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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blaze Bayley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smirnov has chosen Russian National Anthem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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?

Bayley
vs
Smirnov

175 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blaze Bayley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bayley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bayley wants to clinch up but Smirnov keeps it at a distance.
Blaze Bayley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Smirnov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smirnov thows a huge punch but Bayley dodges it nicely.
Smirnov is tying to control. Bayley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bayley wants to get back to his feet.
Bayley is looking to control Smirnov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bayley avoid being mounted?

Bayley kicks off Smirnov and gets to his feet.
Bayley wants to clinch.
Bayley is looking to clinch but Smirnov is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Bayley.
Bayley looks for a takedown but Smirnov sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bayley.
Bayley doesn't manage to clinch there - Smirnov circles away.

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

Smirnov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smirnov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smirnov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bayley is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smirnov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bayley works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Bayley is defending against the submission attempts here by Smirnov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayley tries to get to full guard but Smirnov has control of the leg.
Smirnov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bayley!
Bayley wants to hold on but Smirnov pushes him away.
Bayley blocking the ground and pound.
Smirnov looking to control but Bayley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Smirnov is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayley is looking to clinch.
Bayley throws a series of punches but Smirnov moves out of range.
Bayley tries a head kick but it misses.
Bayley looks for a takedown but Smirnov sprawls well.
Bayley is breathing heavily.

Smirnov scores with a takedown into Bayley's guard.
Smirnov content to stall in guard here.
Smirnov passes Bayley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smirnov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smirnov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov stops Bayley from getting back to his feet.
Smirnov lands with a punch from half guard.
Smirnov trying to control from half guard but Bayley is working away.
Smirnov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smirnov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Smirnov is working for a kimura but Bayley is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bayley fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice jab there from Bayley.

Smirnov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Poor strikes thrown by Smirnov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Smirnov avoids the attempt from Bayley to control.
Smirnov cracks Bayley with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bayley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smirnov trying to control but Bayley is having none of it.
Smirnov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bayley is looking to escape.
Bayley is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Smirnov wants to take Bayley's back here but Bayley is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Smirnov landing strikes from the mount.

Smirnov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Smirnov is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Poor strikes thrown by Smirnov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bayley is looking to improve his position but Smirnov isn't that keen on the idea.
Bayley blocking the ground and pound.
Smirnov lands a nice shot to the head.

Smirnov working for a submission but Bayley is keeping him at bay.
Bayley really wants to buck Smirnov off and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bayley looks a forlorn figure.
Bayley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smirnov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bayley is looking to escape.
Bayley in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bayley is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Smirnov trying to control but Bayley is having none of it.
Smirnov punishing his opponent with strikes.

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.
Bayley slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bayley is trying to stand.
Smirnov trying to mount his opponent but Bayley defends it.

Bayley kicks off Smirnov and gets to his feet.
Bayley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bayley tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bayley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smirnov manages to avoid it.

Smirnov scores with a takedown into Bayley's guard.
Bayley keeping full guard, as Smirnov tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smirnov clinches with his opponent.
Smirnov lands a knee to the head.
Bayley is looking to break free of the clinch but Smirnov has double underhooks.
Bayley fails to pull guard.

Smirnov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smirnov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bayley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smirnov's guard.
Smirnov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bayley!
Smirnov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Smirnov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Smirnov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bayley is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov controlling from mount.

Bayley bucks Smirnov off and manages to get back to his feet!

Smirnov takes the fight into the clinch.
Bayley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bayley avoiding damage as Smirnov throws knees to the body.
Bayley tries for a takedown but Smirnov manages to get underhooks.
Bayley is trying to break free.

Smirnov breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Bayley.

Smirnov scores with a takedown into Bayley's guard.
Smirnov landing some decent shots from guard.
Bayley wants to sweep but no luck.

Smirnov stands up and waves to Bayley to follow him.
Smirnov shoots in for a double leg but Bayley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bayley.
Bayley shoots and misses

and Smirnov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smirnov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blaze Bayley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bayley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smirnov is one step ahead there.
Smirnov prevents Bayley from getting back to his feet.
Blaze Bayley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Smirnov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bayley throws a right and a left that Smirnov avoids nicely.

Smirnov drives through and clinches with Bayley against the cage.
Smirnov prevents Bayley from breaking the clinch.
Smirnov slows down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bayley is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smirnov.
Bayley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bayley tries to break the clinch but Smirnov is controlling the position.
Nice elbow from Smirnov.

Smirnov successfully pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smirnov is on top in guard.
Smirnov wants to pass the guard but Bayley is keeping the position.
Bayley wants to get back to his feet but Smirnov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Smirnov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smirnov 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 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Smirnov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Jussila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Albert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albert has chosen My Way- Frank Sinatra as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jussila
vs
Albert

195 cm
23
215 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

185 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Jussila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Albert!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Albert looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jussila!
Jussila is trying desperately to improve position.
Albert postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jussila looks a forlorn figure.
Albert is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Albert prevents Jussila from getting the reversal.
Albert misses with a head shot.

Albert swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frankie Albert!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syntha Six (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syntha Six will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Romanov
vs
Six

195 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Likes ground

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Syntha Six!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Six is looking to clinch but Romanov is avoiding it.
Romanov shoots in for a double leg but Six sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Six misses with a head kick.
Romanov dodges the punch combination from Six.

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

Romanov successfully pulls guard.
Six won't allow Romanov to sweep him here.
Romanov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Six regains full guard. Nicely done.
Romanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Six trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Six 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.

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

Six has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Romanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Romanov pushing down on Six's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Romanov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Six defends it well.
Romanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Six is looking to improve his position.

Romanov decides to stand up.
A lazy left from Six finds it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Six.

Romanov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Romanov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Six is working to get back to half guard.
Six is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Six avoids a series of strikes thrown by Romanov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Romanov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Romanov is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Six fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romanov shoots for a takedown but Six saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Six shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Romanov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Romanov is breathing heavily.

Romanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Six can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Romanov wants to sweep here but Six controlling him for the moment.
Six trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six pushing down on Romanov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Romanov wants to get back to full guard.

Romanov kicks off Six and gets to his feet.
Six lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Romanov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Romanov.

Romanov drags the fight down to the ground.
Six wants to pass the guard but Romanov is keeping the position.
Six trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Romanov wants to sweep but no luck.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Six wants to control but Romanov is having none of it.
Six is working to get back to half guard.
Romanov looking to ground and pound but Six is blocking nicely.
Romanov misses with a head shot.

Romanov is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Romanov has his takedown stuffed
and Six counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Romanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanov closes the distance and clinches up with Six, looking for a takedown. Romanov pushes Six against the cage but Six circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Six bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Romanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Six counters with a nice uppercut.
Six lands a two punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Six as Romanov shoots in.

Six gets a takedown into half guard.
Romanov has hold of Six's hands but Six slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Romanov wants to get back to full guard.

Romanov is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Six pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Six is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Six lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Six looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Romanov tries to get to full guard but Six has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov is trying to maintain the position but Six is very close to passing his half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Romanov fails with the takedown
and Six counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Romanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Six scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Six is trying to control the action in half guard but Romanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Romanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Romanov looking for submissions off his back.
Six trying to control from half guard but Romanov is working away.
Six prevents Romanov from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov punching from the bottom.
Romanov taking some punishment here, with Six in his half guard.
Romanov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Romanov wants to sweep but no luck.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Romanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Six counters with a two punch combo.

Romanov closes the distance and clinches.
Romanov tries for a takedown but Six manages to get underhooks.
Come on Romanov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Romanov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Six uses from the top position.
Six works over Romanov with some ground and pound from guard.

Romanov is looking for a triangle but Six pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Six trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Romanov working for a triangle but Six defends it easily.

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

Romanov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Six stacks Romanov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Six!

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.
Six is putting a hurting on Romanov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Romanov is looking for a sweep.
Romanov is not content to let Six control the position.
Romanov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Igor Romanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Six working the head with strikes.
Six lands a nice forearm strike.
Romanov is trying to improve his position.
Romanov gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Syntha Six showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Romanov has his takedown stuffed

and Six decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Romanov's guard.
Six passes Romanov's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Romanov looking for submissions off his back.
Romanov is staying active underneath Six, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Six seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Six wants to free his trapped foot but Romanov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Romanov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Romanov.
Romanov wants to sweep here but Six controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Six wants to control from the top but Romanov keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Romanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Six can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Romanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Six manages to get himself to full guard.

Romanov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Romanov has his takedown stuffed
and Six counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Igor Romanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Six decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Romanov's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Romanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanov looking to control but Six passes into half guard.

Six is trying to work for a kimura but Romanov is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six working Romanov over with strikes.

Romanov actively working from the bottom here.
Romanov is looking to improve his position.
Six is looking to take a break and control but Romanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Six is nestled in close to Romanov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Romanov is controlling Six's trapped leg to prevent Six from advancing to side control.
Romanov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Six's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Six's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Romanov unloads with some shots from mount but Six bucks and avoids them well.
Six is trying to reverse the position but instead Romanov has taken his back - oops!
Six tries to roll but Romanov sticks to his back.

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

Six preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Romanov.

Romanov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Romanov throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Six breaks Romanov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Romanov has a closed guard, preventing Six from standing up.

Romanov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Romanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romanov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Six throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Romanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Romanov is looking for a triangle but Six pushes his legs off easily.
Romanov wants to sweep here but Six controlling him for the moment.

Romanov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Six passes into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Syntha Six comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Six has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Syntha Six!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torsti Karjala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tomi Koski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Koski
vs
Karjala

190 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Combat Pro Design
Combat Pro Design

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomi Koski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torsti Karjala!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karjala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karjala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karjala dodges the punch combination from Koski.
Koski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Karjala scores with a takedown into Koski's guard.
Karjala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karjala with a flurry of punches that miss.

Koski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karjala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Karjala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karjala is fighting to break Koski's control of his arms but Koski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Karjala tries to free his leg and advance position but Koski is retaining full guard.
Karjala working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koski's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Karjala controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Karjala throws a big right hand that misses.
Koski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Koski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karjala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karjala misses with a double jab.

Karjala scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Karjala lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Koski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Koski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karjala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Koski's head.
Karjala wants to control but Koski is keeping him busy.
Karjala not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karjala looks gassed!
Koski tries to get to full guard but Karjala has control of the leg.
Koski wants to control but Karjala is keeping busy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Koski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karjala fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Koski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut there from Koski.
Koski falls off balance throwing a combination

and Karjala counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Karjala is thwarting Koski's attempts to control the position.
Koski manages to get to full guard.
Karjala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karjala preventing the sweep.
Karjala advances to half guard.
Koski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koski.
Koski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koski takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Koski is cranking Karjala's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Karjala! He's tightened the choke and Karjala is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tomi Koski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fighter Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zarius Matzischin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Guy
vs
Matzischin

190 cm
22
215 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

188 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matzischin keeps the fight on the outside.
Guy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Guy shoots in but Matzischin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guy is looking to clinch but Matzischin is avoiding it.
Guy shoots in looking for a takedown. Matzischin tries to sprawl out of it but Guy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matzischin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fighter Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matzischin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zarius Matzischin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matzischin's calf.
Guy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guy throws a right hand that Matzischin ducks under and follows up with a left that Matzischin also avoids with ease.
Matzischin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matzischin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Guy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matzischin.

Matzischin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matzischin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matzischin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Matzischin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matzischin misses with a wild combination.
Guy connects with a high kick.
Guy is looking to clinch but Matzischin is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matzischin.
Matzischin throws a head kick but Guy moves out of range.
Guy shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matzischin misses with a low kick as Guy jumps back.
Matzischin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Guy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Guy misses with a combination
and Matzischin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matzischin.
Guy misses with a takedown attempt

and Matzischin counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Matzischin looking to finish!

Guy is rocked!
Matzischin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Oh Guy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guy is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Guy seems to have got his legs back now.
Matzischin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Guy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Guy is breathing heavily.
Matzischin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Matzischin wants to pass the guard but Guy is keeping the position.
Matzischin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Guy wants to sweep here but Matzischin controlling him for the moment.
Matzischin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matzischin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guy is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Guy shoots in for a takedown but Matzischin shows good takedown defense.
Fighter Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy shoots for a takedown but Matzischin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matzischin misses with a leg kick
and Guy counters with a body kick that stops Matzischin in his tracks momentarily.
Guy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matzischin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fighter Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matzischin stuffs the takedown attempt from Guy. Guy gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matzischin is fending him off so far but Guy persists. Nope, Matzischin circles away and we're back to standing.
Guy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matzischin counters with a big head kick but Guy shrugs it off.
Matzischin misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Guy does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matzischin throws out a leg kick but Guy moves out of range and Matzischin only half commits.
Guy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matzischin counters with a nice leg kick.
Matzischin blocks a leg kick.
Matzischin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Matzischin misses its intended target.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Guy. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Matzischin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guy, pushing him back against the cage.
Matzischin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matzischin controlling the action here for a moment.
Guy takes a knee right on the jaw!

Matzischin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Matzischin misses
and Guy counters with a head kick.
Matzischin throws a hook but Guy avoids it easily.
Guy doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Matzischin counter with a right hand.

It looks like Fighter Guy has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy moves out of range of the leg kick from Matzischin.
Matzischin misses with a wild combination.
Matzischin throws a leg kick but Guy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zarius Matzischin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guy blocks a head kick by Matzischin.
Guy looks to clinch
and Matzischin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zarius Matzischin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fighter Guy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Guy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matzischin circles away.
Guy misses with a kick to the body
and Matzischin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matzischin stuns Guy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Guy wants to clinch
and Matzischin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matzischin is looking to score with low kicks.
Guy misses with a takedown attempt

and Matzischin counters with a flying knee that drops Guy!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matzischin content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Matzischin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matzischin trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
Matzischin tries to free his leg and advance position but Guy is retaining full guard.
Matzischin trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matzischin wants to pass the guard but Guy is keeping the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matzischin trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guy dodges the punch combination from Matzischin.
A head kick by Guy misses
and Matzischin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matzischin misses with a combination
and Guy counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy slips a straight right by Matzischin.
Guy tries to move into range but Matzischin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Guy tries for a takedown but Matzischin circles away easily
and Matzischin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fighter Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Guy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Matzischin moves into range and clinches up with Guy.

Matzischin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fighter Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guy shoots and misses
and Matzischin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guy looks to throw a body kick
and Matzischin scores with a counter punch that sends Guy to the canvas! Matzischin smells blood - he's punishing Guy with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Guy has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zarius Matzischin!

C
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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Breki Hundur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Bigmursu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Bigmursu has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Hundur
vs
Bigmursu

185 cm
22
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

187 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Breki Hundur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carl Bigmursu!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hundur shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bigmursu but Bigmursu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bigmursu shoots in and drives through. Hundur sprawls well.
Hundur tries for a takedown but Bigmursu circles away easily
enabling Bigmursu to counter with a crisp jab.
Hundur throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bigmursu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hundur is looking to clinch.
Hundur is looking to clinch but Bigmursu is avoiding it.
Hundur with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bigmursu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Breki Hundur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hundur with a poor takedown
and Bigmursu counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Carl Bigmursu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bigmursu thows a body shot but no joy.

Bigmursu has closed the distance and engaged Hundur in a clinch.

Bigmursu breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bigmursu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hundur regains half guard.
Hundur wants to get back to full guard.
Bigmursu is trying to control the action in half guard but Hundur is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hundur tries to roll over but Bigmursu keeps him under control.
Bigmursu working Hundur over with strikes.
Hundur landing rabbit punches to the side of Bigmursu's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Bigmursu trying to mount his opponent but Hundur defends it.
Hundur avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bigmursu.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bigmursu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hundur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hundur with a poor takedown
and Hundur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hundur with a lazy takedown attempt

and Bigmursu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bigmursu looks gassed!
Bigmursu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hundur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Hundur is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bigmursu pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bigmursu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hundur tries to roll over but Bigmursu keeps him under control.
Hundur is pressing down on Bigmursu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hundur manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bigmursu manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bigmursu wants to hit a switch here but Hundur passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bigmursu there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hundur breaks from Bigmursu's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hundur trying to control but Bigmursu is having none of it.
Bigmursu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hundur in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hundur wants to control the action but instead Bigmursu gets a body lock and reverses into Hundur's guard! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bigmursu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hundur is keeping the position for now.
Hundur working a defensive guard here.
Bigmursu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hundur. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

Hundur has his feet on Bigmursu's thighs here. He's pushed Bigmursu off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bigmursu screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Breki Hundur!

C
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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luimunaama Lare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Niittynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lare's entrance music is AC/DC - Hell's Bells. A fine choice. Luimunaama Lare has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lare
vs
Niittynen

178 cm
23
220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luimunaama Lare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Niittynen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lare scores a takedown into full mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Niittynen is working to get back to half guard.

Lare is working for a guillotine from mount but Niittynen frees his head quite easily.

Lare working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Niittynen tries to reverse the position but Lare maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niittynen is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Niittynen is desperately trying to improve his position but Lare has a good base and remains in mount.
Niittynen trying desperately to get to his feet.
Lare thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Niittynen is trying desperately to improve position.

Niittynen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lare.
Niittynen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lare with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Lare moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Niittynen has worked his arm free - good work by Niittynen!
Lare is breathing heavily.
Niittynen is trying to control Lare's posture but Lare avoids it.
Niittynen wants to get back to his feet but Lare drags him back down.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Niittynen tries to bench press Lare off him but Lare keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niittynen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Lare wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Niittynen, who protects the arm well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Niittynen ducks under a wild hook from Lare.
Lare misses with a wild body shot.
Niittynen stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Lare with that takedown attempt.
Niittynen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lare stuffs the takedown.
Niittynen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lare shoots in looking for a takedown. Niittynen tries to sprawl out of it but Lare keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Niittynen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luimunaama Lare. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lare is looking to clinch.
A jab lands there for Niittynen.
Niittynen scores with a jab to the head.
Lare tries to clinch up.
Niittynen connects with a looping right hand.
Lare fails in his attempt to clinch.
Niittynen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lare tries to close the distance and clinch but Niittynen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Niittynen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lare.
Lare lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Niittynen throws a leg kick but Lare checks it.
Niittynen tries for a takedown but Lare circles away easily

and Lare counters with a single leg into guard. Niittynen didn't expect that.
Niittynen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Niittynen tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lare controls his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lare manages to get to full guard.
Lare striking off his back but it's not causing Niittynen any problems.
Niittynen wants to control from the top but Lare keeps moving.

Niittynen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lare working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Niittynen.
Niittynen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lare works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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

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

Lare moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lare moves in looking to clinch but Niittynen pushes him off.
Niittynen dips to his left and cracks Lare with an uppercut!
Niittynen throws a series of punches but Lare avoids them all with ease.
Niittynen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Niittynen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Niittynen throws a series of punches but Lare moves out of range.

Lare moves into range and clinches up with Niittynen.

Lare manages to break the clinch.

Lare clinches up with Niittynen and pushes him back against the cage.

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

Lare drops back looking for a leg! Niittynen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Niittynen manages to kick Lare off! Lare jumps back into Niittynen's guard.
Lare stops Niittynen from standing up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Niittynen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lare tries to free his leg and advance position but Niittynen is retaining full guard.

Niittynen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Niittynen misses with a takedown attempt - Lare sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Niittynen throws a one two combo.
Niittynen misses with a body shot.
Niittynen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lare on the side of the head.
Lare is looking to clinch but Niittynen is avoiding it.
Lare tries to close the distance and clinch but Niittynen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lare avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lare is looking to clinch but Niittynen is avoiding it.

Lare moves into range and clinches up with Niittynen.
Niittynen tries to break the clinch but Lare is controlling the position.

Lare tightens his grip and picks Niittynen up, before dumping him to the ground. Niittynen manages to land in guard.
Niittynen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lare is controlling him.
Niittynen keeping full guard, as Lare tries to pass.
Niittynen wants to stand but Lare is controlling the position.
Lare sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Niittynen's guard.

Lare is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Niittynen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lare's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lare's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lare breaks Niittynen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Niittynen wants to stand and escape but Lare is having none of it.
Lare tries to free his leg and advance position but Niittynen is retaining full guard.

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

Lare has gone for a leg lock! Niittynen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lare's guard.
Niittynen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lare works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lare preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Lare had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Niittynen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lare Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Niittynen's back instead.
Lare is trying to stick to Niittynen's back but Niittynen is turning into Lare. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lare's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Niittynen.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lare keeping moving, preventing Niittynen from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lare avoids the head kick by Niittynen.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Niittynen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lare lands with a short shot to the head.

Lare breaks the clinch.
Luimunaama Lare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niittynen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Niittynen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niittynen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luimunaama Lare 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Lare uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Niittynen.
Lare takes a swing at Niittynen's ribcage but misses.
Lare staying out of range there.
Niittynen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lare keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niittynen.
Niittynen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lare throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Niittynen's waist but Niittynen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lare off to one side.
Lare is looking to clinch.
Niittynen throws a good cross that connects.
Lare takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lare scores with a jab.
A cross from Niittynen lands.
Niittynen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Niittynen. No joy for Lare on that attempt.
Niittynen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lare throws out a loose jab but Niittynen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niittynen cracks Lare with an open hand slap.
Niittynen lands a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Niittynen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Niittynen loads up on a big right hand but Lare slips the punch.
Lare tries to clinch but Niittynen moves out of range.
Jari Niittynen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Niittynen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lare.
Niittynen misses with a straight right.
Niittynen blocks a jab.
Niittynen tries for a takedown but Lare sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lare misses the jab.
Niittynen with a jab.

Lare gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lare prevents a takedown attempt there.
Luimunaama Lare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jari Niittynen.

Lare is trying to trip Niittynen. He has hold of a leg but Niittynen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lare persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Niittynen has his foot on Lare's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lare works his way back into a safe position though.
Niittynen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lare pushes down on Niittynen's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Lare is working for a kimura but Niittynen is defending it quite comfortably.
Niittynen pushes Lare off looking to stand but Lare dives back in and keeps control.
Lare wants to free his trapped foot but Niittynen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Niittynen is looking for a sweep. Lare is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Niittynen is trying to stand back up but Lare is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lare is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Niittynen!

Lare has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Niittynen is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luimunaama Lare!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Jagermeister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sven Jagermeister has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jagermeister
vs
Miller

195 cm
23
223 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Likes ground

MMA's Best Nutrition
Hell's Balls Fightwear

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Jagermeister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Miller!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Miller looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jagermeister on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jagermeister tries to get out of the position.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Jagermeister is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Jagermeister has wrist control.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Jagermeister is keeping the position.
Miller stops Jagermeister from standing up.

Miller drops back looking for a leg! Jagermeister is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jagermeister manages to kick Miller off! Miller jumps back into Jagermeister's guard.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Jagermeister is keeping the position.
Miller stops Jagermeister from standing up.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Jagermeister blocks nicely.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Miller wants to clinch up but Jagermeister keeps it at a distance.
Jagermeister throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
A punch combination from Miller misses.
Jagermeister swinging wilding here.

Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miller showed some decent athleticism there.
Jagermeister is trying to stand back up but Miller is controlling him

Miller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jagermeister doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miller.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Jagermeister sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jagermeister slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Jagermeister tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jagermeister misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Miller blocks the leg kick.
Jagermeister walks into a straight right hand from Miller.
Jagermeister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Jagermeister.
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sven Jagermeister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Miller.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Jagermeister.
Miller avoids a kick to the body.

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.

Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Miller seems to be looking for submissions.

Miller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jagermeister is just riding it out for now. Miller eventually gives up the hold.
Miller looks gassed!
Jagermeister is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Jagermeister is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Miller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Miller misses with a double jab.
Jagermeister is looking to clinch.
Miller throws a head kick but Jagermeister moves out of range.
Jagermeister fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Jagermeister throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jagermeister is fending him off so far but Miller persists. Nope, Jagermeister circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller cracks Jagermeister with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jagermeister slips a straight right by Miller.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but Jagermeister sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jagermeister counters with a huge head kick that drops Miller! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Jagermeister!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esko Morko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musatafa Nokikeppi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Morko
vs
Nokikeppi

190 cm
22
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Combat Pro Design

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esko Morko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Musatafa Nokikeppi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morko is looking to slow Nokikeppi down with leg kicks.

Morko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Morko stops a takedown attempt from Nokikeppi.
Morko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Morko landing knees to the head.

It looks like Musatafa Nokikeppi has been cut.
Morko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nokikeppi looks gassed!
Morko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morko connects with a knee to the head.

Nokikeppi jumps guard.
Morko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Morko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Morko being controlled here momentarily.
Morko wants to control from the top but Nokikeppi keeps moving.

Nokikeppi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nokikeppi is working an open guard so Morko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nokikeppi blocks a head kick by Morko.
Morko moves in looking to clinch but Nokikeppi pushes him off.
Morko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nokikeppi keeps the fight on the outside.
Nokikeppi checks a leg kick nicely.
Morko circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Nokikeppi drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Morko follows Nokikeppi to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esko Morko!