NFC Prospects: Hostile PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markku Jahti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ensio toisio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jahti
vs
toisio

178 cm
20
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
265 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Frank`s TASTE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Markku Jahti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, ensio toisio!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jahti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like ensio toisio has been cut.
toisio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
toisio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jahti.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
toisio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jahti throws a head kick but toisio moves out of range.

Jahti closes the distance and clinches.
Jahti stops a takedown attempt from toisio.
Markku Jahti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ensio toisio.

Jahti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

toisio drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jahti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
toisio looks gassed!
toisio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jahti wants to stand but toisio is controlling the position.
toisio throwing strikes but missing.
toisio postures up in Jahti's guard and throws a big left but Jahti blocks it.

Jahti has his feet on toisio's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jahti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jahti wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jahti has closed the distance and engaged toisio in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Jahti.

Jahti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jahti delivers a nice body kick.
Jahti lands an overhand right.

That has opened up ensio toisio's cut even more.
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!
Jahti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markku Jahti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jahti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

The cut above ensio toisio's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jahti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jahti lands with a slapping head kick.
Jahti tests toisio's chin there with a solid looking shot.

ensio toisio's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Markku Jahti!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lauri Torni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smooth Operator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torni comes to the cage accompanied by Gallowbraid - Ashen Eidolon. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Torni
vs
Operator

189 cm
20
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

198 cm
19
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Frank`s TASTE

Skinshop (LOTS OF GIF`S!)

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lauri Torni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Smooth Operator!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Operator cracks a nice hook into Torni's ribs.
Torni misses the shot to the body.
Operator takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Torni throws a nice looking combination but Operator bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Operator moves forwards but Torni connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Operator throws a hook but Torni avoids it easily.

Torni moves into the clinch successfully.
Torni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Operators head.

Torni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torni attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Operator lands with a right hand.
Torni lands a nice looking kick to the body. Operator takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Operator.
Torni connects with a solid leg kick.
Operator has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Torni finds it's way round the side to connect with Operator's head.
Operator throws a body punch but Torni moves out of range.
Torni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Operator's sensitive parts.
Torni blocks a jab.
Torni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Operator looks gassed!
Operator takes a swing at Torni's ribcage but misses.
Operator avoids the head kick by Torni.
Torni loads up on a big right hand but Operator slips the punch.
Torni scores with a three punch combo!

Torni moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torni lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Torni as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Torni.
Torni lands a hook to the side of the head.
Torni missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Torni as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Torni.
Torni lands with a left to the head.
Torni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Torni.

Torni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Torni closes the distance and clinches.
Torni lands a body punch in the clinch.
Operator is working for takedown but Torni is calmly controlling the position for now.
Torni lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Torni breaks from the clinch.
Torni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Operator takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torni scores with a head kick.
Torni scores with a nice strike.
Torni scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Torni does it's job there.
Operator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torni manages to avoid it.
Operator stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torni.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Operator takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

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

Operator is rocked!
Torni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Operator is still on wobbly legs! Can Torni finish him?
Torni lands with a big right hook that stumbles Operator - he's out on his feet here! Torni follows up with another monster hook that separates Operator from consciousness! Operator falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Torni stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lauri Torni!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tahkojuusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tahkojuusto has chosen AC/DC : T.N.T as his entrance music. Sean Cunningham could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Teppo Tahkojuusto's chin.

Cunningham
vs
Tahkojuusto

190 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
26
186 lbs
6 - 6 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Tahkojuusto!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tahkojuusto has a takedown stuffed.

Cunningham looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cunningham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tahkojuusto is trying to control the position but Cunningham postures up.

Tahkojuusto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tahkojuusto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cunningham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tahkojuusto is keeping the position for now.

Tahkojuusto is looking for a triangle but Cunningham pushes his legs off easily.
Cunningham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tahkojuusto looking for a sweep. Not yet Tahkojuusto, not yet.
Cunningham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cunningham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunningham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tahkojuusto's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto pulls Cunningham in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cunningham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Tahkojuusto has his foot on Cunningham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cunningham works his way back into a safe position though.
Tahkojuusto looking for a sweep. Not yet Tahkojuusto, not yet.
Cunningham scoring with some ground and pound.
Cunningham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tahkojuusto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cunningham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cunningham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cunningham preventing the sweep.
Tahkojuusto looks gassed!
Cunningham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cunningham scoring with some ground and pound.
Tahkojuusto trying to control the position.
Tahkojuusto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Tahkojuusto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cunningham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cunningham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cunningham distracts Tahkojuusto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto trying to control the position.
Cunningham distracts Tahkojuusto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cunningham is working Tahkojuusto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cunningham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tahkojuusto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cunningham is controlling him.
Cunningham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cunningham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cunningham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cunningham lands a couple of digs.
Cunningham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tahkojuusto wants to stand but Cunningham is controlling the position.
Cunningham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tahkojuusto's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham working some strikes from top position.

Tahkojuusto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cunningham stands and throws Tahkojuusto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cunningham lands an elbow.
Tahkojuusto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cunningham asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cunningham scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tahkojuusto to see if he's OK.
Cunningham cracks Tahkojuusto with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cunningham scoring with punches and elbows.
Tahkojuusto is trying to buck Cunningham off.
Cunningham scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto regains half guard.
Cunningham misses with a head shot. Tahkojuusto uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tahkojuusto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cunningham's guard.
Tahkojuusto controlling from the top position.
Tahkojuusto wants to pass the guard but Cunningham is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tahkojuusto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cunningham's half guard.
Tahkojuusto moves nicely into side control.

Tahkojuusto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cunningham is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tahkojuusto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Tahkojuusto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tahkojuusto throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

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

Tahkojuusto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tahkojuusto wants to control but Cunningham is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Tahkojuusto are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cunningham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cunningham tries to get out of the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Tahkojuusto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tahkojuusto.
Cunningham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tahkojuusto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tahkojuusto with a knee to the head.
Tahkojuusto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cunningham prevents the takedown attempt.

Tahkojuusto has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cunningham is trying to keep an underhook but Tahkojuusto manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Tahkojuusto is pressing down on Cunningham's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cunningham is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tahkojuusto working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Tahkojuusto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cunningham doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tahkojuusto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teppo Tahkojuusto 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!

Cunningham fails with the takedown

and Tahkojuusto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tahkojuusto wants to pass the guard but Cunningham is defending well.
Tahkojuusto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tahkojuusto wants to take a breather but Cunningham is having none of it.
Cunningham has hold of Tahkojuusto's hands but Tahkojuusto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Tahkojuusto 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.

Tahkojuusto looking for a submission but Cunningham manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto pushes down on Cunningham's leg and manages to get into half guard.

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.
Tahkojuusto tries to stand and escape but Cunningham is controlling the position.
Tahkojuusto trying to control the action but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
Tahkojuusto wants to stand but Cunningham has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Tahkojuusto is trying to control the action in half guard but Cunningham is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cunningham is looking to escape.

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

Tahkojuusto forces Cunningham back against the cage and clinches.

That's four 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.
A left hand lands to the body for Tahkojuusto.
Tahkojuusto gets underhooks to prevent Cunningham's takedown attempt.

Tahkojuusto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tahkojuusto has his takedown stuffed

and Cunningham counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cunningham.
Cunningham won't allow Tahkojuusto to sweep him here.

Tahkojuusto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cunningham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cunningham throwing strikes but missing.
Tahkojuusto is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teppo Tahkojuusto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tahkojuusto 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 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Tahkojuusto!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

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

Andersson
vs
Mcmannus

186 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ka-POW Clothing

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Duke Mcmannus!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcmannus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andersson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duke Mcmannus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcmannus tries to close the distance and clinch but Andersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andersson.
Mcmannus slips a straight right by Andersson.
Andersson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Mcmannus.
Mcmannus tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mcmannus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mcmannus tries to clinch but Andersson is having none of it.
A big left from Andersson misses.
Andersson misses with a wild body shot.
Andersson jabs Mcmannus right on the nose. Mcmannus blinks but takes it well.
Mcmannus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andersson is fending him off so far but Mcmannus persists. Nope, Andersson circles away and we're back to standing.
Andersson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mcmannus dives in and grabs Andersson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andersson pushes down on Mcmannus's head and hops out.
Nice uppercut there from Andersson.

Mcmannus is rocked!
Mcmannus looks gassed!
Andersson measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Mcmannus! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Frank Andersson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ville Ollila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalevi Kumijalka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kumijalka is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: compella & the twister - put ur weed up. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ollila
vs
Kumijalka

182 cm
21
180 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

190 cm
27
180 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Ollila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalevi Kumijalka!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ollila throws an overhand right that lands on Kumijalka's shoulder, as Kumijalka tries to avoid the shot.
Kumijalka throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ollila moves out of range as Kumijalka throws a body kick.
Kumijalka fakes the leg kick and cracks Ollila in the body.
Ollila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kumijalka throws a nice looking combination but Ollila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ollila throws a chopping leg kick but Kumijalka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ollila avoids the head kick by Kumijalka.
Ollila throws a lazy right hand but Kumijalka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kumijalka throws a leg kick that misses.
Ollila throws a leg kick
and Kumijalka counters with a straight right hand.
Kumijalka avoids the head kick by Ollila.
Kumijalka throws out a powerful jab.
A low kick from Kumijalka misses
and Ollila counters with a nice body kick.
Ollila throws a front kick aimed at Kumijalka's knee but Kumijalka avoids it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Ollila.
Kumijalka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kumijalka, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ollila chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kumijalka can pounce on him.
Ollila misses with a leg kick
and Kumijalka counters with a body kick.
Kumijalka tries to clinch but Ollila moves away
and Ollila counters with an outside leg kick.
Ollila misses with a low kick as Kumijalka jumps back.
Ollila misses with a kick to the body.
Kumijalka throws a chopping leg kick but Ollila manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kumijalka throws a leg kick that misses.
Kumijalka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ollila.
Ollila throws a body kick that misses.
Kumijalka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ollila throws a front kick that sends Kumijalka stumbling back into the cage.
Kumijalka avoids a kick to the body.
Kumijalka moves in looking to clinch but Ollila pushes him off.
Kumijalka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kumijalka tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kumijalka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ollila landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ollila tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ollila utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ollila trying to land knees to the body.
Ollila lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Kumijalka is trying to maintain a safe position but Ollila gets an underhook and turns Kumijalka into the cage.
Ollila tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kumijalka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ollila lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ollila has Kumijalka pressed against the cage, preventing Kumijalka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kumijalka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kumijalka looks gassed!
Ollila lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ollila missing with knees to the body.
Kumijalka is trying to break the clinch but Ollila has him pressed against the cage.
Ollila misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kumijalka.
Ollila using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kumijalka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ollila is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kumijalka is trying to break the clinch but Ollila has him pressed against the cage.
Ollila missing with knees to the body.
Ollila avoiding damage as Kumijalka throws knees to the body.
Kumijalka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ollila is defending well for now.
Ollila tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ollila utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ollila leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ollila throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kumijalka blocks it with crossed arms.

Kumijalka breaks the clinch.
Kumijalka misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Ollila.
Ollila loads up on a big right hand but Kumijalka slips the punch.
Kumijalka tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ollila throws a leg kick that is checked

and Kumijalka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kumijalka.
Ollila tries to land a knee to the head but Kumijalka blocks with his arms.
Kumijalka has had enough of the clinch but Ollila keeps him there for the moment.
Ollila tries to land knees in the clinch but Kumijalka avoids the damage to the body.
Kumijalka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ollila trying to land knees to the body.
Kumijalka tries a knee to the head but Ollila blocks it.
Kumijalka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kumijalka breaks the clinch.
Ollila throws a head kick but Kumijalka moves out of range.
Kumijalka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ollila.
Ollila takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ollila tries to clinch
and Kumijalka finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kumijalka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ollila counters with a thumping low kick.
Ollila misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kumijalka misses with a jab to the body
and Ollila counters with a thumping low kick.
Kumijalka shoots in for a takedown but Ollila shows good takedown defense.
Ollila throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Ollila.
Ollila tries to land a front kick but Kumijalka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ollila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ollila misses with a leg kick
and Kumijalka counters with a two punch combo.
A jab lands there for Kumijalka.
Kumijalka just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick by Ollila misses
and Kumijalka makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ollila really felt that one!
Ollila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Kumijalka is predictable there
and Ollila counters with a stiff right hand.
Kumijalka thows a leg kick but Ollila checks it
and Ollila counters with an outside leg kick.
Ollila cracks the inside of Kumijalka's front leg.
Ollila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ollila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kumijalka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ollila throws a jab when Kumijalka was well out of range.
Ollila lands a head kick. Kumijalka smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ville Ollila is winning the standup battle so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ollila!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumijalka blocks a head kick by Ollila.
Ollila feints and then cracks Kumijalka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kumijalka down.
Ollila misses with a leg kick
and Kumijalka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ollila chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab, jab by Kumijalka - just one landing.
Kumijalka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ollila moves away.
Kumijalka doesn't manage to clinch there - Ollila circles away.
Kumijalka connects with a jab.

Kumijalka has closed the distance and engaged Ollila in a clinch.

Kumijalka breaks from the clinch.
Ollila takes one to the chin there.
Ollila lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kumijalka's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Ollila.
Kumijalka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ollila thows a leg kick but Kumijalka checks it
and Kumijalka counters with a nice leg kick.
Kumijalka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ollila. Ollila obviously looking to wear him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ollila swings for the body but Kumijalka moves out of range.
Kumijalka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ollila's calf.
A head kick misses from Ollila.
Kumijalka throws a right and a left that both miss.

Kumijalka forces Ollila back against the cage and clinches.
Kumijalka tries to circle away but Ollila has him pinned against the cage.
Kumijalka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ollila has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ollila landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ollila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kumijalka avoids it.

Kumijalka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ollila plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Ollila moves into the clinch.
Ollila lands a damaging elbow.
Ollila missing with knees to the body.
Kumijalka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kumijalka misses with a knee to the head.
Kumijalka is trying to break the clinch but Ollila is controlling him.
Ollila landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kumijalka is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ollila trying to land knees to the body.
Ollila connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumijalka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ollila trying to land knees to the body.
Kumijalka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ollila avoids it.
Ollila landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ollila obliges.
Ollila has Kumijalka pressed against the cage.
Ollila tries to land a knee to the head but Kumijalka blocks with his arms.
Kumijalka with a knee to the head.
Ollila trying to land knees to the body.
Ollila will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kumijalka up against the cage.
Kumijalka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ollila blocks it with crossed arms.
Ollila unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Ollila breaks the clinch.
Ollila lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kumijalka tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kumijalka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ollila counters with an inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Ollila.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ollila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kumijalka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kumijalka wants to clinch but Ollila slips to the side
and Ollila counters with a body kick.
Ollila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kumijalka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ollila throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Ollila darts in and clinches Kumijalka up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kumijalka tries a knee to the head but Ollila blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kumijalka avoiding damage as Ollila throws knees to the body.
Kumijalka takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kumijalka letting Ollila take a breather here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A knee to the head by Ollila.
Ollila with a knee to the head.

Kumijalka is rocked!
Ollila lands a knee to the head.
Kumijalka is still on wobbly legs! Can Ollila finish him?
Kumijalka takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ollila has Kumijalka pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Kumijalka is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Ollila - that's hurt Kumijalka badly! Oh, another knee lands and Kumijalka is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Kumijalka doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ville Ollila!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ceino Rey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kulakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kulakov has chosen Lube-Shparu as his entrance music. Ceino Rey has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rey
vs
Kulakov

181 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
20
186 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ceino Rey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viktor Kulakov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kulakov.
Kulakov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kulakov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kulakov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rey manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Kulakov misses.
Rey dodges the punch combination from Kulakov.
Kulakov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rey manages to avoid it.
Kulakov misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kulakov throws a shot to the body.
Rey thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Kulakov misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulakov lands with a nice body punch.
Rey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kulakov cracks Rey with an open hand slap.
Kulakov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rey.
Kulakov slips under a jab.
Kulakov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kulakov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rey.
Kulakov lands with an uppercut that bounces Rey off the cage and back into rage.
Kulakov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kulakov lands an overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kulakov misses with a double jab.
Kulakov misses with a jab to the body
and Kulakov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulakov swings for the body but Rey moves out of range.
Kulakov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rey.
Kulakov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rey throws a hook but Kulakov avoids it easily.
Rey slips a straight right by Kulakov.
Rey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kulakov to score with a decent uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulakov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kulakov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kulakov lands with a nice combination. Rey backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Ceino Rey has been cut.
Kulakov looks to land a left hand but Rey moved out of range nicely.
Kulakov clobbers Rey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kulakov.
Rey ducks under a wild hook from Kulakov.
Rey takes a swing at Kulakov's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rey is looking to wear down Kulakov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kulakov slips a jab from Rey.
Kulakov misses with a hook to the body
and Rey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulakov scores with a nice head shot.
Kulakov cracks Rey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kulakov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rey.
Rey is breathing heavily.
Rey moves away from the strike by Kulakov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kulakov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kulakov scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Kulakov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ceino Rey's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kulakov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kulakov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rey counters with a stiff right hand.
Kulakov throws a body punch but Rey moves out of range.
Viktor Kulakov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Kulakov.
Kulakov tries to bum rush Rey with a series of wild strikes but Rey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kulakov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rey.
Rey ducks under a wild hook from Kulakov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulakov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kulakov throws a right and a left that Rey avoids nicely.
Kulakov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rey circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulakov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kulakov.
Rey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulakov.
Kulakov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kulakov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kulakov lands a head shot.
Kulakov misses the shot to the body.
Rey thows a body shot but no joy.
Rey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kulakov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rey cracks a nice hook into Kulakov's ribs.
Kulakov throws a series of punches but Rey avoids them all with ease.
Rey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kulakov.
Kulakov needs to keep his hands up - Rey had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulakov misses with the combination.
Kulakov lands with a straight right. Rey didn't see that one coming.
Rey scores with a body shot.
Kulakov is breathing heavily.
Kulakov lands a nice shot that snaps Rey's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kulakov misses with a hook.
Kulakov loads up on a big right hand but Rey slips the punch.
Rey moves out of range of the strikes.
Kulakov loads up on a big right hand but Rey slips the punch.
Rey staying out of range there.
Kulakov swinging wildly here.
Kulakov looks to land a left hand but Rey moved out of range nicely.

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.
Kulakov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rey's head.
Kulakov scores with a nice head shot.
Rey blocks a jab.
Kulakov throws a hook to the side of Rey's head but Rey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rey thows a body shot but no joy.
Rey moves away from the strike by Kulakov.
Rey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kulakov.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulakov misses with a double jab.
Kulakov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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 Ceino Rey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ceino Rey's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kulakov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rey backs up against the cage.
Kulakov throws a combination that misses
and Rey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kulakov misses with the combination.
Rey just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Kulakov finds it's target.
Kulakov misses with a two punch combination.
Rey scores with a punch to the head.
Kulakov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kulakov misses with a jab to the body
and Rey counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulakov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Viktor Kulakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Kulakov.
Kulakov throws a jab when Rey was well out of range.
Rey blocks a jab.
Kulakov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kulakov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rey manages to avoid it.
Rey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kulakov misses with a combination
enabling Rey to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rey lands a jab.
Viktor Kulakov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kulakov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rey moves out of range as Kulakov strikes.
Rey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rey takes a swing at Kulakov's ribcage but misses.
Kulakov looks to land a combination but Rey avoids it well.
Kulakov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulakov connects with a single shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rey.
Rey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kulakov cracks Rey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kulakov misses with a combination
and Rey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rey misses the shot to the body.
Rey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kulakov.
Kulakov throws a combination that misses
and Rey counters with a left to the body.
Kulakov scores with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kulakov misses.
Kulakov lands a jab-cross combination.
Rey slips under a jab from Kulakov.
Kulakov scores with a jab.
A nice combination there by Kulakov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kulakov. Rey does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Kulakov.
A left and a right from Kulakov both land. Nice combination.

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 Ceino Rey.
I think Rey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filip Matulewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Ismael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matulewicz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, GrubSon. Filip Matulewicz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Matulewicz
vs
Ismael

199 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Filip Matulewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Ismael!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ismael drops Matulewicz with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Matulewicz looks back up at him and smiles so Ismael waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

It looks like Filip Matulewicz has been cut.
Matulewicz looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ismael swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matulewicz defending well as Ismael loads up on a big left hand.
Ismael stuffs the takedown attempt from Matulewicz. Matulewicz gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Ismael as Matulewicz shoots in.
Matulewicz dives in and grabs Ismael's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ismael pushes down on Matulewicz's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filip Matulewicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Ismael as Matulewicz shoots in.
Ismael looks to score with a jab to the body but Matulewicz is just out of range.

Ismael lands a big uppercut and Matulewicz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Matulewicz looks OK. Ismael waves Matulewicz back to his feet!
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!
Ismael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matulewicz.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Matulewicz. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ismael throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ismael loads up on a big right hand but Matulewicz slips the punch.
Matulewicz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ismael misses with a straight left.
Ismael circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Matulewicz to the canvas! Matulewicz doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ismael keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Ismael!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Preston Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fury kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rammstein - Te Quiero Puta. The crowd seem to be enjoying Driver's choice of entrance music: Candy Paint. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Fury
vs
Driver

180 cm
24
165 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

180 cm
27
163 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Fight Club Clothing™

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Preston Driver!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury ducks under a wild hook from Driver.

Driver feints and as Fury raises his hands in defense, Driver changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fury has a closed guard, preventing Driver from standing up.
Fury wants to stand but Driver is controlling the position.

Driver stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Preston Driver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driver tests Fury's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fury misses with a takedown attempt
and Driver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Fury is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Driver's half guard.
Fury performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Driver keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fury is trying to control the action in half guard but Driver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury with the ground and pound but Driver uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Driver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Driver is on top in guard.

Fury is working an open guard so Driver takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Driver moves in looking to clinch but Fury pushes him off.
Driver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Driver has taken the fight to the clinch.

Driver has picked Fury up - he's going for a ride! Driver dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Driver decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Nice cross by Fury.
Driver lands a nice shot that snaps Fury's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Driver counters with a stiff right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Driver.
Fury doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Driver holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driver changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fury fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Driver looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fury looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Driver puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Driver decides to stand and escape the position.

Driver shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Driver avoids the attempt from Fury to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Driver is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Fury is breathing heavily.
Fury shoots and misses
and Driver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Driver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Driver checks a leg kick.
Driver tries to clinch but Fury moves out of range.

Driver fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fury, pushing him back against the cage.
Driver scores with a hook to the body.
Driver gets through Fury's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Driver blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Driver.
Driver pushes Fury back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Driver is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fury can't fight it off and eventually Driver manages to take the fight to the floor. Fury looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Driver stands up and waves to Fury to follow him.
Fury takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fury doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Driver counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Brian Fury has been cut.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Driver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee calls for Driver to work.
Driver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Furys head.
Driver stalling against the cage.
Fury looking to throw knees to the head but Driver is blocking nicely.
Driver gets through Fury's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Driver cracks Fury with a nice body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Driver on the inside.

Driver turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Driver manages to end up in side control.

Driver decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Driver throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Driver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Fury's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Driver throws a sloppy head kick and Fury moves out of range easily.
Fury keeps the fight on the outside.
Fury doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Driver counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Driver gets to his feet. Fury looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice uppercut there from Driver.

Driver drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Driver stands and steps away. Fury gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fury does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fury ducks under a wild hook from Driver.

Driver shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Driver stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Driver shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fury's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver wants to stand but Fury is controlling his posture from full guard.

Driver stands up from Fury's guard - Driver perhaps looking for a knockout.

Driver gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fury to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Driver preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fury being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fury!

Driver gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Fury throws a combination that misses

and Driver counters with a single leg into guard. Fury didn't expect that.

Driver stands and steps away. Fury gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driver throws a shot from downtown. Fury moves away and avoids it.

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

Driver gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Driver is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fury's half guard.
Driver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Driver escapes and gets back to his feet.
Fury avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fury misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice cross by Driver.

Driver has managed to clinch.

Driver wants the takedown. Fury is fighting it off but Driver persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fury's guard against the cage.

Driver gets to his feet. Fury looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fury shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Driver counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Driver gets to his feet - Fury follows without any prompting.
Driver tries to clinch but Fury is having none of it.
A jab from Driver finds it's way through Fury's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Driver lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fury doesn't seem phased though.
Good standup being displayed there by Driver as he connects with a hook.

Driver drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Driver stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Driver gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fury to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fury seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fury stopping the sweep attempt from Driver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Driver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian Fury's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fury doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Driver counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Driver decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Driver scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Driver decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Driver stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Driver shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fury's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Driver gets to his feet. Fury looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Driver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fury moves away.
Driver looks to throw the jab but Fury is out of range.
Driver is looking to clinch but Fury is avoiding it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Driver misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Driver shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Driver is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Driver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fury.
Driver might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Driver has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Fury scores a takedown into full mount!
Fury working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Driver slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Driver is not content to let Fury control the position.
Fury tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Driver has one foot on Fury's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fury keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fury uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Driver.

Driver rushes Fury and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Driver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fury tries to pull guard but Driver won't allow it.
Driver lands a shoulder strike.
Driver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Driver lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driver lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Driver.
Driver lands an uppercut.
Driver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Furys head.
Driver lands a left hand.

Driver works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Driver stopping the sweep attempt from Fury.
Preston Driver has got the better of the ground game so far.

Driver decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fury, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver scores with a nice strike.
Fury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Driver.

Fury scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Driver wants to control but Fury postures up.
Brian Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Driver sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Driver is looking to control Fury's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Driver avoid being mounted?
Driver won't allow Fury to pass to mount.
Driver keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver is trying to maintain the position but Fury is very close to passing his half guard.
Driver is trying to stand back up but Fury is controlling him

Driver makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Driver closes the distance and pushes Fury back into the cage.
Fury blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Driver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fury wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Driver has him pressed against the cage.
Driver cracks Fury with a nice body shot.
Driver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fury misses with a knee to the head.
Preston Driver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Driver lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Driver gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fury regains guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Preston Driver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Driver 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 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Preston Driver!