari screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Adebisi!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Payette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Payette has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Payette
vs
Puska

187 cm
22
135 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

175 cm
19
139 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

BUY ONE,GET TWO
Red Light Clothing ► Amsterdam!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Payette !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Puska!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payette fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Puska avoids it really well and circles away.
Payette is trying hard to land a takedown here. Puska sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Puska changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Payette looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Puska is trying to get an arm triangle but Payette is defending well.

Puska is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Payette has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payette is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Puska tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska working the ground and pound but Payette is defending the strikes.
Payette tries to improve position but can't.

Puska in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Payette is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Puska! Mike Puska retains his bantamweight title!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cees Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminem - Go to Sleep. The key to victory for Cees Overeem has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Overeem
vs
Gonzales

195 cm
21
265 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

191 cm
23
271 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Elite Golden Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cees Overeem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafael Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Gonzales with that takedown attempt.
Overeem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzales swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A leg kick checked by Gonzales.

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

It looks like Rafael Gonzales has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overeem wants to clinch.
Overeem is looking to clinch but Gonzales is avoiding it.
Gonzales fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gonzales has a takedown stuffed.
Cees Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Gonzales.
Overeem tries to clinch but Gonzales is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonzales is defended easily by Overeem.
Overeem closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Gonzales out cold! Gonzales corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cees Overeem!
Cees Overeem retains his heavyweight title!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauno Korpi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Kauri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommi Kauri is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Korpi
vs
Kauri

172 cm
23
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

194 cm
19
217 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Control Nutrition

:: Happy Pills ::

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauno Korpi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Kauri!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korpi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Korpi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kauri lunges at Korpi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Korpi's hand.
Korpi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kauri circles away quickly and effectively.
Kauri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Korpi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Korpi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kauri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Korpi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kauri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Korpi throws a right and a left that Kauri avoids nicely.
Korpi throws a combination that misses
and Kauri counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Korpi fails to land with a series of punches.
Korpi throws a big shot that misses.
Korpi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Korpi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Korpi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kauri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Korpi throws out the jab.
Korpi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kauri.
Korpi works Kauri's body with a nice hook.
Korpi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kauri just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauri looks to score with a jab to the body but Korpi is just out of range.
Korpi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korpi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kauri was well out of range. Poor timing from Korpi.
Korpi lands a two punch combo.
Korpi looks to land a combination but Kauri avoids it well.
Rauno Korpi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korpi takes a swing at Kauri's ribcage but misses.
Korpi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kauri.
Kauri with a jab.
Korpi throws a combination that misses
and Kauri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korpi misses the jab.
Korpi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korpi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kauri counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Kauri changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Korpi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kauri throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Korpi is trying to buck Kauri off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Kauri's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Korpi dodges the ground and pound from Kauri.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Korpi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kauri works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kauri 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.
Korpi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kauri asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kauri lands a nice forearm strike.
Kauri misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kauri throws an elbow but Korpi slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kauri lands an elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Kauri.
Korpi taking a bit of punishment here - Kauri scoring with strikes.
Kauri is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korpi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kauri has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Korpi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Korpi defending against the ground and pound.
Korpi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kauri 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.
Kauri throws an elbow but Korpi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Korpi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Korpi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Korpi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kauri 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.
Korpi pushes Kauri away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kauri gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The strikes coming from Kauri are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Korpi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Korpi is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Korpi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Korpi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kauri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kauri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korpi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Korpi misses the shot to the body.
Korpi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kauri throws out the jab.
Kauri slips a jab from Korpi.
Korpi misses the shot to the body.
Kauri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Korpi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kauri just misses with a punch to the body.
Korpi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kauri.
Korpi looks to land a left hand but Kauri moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Korpi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Korpi misses the shot to the body.
Kauri throws a body punch but Korpi moves out of range.
Rauno Korpi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Korpi misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A nice combination there by Kauri.
Korpi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korpi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kauri.
Korpi lands a jab to Kauri's midsection.
Korpi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Korpi misses with the combination.
Kauri drops his hands momentarily and Korpi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Korpi fails to land with a series of punches.
Kauri moves away from the strike by Korpi.
Kauri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korpi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kauri.
A punch combination from Korpi misses.
Korpi misses the jab.
Korpi with a jab.
Korpi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kauri.
Korpi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Korpi misses with a combination
and Kauri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauri lands with an overhand left.
Kauri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kauri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kauri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Korpi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kauri dodges the punch combination from Korpi.
Korpi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kauri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korpi.
Kauri looks to land a right hand but Korpi moved out of range.
Korpi misses with a double jab
enabling Kauri to counter with a crisp jab.
Korpi thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Korpi misses.
Kauri ducks under a wild hook from Korpi.
Kauri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kauri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Korpi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korpi. Kauri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korpi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kauri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice combination there by Korpi.
Rauno Korpi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Korpi.
Kauri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Korpi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korpi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kauri. Kauri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Korpi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Korpi cracks a nice hook into Kauri's ribs.
Korpi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Korpi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Korpi looks to land a combination. Kauri sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Korpi throws a big shot that misses.
Korpi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kauri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Korpi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Korpi works Kauri's body with a nice hook.
Korpi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kauri.
Nice sprawl there from Korpi as Kauri shoots in.
Rauno Korpi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Kauri.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kauri throws a jab but it's blocked by Korpi.
Korpi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left lands for Korpi.
Korpi misses with a straight left.
Korpi swings away with a body shot that misses

and Kauri counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Korpi!
Korpi trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kauri scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Korpi?
Kauri landing shots from mount.
Kauri misses with a head shot.
Kauri throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Korpi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kauri lands a big elbow.
Kauri landing punches.
Kauri throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korpi really wants to buck Kauri off and get back to his feet.
Kauri throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kauri in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
Kauri looking to control but Korpi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kauri throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
BOOM! Kauri connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kauri looking to finish Korpi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Korpi!
Korpi's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Tommi Kauri has got the better of the ground game so far.
A nice elbow there by Kauri.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korpi wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kauri trying to control but Korpi is having none of it.
Korpi is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommi Kauri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kauri slips a jab from Korpi.
Korpi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kauri.
Kauri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kauri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Korpi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kauri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kauri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korpi moves away.
Korpi fails to land with a series of punches.
Korpi works over Kauri's head and body with a nice combination.
Korpi throws the left hand but Kauri avoids the punch easily.
Korpi misses with a wild combination.
Kauri lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kauri.
A slow jab from Korpi misses its intended target.
A jab from Kauri misses.
Korpi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Korpi throws a big shot that misses.
Korpi slips a straight right by Kauri.
Kauri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kauri manages to avoid it.
Kauri looks to score with a jab to the body but Korpi is just out of range.
Korpi misses with a hook. Kauri ducked under it nicely.
Kauri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Korpi scores with a jab to the body.
Rauno Korpi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kauri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Korpi.
Korpi cracks Kauri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Korpi misses with a double jab
and Kauri counters with a two punch combo.
A slow jab from Korpi misses its intended target.
Korpi punishes Kauri's body with a nice straight punch.
Korpi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kauri.
Kauri misses with an uppercut. Korpi saw that one coming.
Korpi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Korpi jabs at Kauri's body.
Kauri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Korpi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kauri was well out of range. Poor timing from Korpi.
Nice uppercut lands for Korpi. That snapped Kauri's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauri moves out of range of the strikes.
Korpi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Korpi just misses with a punch to the body.

Kauri scores with a takedown into Korpi's guard.

Korpi pushes Kauri off and gets back to his feet.
Korpi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kauri.
Korpi throws a nice looking combination but Kauri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Korpi does no damage.
Kauri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Korpi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Korpi.
Korpi misses with a body punch
and Kauri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Korpi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kauri.
Korpi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kauri.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kauri counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kauri throwing strikes from guard but Korpi blocks nicely.
Kauri won't allow Korpi to get back to his feet.
Kauri trying to control the position from guard on top but Korpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Korpi wants to stand and escape but Kauri is having none of it.
Kauri trying to control the position from guard on top but Korpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Korpi wants to stand but Kauri is controlling the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kauri throws out a loose jab but Korpi uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kauri looks to score with a jab to the body but Korpi is just out of range.
Korpi punishes Kauri's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the body from Korpi misses

and Kauri counters with a shoot takedown. Korpi fights it but they end up in guard.
Kauri looking to sit in guard and control but Korpi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Korpi won't allow Kauri to sweep him here.
Korpi wants to stand but Kauri has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Korpi gets to his feet - Kauri follows without any prompting.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korpi slips under a jab.
Korpi misses with a two punch combination.
Kauri misses with a double jab
and Korpi counters with a series of strikes. Kauri will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Rauno Korpi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Korpi needs to keep his hands up - Kauri had a free shot at his head there.
Kauri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Korpi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kauri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kauri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Korpi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Korpi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Korpi swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Kauri bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kauri in side control, throwing shots but Korpi defends.
Korpi pushes Kauri away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kauri gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kauri connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Korpi some visible discomfort.
Kauri in side control lands a decent elbow.
Korpi is pushing Kauri's head away, looking to escape. Kauri manages to hold on to the position though.
Korpi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kauri is trying to ground and pound but Korpi uses the momentary lack of control by Kauri to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauri stops Korpi from getting back to his feet.
Korpi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kauri.
Korpi is trying to stand up here but Kauri is controlling him well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kauri connects with a nice short shot to Korpi's temple.
Kauri drops an elbow to the side of Korpi's head.

Korpi kicks Kauri off and gets back to his feet.
Korpi throws a big shot that misses.
Kauri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kauri.
Korpi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kauri manages to avoid it.
Korpi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kauri lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kauri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Korpi throws a big shot that misses.
Kauri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korpi.
A right-left combo lands from Korpi.
Korpi misses with a hook. Kauri ducked under it nicely.
Kauri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korpi.
Kauri looks to throw the jab but Korpi is out of range.
Korpi throws a combination that misses
and Kauri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Korpi thinking.
Korpi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kauri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Korpi circles away quickly and effectively.
Kauri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kauri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korpi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Korpi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kauri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kauri misses with a body shot.
Korpi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kauri counters with a nice body shot.
Korpi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kauri.
Korpi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Korpi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kauri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korpi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kauri.
Korpi throws a hook to the side of Kauri's head but Kauri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kauri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Korpi.
Korpi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Korpi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kauri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korpi throws a right and a left that Kauri avoids nicely.
Kauri throws the left hand but Korpi avoids the punch easily.
Kauri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korpi moves away.
Korpi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kauri's head.
Korpi misses with a wild combination.
Kauri lands with a straight right. Korpi didn't see that one coming.

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.
Kauri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Korpi.
Korpi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kauri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Korpi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kauri on the side of the head.
Korpi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Korpi throws a hook but Kauri avoids it easily.
Korpi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kauri doesn't seem bothered though.
Korpi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kauri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Korpi thinking.
Korpi scores with a shot to the body.
Korpi misses with a wild combination.
Korpi's corner calls for a 1-2. Korpi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Korpi swinging wildly here.
Kauri blocks a jab.
Korpi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rauno Korpi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Korpi throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kauri counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Korpi is looking to stand up but Kauri isn't so interested in that idea.
Kauri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kauri throwing strikes but missing.
Kauri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Korpi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kauri prevents Korpi from getting back to his feet.
Kauri postures up and lands a big shot to Korpi's brow.
Kauri prevents Korpi from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kauri slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kauri.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauri has a takedown stuffed.
A jab from Korpi does it's job there.
Kauri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Korpi lands a nice shot to the body.
Korpi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice straight punches there by Korpi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Korpi.
Nice uppercut there from Korpi.
Kauri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Korpi misses with a two punch combination.
Kauri dives in and grabs Korpi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Korpi pushes down on Kauri's head and hops out.
Kauri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Korpi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Korpi misses with a series of wild punches.
Korpi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kauri counters with a nice uppercut.
Kauri just misses with a punch to the body.
Kauri slips a straight right by Korpi.
Korpi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Korpi misses with an uppercut.
Kauri has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Korpi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kauri.
Kauri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korpi manages to avoid it.
Korpi swinging wildly here.
Kauri is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Korpi rather than just go for the knockout.
Korpi tries to bum rush Kauri with a series of wild strikes but Kauri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Korpi misses with a double jab
and Kauri counters with a straight right hand.
Korpi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Korpi throws a right and a left that Kauri avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kauri moves away.
Korpi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Kauri counter with a right hand.
Kauri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good standup being displayed there by Korpi as he connects with a hook.
Kauri tests Korpi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Korpi misses with a body shot.
Kauri changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Korpi tries to avoid it but Kauri manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Korpi to the ground. Korpi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rauno Korpi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Kauri.
Kauri thows a body shot but no joy.
Korpi tries to bum rush Kauri with a series of wild strikes but Kauri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kauri. Korpi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Korpi catches Kauri right on the button with a cross.
Kauri just misses with a punch to the body.
Kauri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Korpi is fending him off so far but Kauri persists. Nope, Korpi circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed right hand from Korpi misses the target.
Kauri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korpi scores with a jab. Kauri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Kauri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kauri.
A jab from Korpi misses.
Kauri lands a nice shot to the body.
Korpi misses the shot to the body.
Korpi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kauri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Korpi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kauri.
Korpi throws a series of punches but Kauri moves out of range.
Kauri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Korpi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Korpi throws a combination. Kauri tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kauri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Korpi.
Kauri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korpi.
Korpi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kauri.
Korpi misses the jab.
A big right from Korpi misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rauno Korpi.
I think Korpi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Tommi Kauri!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Tommi Kauri!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Tommi Kauri!

Tommi Kauri wins by unanimous decision! Tommi Kauri retains his light heavyweight title!