CEC 143 : Attack PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Greek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sepe Seppa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Greek
vs
Seppa

177 cm
25
184 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

169 cm
26
178 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Red Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Greek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sepe Seppa!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greek smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

It looks like Sepe Seppa has been cut.
Seppa just misses with a punch to the body.
Seppa just misses with a punch to the body.
Greek scores with a nice head shot.
Seppa misses with a straight right.
Seppa throws a body punch but Greek moves out of range.
Greek swats away the attempt to clinch by Seppa.
Seppa throws a body punch but Greek moves out of range.

Greek closes the distance and clinches.
Seppa looking to stall.
A short right from Greek on the inside.

Seppa is rocked!
Greek lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Greek.
Seppa taking a breather.
Greek lands a hook that snaps the head of Seppa backwards.
The referee calls for Greek to work.
Greek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Seppa is still on wobbly legs! Can Greek finish him?
Greek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greek.
Seppa looks gassed!
Good body shot from Greek.
Greek dips a shoulder and cracks Seppa with a mighty uppercut! Seppa falls back against the cage and Greek unloads with a barrage of strikes! Seppa is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Greek screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Greek!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lando Pineta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Bigwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pineta comes into the arena with star wars theme blaring out of the sound system. Mark Bigwood has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pineta
vs
Bigwood

182 cm
24
190 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

185 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lando Pineta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Bigwood!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pineta.
Pineta throws a right and a left that Bigwood avoids nicely.
Bigwood moves in looking to clinch but Pineta pushes him off.
Bigwood leaves Pineta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bigwood tries to clinch

and Pineta counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bigwood is trying to force a seperation but Pineta has the dominant position.
Pineta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bigwood walks away with a smile on his face. Pineta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch combination from Pineta misses.
Pineta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bigwood as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lando Pineta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bigwood tries to clinch but Pineta moves away

and Pineta counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pineta tries to pull guard but Bigwood holds him up against the cage and eventually Pineta drops back down to his feet.
Pineta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bigwood lands a nice uppercut.
Bigwood tries to circle away but Pineta has him pinned against the cage.
Bigwood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pineta lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Pineta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pineta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bigwood counters with a nice body shot.
Pineta is breathing heavily.
Pineta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bigwood counters with a three punch combo that has Pineta backing up. Pineta nods at Bigwood to acknowledge the strikes.
Pineta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bigwood counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bigwood.

Bigwood moves into range and clinches up with Pineta.
Bigwood is trying to break the clinch but Pineta is controlling him.

Bigwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bigwood sizes up Pineta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Bigwood clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Bigwood's face as he tries to break the clinch.

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

Bigwood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bigwood wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bigwood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bigwood tries to circle away but Pineta has him pinned against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Bigwood.
Pineta working hard to break the clinch.

Bigwood breaks the clinch.
Bigwood feints a jab promting Pineta to slip. Bigwood then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pineta slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pineta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bigwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigwood tries to clinch up but Pineta circles away and keeps his distance.
Bigwood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pineta throws a combination that misses

and Bigwood moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Pineta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bigwood holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pineta keeps control of Bigwood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pineta tries to pull guard but Bigwood holds him up against the cage and eventually Pineta drops back down to his feet.

Bigwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pineta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bigwood counters with a straight right hand.
Bigwood tries to close the distance and clinch but Pineta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pineta throws a leg kick but Bigwood moved away.
Bigwood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pineta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bigwood tries to clinch up but Pineta circles away and keeps his distance.
Bigwood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pineta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bigwood throws a one two combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pineta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bigwood circles away.
Bigwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bigwood jabs Pineta to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Bigwood closes the distance and pushes Pineta back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bigwood's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Bigwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bigwood lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pineta takes a step back to recover.
A right-left combo lands from Bigwood.
Bigwood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pineta swats away the attempt to clinch by Bigwood.
Bigwood is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bigwood throws a right hand that Pineta ducks under and follows up with a left that Pineta also avoids with ease.
Bigwood tries to bum rush Pineta with a series of wild strikes but Pineta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bigwood closes the distance but Pineta moves to the side

and Pineta counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bigwood looks like he's trying to stand up.

Bigwood makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bigwood is looking to clinch.
Pineta 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.
Pineta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bigwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bigwood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bigwood cracks Pineta with a good jab.
Bigwood scores with a nice strike.
Bigwood connects with an inside leg kick.
Bigwood fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bigwood throws a head kick that misses.
Mark Bigwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bigwood throws a body kick that misses.
Pineta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bigwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Bigwood misses.
Bigwood lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pineta throws a left and a right that both miss

and Bigwood holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pineta has Bigwood pressed against the cage, preventing Bigwood from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Pineta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pineta swats away the attempt to clinch by Bigwood.
Bigwood doesn't manage to clinch there - Pineta circles away.
Pineta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bigwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pineta is looking to clinch but Bigwood is avoiding it.
Lando Pineta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bigwood tries to clinch up but Pineta circles away and keeps his distance.
Bigwood throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pineta throws a lazy head kick
and Pineta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bigwood lands with a nice body punch.
Pineta throws a left and a right that both miss

and Bigwood counters by moving into the clinch.

Bigwood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lando Pineta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pineta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Bigwood. That snapped Pineta's head back.
Mark Bigwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Bigwood clinches with his opponent.
Pineta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Bigwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Bigwood there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pineta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bigwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Bigwood darts in and clinches Pineta up against the cage.
Pineta is trying to force a seperation but Bigwood has the dominant position.
Bigwood landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigwood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pineta blocks it with crossed arms.

Bigwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pineta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Bigwood.
Bigwood closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pineta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bigwood tries to clinch but Pineta is having none of it.
Pineta shoots in looking for a takedown. Bigwood tries to sprawl out of it but Pineta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bigwood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bigwood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pineta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pineta avoids the head kick by Bigwood.
Pineta throws a series of punches but Bigwood avoids them all with ease.
Pineta has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigwood scores with a three punch combo!
Bigwood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pineta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bigwood misses with a series of wild punches.
Bigwood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pineta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bigwood tries to clinch but Pineta is having none of it.
Pineta misses with a few strikes there.

Bigwood moves into range and clinches up with Pineta.
Pineta avoiding damage as Bigwood throws knees to the body.
Pineta can't break the clinch.
Pineta managing to block the knees to the body from Bigwood.

Bigwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bigwood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pineta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bigwood wants to clinch.
Pineta misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pineta.

Bigwood rushes Pineta and presses him up against the cage.

Bigwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bigwood throws a nice looking combination but Pineta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bigwood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pineta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Bigwood closes the distance and clinches.

Pineta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pineta throws a combination that misses

and Bigwood holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Bigwood breaks the clinch.
Bigwood tries to clinch there but Pineta circles away.
A head kick misses from Bigwood.
Pineta tries to clinch up
and Bigwood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Bigwood 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. And we move into the final round!

Pineta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pineta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Pineta moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Pineta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pineta avoiding damage as Bigwood throws knees to the body.
Pineta can't break the clinch.

Pineta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pineta is defended easily by Bigwood.

Bigwood gets a clinch.
Bigwood throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigwood is trying to push Pineta away but Pineta has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bigwood keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pineta's efforts to push away.
Bigwood is trying to force a seperation but Pineta has the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pineta avoiding damage as Bigwood throws knees to the body.

Bigwood manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigwood scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Bigwood clinches up with Pineta and pushes him back against the cage.
Pineta tries to break the clinch but Bigwood is controlling the position.

Pineta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bigwood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pineta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bigwood throws a head kick that Pineta semi-blocks.
Pineta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bigwood throws a head kick that misses.
Bigwood misses with the combination.
Bigwood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pineta blocks a head kick by Bigwood.
Bigwood closes the distance but Pineta moves to the side
and Pineta counters with a leg kick.
Bigwood tries to clinch up.
Bigwood connects with the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pineta tries for a takedown but Bigwood circles away easily

and Bigwood holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bigwood tries to circle away but Pineta has him pinned against the cage.

Bigwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bigwood tries to clinch up.
Pineta throws a right and a left that Bigwood avoids nicely.
Pineta dives in and grabs Bigwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bigwood pushes down on Pineta's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lando Pineta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bigwood tries to clinch up.
Pineta swats away the attempt to clinch by Bigwood.
Pineta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pineta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bigwood counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bigwood tries to clinch there but Pineta circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pineta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bigwood tries to close the distance and clinch but Pineta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bigwood wants to clinch.

Bigwood clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bigwood as Pineta tries to tie him up.
Pineta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Bigwood's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Pineta breaks the clinch.
Lando Pineta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bigwood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pineta misses with a double jab

and Bigwood counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bigwood.
Bigwood is trying to force a seperation but Pineta has the dominant position.
Bigwood crunches a lovely knee into Pineta's ribcage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bigwood.

Bigwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pineta blocks a head kick by Bigwood.

Pineta closes the distance and pushes Bigwood back into the cage.
Pineta swings wildly with an uppercut but Bigwood uses good head movement to avoid it.

Bigwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bigwood throws a series of punches but Pineta moves out of range.
Bigwood tries to clinch there but Pineta circles away.
Pineta throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Bigwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Bigwood tests Pineta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bigwood tries to close the distance and clinch but Pineta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bigwood tries to clinch but Pineta is having none of it.
Bigwood throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pineta.
Mark Bigwood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Bigwood clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Bigwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bigwood winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Bigwood!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jones Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osmond Schwartz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schwartz has chosen Hell March as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Junior
vs
Schwartz

189 cm
26
223 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

164 cm
24
217 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jones Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osmond Schwartz!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior throws a poor cross that misses
and Schwartz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schwartz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Schwartz rushes Junior and presses him up against the cage.
Junior throws a head punch that misses.

Junior gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Schwartz regains guard.
Schwartz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

Schwartz is looking for a triangle but Junior pushes his legs off easily.
Junior will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Schwartz is looking for a triangle but Junior pushes his legs off easily.

Junior got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schwartz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Junior has managed to get both his arms back between Schwartz's legs - danger averted.
Junior postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior is looking to work some ground and pound but Schwartz has wrist control.
Junior throwing strikes from guard but Schwartz blocks nicely.
Junior lands a couple of digs.

Schwartz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Junior lands a couple of digs.
Junior postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Junior missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Junior working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schwartz looking to control.
Schwartz has momentary wrist control but Junior slips an elbow through the middle.
Junior working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Schwartz is keeping the position.

Schwartz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schwartz looks gassed!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schwartz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Junior defends well.
Junior makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Junior works over Schwartz with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior connects with a couple of short punches.
Junior looking to pass the guard.
Junior lands a couple of elbows.
Junior connects with a couple of short punches.
Junior lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior postures up and lands a big shot to Schwartz's brow.
Junior scoring with punches to the head and body.
Junior lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Junior working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Schwartz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Junior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Junior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwartz is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior scoring with punches to the head and body.

Schwartz has his foot on Junior's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Junior works his way back into a safe position though.
Junior scoring with punches to the head and body.
Junior working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Junior working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schwartz's head.

Schwartz looking for a guillotine here but Junior defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior working some strikes from top position.
Junior works over Schwartz with some ground and pound from guard.
Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwartz is retaining full guard.

Schwartz is looking for a triangle but Junior pushes his legs off easily.

Schwartz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Junior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Junior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Junior has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!

Schwartz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Junior is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Schwartz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Junior gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Junior is working Schwartz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Junior, as that shot connected.

Junior drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Junior cracks Schwartz with a solid left hand.

Schwartz working for a triangle but Junior defends it easily.

Schwartz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Junior working some strikes from top position.

Schwartz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Junior defends well.
Junior is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schwartz is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schwartz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Junior with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Junior passes Schwartz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Junior landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Junior working over Schwartz with some ground and pound. Schwartz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Junior scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Junior is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Junior seems to be working for a kimura but Schwartz defends the submission attempt.
Junior lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schwartz actively working from the bottom here.
Schwartz is trying to maintain the position but Junior is very close to passing his half guard.
Junior lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Junior scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Junior passes to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schwartz regains half guard.
Schwartz is looking to control Junior's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schwartz avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Junior there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz moves into full guard.

Schwartz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Junior passes into side control.
Schwartz is looking for a sweep.
Schwartz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Schwartz is trying to get back to half guard.
Junior is working Schwartz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Junior scoring with punches and elbows.
Junior works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Junior cracks Schwartz with a big elbow.
Junior scoring with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz is trying to improve his position.
Junior lands some shots froms side control.
Schwartz is trying to control Junior's posture but Junior avoids it.
Junior working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Junior is putting a hurting on Schwartz here, landing some big shots from side control.
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!
Junior works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Junior working the body and head with strikes.
Junior is working Schwartz over with some ground and pound from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Schwartz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Schwartz wants to control but Junior is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jones Junior dominated that second round.
That's time! Junior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Schwartz slips under a jab from Junior.
Junior is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schwartz.
Junior misses with an uppercut
and Schwartz counters with a three punch combo that has Junior backing up. Junior nods at Schwartz to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schwartz as he jumps to the side.
Schwartz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Junior tries to avoid it but Schwartz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Junior to the ground. Junior escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schwartz throws a leg kick but Junior sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Junior connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwartz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Junior fails to land the takedown.

Schwartz darts in and clinches Junior up against the cage.
Schwartz taking a breather.
A short right from Junior on the inside.
Schwartz stops a takedown attempt from Junior.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jones Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Schwartz decides to pull guard.

Schwartz is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Junior rolls with it to try and escape but Schwartz cranks on the arm and Junior is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Osmond Schwartz!

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaarlo Vihtala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Belfour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vihtala comes to the cage accompanied by Pohjois-Karjala. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Vihtala
vs
Belfour

202 cm
23
286 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

203 cm
26
218 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

M/S Paint Fightwear *** Cheapest in town ***

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaarlo Vihtala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mario Belfour!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vihtala avoids the head kick by Belfour.
Belfour looks to land a left hand but Vihtala moved out of range nicely.
Belfour throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Vihtala to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Mario Belfour has been cut.

Vihtala gets a clinch.
Belfour throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vihtala blocks it with crossed arms.
Vihtala blocks the elbow strike.
Belfour looking to throw knees to the head but Vihtala is blocking nicely.
Belfour throws an elbow but it misses.
Belfour with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Belfour misses with a knee strike.

Vihtala wants the takedown. Belfour is fighting it off but Vihtala persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Belfour's guard against the cage.
Vihtala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vihtala is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vihtala slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Vihtala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Vihtala crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on Belfour's face as Vihtala controls the position.
Vihtala's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Belfour tries to buck Vihtala off but Vihtala is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vihtala cracks Belfour with a big right hand but Belfour just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Vihtala remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Vihtala in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vihtala scoring with punches and elbows.
Vihtala controlling from side mount.
Vihtala throws a strike aimed at the side of Belfour's head but Belfour avoids it well.
Vihtala has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala throws a strike aimed at the side of Belfour's head but Belfour avoids it well.
Vihtala lands a decent elbow from side control.
Belfour dodges the ground and pound from Vihtala.
Vihtala postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vihtala looks up at the clock and then as Belfour takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vihtala smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That has opened up Mario Belfour's cut even more.
Vihtala working the body and head with strikes.

The cut above Mario Belfour's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Belfour is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Mario Belfour'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 Mario Belfour's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kaarlo Vihtala!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tauno Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zenon Heavy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolonen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hurt me. Tauno Tolonen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Tolonen
vs
Heavy

205 cm
23
275 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

193 cm
25
300 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Tolonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zenon Heavy!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolonen looks to land a combination but Heavy avoids it well.
Heavy looks to land a combination but Tolonen avoids it well.
Heavy moves away from the strike by Tolonen.
Tolonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Heavy throws a series of punches but Tolonen moves out of range.
Heavy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tolonen has time to react.
Tolonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Heavy misses with a two punch combination.
Tolonen looks to land a combination but Heavy avoids it well.
Tolonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Heavy looks to land a right hand but Tolonen moved out of range.
Tolonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heavy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tolonen throws a right hand that misses
and Heavy counters with a series of strikes. Tolonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolonen takes a swing at Heavy's ribcage but misses.
Tolonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heavy fails to land with a series of punches.
Tolonen walks into a left hand.
A jab from Heavy does it's job there.
Heavy scores with a punch to the head.
Heavy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tolonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tolonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tolonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tolonen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Heavy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tolonen is breathing heavily.
Tolonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heavy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Heavy.
Heavy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tolonen counters with a one-two to the body.
Tolonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Heavy does no damage.
Heavy misses with a wild combination.
Heavy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heavy avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Tolonen misses.
Heavy swinging wildly here.
Heavy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tolonen counters with a three punch combo that has Heavy backing up. Heavy nods at Tolonen to acknowledge the strikes.
Tolonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heavy.
Heavy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tolonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tolonen throws a good cross that connects.
Heavy lands with a hook. Tolonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tolonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tolonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heavy was well out of range. Poor timing from Tolonen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen throws a nice looking combination but Heavy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heavy throws a nice looking combination but Tolonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tolonen throws the left hand but Heavy avoids the punch easily.
Heavy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heavy lands with a cross.
Tolonen dodges the punch combination from Heavy.
Heavy throws a right hand that Tolonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Tolonen also avoids with ease.
Tolonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

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

It looks like Tauno Tolonen has been cut.
Heavy cracks Tolonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Heavy is pawing at Tolonen, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Tolonen's nose. Tolonen is badly hurt! Heavy pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Tolonen tries desperately to hold on but Heavy is relentless in his assault! As Tolonen receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Heavy away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zenon Heavy!

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C
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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 Seppo Susikasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Empire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Empire has chosen Protectors of the Earth as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Roman Empire has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Seppo Susikasi's chin.

Susikasi
vs
Empire

180 cm
28
178 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

188 cm
29
181 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Susikasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Empire!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Empire shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Susikasi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Empire cracks Susikasi with a big right hand but Susikasi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Susikasi is looking to regain half guard here but Empire keeps moving and retains side control.
Susikasi wants to control but Empire postures up.

Empire working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Susikasi is trying to control Empire's posture but Empire avoids it.
Susikasi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Empire 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.
Empire working the ground and pound.
Empire is putting a hurting on Susikasi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Susikasi manages to get back to half guard.
Empire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Susikasi's head.
Empire prevents Susikasi from improving his position.

Susikasi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Empire pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Susikasi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Empire scores with a couple of nice shots.

Empire is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Susikasi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Empire.
Susikasi moves into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Empire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Susikasi's head.

Susikasi is looking for a triangle but Empire pushes his legs off easily.
Susikasi is breathing heavily.
Empire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Empire throwing strikes but missing.

Empire got a little sloppy there for a moment and Susikasi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Empire has managed to get both his arms back between Susikasi's legs - danger averted.
Empire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Empire scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Empire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Empire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Susikasi has his foot on Empire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Empire works his way back into a safe position though.
Empire stands up over Susikasi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Empire scoring with some ground and pound.

Empire is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Susikasi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Empire defends well.
Empire distracts Susikasi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Susikasi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Susikasi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Empire thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Seppo Susikasi!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ville Kuukkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Swan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuukkeli's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, a-ha - Take On Me. Damian Swan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kuukkeli
vs
Swan

187 cm
25
200 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

190 cm
21
196 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

M/S Paint Fightwear *** Cheapest in town ***
Crashforce Nutrition

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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Kuukkeli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damian Swan!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swan avoids a punch combination nicely.

Kuukkeli drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kuukkeli stopping the sweep attempt from Swan.
Kuukkeli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Swan is trying to keep Kuukkeli in close.
Kuukkeli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuukkeli looking to pass the guard.
Swan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Swan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Damian Swan.
Left hook, right uppercut from Swan.
Swan throws a head kick that misses.
Swan thuds a left hand into Kuukkeli's body.
Swan misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuukkeli slips a straight right by Swan.
Swan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuukkeli fails with the takedown.
Swan misses with a double jab.
Swan fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuukkeli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuukkeli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swan.
Kuukkeli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Swan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swan lands a slapping body shot.
Kuukkeli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuukkeli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swan.
Swan moves forwards but Kuukkeli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuukkeli fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swan as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Kuukkeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuukkeli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuukkeli wants to clinch up but Swan keeps it at a distance.
Swan looks to land a combination but Kuukkeli avoids it well.
Swan slips a straight right by Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Swan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuukkeli thinking.
Swan takes one on the button.
Swan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuukkeli was well out of range. Poor timing from Swan.
Swan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kuukkeli.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

Kuukkeli is rocked!
Kuukkeli is breathing heavily.
Kuukkeli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swan moves away.
Oh Kuukkeli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuukkeli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Damian Swan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuukkeli leaves his chin hanging out and Swan seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kuukkeli crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damian Swan!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kimmo Kivipaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taavi Liisteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kivipaa comes to the cage accompanied by Kivipää. Liisteri has chosen Solid Base - I like it as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kivipaa
vs
Liisteri

180 cm
24
158 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

170 cm
29
162 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Determined

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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmo Kivipaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taavi Liisteri!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liisteri misses with a takedown attempt
and Kivipaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Liisteri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Kivipaa counter with a right hand.
Liisteri misses with a takedown
and Liisteri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kimmo Kivipaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taavi Liisteri.
Liisteri tries for a takedown but Kivipaa circles away easily
and Kivipaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liisteri fails with the takedown
and Liisteri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kivipaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liisteri moves away.
A combination from Kivipaa does no damage.
Kivipaa works over Liisteri's head and body with a nice combination.
Liisteri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kivipaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Liisteri moves away from the strike by Kivipaa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liisteri shoots and misses
and Kivipaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Liisteri misses with a takedown
and Kivipaa counters with a thumping low kick.
Kivipaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Liisteri.
Kivipaa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Liisteri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kivipaa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Liisteri looks gassed!
Kivipaa swinging wildly here.

Liisteri gets tackled into the cage by Kivipaa. Kivipaa maintains the clinch.
Kivipaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kivipaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Liisteri backwards.
Liisteri tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Liisteri tries to pull guard but Kivipaa won't allow it.
Kivipaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Liisteri backwards.
Kivipaa lands with a left to the head.
Kivipaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kivipaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Liisteri is rocked!
Kivipaa lands with a left to the head.
Liisteri is still on wobbly legs! Can Kivipaa finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivipaa works on Liisteri's body with a couple of short punches.
Liisteri is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kivipaa is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Liisteri.
Liisteri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kivipaa smiles and moves away.
Kivipaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Liisteri's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liisteri ducks right into an uppercut from Kivipaa.
Liisteri seems to have recovered his senses.
Kivipaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liisteri misses with a takedown attempt
and Kivipaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kivipaa stalks Liisteri and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Liisteri's face. Liisteri staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Taavi Liisteri has been cut.
A punch combination from Kivipaa misses.
Liisteri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Kivipaa has managed to clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kivipaa.
A short uppercut from Kivipaa.
Liisteri tries to pull guard but Kivipaa won't allow it.
Kivipaa scores with a shot to the side of Liisteri's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivipaa lands with a short shot to the head.

Kivipaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liisteri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kivipaa throws a nice inside leg kick.

Kivipaa drives through and clinches with Liisteri against the cage.
Liisteri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kivipaa walks away with a smile on his face. Liisteri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kivipaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Liisteri with a poor takedown
and Kivipaa counters with a series of strikes. Liisteri will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kivipaa scores with a nice strike.
Kivipaa feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Liisteri collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kimmo Kivipaa!

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C
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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edilson Rubiera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riddick Wannick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rubiera comes to the cage accompanied by ratamahatta. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wannick's choice of entrance music: Green Day - Basket Case. Riddick Wannick has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Edilson Rubiera's chin.

Rubiera
vs
Wannick

187 cm
21
285 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

195 cm
24
273 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Global MMA Gear

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edilson Rubiera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Riddick Wannick!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubiera swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Wannick to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Edilson Rubiera has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rubiera crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wannick - the referee stops the clock and Rubiera gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wannick. Rubiera manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rubiera swings for the body but Wannick moves out of range.
Wannick throws a sloppy head kick and Rubiera moves out of range easily.
Rubiera on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wannick throws a head kick but Rubiera moves out of range.
Wannick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rubiera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wannick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rubiera somewhat.
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!
Rubiera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rubiera blocks a head kick by Wannick.
Good work by Rubiera as he checks the leg kick.
Rubiera lands a nice hook to Wannick's body. Wannick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wannick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wannick throws a lazy head kick

and Rubiera counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rubiera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wannick is keeping the position for now.
Rubiera wants to control from the top but Wannick keeps moving.
Wannick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wannick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rubiera is one step ahead there.

Wannick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rubiera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wannick keeping moving, preventing Rubiera from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wannick has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rubiera off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Riddick Wannick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wannick misses with a double jab.
Wannick misses with a double jab
and Rubiera counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Riddick Wannick has been cut.

Rubiera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wannick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rubiera scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wannick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wannick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rubiera is pressing down on Wannick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wannick is holding on for now.
Wannick trying to control from the bottom.
Rubiera is looking to take a break and control but Wannick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rubiera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wannick's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rubiera in particular looking to stall.
Wannick wants to get back to full guard.

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.
Rubiera trying to control from Wannick's half guard. Wannick has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rubiera chips away with some ground and pound.
Rubiera won't allow Wannick to sweep him here.
Rubiera trying to control the position from guard on top but Wannick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wannick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rubiera looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Rubiera won't allow Wannick to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edilson Rubiera dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Wannick moves out of range of the body kick.
Wannick throws a sloppy head kick and Rubiera moves out of range easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wannick - that will leave a mark!
Rubiera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wannick checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wannick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rubiera just misses with a punch to the body.
Rubiera throws a lazy uppercut
and Wannick counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wannick throws a shot from downtown. Rubiera moves away and avoids it.
Wannick thuds his shin into the meat of Rubiera's side.
Rubiera takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Wannick misses
and Rubiera counters with a stiff right hand.
Wannick lands with a nice body kick.
Wannick lands a front kick.
Riddick Wannick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubiera avoids the head kick by Wannick.
Wannick moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Good shot there by Wannick.

Edilson Rubiera's cut is getting worse.
Wannick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wannick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wannick throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wannick throws a head kick that misses.
Rubiera avoids the head kick by Wannick.
Wannick throws a head kick that misses.
Rubiera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wannick. Wannick obviously looking to wear him down.
Rubiera will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wannick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wannick pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wannick throws a right hand that Rubiera ducks under and follows up with a left that Rubiera also avoids with ease.
Rubiera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wannick finds it's way round the side to connect with Rubiera's head.
Wannick cracks the inside of Rubiera's front leg.
Wannick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wannick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rubiera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wannick counters with a good low kick that Rubiera was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubiera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wannick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wannick lands a head kick. Rubiera smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wannick scoring well with a low kick there.
Wannick throws a nice looking combination but Rubiera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rubiera has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wannick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Wannick lands but Rubiera takes it in his stride.

Edilson Rubiera's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wannick tries a head kick but it misses.
Riddick Wannick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wannick. Rubiera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wannick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Wannick.
Rubiera takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wannick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wannick tries to land a front kick but Rubiera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wannick is looking to land body kicks.
Rubiera avoids a kick to the body.
Wannick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rubiera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wannick scrambles back to his feet.
Wannick throws the kick towards the body but Rubiera avoids it.
Wannick wants to clinch
and Rubiera counters with a stiff right hand.
Riddick Wannick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wannick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wannick loads up on a big right hand but Rubiera slips the punch.
Wannick has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circling - Rubiera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rubiera takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Jeez, Edilson Rubiera's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wannick lands a two punch combo.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Riddick Wannick!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ilkka Laitinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Shadie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laitinen comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Laitinen
vs
Shadie

177 cm
24
165 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

172 cm
24
162 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilkka Laitinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Shadie!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shadie misses with a left hand
and Laitinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shadie scores with a head kick.
Laitinen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shadie counters with a nice body shot.
Shadie throws a body punch but Laitinen moves out of range.
Shadie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laitinen moves away.
Shadie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shadie scores with a hook to the body. Laitinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the body from Laitinen misses
and Shadie counters with a slapping leg kick.
Laitinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Shadie is just out of range.
Shadie misses the body punch
and Laitinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shadie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Shadie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shadie controlling his opponent.
Shadie misses with a head shot.
Laitinen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shadie on the ground.
Laitinen is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shadie has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Laitinen's face.
Shadie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laitinen is looking to escape.
Shadie putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Laitinen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shadie throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Shadie has hold of Laitinen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Laitinen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shadie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Laitinen?
Shadie looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shadie lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shadie wants to control the pace but Laitinen is squirming around nicely.
Shadie controlling the pace for now.

Shadie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Laitinen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Laitinen!
Shadie controls Laitinen momentarily but Laitinen frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Laitinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shadie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shadie is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Laitinen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The referee warns Laitinen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Shadie with the ground and pound from mount.
Laitinen tries to lock up and control but Shadie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shadie landing strikes from the mount.

Shadie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Laitinen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Laitinen and Shadie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Shadie landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shadie lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen trying to remain calm as Shadie controls from the top position.
Laitinen struggling a bit here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Slim Shadie!
Slim Shadie is the new lightweight champion!