UEC3# The 2 Titles PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Heiko Pander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen Taste of Ink - The Used as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Pander
vs
Sanchez

170 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
21
148 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heiko Pander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanchez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sanchez uses his free foot to push down on Pander's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pander.

Sanchez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pander can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Sanchez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Sanchez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pander is on top in guard.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pander knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanchez on the ground.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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

Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Pander defends easily.
Pander wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pander throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez has a closed guard, preventing Pander from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pander thows a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanchez can do anything to dispel that myth.

Pander avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pander's guard.
Sanchez is pushing down on Pander's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pander is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pander is trying to stand.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Pander defending well.

Sanchez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pander knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pander wants to get back to his feet.
Pander wants to get back to full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pander tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pander throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pander fails with the takedown

and Sanchez counters with a single leg into guard. Pander didn't expect that.

Sanchez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pander dives on top into guard.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Pander from controlling successfully.

Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pander wanted to stand there but Sanchez had control of the position.

Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pander has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pander stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pander shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Sanchez counters with a shoot takedown. Pander fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez advances to half guard.
Pander is trying to stand back up but Sanchez is controlling him

Sanchez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pander tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sanchez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Sanchez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Kicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anna Margret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John Kicker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kicker
vs
Margret

178 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Kicker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anna Margret!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kicker throws a head kick but Margret moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Kicker.
Margret stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kicker.
A head kick misses from Kicker.

Margret scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Margret not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Margret thows a huge punch but Kicker dodges it nicely.
Kicker is trying to stand up here but Margret is controlling him well.
Kicker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kicker tries to get out of the position.
Margret seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kicker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Margret not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kicker is trying to stand back up but Margret is controlling him
Margret passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kicker!
Margret has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Margret looking to secure an arm triangle but Kicker defends it well.
Margret looking to finish with strikes here!
Margret postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kicker looks a forlorn figure.
Kicker blocking the ground and pound.

Margret jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kicker manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kicker wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Margret is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kicker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Margret has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kicker avoids a series of strikes thrown by Margret.
Kicker blocking the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margret trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kicker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Margret on the ground.
Margret pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kicker holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Margret tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kicker is trying to stand up.
Margret sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Margret looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Margret scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kicker?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margret won't let Kicker get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kicker is squirming around, avoiding Margret's attempts to control the action.
You get the feeling that Kicker really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kicker is trying to escape the mount but Margret keeps good control and instead manages to take Kicker's back.
Margret tries to get the hooks in deep but Kicker pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anna Margret 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.

Kicker fakes the leg kick and cracks Margret in the body.
Margret is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kicker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Margret shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
John Kicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Margret takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kicker lands a high kick!
Kicker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Margret blocks a head kick by Kicker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Margret is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kicker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Margret takes a step back to recover.
Margret avoids a kick to the body.
Kicker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Margret.
Kicker throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kicker throws a head kick that misses.
Margret misses with a wild body shot.
Margret closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kicker circles away.
John Kicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anna Margret.
Margret fails with a takedown attempt.
Kicker pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margret thows a leg kick but Kicker checks it
and Kicker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kicker lands a head kick. Margret smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A slow jab from Margret misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Kicker.
John Kicker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Margret misses with a takedown attempt
and Kicker counters with a nice body kick.
Margret is breathing heavily.
Kicker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Margret checks it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kicker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Margret looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Margret looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kicker throws a sloppy head kick and Margret moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Kicker dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kicker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kicker throws a head kick that half lands.
Kicker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Margret if he has to take too many more of those.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kicker.
Margret swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kicker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kicker throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kicker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Margret blocks a head kick by Kicker.
Kicker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Kicker lands but Margret takes it in his stride.
Kicker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kicker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Margret's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Margret avoids the head kick by Kicker.
Margret slips under a jab from Kicker.
Kicker swats away the attempt to clinch by Margret.
Margret throws a hook but Kicker blocks it.
Margret closes the distance but Kicker moves to the side
and Kicker counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Margret is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicker throws a sloppy head kick and Margret moves out of range easily.
Margret moves in looking to clinch but Kicker pushes him off.
Margret is looking to clinch but Kicker is avoiding it.
Kicker throws the kick towards the body but Margret avoids it.
Kicker throws a head kick but Margret moves out of range.
Margret on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kicker. Kicker obviously looking to wear him down.
Margret fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Kicker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Margret to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Margret stops Kicker from standing up.
Margret trying to control the position from guard on top but Kicker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Margret 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Kicker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kicker 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Anna Margret!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Anna Margret!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Anna Margret!

Anna Margret wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dinesh Jakhotia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conway Twitty (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!

Jakhotia
vs
Twitty

200 cm
20
160 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

168 cm
23
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dinesh Jakhotia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Conway Twitty!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakhotia connects with a single shot there.
Twitty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jakhotia.
Twitty slips a jab and a cross from Jakhotia.
Twitty ducks right into an uppercut from Jakhotia.
Jakhotia takes a swing at Twitty's ribcage but misses.
Twitty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jakhotia throws out the jab.
Jakhotia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Decent striking displayed by Jakhotia there.
Jakhotia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jakhotia connects with a looping right hand.

Twitty closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Twitty controlling the position from side mount.
Twitty trying to control the action but Jakhotia is working from the bottom.
Twitty is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Twitty is staying tight to Jakhotia's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Twitty working the ground and pound but Jakhotia is defending the strikes.
Jakhotia struggling a bit here.
Twitty advances nicely into full mount.
Jakhotia is squirming around, avoiding Twitty's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Jakhotia that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jakhotia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twitty avoids the attempt from Jakhotia to control.
Twitty unloading with bombs!
Twitty lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Jakhotia is rocked!
Jakhotia is breathing heavily.
Twitty lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jakhotia hang on?
Twitty in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Twitty cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oh Jakhotia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Twitty landing strikes from the mount.
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!
Jakhotia is trying to escape the mount.
Twitty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jakhotia seems to have got his legs back now.
Twitty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jakhotia. 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Twitty lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Twitty lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jakhotia hang on?
Twitty lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Twitty tries to control but Jakhotia wriggling away.
Jakhotia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twitty wants to control the pace but Jakhotia is squirming around nicely.
Twitty scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Twitty trying to control but Jakhotia is having none of it.
Twitty with good strikes from the mount here!
Twitty lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jakhotia hang on?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Twitty looking to control and managing it successfully.
Twitty postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jakhotia looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Twitty looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Conway Twitty has got the better of the ground game so far.
Twitty looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Twitty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jakhotia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Twitty trying to control the position from guard on top but Jakhotia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Despite being in the dominant position, Conway Twitty just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Twitty digs a good hook to Jakhotia's body.
Twitty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jakhotia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Twitty has time to react.

Twitty shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jakhotia is trying to defend but Twitty finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Twitty winds up and cracks Jakhotia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Twitty trying to control the action but Jakhotia is working from the bottom.
Twitty slows the pace down in half guard.
Twitty trying to control from half guard but Jakhotia is working away.
Twitty landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Twitty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Twitty lands with a punch from half guard.
Twitty wants to pass the guard but Jakhotia is defending well.
Twitty drops an elbow to the side of Jakhotia's head.
Twitty landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Twitty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jakhotia keeps working.
Twitty wants to pass to mount but Jakhotia is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twitty wants to control but Jakhotia is keeping him busy.
Twitty controlling the pace.
Twitty wants to take a breather but Jakhotia is having none of it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jakhotia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Twitty.
Twitty scores with a nice strike.

Twitty looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jakhotia!
Jakhotia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twitty postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jakhotia looks a forlorn figure.
Twitty connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Twitty lands a nice shot to the head.
Jakhotia is desperately trying to improve his position but Twitty has a good base and remains in mount.
Twitty dominating with strikes here.
Jakhotia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Twitty landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conway Twitty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Twitty shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Twitty was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jakhotia is desperately trying to improve his position but Twitty has a good base and remains in mount.
Jakhotia is bucking up trying to escape but Twitty cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Twitty has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jakhotia's face.
Twitty can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jakhotia is looking to escape.
Twitty unloading with bombs!
Twitty landing strikes from the mount and Jakhotia is in trouble!
Twitty in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Twitty with the ground and pound from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Twitty with good strikes from the mount here!
Twitty connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jakhotia is trying to stand.
Jakhotia is squirming around, avoiding Twitty's attempts to control the action.
Twitty landing punches.
Twitty with a couple of short strikes.
Twitty landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jakhotia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Twitty in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dinesh Jakhotia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conway Twitty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twitty prevents Jakhotia from getting the reversal.
Twitty content just to control the position here.
Twitty scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jakhotia?
Twitty raining down shots from the mount!
Twitty controlling from mount.
Twitty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twitty lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Twitty takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Twitty is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Twitty takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

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.
Jakhotia throwing hammer fists to the chest of Twitty. What's that going to do exactly?
Twitty looking to control and managing it successfully.
Twitty is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Twitty content just to control the position here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Conway Twitty!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Conway Twitty!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Conway Twitty!

Conway Twitty wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timo Tarkkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poli Femo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarkkonen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Konvehdinmussutajat - Älä lyö naamaan. Femo has chosen Even Flow as his entrance music. Poli Femo looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Tarkkonen
vs
Femo

180 cm
18
176 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

185 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Tarkkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Poli Femo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Femo moves into range and clinches up with Tarkkonen.

Tarkkonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tarkkonen drops his shoulder and cracks Femo with a huge uppercut! Femo goes down! Can Tarkkonen finish him?

Femo is rocked!

It looks like Poli Femo has been cut.

Tarkkonen gets to his feet - Femo follows without any prompting.
Femo is still on wobbly legs! Can Tarkkonen finish him?
Tarkkonen shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Femo takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Tarkkonen sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Femo bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timo Tarkkonen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Ostermeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turo Naama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turo Naama is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ostermeyer
vs
Naama

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Ostermeyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Turo Naama!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Naama shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ostermeyer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ostermeyer is trying to buck Naama off.
Naama in side control lands a decent elbow.

Ostermeyer explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Naama has managed to clinch.
Ostermeyer stalling in the clinch.
Naama wants a takedown.
Ostermeyer blocks a body shot from Naama.

Naama gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ostermeyer wants to stand and escape but Naama is having none of it.
Naama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ostermeyer wants to get back to his feet but Naama is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Naama postures up in Ostermeyer's guard and throws a big left but Ostermeyer blocks it.
Ostermeyer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Naama on the ground.
Naama stops Ostermeyer from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naama lands a couple of digs.
Naama passes into half guard.

Ostermeyer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Peter Ostermeyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Naama pushes Ostermeyer up against the cage in a clinch.
Naama gets underhooks to prevent Ostermeyer's takedown attempt.
Ostermeyer is breathing heavily.
Ostermeyer tries to circle away but Naama has him pinned against the cage.

Naama breaks the clinch.
Ostermeyer lands with a kick to the temple. Naama shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Naama drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ostermeyer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Naama prevents Ostermeyer from escaping the position.
Ostermeyer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naama lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ostermeyer down.
Naama scores with a couple of short elbows.
Naama connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ostermeyer some visible discomfort.
Ostermeyer is trying to get back to his feet.
Ostermeyer trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Naama scores with punches from side control.
Ostermeyer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Naama lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostermeyer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ostermeyer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Naama connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naama lands an elbow.
Ostermeyer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Naama asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Naama cracks Ostermeyer with a big elbow.
Check out the look on Naama's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Naama connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ostermeyer some visible discomfort.
Naama scores with punches from side control.
Naama in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Naama lands a few punches from side control.

Ostermeyer is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naama lands an elbow.
Oh Ostermeyer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Naama lands some shots froms side control.
Ostermeyer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ostermeyer seems to have got his legs back now.
Naama scoring with punches and elbows.
Ostermeyer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ostermeyer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Naama has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Naama scoring with punches from side control.
Ostermeyer tries to escape but Naama is in control.
Naama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naama lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ostermeyer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Naama closes the distance and clinches.
Ostermeyer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ostermeyer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Naama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Naama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Naama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Naama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ostermeyer tries to avoid it but Naama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ostermeyer to the ground. Ostermeyer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ostermeyer scoring well with a low kick there.
Naama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ostermeyer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ostermeyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Ostermeyer closes the distance and clinches.
Naama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ostermeyer's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ostermeyer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Peter Ostermeyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turo Naama.
Ostermeyer blocks an uppercut.
Ostermeyer prevents a body shot from Naama.
Naama prevents Ostermeyer from breaking the clinch.
Naama goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ostermeyer prevents it.
Ostermeyer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ostermeyer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Naama changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ostermeyer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ostermeyer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ostermeyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naama.

Ostermeyer instigates a clinch.
Naama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ostermeyer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Naama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

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

Naama drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ostermeyer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Naama is controlling him well.
Naama creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ostermeyer is pushing Naama's head away, looking to escape. Naama manages to hold on to the position though.
Ostermeyer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ostermeyer tries to escape but Naama is in control.
Naama cracks Ostermeyer with a big right hand but Ostermeyer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Naama prevents Ostermeyer from escaping the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ostermeyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ostermeyer as he jumps to the side.
Peter Ostermeyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ostermeyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ostermeyer throws a jab when Naama was well out of range.

Ostermeyer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Naama to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Naama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ostermeyer wants to stand and escape but Naama is having none of it.
Naama makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ostermeyer is looking to stand back up but Naama counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ostermeyer.
Naama takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ostermeyer's head.
Naama stops Ostermeyer from getting back to his feet.
Ostermeyer is trying to escape back to his feet but Naama uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Naama cracks Ostermeyer with a big elbow.
Ostermeyer tries to escape but Naama is in control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Naama tries for a takedown but Ostermeyer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Naama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Naama shoots in but Ostermeyer avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Naama looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ostermeyer!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Turo Naama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ostermeyer gets a clinch.
Naama tries to score a body lock takedown but Ostermeyer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Ostermeyer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Naama is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ostermeyer to the mat. Ostermeyer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Naama stops Ostermeyer from standing up.
Ostermeyer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ostermeyer tries to get out of the position.
Naama with a nice head shot there.
Naama scoring with punches to the head and body.
Naama prevents Ostermeyer from getting back to his feet.
Naama chips away with some ground and pound.
Naama working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ostermeyer's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ostermeyer throws and low kick but Naama moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ostermeyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Naama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ostermeyer avoids it really well and circles away.
Ostermeyer wants to clinch up but Naama keeps it at a distance.
Ostermeyer throws the kick towards the body but Naama avoids it.
Naama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ostermeyer tries to avoid it but Naama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ostermeyer to the ground. Ostermeyer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Peter Ostermeyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turo Naama.
The crowd cheers as Ostermeyer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Naama doesn't seem phased though.

Naama drives through and clinches with Ostermeyer against the cage.
Good body shot from Naama.
Naama has Ostermeyer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ostermeyer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Ostermeyer's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Naama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Naama shoots for a double leg takedown but Ostermeyer sprawls well. He's pushed Naama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ostermeyer is looking to clinch but Naama is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostermeyer misses the jab.
Naama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naama shoots in for a takedown but Ostermeyer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Naama takes one on the button.
Ostermeyer keeps the fight on the outside.

Naama is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ostermeyer's half guard.
Naama looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ostermeyer tries to kick Naama off but Naama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Naama lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostermeyer is looking to escape.
Naama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Naama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ostermeyer.

Naama bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ostermeyer pushes Naama away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Naama gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Ostermeyer sneaks out the side door and pushes Naama away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ostermeyer slaps away a takedown attempt from Naama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ostermeyer misses with a straight left.
Naama avoids a kick to the body.

Naama scores a takedown into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostermeyer is trying to stand.
Naama lands a heavy elbow.
Naama pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Naama putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Naama pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ostermeyer tries to buck Naama off but he can't manage it.
Naama breaks from Ostermeyer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Naama lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Peter Ostermeyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ostermeyer is trying to stand up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Turo Naama!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Turo Naama!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Turo Naama!

Turo Naama wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jyrki Kapane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pate Rakko (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!

Kapane
vs
Rakko

192 cm
23
235 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

210 cm
22
285 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrki Kapane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pate Rakko!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakko shoots in looking for a takedown. Kapane tries to sprawl out of it but Rakko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kapane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kapane.

It looks like Pate Rakko has been cut.
Rakko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kapane as he jumps to the side.
Kapane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rakko.
Jyrki Kapane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pate Rakko.
Rakko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kapane sprawls well. Kapane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rakko gets slowly back to his feet.
Pate Rakko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rakko misses with a takedown attempt - Kapane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rakko looks gassed!

Kapane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rakko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kapane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rakko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rakko is looking to reverse the position.
Rakko is being controlled here.
Rakko can't do much from the bottom here.
Rakko managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kapane.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kapane 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.

Kapane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kapane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rakko is trying to improve his position.
Rakko is trying to control Kapane's posture but Kapane avoids it.

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

and Kapane counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kapane has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rakko is proving hard to escape from.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kapane stopping the sweep attempt from Rakko.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kapane postures up.

Rakko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kapane is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rakko.
Kapane lands a nice forearm strike.
Rakko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kapane gets to mount! Rakko was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakko tries to control Kapane's body but Kapane pushes him off. Rakko squirms to his side and now Kapane has his back!
Rakko trying to control the position but Kapane manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Rakko right now.
Rakko just trying to survive but Kapane is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kapane has the hooks in. Rakko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rakko trying to control but not successfully.
Rakko tries to escape but Kapane has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Kapane is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Kapane looking for the choke but no joy.

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.
Kapane not allowing Rakko to control his hands.
Rakko is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kapane is staying active.

Rakko defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kapane's arms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rakko turns into Kapane and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jyrki Kapane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pate Rakko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rakko misses with a takedown

and Kapane counters with a nice double leg into guard.

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

Kapane stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kapane looks to land a combination but Rakko avoids it well.
Rakko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kapane's waist but Kapane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rakko off to one side.

Rakko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Rakko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kapane is just riding it out for now. Rakko eventually gives up the hold.

Rakko is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Kapane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kapane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kapane tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rakko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Rakko is working for a submission of some sort.

Rakko is trying to work for a kimura but Kapane is defending well.

Kapane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kapane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rakko is working away from the top position though.
Rakko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kapane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

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

and Kapane counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jyrki Kapane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pate Rakko.
Rakko trying to control here.
Kapane trying to control from half guard but Rakko is working away.

Rakko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Rakko is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kapane pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rakko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kapane wants to stand up but Rakko has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Kapane stands up out of the half guard.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kapane.
Rakko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kapane tries to avoid it but Rakko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kapane to the ground. Kapane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kapane throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rakko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kapane.
Rakko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kapane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Kapane closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rakko did well to prevent Kapane getting side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakko is looking to improve his position.
Rakko is staying active underneath Kapane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rakko desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rakko is refusing to be controlled, as Kapane sits in half guard.

Rakko actively working from the bottom here.
Rakko trying to control but Kapane postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Rakko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jyrki Kapane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pate Rakko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kapane shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kapane was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rakko wants to hold on but Kapane pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kapane cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rakko wants to control but Kapane is having none of it.

Kapane is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rakko can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rakko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rakko tries to lock up and control but Kapane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jyrki Kapane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakko is looking to improve his position but Kapane isn't that keen on the idea.
Kapane is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rakko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kapane avoids the attempt from Rakko to control.

Kapane working for a submission but Rakko is keeping him at bay.
Rakko wants to control but Kapane is having none of it.

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.

Kapane looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Kapane is going olschool here, as he tries to force Rakko to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rakko shrugs it off.
Kapane trying to control but Rakko is having none of it.
Jyrki Kapane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rakko tries to lock up and control but Kapane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapane wants to control the pace but Rakko is squirming around nicely.
Rakko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rakko is squirming around, avoiding Kapane's attempts to control the action.
Rakko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rakko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kapane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rakko manages to control the position for a moment.

Kapane is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rakko has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kapane avoids the attempt from Rakko to control.
Kapane is looking to stand but Kapane has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Rakko tries to hold on but Kapane postures up.
Pate Rakko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Despite being in the dominant position, Pate Rakko just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rakko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kapane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kapane gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Rakko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kapane looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kapane looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kapane!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jyrki Kapane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kapane 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Jyrki Kapane!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Jyrki Kapane!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Jyrki Kapane!

Jyrki Kapane wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Kiilopaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Ace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pertti Kiilopaa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kiilopaa
vs
Ace

187 cm
20
211 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Kiilopaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Ace!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ace fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiilopaa moves away.
Ace displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kiilopaa.
Ace stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Pertti Kiilopaa has been cut.
A combination from Kiilopaa does no damage.
Ace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ace misses with a takedown attempt

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

Ace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiilopaa shoots and misses
and Ace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Ace clinches with his opponent.

Ace breaks from the clinch.
Kiilopaa misses with a takedown
and Ace counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kiilopaa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pertti Kiilopaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiilopaa with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ace counters with a single leg into guard. Kiilopaa didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiilopaa managing to control the position.
Ace wants to stand but Kiilopaa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kiilopaa has Ace pulled in close to control his posture.
Kiilopaa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ace trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kiilopaa's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Kiilopaa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ace is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kiilopaa.
Kiilopaa struggling a bit here.

Ace stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ace defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kiilopaa.
Ace lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kiilopaa misses with a combination

and Ace counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kiilopaa is breathing heavily.

Ace stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kiilopaa misses with a body shot.
Kiilopaa with a poor takedown

and Ace counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kiilopaa!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiilopaa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ace controlling his opponent.
I looks like Ace might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kiilopaa is desperately trying to improve his position but Ace has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiilopaa is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kiilopaa shoots and misses

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

Kiilopaa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mikael Ace has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ace trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kiilopaa's guard.
Kiilopaa is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ace stands and steps away. Kiilopaa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ace moves away from the strike by Kiilopaa.
Ace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kiilopaa tries to clinch
and Ace counters with a left and a right that stings Kiilopaa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ace has closed the distance and engaged Kiilopaa in a clinch.

Ace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ace clobbers Kiilopaa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ace keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ace connects with a high kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Ace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kiilopaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Kiilopaa rushes Ace and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Ace breaks the clinch.

Kiilopaa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ace is trying to defend but Kiilopaa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiilopaa is stalling here. Ace is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kiilopaa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ace has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Ace decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kiilopaa to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

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

Kiilopaa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

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

Kiilopaa gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Kiilopaa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Kiilopaa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ace uses from the top position.

Ace gets to his feet. Kiilopaa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kiilopaa misses with a takedown attempt - Ace sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pertti Kiilopaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ace falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kiilopaa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ace prevents the takedown attempt.

Ace pulls guard successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiilopaa wants to control from the top but Ace keeps moving.
Kiilopaa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ace is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikael Ace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pertti Kiilopaa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kiilopaa throws a head kick that misses
and Ace counters with a left and a right that stings Kiilopaa.
Kiilopaa throws a combination that misses
and Ace counters with a series of strikes. Kiilopaa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kiilopaa with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ace counters with a takedown into side control.
Kiilopaa is looking for a sweep.

Ace has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ace goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Ace gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ace creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kiilopaa's defenses.

Ace breaks the clinch.
Kiilopaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiilopaa wants to control but Ace is having none of it.

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

Ace drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A control attempt from Kiilopaa but he's now mounted!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ace looking to control and managing it successfully.

Ace stands up from mount. Strange move.
Ace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Kiilopaa gets a takedown into half guard.
Ace is not content to let Kiilopaa control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ace makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kiilopaa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ace.
Kiilopaa tries to clinch
and Ace counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kiilopaa thinking.
Kiilopaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Ace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pertti Kiilopaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ace dodges the punch combination from Kiilopaa.
Kiilopaa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ace.

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

and Kiilopaa counters with a takedown into side control.
Kiilopaa cracks Ace with a big elbow.
Pertti Kiilopaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiilopaa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ace down.
Kiilopaa trying to control the position but Ace is working away.
Ace wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kiilopaa has an Americana. Ace didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kiilopaa is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kiilopaa hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pertti Kiilopaa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexis Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ass Turd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexis Stone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stone
vs
Turd

205 cm
18
280 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

150 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexis Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ass Turd !
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stone gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Turd lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Turd stalling.
Turd drops an elbow to the side of Stone's head.
Stone striking from the bottom.
Turd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Turd is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stone is just riding it out for now. Turd eventually gives up the hold.
Turd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Turd has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Stone defend it? Turd steps over the head and cranks it - Stone is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Turd !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ass Turd !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Natura Barbecue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrea Dilja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Barbecue
vs
Dilja

189 cm
24
158 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Natura Barbecue!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrea Dilja!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilja lands a really nice looking cross but Barbecue seems unphased.
Dilja catches Barbecue with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dilja throws a sloppy head kick and Barbecue moves out of range easily.
Barbecue misses with a few strikes there.
Barbecue avoids the head kick by Dilja.
Dilja displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barbecue.
Barbecue gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dilja.
Andrea Dilja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Dilja misses.
Dilja listening to his corner there, landing a nice 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!
Barbecue shoots in but no luck this time.
Dilja throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbecue is breathing heavily.
Dilja digs a good body shot into Barbecue's ribs.
Barbecue avoids the head kick by Dilja.
Dilja lands a nice shot to the body.
Dilja uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Dilja.
Dilja has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dilja throws a sloppy head kick and Barbecue moves out of range easily.
Barbecue really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilja lands with a big left! Barbecue is wobbled badly! Dilja comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Barbecue to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andrea Dilja!
Andrea Dilja is the new lightweight champion!