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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raimo Tikkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorma Kaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaki has chosen MacGyver Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tikkari
vs
Kaki

172 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

182 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raimo Tikkari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Kaki!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tikkari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Tikkari gets a clinch.
Tikkari is trying to force a seperation but Kaki has the dominant position.
Tikkari landing knees to the head.

It looks like Jorma Kaki has been cut.
Kaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tikkari smiles and moves away.

Tikkari fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kaki, pushing him back against the cage.
Kaki dodges an elbow strike from Tikkari.
Tikkari throws an elbow but it misses.
Tikkari wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tikkari throws an elbow but it misses.
Tikkari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kaki tries to circle away but Tikkari has him pinned against the cage.

Tikkari breaks the clinch.
Tikkari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Tikkari circles away.

Tikkari drives through and clinches with Kaki against the cage.

Kaki is trying to trip Tikkari. He has hold of a leg but Tikkari is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kaki persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kaki trying to control but Tikkari is working from the bottom.
Tikkari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaki on the ground.
Tikkari wants to get back to his feet but Kaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkari keeping moving, preventing Kaki from controlling successfully.
Kaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tikkari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tikkari is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tikkari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaki throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Raimo Tikkari has been cut.

Kaki gets a takedown into half guard.
Tikkari is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tikkari's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kaki content just to control the position here.
Tikkari is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kaki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
I looks like Kaki 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.
Tikkari is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tikkari is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaki controlling the pace for now.
Kaki misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Tikkari tries to buck Kaki off but he can't manage it.
Kaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tikkari is looking to escape.
Tikkari is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Tikkari is bucking up trying to escape but Kaki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tikkari is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Tikkari is breathing heavily.
Kaki trying to control but Tikkari is having none of it.
Kaki landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kaki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tikkari is in a horrible position here. Kaki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tikkari is trying to stand up.
Kaki controlling the position easily from mount.
Kaki unloading with bombs!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorma Kaki dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kaki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kaki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Kaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tikkari sees it coming and defends easily.
Kaki controlling the action here.
Kaki stops Tikkari from getting back to his feet.
Tikkari won't allow Kaki to pass to mount.
Tikkari avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaki.

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

Tikkari clinches with his opponent.
Tikkari has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kaki is trying to break the clinch but Tikkari is controlling him.

Tikkari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raimo Tikkari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaki lands a two punch combo.
Kaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tikkari defends it nicely.
Tikkari throws a head kick that misses.

Kaki clinches up with Tikkari and pushes him back against the cage.
Tikkari lands an elbow that stopped Kaki in his tracks for a moment.
Kaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tikkari is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kaki is breathing heavily.
Tikkari misses with an elbow strike.

Tikkari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tikkari tries a head kick but it misses.

Kaki closes the distance and pushes Tikkari back into the cage.
Kaki working hard to break the clinch.
Kaki is working for takedown but Tikkari is calmly controlling the position for now.
Raimo Tikkari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorma Kaki.
Tikkari gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kaki.
Kaki tries to pull guard but Tikkari won't allow it.
Kaki misses with the head strike.

Kaki successfully pulls guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tikkari would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kaki working a defensive guard here.
Kaki lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tikkari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaki.
Tikkari tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Tikkari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaki shoots for a takedown but Tikkari saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tikkari fails with an attempt to clinch.

Tikkari clinches.
Kaki tries to pull guard but Tikkari won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tikkari.
Kaki presses Tikkari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kaki tries for a takedown. No joy.

Tikkari breaks from the clinch.
Kaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Tikkari sprawls well. He's pushed Kaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kaki circles away from the clinch attempt

and Kaki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tikkari's guard.
Kaki stands and throws Tikkari's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tikkari pushes Kaki away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kaki gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tikkari tries to get out of the position.

Kaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tikkari wants to get back to his feet but Kaki drags him back down.
Kaki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tikkari is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kaki has just dragged him back down to the mat.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Tikkari as Kaki shoots in.
Tikkari tries to clinch up but Kaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Tikkari tries to clinch but Kaki moves away

and Kaki counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tikkari's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorma Kaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Tikkari instigates a clinch.

Kaki turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kaki manages to end up in side control.
Kaki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tikkari is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kaki asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jorma Kaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tikkari keeps working.
Kaki taking a breather here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tikkari is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Kaki takes the fight into the clinch.
Tikkari tries to break free but Kaki pushes him back against the cage.

Kaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Raimo Tikkari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tikkari stuffs the takedown attempt from Kaki. Kaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Tikkari throws a nice inside leg kick.

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

Tikkari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tikkari fails with an attempt to clinch.

Kaki closes the distance and pushes Tikkari back into the cage.
Raimo Tikkari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaki blocks the elbow strike.
Tikkari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaki is defending well for now.
Tikkari throws an elbow that misses.
Tikkari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tikkari.
Kaki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tikkari gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Raimo Tikkari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorma Kaki.
Kaki fails to pull guard.
Kaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tikkari misses with an elbow strike.

Tikkari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tikkari lands a head kick. Kaki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tikkari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tikkari throws a head kick but Kaki moves out of range.
Kaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tikkari swivels and escapes.

Kaki rushes Tikkari and presses him up against the cage.
Tikkari content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Tikkari manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaki has a takedown stuffed.
Tikkari throws a sloppy head kick and Kaki moves out of range easily.
Kaki shoots in and drives through. Tikkari sprawls well.
Tikkari looks to clinch

and Kaki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tikkari won't be happy with that.
Tikkari is trying to buck Kaki off.
Tikkari seems a little lost for a moment, as Kaki dominates the positioning.
Tikkari wants to get back to his feet.
Kaki wants to control but Tikkari is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Kaki crashes against the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikkari is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kaki has just dragged him back down to the mat.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tikkari darts in trying to clinch

and Kaki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tikkari won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tikkari is trying to buck Kaki off.
Tikkari misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Tikkari throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Kaki landing strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kaki is trying to get an arm triangle but Tikkari is defending well.
Jorma Kaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tikkari prevents Kaki from improving position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorma Kaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kaki 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 Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorma Kaki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Van (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Rantalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Van
vs
Rantalainen

199 cm
19
270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

208 cm
23
263 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Crashforce Voodoo Labs

Coffee Shop (SALE!: Q144 for 15$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Van !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Rantalainen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnem�ki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rantalainen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van pinned against the cage. Van gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van misses with a takedown attempt

and Rantalainen counters with a single leg into guard. Van didn't expect that.
Rantalainen connects with a couple of short punches.
Rantalainen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rantalainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Van wants to sweep but no luck.

Rantalainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Van has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rantalainen has managed to get both his arms back between Van 's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rantalainen landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Van escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rantalainen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rantalainen lands a couple of digs.

Rantalainen drops back looking for a leg! Van is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van manages to kick Rantalainen off! Rantalainen jumps back into Van 's guard.

Van throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rantalainen slips nicely into half guard.

Rantalainen is looking for a kimura here.
Rantalainen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Van is staying active underneath Rantalainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van tries to roll over but Rantalainen keeps him under control.
Van taking some punishment here, with Rantalainen in his half guard.

Van looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Van actively working from the bottom here.
Van is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rantalainen winds up and cracks Van with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rantalainen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rantalainen winds up and cracks Van with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Van on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rantalainen moves nicely into side control.
Rantalainen working the ground and pound.
Rantalainen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Van regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rantalainen is looking to take a break and control but Van is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Rantalainen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Van trying to hold on to Rantalainen's head to control him but Rantalainen postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rantalainen lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rantalainen trying to mount his opponent but Van defends it.
Rantalainen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rantalainen trying to mount his opponent but Van defends it.
Van is looking for a sweep. Rantalainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van is trying to stand up here but Rantalainen is controlling him well.
Van flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Rantalainen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rantalainen.
Rantalainen lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van manages to get to full guard.
Rantalainen works over Van with some ground and pound from guard.
Van keeping moving, preventing Rantalainen from controlling successfully.

Van working for a triangle but Rantalainen defends it easily.
Rantalainen postures up.
Rantalainen chips away with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rantalainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Rantalainen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rantalainen works over Van with some ground and pound from guard.

Van is looking for a triangle but Rantalainen pushes his legs off easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rantalainen with a lazy takedown attempt

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

Rantalainen working for a triangle but Van defends it easily.
Van throwing strikes but missing.

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

Rantalainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van is aware though and is defending well.

Van drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Van jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Van advances to half guard.
Simo Rantalainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rantalainen tries to get to full guard but Van has control of the leg.
Rantalainen is breathing heavily.

Rantalainen is defending against the submission attempts here by Van .

Van is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rantalainen sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van blocks the strikes from Rantalainen.

Rantalainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rantalainen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rantalainen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

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

Rantalainen actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van wants to free his trapped foot but Rantalainen is holding on for dear life with his legs.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Van shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rantalainen but Rantalainen pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Rantalainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rantalainen with a nice head shot there.
Rantalainen is working Van over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rantalainen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van 's head.
Rantalainen is in close to Van 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rantalainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rantalainen with a nice head shot there.
Rantalainen stands up over Van , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Van bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rantalainen's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rantalainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rantalainen 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van passes Rantalainen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rantalainen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Van scores with a couple of nice shots.

Van seems to be looking for submissions.
Van blocks the strikes from Rantalainen.
Van wants to advance to full mount but Rantalainen doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

Rantalainen is looking for a triangle but Van pushes his legs off easily.

Rantalainen has his foot on Van 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van works his way back into a safe position though.
Rantalainen scores with a nice shot.

Rantalainen is looking for a triangle but Van pushes his legs off easily.
Van postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rantalainen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Van has passed into half guard!
Van blocks the strikes from Rantalainen.
Rantalainen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Van prevents Rantalainen from improving his position.

Van is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Rantalainen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Van blocks the strikes from Rantalainen.
Rantalainen wants to improve his position but Van is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van uses his free foot to push down on Rantalainen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rantalainen.
Rantalainen is bucking up trying to escape but Van cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Simo Rantalainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Rantalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van is defended easily by Rantalainen.

Rantalainen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rantalainen showed some decent athleticism there.
Van gets back to full guard.

Rantalainen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rantalainen scoring with punches to the head and body.

Rantalainen drops back looking for a leg! Van is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van manages to kick Rantalainen off! Rantalainen jumps back into Van 's guard.
Rantalainen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rantalainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rantalainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rantalainen lands a couple of digs.

Rantalainen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Van avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Van is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rantalainen is aware though and is defending well.

Van throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rantalainen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rantalainen wants to control from the top but Van keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rantalainen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Van keeping moving, preventing Rantalainen from controlling successfully.

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

Rantalainen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Van looking to control.
Rantalainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Rantalainen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rantalainen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rantalainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rantalainen is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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

Van looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rantalainen working over Van with some ground and pound. Van looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Rantalainen.
Rantalainen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Van moves into full guard.
Rantalainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rantalainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Van looking for a guillotine here but Rantalainen defends easily.

Rantalainen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alexander Van has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rantalainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Rantalainen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van 's head.
Van wants to hit a switch here but Rantalainen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Van there!
Van takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van is trying desperately to improve position.
Simo Rantalainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Simo Rantalainen.
Well Rantalainen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simo Rantalainen!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Minimum Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo Stapelstaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Power
vs
Stapelstaden

185 cm
24
180 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

184 cm
24
183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Takomo

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Minimum Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimbo Stapelstaden!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Arvi Lind and Roosa J�rvil�inen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stapelstaden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power throws a leg kick but Stapelstaden checks it.
Power slips a jab and a cross from Stapelstaden.
Jimbo Stapelstaden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stapelstaden looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stapelstaden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stapelstaden avoids the head kick by Power.
Stapelstaden looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
Power moves out of range of the strikes.
Power defending well as Stapelstaden loads up on a big left hand.
Stapelstaden throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden misses with a looping left.
Stapelstaden misses with a straight right.
Stapelstaden throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stapelstaden waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Power.
Stapelstaden throws a series of punches but Power moves out of range.
Stapelstaden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stapelstaden is looking to clinch but Power is avoiding it.
Stapelstaden looks to throw the jab but Power is out of range.
Stapelstaden misses with the combination.
Stapelstaden misses with a hook. Power ducked under it nicely.
Power slips under a jab.
Stapelstaden throws a shot to the body.
Stapelstaden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stapelstaden misses with a double jab.
Stapelstaden thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Power shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stapelstaden thuds a left hand into Power's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Stapelstaden misses the target.
Stapelstaden avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Stapelstaden as he connects with a hook.
Stapelstaden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Power.
Stapelstaden misses with an uppercut.
Stapelstaden fails to land with a series of punches.
Stapelstaden looks gassed!
Stapelstaden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Power staying out of range there.
Stapelstaden wants to clinch up but Power keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stapelstaden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power throws a body punch but Stapelstaden moves out of range.
Power looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Power scores with a one two! Stapelstaden had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stapelstaden throws a combination that misses
and Power counters with a left and a right that stings Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden throws a big shot that misses.
Stapelstaden takes one on the button.
Stapelstaden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Power counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Power moves away from the strike by Stapelstaden.
Power shoots in looking for a takedown. Stapelstaden tries to sprawl out of it but Power keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stapelstaden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Stapelstaden.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Power darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Power is trying to work for a kimura but Stapelstaden is defending well.
Power trying to control from half guard but Stapelstaden is working away.
Power throwing shots but Stapelstaden is blocking nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Minimum Power will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Power throws a wild body kick that Stapelstaden sees coming a mile off.
Minimum Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stapelstaden moves out of range of the body kick from Power.
Stapelstaden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stapelstaden!
Stapelstaden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Power slips a straight right by Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stapelstaden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Power slips a jab from Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden misses with a hook. Power ducked under it nicely.
Power throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden scores with a jab. Power acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stapelstaden misses with a looping right.
Stapelstaden might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stapelstaden is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stapelstaden misses with a looping left.
Stapelstaden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stapelstaden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Power looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A swing and a miss from Stapelstaden.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden misses with a body shot

and Power counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stapelstaden!
Power wants to control the pace but Stapelstaden is squirming around nicely.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Power has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stapelstaden tries to hold on but Power pushes him away.
Power looking to ground and pound but Stapelstaden is blocking nicely.
Power thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Power trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Power is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stapelstaden is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Power throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Stapelstaden has his hands clasped together but Power breaks the hold and Stapelstaden is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Power!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Minimum Power!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antti Atleetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atleetti comes to the cage accompanied by Beyonce - Halo. Dickson has chosen SMC Hoodrats as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. George Dickson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Atleetti
vs
Dickson

180 cm
20
179 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

176 cm
24
176 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Das Labor

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Atleetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Dickson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickson wants to clinch.

Dickson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dickson gets underhooks to prevent Atleetti's takedown attempt.
Atleetti tries to break free but Dickson pushes him back against the cage.
Dickson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Atleetti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dickson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Atleetti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Atleetti gets underhooks to prevent Dickson's takedown attempt.
Antti Atleetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Dickson.
Dickson is struggling to control the position.

Dickson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dickson manages to end up in side control.
Atleetti wants to get back to his feet.
Atleetti is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dickson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Atleetti parries the strikes from Dickson easily there. Dickson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Atleetti to escape.

Dickson stands up and beckons Atleetti to his feet.
Atleetti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dickson.
Atleetti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dickson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Atleetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
George Dickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Atleetti swinging wilding here.
Nice sprawl there from Atleetti as Dickson shoots in.
Dickson has his takedown stuffed
and Atleetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Atleetti lands a jab-cross combination.
Atleetti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Atleetti scores with a takedown into Dickson's guard.
Atleetti won't allow Dickson to sweep him here.
Atleetti is looking to stand up but Dickson won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson seems keen to control Atleetti's posture.
Dickson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Atleetti is controlling him.

Dickson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Atleetti tries to stand but Dickson is controlling from the bottom.
Dickson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Atleetti wants to control from the top but Dickson keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Atleetti throws a series of punches but Dickson avoids them all with ease.
Atleetti fails to land with a series of punches.
Dickson misses with a takedown attempt
and Atleetti counters with a three punch combo that has Dickson backing up. Dickson nods at Atleetti to acknowledge the strikes.
Dickson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dickson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dickson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Atleetti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atleetti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Atleetti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but George Dickson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Atleetti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Atleetti has closed the distance and engaged Dickson in a clinch.
Atleetti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dickson.
Atleetti tries to pull guard but Dickson holds him up against the cage and eventually Atleetti drops back down to his feet.

Dickson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atleetti misses with a two punch combination.
Dickson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Atleetti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickson closes the distance and clinches up with Atleetti, looking for a takedown. Dickson pushes Atleetti against the cage but Atleetti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Antti Atleetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Dickson.
Dickson misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Atleetti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Atleetti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dickson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atleetti throws a series of punches but Dickson moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Atleetti as Dickson shoots in.
Atleetti misses with a combination
and Dickson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Atleetti throws a nice looking combination but Dickson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Atleetti misses.
Dickson tries to clinch
and Atleetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Atleetti stalks Dickson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dickson's face. Dickson staggers backwards, shaken.
Dickson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Atleetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atleetti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dickson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Atleetti counters with a series of strikes. Dickson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Atleetti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Atleetti does no damage.
Dickson throws a sloppy head kick
and Atleetti counters with a left to the body.
Dickson fails with a takedown attempt.
Dickson has a takedown stuffed.
Dickson is breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Atleetti.
Nice body punch from Atleetti.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Atleetti counters with a two punch combo.
Dickson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Atleetti sprawls well. Atleetti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dickson gets slowly back to his feet.
Atleetti throws a series of punches but Dickson moves out of range.
Atleetti wants to clinch.
Atleetti moves in looking to clinch but Dickson pushes him off.
Atleetti tries to bum rush Dickson with a series of wild strikes but Dickson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dickson darts in trying to clinch
and Atleetti counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Atleetti misses with a two punch combination.
Atleetti misses with a jab, cross combination.

Dickson instigates a clinch.
Dickson struggles to land a body shot inside as Atleetti controls his hands.
Dickson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Atleetti prevents it.
Dickson jumps guard but Atleetti stands there with Dickson around his waist. Dickson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dickson breaks the clinch.
Atleetti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Atleetti dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dickson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Atleetti's head.
Atleetti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Atleetti fails to land with a series of punches.
Atleetti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dickson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Atleetti counters with a series of strikes. Dickson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Atleetti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dickson misses with a straight right.
Dickson loads up on a big right hand but Atleetti slips the punch.
Dickson wants to clinch up but Atleetti keeps it at a distance.
Dickson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Atleetti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dickson somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Atleetti.
Atleetti misses with a two punch combination.
Dickson dives in and grabs Atleetti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Atleetti pushes down on Dickson's head and hops out.
Antti Atleetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Dickson.
Dickson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dickson shoots in for a takedown but Atleetti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dickson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dickson tries for a takedown but Atleetti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Atleetti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Antti Atleetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atleetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

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.
Atleetti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Atleetti throws a series of punches but Dickson moves out of range.
Atleetti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Atleetti misses with a double jab
and Dickson counters with a leg kick.
Atleetti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dickson circles away quickly and effectively.
Atleetti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dickson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dickson lands the left hand.
Atleetti is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dickson throws a head kick that half lands.
Dickson tries to clinch up but Atleetti circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atleetti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dickson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Atleetti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dickson thinking.
Dickson misses with a takedown
and Atleetti counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Atleetti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dickson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Atleetti counters with a one-two to the body.
Atleetti shoots for a takedown but Dickson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dickson tries to clinch there but Atleetti circles away.
Dickson with a poor takedown
and Atleetti counters with a left and a right that stings Dickson.
Atleetti blocks a head kick by Dickson.
Atleetti misses with the combination.
Dickson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dickson darts in trying to clinch
letting Atleetti counter with a right hand.
Antti Atleetti is winning the standup battle so far.
Atleetti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George Dickson.
I think Dickson 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 Blurstr�m scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Dickson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Sulkijalihas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayman Ironchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sulkijalihas comes into the arena with SMC Hoodrats blaring out of the sound system. Ironchin has chosen Glamorous as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Sulkijalihas
vs
Ironchin

170 cm
24
160 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
161 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Sulkijalihas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clayman Ironchin!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurstr�m.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironchin doesn't manage to clinch there - Sulkijalihas circles away.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Ironchin has closed the distance and engaged Sulkijalihas in a clinch.

Ironchin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sulkijalihas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sulkijalihas throws a sloppy head kick and Ironchin moves out of range easily.
Sulkijalihas blocks a head kick by Ironchin.
Ironchin throws a head kick but Sulkijalihas moves out of range.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick that misses

and Ironchin counters by clinching up.

Ironchin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sulkijalihas throws an overhand right that lands on Ironchin's shoulder, as Ironchin tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Sulkijalihas.
Sulkijalihas misses with a head kick.
Sulkijalihas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sulkijalihas jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sulkijalihas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Ironchin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ironchin prevents Sulkijalihas from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulkijalihas wants to sweep here but Ironchin controlling him for the moment.

Sulkijalihas uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Ironchin gets a clinch.

Ironchin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seppo Sulkijalihas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sulkijalihas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ironchin to the mat! Ironchin manages to get full guard.

Sulkijalihas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ironchin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sulkijalihas has Ironchin in his guard.
Ironchin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulkijalihas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ironchin advances position into side control!
Sulkijalihas tries to escape but Ironchin is in control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sulkijalihas looks to move to half guard but instead Ironchin has passed into mount! Damn!

Ironchin looking for a guillotine from mount but Sulkijalihas is having none of it.
Sulkijalihas is working to get back to half guard.
Sulkijalihas trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sulkijalihas is trying desperately to improve position.
Sulkijalihas is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Ironchin tries to control but Sulkijalihas wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ironchin is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Ironchin is looking to clinch but Sulkijalihas is avoiding it.
Sulkijalihas tries to clinch but Ironchin moves away

and Ironchin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ironchin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulkijalihas is keeping the position for now.

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

Sulkijalihas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ironchin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulkijalihas is keeping the position for now.
Sulkijalihas 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sulkijalihas wriggles free and stands up.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick that misses

and Ironchin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ironchin.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sulkijalihas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sulkijalihas tries to circle away but Ironchin has him pinned against the cage.

Ironchin pulls guard.
Ironchin has a closed guard, preventing Sulkijalihas from standing up.
Ironchin keeping full guard, as Sulkijalihas tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ironchin looking for a guillotine here but Sulkijalihas defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sulkijalihas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick misses from Sulkijalihas.
Ironchin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sulkijalihas swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Sulkijalihas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ironchin napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Ironchin throws Sulkijalihas to one side and escapes!
Ironchin tries to clinch up but Sulkijalihas circles away and keeps his distance.
Sulkijalihas throws a sloppy head kick

and Ironchin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sulkijalihas's guard now.
Ironchin stops Sulkijalihas from standing up.
Ironchin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sulkijalihas has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ironchin has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulkijalihas tries to buck Ironchin off but Ironchin is having none of it.

Ironchin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sulkijalihas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ironchin's best efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ironchin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sulkijalihas won't allow Ironchin to pass to mount.
Sulkijalihas wants to get back to his feet.
Sulkijalihas moves into full guard.
Ironchin tries to stand but Sulkijalihas is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sulkijalihas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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

Sulkijalihas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ironchin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ironchin is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Ironchin working for submissions but it's allowed Sulkijalihas to get to half guard.

Sulkijalihas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ironchin sees it coming and defends easily.
Ironchin moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sulkijalihas throws and elbow that misses. Ironchin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sulkijalihas's guard. Nice move by Ironchin!
Sulkijalihas wants to stand and escape but Ironchin is having none of it.
Clayman Ironchin has got the better of the ground game so far.

Sulkijalihas has his foot on Ironchin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ironchin works his way back into a safe position though.
Ironchin wants to control from the top but Sulkijalihas keeps moving.
Ironchin advances to half guard.
Sulkijalihas wants to get back to his feet.

Ironchin stands up out of the half guard.
Seppo Sulkijalihas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sulkijalihas throws a sloppy head kick

and Ironchin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ironchin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sulkijalihas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ironchin pushing down on Sulkijalihas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sulkijalihas tries to kick Ironchin off but Ironchin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sulkijalihas is trying to get back to full guard.
Ironchin prevents Sulkijalihas from standing back up.
Sulkijalihas is looking to get back to is feet but Ironchin passes into side control.
Sulkijalihas is being controlled here.

Ironchin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sulkijalihas, who protects the arm well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sulkijalihas pushes Ironchin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ironchin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Clayman Ironchin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sulkijalihas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ironchin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sulkijalihas's efforts to push away.

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

Ironchin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sulkijalihas's guard.
Ironchin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ironchin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sulkijalihas's guard.
Sulkijalihas is trying to stand back up but Ironchin is controlling him

Sulkijalihas kicks off Ironchin and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ironchin dives in and grabs Sulkijalihas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sulkijalihas pushes down on Ironchin's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulkijalihas misses with a double jab
and Ironchin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ironchin tries a head kick but it misses.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick that misses
and Ironchin counters with a head kick.

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

Sulkijalihas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sulkijalihas misses with a kick to the body.
Sulkijalihas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sulkijalihas throws a sloppy head kick and Ironchin moves out of range easily.

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

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

Sulkijalihas drives through and clinches with Ironchin against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironchin wants a takedown.
Sulkijalihas working hard to break the clinch.
Ironchin is trying to drag Sulkijalihas to the mat but Sulkijalihas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Seppo Sulkijalihas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clayman Ironchin.
Sulkijalihas wants to break free but Ironchin has control.
Ironchin wants a takedown.

Sulkijalihas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sulkijalihas tries a head kick but it misses.
Sulkijalihas looks to score with a jab to the body but Ironchin is just out of range.
Sulkijalihas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ironchin.
Ironchin fails with the takedown.
Sulkijalihas shoots in and drives through. Ironchin sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sulkijalihas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ironchin tries to clinch up but Sulkijalihas circles away and keeps his distance.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick but Ironchin moves out of range.
Ironchin is looking to clinch but Sulkijalihas is avoiding it.
Sulkijalihas avoids the head kick by Ironchin.
No joy there for Sulkijalihas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ironchin tries to clinch but Sulkijalihas is having none of it.
Sulkijalihas lands with a slapping head kick.
Sulkijalihas throws a looping overhand right but Ironchin ducks down to avoid it.
Ironchin with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Sulkijalihas to counter with a crisp jab.

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

Sulkijalihas decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sulkijalihas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sulkijalihas throws a sloppy head kick

and Ironchin counters with a takedown into side control.
Seppo Sulkijalihas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sulkijalihas is not content to let Ironchin control the position.
Sulkijalihas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ironchin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Sulkijalihas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ironchin prevents Sulkijalihas from standing back up.
Clayman Ironchin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sulkijalihas punching from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Seppo Sulkijalihas.
I think Ironchin 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clayman Ironchin!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuomari Stapelstaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Candy Paint. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Brown
vs
Stapelstaden

190 cm
23
183 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

179 cm
24
180 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tuomari Stapelstaden!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurstr�m and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stapelstaden dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Brown swinging wilding here.
Brown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stapelstaden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown misses with a hook. Stapelstaden ducked under it nicely.
Stapelstaden avoids a punch combination nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A left hand lands to the body for Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stapelstaden works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
Stapelstaden gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stapelstaden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stapelstaden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but Stapelstaden keeps him there for the moment.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Stapelstaden has double underhooks.
Brown tries to break free but Stapelstaden pushes him back against the cage.
Stapelstaden comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stapelstaden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stapelstaden lands a shoulder strike.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Stapelstaden comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stapelstaden digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stapelstaden obliges.
Stapelstaden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stapelstaden scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stapelstaden lands with a light punch inside.
Stapelstaden presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stapelstaden lands an uppercut.

Stapelstaden lands a takedown into guard.
Stapelstaden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stapelstaden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Stapelstaden 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.
Stapelstaden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stapelstaden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stapelstaden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Stapelstaden from controlling successfully.
Stapelstaden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stapelstaden won't allow Brown to get back to his feet.
Stapelstaden is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stapelstaden tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Stapelstaden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.
Stapelstaden landing knees to the body.
Stapelstaden keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stapelstaden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stapelstaden jumps guard but Brown stands there with Stapelstaden around his waist. Stapelstaden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brown is trying to break free.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Stapelstaden moves into range and clinches up with Brown.
Stapelstaden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stapelstaden lands a left hand.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stapelstaden lands a nice uppercut.
Stapelstaden lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
A shot in the inside from Stapelstaden.
A body shot lands from Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden lands an elbow just above Brown 's eye.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but Stapelstaden keeps him there for the moment.
Stapelstaden lands a shoulder strike.
Brown is trying to force a seperation but Stapelstaden has the dominant position.
Stapelstaden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown is trying to break free.

Stapelstaden pulls Brown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stapelstaden holds on and takes a little breather.
Stapelstaden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown won't allow Stapelstaden to sweep him here.
Stapelstaden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A solid body kick from Brown.
Brown tries to score with a low kick but Stapelstaden moves his leg out of the way.
Brown misses with a leg kick.
Brown throws a hook but Stapelstaden avoids it easily.
A jab from Brown misses.
Brown slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brown takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brown throws a right and a left that Stapelstaden avoids nicely.
Brown throws a leg kick but Stapelstaden sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stapelstaden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Charlie Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stapelstaden circles away quickly and effectively.

Stapelstaden clinches.
Stapelstaden lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stapelstaden lands a body shot.
Stapelstaden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stapelstaden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brown prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stapelstaden.
A short uppercut from Stapelstaden.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but Stapelstaden keeps him there for the moment.
Stapelstaden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Brown manages to break the clinch.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Stapelstaden cracks Brown with a good jab.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Stapelstaden's head but Stapelstaden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Stapelstaden rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brown takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stapelstaden digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brown prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brown tries to break the clinch but Stapelstaden is controlling the position.
Stapelstaden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stapelstaden lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stapelstaden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brown pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Charlie Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuomari Stapelstaden.
Brown is trying to force a seperation but Stapelstaden has the dominant position.
Brown tries to break the clinch but Stapelstaden is controlling the position.
Stapelstaden lands a nice elbow.
Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice elbow from Stapelstaden.
Brown is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stapelstaden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Stapelstaden is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Brown can't fight it off and eventually Stapelstaden manages to take the fight to the floor. Brown looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stapelstaden prevents Brown from getting back to his feet.
Stapelstaden wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stapelstaden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brown is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stapelstaden wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Stapelstaden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.

That's four 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.
Stapelstaden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
Brown throws out a leg kick but Stapelstaden moves out of range and Brown only half commits.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stapelstaden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stapelstaden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Stapelstaden forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
Stapelstaden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stapelstaden crunches a lovely knee into Brown's ribcage.
Stapelstaden lands a shot to the body.
Stapelstaden lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stapelstaden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stapelstaden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stapelstaden.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stapelstaden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brown wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stapelstaden has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Stapelstaden.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Brown.

Stapelstaden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Stapelstaden has double underhooks.

Stapelstaden has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Brown is trying to keep an underhook but Stapelstaden manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stapelstaden wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Stapelstaden content to control rather than advance.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stapelstaden.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stapelstaden in particular looking to stall.
Stapelstaden working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is looking to escape.
Stapelstaden wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Stapelstaden trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
Stapelstaden trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Stapelstaden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Stapelstaden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.

Stapelstaden drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.

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.
Stapelstaden comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stapelstaden lands a body punch.
Stapelstaden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stapelstaden lands a body punch.
Stapelstaden lands a shoulder strike.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stapelstaden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but Stapelstaden keeps him there for the moment.
Stapelstaden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stapelstaden wants a takedown but no success here.
Stapelstaden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stapelstaden lands a body shot.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stapelstaden scores a nice knee to the body.
Stapelstaden lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stapelstaden.
Brown letting Stapelstaden take a breather here.
Stapelstaden gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stapelstaden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stapelstaden lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stapelstaden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Stapelstaden has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden lands a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Stapelstaden.
Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stapelstaden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stapelstaden prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Stapelstaden wants a takedown but no success here.

Stapelstaden successfully pulls guard.
Stapelstaden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stapelstaden looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brown puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Brown tries to stand but can't do so whilst Stapelstaden controls his leg.
Stapelstaden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back!
Brown controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stapelstaden lands punches and elbows.
Brown staying busy and making it hard for Stapelstaden to control.
Stapelstaden is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brown controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Charlie Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Brown fending off the submission attempt from Stapelstaden.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tuomari Stapelstaden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stapelstaden 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuomari Stapelstaden!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Aarre Voutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amigo Cerveza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerveza has chosen Juno - Postapocalyptica as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Voutilainen
vs
Cerveza

185 cm
24
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

189 cm
20
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Katukauppa.com

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aarre Voutilainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amigo Cerveza!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voutilainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Voutilainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cerveza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Voutilainen throws a hook but Cerveza avoids it easily.
A big right from Voutilainen misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Cerveza misses the target.
Cerveza lands a nice shot to the body.
Voutilainen throws a hook but Cerveza blocks it.
Voutilainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Voutilainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Cerveza moves into the clinch successfully.
Cerveza is pushing Voutilainen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cerveza tries to pull guard but Voutilainen holds him up against the cage and eventually Cerveza drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Cerveza fails to land.
Cerveza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Voutilainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Voutilainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Voutilainen misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerveza scores with a hook.
Voutilainen drops his hands momentarily and Cerveza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Voutilainen misses with a body punch
and Cerveza counters with a right hand to the body.

Cerveza moves into the clinch.
Cerveza jumps guard but Voutilainen stands there with Cerveza around his waist. Cerveza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cerveza misses with a punch on the inside.
Voutilainen tries to break the clinch but Cerveza is controlling the position.
Cerveza jumps guard but Voutilainen stands there with Cerveza around his waist. Cerveza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aarre Voutilainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amigo Cerveza.
Cerveza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cerveza throws an elbow that misses.
Cerveza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voutilainen's elbow.
Cerveza stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

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

Cerveza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Voutilainen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Voutilainen bucks up and tries to throw Cerveza off but instead Cerveza has got his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerveza lands strikes to the head.
Voutilainen trying to get back to his feet but Cerveza is in full control for now.
Cerveza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cerveza is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Voutilainen has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Cerveza.
Cerveza throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Cerveza missing with strikes from the back.
Cerveza thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Cerveza throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Voutilainen controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Cerveza tries to keep control of the position but Voutilainen is staying busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voutilainen trying to get back to his feet but Cerveza is in full control for now.
Cerveza controls the position.

Cerveza is persistently looking for the submission but Voutilainen is defending it well.
Voutilainen trying to get back to his feet but Cerveza is in full control for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cerveza's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Voutilainen has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Voutilainen staying busy and making it hard for Cerveza to control.
Voutilainen wants to get back to his feet.
Voutilainen is keeping busy.
Voutilainen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Cerveza struggling to keep hold of the position.
Cerveza throwing sloppy strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cerveza is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Cerveza lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Voutilainen closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Amigo Cerveza has been cut.
Voutilainen takes one to the chin there.
Voutilainen looks to land a left hand but Cerveza moved out of range nicely.
Aarre Voutilainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cerveza ducks under a wild hook from Voutilainen.
Cerveza takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Voutilainen throws a nice looking combination but Cerveza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Voutilainen misses with a hook.
Cerveza lands a right hook to the body.
Voutilainen throws a nice looking combination but Cerveza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Cerveza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Voutilainen sprawls well initially but Cerveza persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cerveza uses his free foot to push down on Voutilainen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Voutilainen.
Voutilainen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Voutilainen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Voutilainen tries to get out of the position.
Cerveza takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Voutilainen really wants to buck Cerveza off and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerveza looking to finish Voutilainen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Voutilainen!
Voutilainen is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Cerveza controlling the pace for now.
Voutilainen is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Cerveza controlling the pace for now.
Cerveza looking to control but Voutilainen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cerveza working the ground and pound effectively.
You get the feeling that Voutilainen really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerveza controlling the pace for now.
Cerveza wants to control the pace but Voutilainen is squirming around nicely.
Cerveza misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Voutilainen is squirming around, avoiding Cerveza's attempts to control the action.
Voutilainen trying desperately to get to his feet.
Voutilainen is squirming around, avoiding Cerveza's attempts to control the action.

Despite being in the dominant position, Amigo Cerveza just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Voutilainen walks into a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voutilainen throws a combination that misses

and Cerveza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cerveza wants to control but Voutilainen is keeping him busy.
Cerveza stops Voutilainen from getting back to his feet.
Cerveza wants to take a breather but Voutilainen is having none of it.
Cerveza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cerveza trying to mount his opponent but Voutilainen defends it.
Voutilainen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cerveza is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cerveza thows a huge punch but Voutilainen dodges it nicely.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voutilainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cerveza.
A swing and a miss from Voutilainen.
Cerveza lands a jab to the head.
Cerveza throws a right and a left that Voutilainen avoids nicely.
Voutilainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cerveza slips under a jab.
Cerveza ducks under a wild hook from Voutilainen.
Voutilainen loads up on a big right hand but Cerveza slips the punch.
Voutilainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cerveza.
Cerveza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aarre Voutilainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cerveza misses with a double jab.
Voutilainen tries to clinch but Cerveza moves out of range.
Voutilainen throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Cerveza counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right-left combo lands from Voutilainen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voutilainen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cerveza works over Voutilainen's head and body with a nice combination.
Cerveza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cerveza.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Amigo Cerveza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Amigo Cerveza'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!

Donk. Cerveza catches Voutilainen right on the button with a cross.
Voutilainen misses with a double jab
and Cerveza counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cerveza lands a lovely overhand right.
Cerveza walks into a stiff left hand from Voutilainen.
Voutilainen throws a series of punches but Cerveza avoids them all with ease.
Cerveza with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Voutilainen slaps away a takedown attempt from Cerveza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cerveza tests Voutilainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Voutilainen misses with a double jab
and Cerveza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cerveza.
Voutilainen throws out a loose jab but Cerveza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voutilainen throws out a loose jab but Cerveza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Cerveza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cerveza.
Cerveza scores with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Voutilainen misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voutilainen misses with a looping left.
Cerveza works Voutilainen's body with a nice hook.
Voutilainen tries to move into range but Cerveza moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cerveza sizes up Voutilainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Voutilainen.
Voutilainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cerveza circles away quickly and effectively.
Cerveza lands the left hand.
Cerveza's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Cerveza duly obliges.
A left and a right from Cerveza both land. Nice combination.
Cerveza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Voutilainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cerveza somewhat.
Cerveza throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Voutilainen misses with a double jab
letting Cerveza counter with a right hand.
Cerveza misses with a takedown attempt - Voutilainen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aarre Voutilainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amigo Cerveza.
Cerveza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Voutilainen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voutilainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cerveza counters with a nice leg kick.
Voutilainen throws a combination that misses

and Cerveza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cerveza tries to throw a body punch but Voutilainen avoids it by throwing Cerveza back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cerveza fails to land.
Cerveza misses with a body punch.
Cerveza trying to stall but Voutilainen improves his position.
Voutilainen managing to block the knees to the body from Cerveza.
Cerveza has a couple of punches blocked by Voutilainen.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cerveza stalling in the clinch but Voutilainen improves position.
Cerveza misses with a punch to the body.
Voutilainen prevents the takedown attempt.
Cerveza tries to pull guard but Voutilainen won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cerveza just misses with a elbow thrown towards Voutilainen's brow.
Amigo Cerveza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerveza tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cerveza tries to pull guard but Voutilainen holds him up against the cage and eventually Cerveza drops back down to his feet.

Voutilainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amigo Cerveza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cerveza waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Voutilainen.
Voutilainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cerveza is defended easily by Voutilainen.
Voutilainen throws a hook to the side of Cerveza's head but Cerveza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Voutilainen does no damage.
Cerveza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voutilainen manages to avoid it.
Cerveza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cerveza moves out of range of the strikes.
Voutilainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cerveza is looking to land body kicks.
Cerveza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Voutilainen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fight stays on the outside here - Voutilainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Voutilainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cerveza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Voutilainen.
Voutilainen moves out of range as Cerveza strikes.
Voutilainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aarre Voutilainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cerveza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Voutilainen throws a right and a left that Cerveza avoids nicely.
Voutilainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cerveza slips a jab from Voutilainen.
Voutilainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Voutilainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cerveza staying out of range there.
Voutilainen lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voutilainen tries to bum rush Cerveza with a series of wild strikes but Cerveza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cerveza slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Cerveza as he connects with a hook.
Voutilainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cerveza circles away quickly and effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amigo Cerveza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cerveza 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amigo Cerveza!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joonas Saarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolf Thorkildsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saarinen comes to the cage accompanied by Sika. The crowd seem to be enjoying Thorkildsen's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - Hell's Bells. Rolf Thorkildsen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Saarinen
vs
Thorkildsen

182 cm
20
165 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

176 cm
22
161 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Valhalla War Gear

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joonas Saarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rolf Thorkildsen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Marco Blurstr�m and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorkildsen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saarinen. Saarinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saarinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saarinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thorkildsen cracks Saarinen on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Saarinen falls backwards against the cage. Thorkildsen follows up with more strikes that drop Saarinen to his knees. Thorkildsen keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Saarinen! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rolf Thorkildsen!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valdemar Kosonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teh Spanker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kosonen
vs
Spanker

178 cm
24
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valdemar Kosonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teh Spanker!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spanker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spanker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spanker swinging wilding here.
Spanker throws a sloppy head kick and Kosonen moves out of range easily.

Kosonen clinches with his opponent.
Spanker is trying to break free.

Spanker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spanker throws a big shot that misses.
Spanker throws a head kick but Kosonen moves out of range.
Kosonen checks a low kick from Spanker.
Spanker throws a hook but Kosonen blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kosonen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Spanker trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spanker's head.
Kosonen throwing shots but Spanker is blocking nicely.

Kosonen is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kosonen thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Spanker to regain full guard.
Kosonen pushing down on Spanker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Kosonen is looking for a kimura here.
Spanker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kosonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spanker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kosonen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kosonen.

Kosonen seems to be working for a kimura but Spanker defends the submission attempt.
Kosonen is looking to stall here but Spanker recovers full guard.
Kosonen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanker wants to stand but Kosonen is controlling the position.
Kosonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spanker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kosonen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kosonen pushing down on Spanker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spanker taking some punishment here, with Kosonen in his half guard.

Spanker is defending against the submission attempts here by Kosonen.

Kosonen 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. Spanker tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kosonen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Valdemar Kosonen!

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Topohanta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Riot V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Topohanta comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Proteus : Illuminati. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Topohanta
vs
Riot V

201 cm
24
258 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

195 cm
21
255 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Coffee Shop (SALE!: Q144 for 15$)
187-Drugstore

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Topohanta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Riot V!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riot V tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Topohanta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Riot V.
Riot V tries to clinch but Topohanta moves out of range.
Riot V looks to land a right hand but Topohanta moved out of range.
Riot V tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Topohanta was well out of range. Poor timing from Riot V.
Topohanta ducks under a wild hook from Riot V.
Topohanta throws a nice head kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Riot V looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Riot V tries to close the distance and clinch up but Topohanta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Topohanta throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick from Topohanta lands but Riot V takes it in his stride.
Riot V tries to close the distance and clinch up but Topohanta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riot V tries to clinch but Topohanta moves out of range.
Topohanta dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Riot V. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Topohanta.
Max Riot V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Topohanta lands with a thumping leg kick.
Riot V thows a body shot but no joy.
Riot V fails in his attempt to clinch.
Topohanta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Riot V throws a shot from downtown. Topohanta moves away and avoids it.
Crunch! Topohanta slams his shin into Riot V's torso.
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!
Topohanta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Riot V stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Topohanta.

Topohanta gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Topohanta breaks from the clinch.
Riot V darts in trying to clinch
and Topohanta counters with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riot V tries to clinch
and Topohanta counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Riot V looks gassed!
Riot V stalks Topohanta and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Topohanta's face. Topohanta staggers backwards, shaken.
Topohanta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Topohanta throws a leg kick which misses Riot V's front leg but catches the back leg as Riot V tries to avoid it.
Topohanta dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Riot V. That did some damage!

Topohanta moves into the clinch.

Topohanta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Topohanta lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Topohanta lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Topohanta thumps Riot V with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Topohanta.
Topohanta plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Topohanta takes the fight into the clinch.

Topohanta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riot V takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Topohanta plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Topohanta.
Topohanta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Riot V looks to clinch
and Topohanta counters with a head kick. That will keep Riot V thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A good leg kick by Topohanta.
Topohanta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Riot V's calf.
Topohanta throws a head kick that Riot V semi-blocks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta connects with a high kick.
Topohanta lands a head kick!

Riot V is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Topohanta. That's going to slow Riot V down.
Topohanta lands a big head kick that sends Riot V to the canvas! Topohanta follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Topohanta!
Pekka Topohanta retains his heavyweight title!

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