NFC: Challengers 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brand Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brand Pound will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Dog
vs
Pound

165 cm
21
135 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

180 cm
20
130 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brand Pound!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pound tries to sprawl but Dog drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pound wants to get back to his feet.

Dog is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dog sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pound defending well though.
Dog trying to pass the guard but Pound defending well.
Pound keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Dog trying to work for an americana but Pound has managed to regain full guard.
Dog trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pound manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Pound scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pound is one step ahead there.
Pound scoring with some ground and pound.
Dog is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dog might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pound trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Dog working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dog is on top in guard.
Dog slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Pound really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dog. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pound wants to get back to his feet.
Dog thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Dog has isolated one of Pound's arms. Pound looking to fight him off but Dog twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruno Dog!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Mabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshiro Mifune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mabbit
vs
Mifune

188 cm
26
184 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

180 cm
19
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Craig Mabbit !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toshiro Mifune!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mabbit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mifune wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mabbit tries to pull guard but Mifune holds him up against the cage and eventually Mabbit drops back down to his feet.
Mabbit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mifune.
Mabbit has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mifune is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mabbit just leaning against Mifune, taking a breather.
Mabbit tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mifune just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Mabbit . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mabbit working aggressively here.
Mabbit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mabbit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mifune has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mabbit goes for a takedown attempt but Mifune pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mabbit darts in trying to clinch
and Mifune counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Craig Mabbit has been cut.
Mabbit darts in trying to clinch
and Mifune counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Mabbit is looking to clinch.
Mifune connects with a combination that backs up Mabbit into the cage. Mifune lands a flurry of punches that gets past Mabbit 's guard. Mabbit is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Mifune bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toshiro Mifune!

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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 Emil Blonksy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Blonksy
vs
Henderson

199 cm
26
279 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

198 cm
26
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emil Blonksy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blonksy as he avoids it easily.

Blonksy closes the distance and pushes Henderson back into the cage.
Henderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blonksy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blonksy lands a body shot.
Blonksy is working Henderson over against the cage.
Blonksy tries to circle away but Henderson has him pinned against the cage.

Blonksy manages to break the clinch.
Blonksy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henderson looks for a takedown but Blonksy sprawls well.
Emil Blonksy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Henderson.
Blonksy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henderson moves to clinch but Blonksy breaks away
and Blonksy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick and Blonksy moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blonksy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Blonksy has Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Blonksy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Henderson looks gassed!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blonksy as Henderson tries to tie him up.
Henderson has Blonksy pressed against the cage, preventing Blonksy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blonksy tries to break free but Henderson pushes him back against the cage.
Blonksy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Henderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blonksy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blonksy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blonksy scores with a shot to the side of Henderson's head.
Henderson keeps control of Blonksy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blonksy lands a nice shot to the body.
Blonksy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blonksy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Blonksy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blonksy wants to clinch.
Blonksy wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick and Blonksy moves out of range easily.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Blonksy. No joy for Henderson on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blonksy tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
Blonksy circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Blonksy counter with a right hand.
Blonksy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blonksy blocks a head kick by Henderson.
Blonksy stuffs the takedown attempt from Henderson. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.

Blonksy moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Blonksy breaks from the clinch.
Henderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blonksy pinned against the cage. Blonksy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blonksy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blonksy thuds his right hand into Henderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Henderson tries to clinch
enabling Blonksy to counter with a crisp jab.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blonksy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blonksy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Blonksy lands a really nice looking cross but Henderson seems unphased.
Some bone on bone action there as Blonksy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blonksy doesn't manage to clinch there - Henderson circles away.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Blonksy shows good takedown defense.
Blonksy lunges at Henderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henderson's hand.
Henderson darts in trying to clinch

and Blonksy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Henderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Henderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blonksy smiles and moves away.
Emil Blonksy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Henderson.

Blonksy has closed the distance and engaged Henderson in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blonksy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blonksy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Blonksy forces Henderson back against the cage and clinches.
Blonksy working hard to break the clinch.
Blonksy working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Henderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blonksy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blonksy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Blonksy as the two fighters clinch.
Blonksy lands a shot to the body.
Blonksy scores with a hook to the body.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Blonksy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blonksy's waist but Blonksy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Henderson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Blonksy counters by moving into the clinch.
Henderson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Blonksy is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Henderson.
A short body shot lands from Blonksy as the two fighters clinch.
Henderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blonksy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Blonksy.
Blonksy is trying to break the clinch but Henderson is controlling him.

Blonksy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blonksy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Blonksy moves into the clinch.
Blonksy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Blonksy breaks from the clinch.
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blonksy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blonksy tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blonksy wants to clinch.
Emil Blonksy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blonksy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blonksy throws a nice looking combination but Henderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blonksy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blonksy avoids it really well and circles away.
Blonksy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Henderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Blonksy as Henderson shoots in.
Blonksy lands the left hand.
Henderson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Blonksy counters by moving into the clinch.

Blonksy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henderson takes one to the chin there.
Dan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson shoots for a takedown but Blonksy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blonksy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Blonksy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Henderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blonksy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henderson somewhat.
Blonksy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henderson has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Blonksy rushes Henderson and presses him up against the cage.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blonksy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendersons head.
Henderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blonksy smiles and moves away.
Emil Blonksy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Henderson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blonksy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blonksy tries to close the distance and clinch but Henderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blonksy swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Blonksy sprawls well. He's pushed Henderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blonksy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Blonksy scores with a four punch combination!
Blonksy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blonksy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Blonksy there.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blonksy sprawls well. Blonksy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blonksy tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Emil Blonksy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henderson misses with a body kick.

Blonksy clinches up against the cage.
Blonksy is trying to push Henderson away but Henderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blonksy has had enough of the clinch but Henderson keeps him there for the moment.
Blonksy is leaning against Henderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blonksy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Blonksy breaks from the clinch.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.

Blonksy has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blonksy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Blonksy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Henderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blonksy lands a right hand.

Blonksy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henderson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Blonksy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blonksy pushes Henderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blonksy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Henderson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Blonksy.
Henderson has Blonksy pressed against the cage, preventing Blonksy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blonksy digs a right hand underneath Henderson's ribcage. Henderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dan Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Blonksy lands a body punch.

Blonksy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Blonksy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blonksy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:24
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Blonksy!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Lehnsherr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lehnsherr comes to the cage accompanied by PURE EVIL!. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Chuck Couture enters the cage!

Lehnsherr
vs
Couture

210 cm
23
278 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

204 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Lehnsherr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Couture!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture walks into a jab.
Couture looks to clinch
enabling Lehnsherr to counter with a crisp jab.
Couture looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Lehnsherr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehnsherr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couture throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Couture tries to free his leg and advance position but Lehnsherr is retaining full guard.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehnsherr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lehnsherr keeping full guard, as Couture tries to pass.
Couture engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chuck Couture has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lehnsherr lands a glancing blow to the side of Couture's head.

It looks like Chuck Couture has been cut.
Couture shoots in looking for a takedown. Lehnsherr tries to sprawl out of it but Couture keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lehnsherr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Lehnsherr instigates a clinch.

Lehnsherr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Couture bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Couture throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Couture in side control, throwing shots but Lehnsherr defends.
Couture postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lehnsherr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lehnsherr tries to get out of the position.
Lehnsherr wants to get back to his feet but Couture drags him back down.
Lehnsherr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Couture on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Couture goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lehnsherr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Couture's guard! Nice work there by Lehnsherr!

Couture has his foot on Lehnsherr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lehnsherr works his way back into a safe position though.
Couture looks gassed!
Lehnsherr tries to stand but Couture is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lehnsherr stopping the sweep attempt from Couture.

We're going to have a standup here because Erik Lehnsherr wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lehnsherr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Lehnsherr closes the distance and clinches.

Lehnsherr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Couture shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lehnsherr as he jumps to the side.
Erik Lehnsherr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Couture.

Lehnsherr closes the distance and pushes Couture back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lehnsherr breaks the clinch.

Lehnsherr gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lehnsherr scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!

Lehnsherr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Couture shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lehnsherr as he avoids it easily.
Chuck Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lehnsherr gets a clinch.

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

Lehnsherr moves into the clinch.

Lehnsherr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Lehnsherr moves into the clinch.
Lehnsherr pushes Couture back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Lehnsherr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lehnsherr cracks Couture with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Couture looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lehnsherr finish him?

Lehnsherr gets a clinch.

Lehnsherr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Lehnsherr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Couture's cut.
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.

Lehnsherr gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Lehnsherr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Erik Lehnsherr is winning the standup battle so far.

Couture closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Lehnsherr breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Lehnsherr as Couture shoots in.

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

Couture is rocked!

Lehnsherr moves into the clinch successfully.
Couture is still on wobbly legs! Can Lehnsherr finish him?

Lehnsherr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Lehnsherr forces Couture back against the cage and clinches.
Couture seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Lehnsherr closes the distance and clinches.
Lehnsherr lands with a left to the head.

Lehnsherr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lehnsherr walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Couture drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Lehnsherr swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Couture's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Lehnsherr!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Hancock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laz Icarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laz Icarus will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hancock
vs
Icarus

175 cm
26
199 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

194 cm
19
221 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Hancock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Laz Icarus!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Icarus has managed to clinch.
Hancock looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A knee to the head by Icarus.

It looks like Shane Hancock has been cut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hancock is trying to drag Icarus to the mat but Icarus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Icarus lands a knee to the head.
Icarus scores with a knee to the head.
Icarus has Hancock pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Hancock is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Icarus - that's hurt Hancock badly! Oh, another knee lands and Hancock is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Hancock doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Laz Icarus!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Flea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Junttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

vs
Junttila

184 cm
27
200 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

190 cm
28
185 lbs
12 - 15 - 0

Great wrestler
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Flea !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Junttila!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junttila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by .

drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Junttila is trying to control 's posture but avoids it.
Junttila is trying to improve his position.
Junttila can't do much from the bottom here.
Junttila tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
lands an elbow.
Junttila tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
is staying tight to Junttila's torso, preventing him from escaping.
knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Junttila on the ground.
wants to control but Junttila is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Junttila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Junttila is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Junttila is looking for a sweep.
Junttila sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
is figuring out what he wants to do next.
is keen to just control but Junttila is a slippery customer.
Junttila is looking for a sweep. is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Junttila does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Junttila is trying to get back to full guard.
Junttila regains full guard. Nicely done.
lands a couple of elbows.
Junttila being controlled here, momentarily.
'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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Flea .

drives through with a takedown into guard.
Junttila manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Junttila working for a guillotine from mount but is in no mood to give up.
Junttila is trying to take his opponent's back.
Junttila is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. is in real trouble.

Junttila is looking for the choke from the back position but is controlling his hands well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
tries to break free.
Junttila trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Junttila has the hooks in. is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Junttila.
You can see the frustration on 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
is breathing heavily.
Junttila trying to control momentarily.
Junttila avoiding 's attempts to control his hands.

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.
Junttila is trying to stick to 's back but is turning into Junttila. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Junttila's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by .

got a little sloppy there for a moment and Junttila has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, has managed to get both his arms back between Junttila's legs - danger averted.

Junttila is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Junttila looking for a sweep. Not yet Junttila, not yet.
trying to control the position from guard on top but Junttila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junttila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Junttila is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
is working Junttila over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
trying to control but Junttila is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Junttila counters with a takedown into side control.
Junttila tries to move into full mount but can't pass 's legs.
has one of Junttila's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Junttila tries to pass to full mount but defends it.
gets back to full guard.
Junttila wants to pass the guard but is keeping the position.
is pulling down on Junttila's head. It's preventing any offense from Junttila, at least for the moment.
Junttila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed 's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junttila tries to pass the half guard into mount. knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Flea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Junttila throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Junttila is looking for a kimura here.
wants to improve his position but Junttila is controlling well.
Junttila wants to pass the guard but is defending well.
pushes Junttila off looking to stand but Junttila dives back in and keeps control.
wants to improve his position but Junttila is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Junttila is looking to take a break and control but is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Junttila tries to pass to full mount but defends it.

Junttila is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junttila wants to pass to mount but is defending the position.
is looking to improve his position.
is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
trying to control here.
tries to roll over but Junttila keeps him under control.

Junttila is looking for a kimura but is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Junttila to get the leverage.
has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Junttila is working away from the top position though.
Junttila wants to take a breather but is having none of it.
holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Flea wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Junttila throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around 's waist but gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Junttila off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
misses with a lunging right hand
and Junttila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
misses with a body shot
and Junttila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Junttila connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Junttila counters by moving into the clinch.

Junttila pulls guard successfully.
Junttila manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
has given up his back.

Junttila is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. is defending well though. Junttila let's go of the attempt for now.
is keeping busy.
Junttila is landing with strikes. can't take much more of this.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pertti Junttila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

misses with a right hand

and Junttila counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Junttila.
Junttila wants to control from the top but keeps moving.
can't keep his opponent in guard - Junttila advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Junttila is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so is just riding it out for now. Junttila eventually gives up the hold.
Junttila prevents from improving his position.
is working hard here to advance position.

is defending against the submission attempts here by Junttila.

Junttila is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junttila wants to control but is keeping him busy.
is looking for a sweep. Junttila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Junttila working the head and body with strikes.
Junttila moves into full mount! won't be happy about that!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Junttila goes for an armbar but he's not got it… turns into him and now he's in Junttila's guard.
Junttila is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junttila lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for !
Junttila trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Junttila avoids the attempt from to control.
tries to reverse the position but Junttila maintains control.

Junttila working for a submission but is keeping him at bay.
Junttila looking to control but is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junttila seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but is holding on tight.
Junttila looking to control but is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Junttila might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Junttila goes for an armbar but turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from .
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
lands a couple of digs.
trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Junttila keeping full guard, as tries to pass.

Junttila is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
lands a couple of elbows.
Junttila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Junttila is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Junttila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Junttila wants to sweep here but controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pertti Junttila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Junttila 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pertti Junttila!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hello Chippy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauta Vaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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!

Chippy
vs
Vaara

188 cm
25
188 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

182 cm
20
188 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hello Chippy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauta Vaara!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaara misses with a lunging right hand
and Chippy counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Vaara scores with a takedown into Chippy's guard.
Chippy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vaara controls the pace.
Chippy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vaara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vaara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Vaara drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chippy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chippy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chippy!
You can see the frustration on Vaara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Chippy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vaara rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chippy's guard! Nice work there by Vaara!
Vaara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vaara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vaara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vaara postures up in Chippy's guard and throws a big left but Chippy blocks it.
Vaara trying to control the position from guard on top but Chippy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chippy has momentary wrist control but Vaara slips an elbow through the middle.

Chippy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vaara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chippy is breathing heavily.
Vaara trying to control the position from guard on top but Chippy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vaara passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vaara slows the pace down.
Vaara tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vaara scoring with punches and elbows.
Vaara is working Chippy over with some ground and pound from side control.

Vaara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vaara trying to control the action but Chippy is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaara controlling the position from side mount.

Vaara is trying to get an arm triangle but Chippy is defending well.
Vaara cracks Chippy with a big right hand but Chippy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Vaara slows the pace down.

Vaara is working to tighten is grip on Chippy's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Chippy has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Vaara is really squeezing tight and eventually Chippy passes out! Vaara breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rauta Vaara!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

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

Michaels
vs
Bradley

170 cm
21
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

184 cm
23
181 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
World class 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hunter Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels throws a head kick that half lands.
Bradley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Michaels counters with a big head kick but Bradley shrugs it off.
Hunter Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradley avoids the head kick by Michaels.
Michaels drops his hands momentarily and Bradley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bradley throws a lazy uppercut
and Michaels counters with a good, hard body kick but Bradley shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradley swings widly with a right hand
letting Michaels counter with a right hand.
Bradley misses with a looping left.
Bradley throws a sloppy head kick and Michaels moves out of range easily.
Bradley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Michaels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Michaels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bradley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Michaels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bradley misses with a jab to the body

and Michaels counters with a head kick that drops Bradley to the mat! Bradley scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Bradley is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Bradley misses the target.
Bradley is still on wobbly legs! Can Michaels finish him?
Michaels moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bradley seems to have recovered his senses.
Bradley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bradley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bradley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bradley looks gassed!
Michaels throws a head kick that misses.
Bradley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Michaels makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Michaels lands a big head kick that sends Bradley tumbling to the mat! Michaels takes a step backwards and waves Bradley back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bradley misses with a hook
and Michaels counters with a body kick.
Michaels lands a head shot.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Michaels throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Bradley is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sean Michaels!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kake Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rans Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Danger! High Voltage as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nyrkki
vs
Gracie

186 cm
21
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

175 cm
26
170 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kake Nyrkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rans Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Kake Nyrkki has been cut.
Nyrkki throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nyrkki as he avoids it easily.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That kick from Nyrkki tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nyrkki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Kake Nyrkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rans Gracie.
Danga de danga de dang - Nyrkki scores with a four punch combination!
Nyrkki moves into range and connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nyrkki.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyrkki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nyrkki connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nyrkki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Nyrkki cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nyrkki.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nyrkki explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice straight punches there by Nyrkki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nyrkki.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nyrkki avoids it really well and circles away.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nyrkki.
Gracie looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nyrkki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kake Nyrkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyrkki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.

Nyrkki instigates a clinch.
Nyrkki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nyrkki pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Nyrkki breaks from the clinch.

Nyrkki pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.

Nyrkki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nyrkki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Nyrkki instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nyrkki breaks the clinch.
Nyrkki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nyrkki tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nyrkki tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Nyrkki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nyrkki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Nyrkki instigates a clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nyrkki walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nyrkki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nyrkki.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nyrkki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Nyrkki in his guard.
Nyrkki trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kake Nyrkki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kake Nyrkki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nyrkki forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nyrkki smiles and moves away.

Gracie feints and as Nyrkki raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nyrkki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nyrkki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nyrkki!
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nyrkki wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Nyrkki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Nyrkki is controlling well.
Nyrkki wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nyrkki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nyrkki controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kake Nyrkki has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nyrkki darts in trying to clinch

so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nyrkki dives on top into guard.

Nyrkki decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
Nyrkki scores with a head kick. Gracie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nyrkki lands a jab to the nose.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Nyrkki cracks Gracie with a good jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nyrkki. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nyrkki scores with a leg kick.

Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Nyrkki. Nyrkki maintains the clinch.
Nyrkki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Kake Nyrkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rans Gracie.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie has Nyrkki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nyrkki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nyrkki lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Nyrkki to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nyrkki passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Nyrkki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nyrkki seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kake Nyrkki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kake Nyrkki's cut.
That's time! Nyrkki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nyrkki.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Nyrkki shows good takedown defense.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nyrkki. Gracie shrugs it off though.
Nyrkki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big left from Nyrkki misses.
Nyrkki connects with a body shot.
Gracie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nyrkki.

Nyrkki pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.

Nyrkki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie moves out of range as Nyrkki strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nyrkki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nyrkki sprawls well. Nyrkki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyrkki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Nyrkki has managed to clinch.
Nyrkki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Nyrkki manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Nyrkki. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Rans Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nyrkki scores with a jab to the head.
Nyrkki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nyrkki tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Gracie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nyrkki!

Gracie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nyrkki is on top in guard.
Nyrkki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
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!

Nyrkki gets to his feet. Gracie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nyrkki misses with a few strikes there.

Nyrkki clinches.
Nyrkki misses with the head strike.
Nyrkki stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Kake Nyrkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rans Gracie.
Nyrkki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracie jumps guard but Nyrkki stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nyrkki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nyrkki scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Still in the clinch, Nyrkki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nyrkki lands with a light punch inside.
Nyrkki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Gracie gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Gracie 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.
Kake Nyrkki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rans Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kake Nyrkki!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Canis Lupus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Neumann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lupus comes into the arena with Wolf Song blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Lupus
vs
Neumann

225 cm
23
320 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

192 cm
27
242 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Canis Lupus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harold Neumann!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neumann misses with a takedown
and Lupus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Neumann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Lupus.
Lupus lands with a straight right. Neumann didn't see that one coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lupus.
Lupus misses with an uppercut.
Neumann fails with the takedown
and Lupus counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupus misses with a head kick.
Lupus moves in looking to clinch but Neumann pushes him off.
Lupus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neumann swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neumann slips a jab from Lupus.
Lupus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Neumann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Neumann looks gassed!
Good exchange - Lupus coming out on top.
Lupus falls off balance throwing a combination

and Neumann counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lupus won't be happy with that.
Lupus manages to get back to half guard.
Lupus is trying to control but can't.
Lupus is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lupus is trying to stand up here but Neumann is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lupus holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lupus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Neumann is trying to escape the mount.
Lupus controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Canis Lupus just wasn't active enough.
Neumann blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Neumann bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Neumann working away.
Neumann trying to control the position but Lupus is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Canis Lupus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lupus misses with a hook.

Neumann throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lupus was covering up waiting for the punch and Neumann finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Neumann won't allow Lupus to sweep him here.
Lupus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neumann trying to control but Lupus is working from the bottom.
Lupus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neumann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lupus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lupus takes a swing at Neumann's ribcage but misses.
Neumann fails with the takedown
and Lupus counters with a right hand to the body.
Lupus sizes up Neumann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lupus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupus connects with a single shot there.
Lupus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Neumann is breathing heavily.
Neumann takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Canis Lupus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lupus misses with the combination.
Neumann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lupus.
Lupus misses with a combination

and Neumann counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lupus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neumann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupus is trying to control the position but Neumann postures up.
Lupus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neumann is one step ahead there.
Neumann trying to move into half guard but instead Lupus has managed to sweep!
Lupus looking to sit in guard and control but Neumann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lupus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neumann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lupus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lupus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Neumann!
Neumann is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Canis Lupus dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Neumann ducks under a wild hook from Lupus.

Neumann bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lupus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Neumann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Neumann works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lupus taking a bit of punishment here - Neumann scoring with strikes.
Lupus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Neumann prevents Lupus from improving his position.
Lupus controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neumann lands with a punch from half guard.

It looks like Canis Lupus has been cut.
Neumann working the head and body with strikes.
Lupus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Neumann trying to control the position from guard on top but Lupus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neumann throwing strikes but missing.
Harold Neumann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neumann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lupus pulls Neumann in close to his closed guard and prevents Neumann from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lupus can't keep his opponent in guard - Neumann advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neumann looks to land a strike but Lupus avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lupus looking to control.
Neumann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lupus's head.
Canis Lupus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lupus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Neumann wants to control from the top but Lupus keeps moving.
Lupus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lupus trying to control the position here.
Harold Neumann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neumann lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neumann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lupus is trying to keep Neumann in close.
Neumann thows a big elbow that misses.
Lupus wants to sweep here but Neumann controlling him for the moment.
Neumann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neumann pushing down on Lupus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Neumann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lupus 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Canis Lupus!