Kumite 34 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Micka Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Micka Wallace has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wallace
vs
Aldo

183 cm
23
157 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

171 cm
26
151 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Micka Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo has his takedown stuffed

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

Wallace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aldo dodges the punch combination from Wallace.
Aldo fails with the takedown
and Wallace counters with a two punch combo.
Wallace throws a right hand that Aldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Aldo also avoids with ease.
Wallace lands a really nice looking cross but Aldo seems unphased.

Wallace pushes Aldo up against the cage in a clinch.
Wallace wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Wallace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wallace tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Aldo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aldo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wallace lands a two punch combo.
Aldo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wallace counters with a stiff right hand.
Micka Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Aldo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace throws a right hand that Aldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Aldo also avoids with ease.
Aldo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wallace makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Aldo really felt that one!
Aldo looks gassed!
A combination from Wallace does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace thuds his right hand into Aldo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Aldo is rocked!
Wallace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aldo is still on wobbly legs! Can Wallace finish him?
Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Aldo is aggressively charging in as Wallace backs up avoiding any damage. Wallace tosses out a jab and Aldo runs right into it face first! Aldo is out cold! Wallace dropped down on all fours and is barking in Aldo's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Micka Wallace!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Vucinic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by kung fu fighting. Vucinic has chosen Destroy Destroy Destroy - To Die Without Honor/The Winged Panther as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Matthew Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jones
vs
Vucinic

179 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 5 - 1

186 cm
21
182 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Matthew Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Vucinic!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vucinic circles away.
Vucinic wants to clinch

and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones wanted to stand there but Vucinic had control of the position.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Vucinic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Vucinic kicks Jones off and gets to his feet.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt

and Jones counters by clinching up.
Vucinic trying to land knees to the body.
Vucinic prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vucinic stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Vucinic breaks from the clinch.

Vucinic closes the distance and clinches.
Jones wants a takedown.
Vucinic avoiding damage.

Vucinic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Vucinic doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.

Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones trying to control but Vucinic is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Vucinic is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vucinic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
Vucinic content just to control the position here.
Vucinic unloads with some shots from mount but Jones bucks and avoids them well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vucinic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Vucinic gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Vucinic lands a head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vucinic looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vucinic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mirko Vucinic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Vucinic clinches.
Vucinic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vucinic gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Vucinic is stalling here.
Vucinic putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Vucinic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vucinic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Vucinic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jones dodges the punch combination from Vucinic.
Vucinic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mirko Vucinic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vucinic moves to clinch but Jones breaks away

and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Vucinic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vucinic defending well though.
Vucinic wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jones landing strikes from the mount.
Jones avoids the attempt from Vucinic to control.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Jones 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.
Jones won't let Vucinic get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Vucinic is looking to get to half guard.
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Jones.

Vucinic is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones thowing shots but they're missing.
Vucinic wants to try and get back to his feet.
Vucinic is breathing heavily.
Jones landing shots from mount.
Vucinic is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Jones cracks Vucinic with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Jones!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spinaali Vamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ziggy Marloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vamma
vs
Marloney

170 cm
20
166 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

165 cm
26
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spinaali Vamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ziggy Marloney!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marloney scores with a kick to the midsection.

Vamma darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vamma scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vamma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marloney can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marloney wants to get back to full guard.
Vamma 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.
Vamma is looking to take a break and control but Marloney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vamma scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vamma trying to control from half guard but Marloney is working away.
Vamma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marloney defending well though.
Marloney wants to improve his position but Vamma is controlling well.
Marloney is refusing to be controlled, as Vamma sits in half guard.
Marloney tries to roll over but Vamma keeps him under control.
Vamma lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Vamma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marloney is not content to let Vamma control the position.
Marloney makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marloney.

Marloney has his foot on Vamma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vamma works his way back into a safe position though.
Vamma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vamma working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marloney's head.

Marloney looking for a guillotine here but Vamma defends easily.
Vamma stopping the sweep attempt from Marloney.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vamma trying to control the position from guard on top but Marloney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marloney keeping full guard, as Vamma tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vamma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vamma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vamma postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Marloney is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vamma defends well.
Vamma landing with the ground and pound.
Vamma trying to control the position from guard on top but Marloney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vamma postures up and lands a big shot to Marloney's brow.
Vamma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marloney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vamma postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vamma thows a big elbow that misses.
Vamma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marloney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vamma.
Vamma trying to control but Marloney is working from the bottom.

Marloney has his foot on Vamma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vamma works his way back into a safe position though.
Vamma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marloney is keeping the position for now.
Vamma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Vamma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marloney looks gassed!
Marloney can't keep his opponent in guard - Vamma advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vamma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vamma wants to take a breather but Marloney is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Vamma there.
Marloney is looking to improve his position.
Marloney blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vamma.
Marloney is refusing to be controlled, as Vamma sits in half guard.
Vamma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vamma passes to full mount!
Vamma with shots to the head and body - Marloney looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vamma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marloney is looking to escape.
Vamma lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Vamma lands a heavy elbow.
Vamma has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Marloney's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spinaali Vamma dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Vamma tries to bum rush Marloney with a series of wild strikes but Marloney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marloney checks the leg kick.
Marloney defending well as Vamma loads up on a big left hand.
Marloney lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marloney misses with an attempted mid kick.

Vamma looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marloney controls Vamma momentarily but Vamma frees himself.
Vamma wants to control from the top but Marloney keeps moving.
Marloney 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.
Vamma controlling from the top position.
Vamma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marloney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vamma.
Vamma lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marloney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vamma is one step ahead there.
Vamma wants to control from the top but Marloney keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vamma's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marloney is trying to keep Vamma in close.
Vamma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vamma trying to control the position from guard on top but Marloney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vamma preventing the sweep.
Vamma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marloney is keeping the position for now.
Vamma trying to control the position from guard on top but Marloney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Spinaali Vamma just wasn't active enough.
Vamma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marloney throws a front kick aimed at Vamma's knee but Vamma avoids it well.
Vamma throws out a loose jab but Marloney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vamma lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vamma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marloney.
Vamma connects with a jab.
Vamma swinging wildly here.
A big left from Vamma misses.
Ziggy Marloney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marloney defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vamma.
Marloney avoids the body shot from Vamma.
Marloney slips under a jab from Vamma.

Vamma shoots in and gets a takedown into Marloney's guard.
Vamma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vamma wants to pass the guard but Marloney is keeping the position.
Vamma throws a big right hand that misses.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vamma wants to control from the top but Marloney keeps moving.
Marloney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vamma thows a big elbow that misses.

Marloney is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vamma defends well.
Marloney is breathing heavily.
Marloney 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.
Marloney lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vamma!
Vamma tries to hold on but Marloney pushes him away.
Vamma is looking to get to half guard.
Vamma wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marloney is trying to stick to Vamma's back but Vamma is turning into Marloney. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Marloney's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vamma.
Vamma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marloney is keeping the position for now.

Marloney had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vamma defends it easily.
Vamma connects with a couple of short punches.
Vamma thows a big elbow that misses.
Vamma is pushing down on Marloney's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marloney is fighting to maintain full guard but Vamma has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vamma takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vamma drops an elbow to the side of Marloney's head.
Marloney on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vamma scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Marloney moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vamma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vamma chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spinaali Vamma dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Marloney gets caught napping as Vamma dives in and scores a takedown. Marloney manages to retain guard.
Marloney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vamma lands a couple of elbows.
Vamma with a nice head shot there.

Marloney escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vamma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vamma postures up and lands a big shot to Marloney's brow.

Vamma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vamma is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vamma postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vamma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marloney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vamma wants to control from the top but Marloney keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vamma throws a big right hand that misses.
Vamma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vamma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vamma preventing the sweep.
Vamma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Marloney looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vamma passes Marloney's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vamma scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vamma lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vamma prevents Marloney from improving his position.
Marloney has hold of Vamma's hands but Vamma slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vamma wants to take a breather but Marloney is having none of it.
Vamma drops an elbow to the side of Marloney's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vamma is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marloney is not content to let Vamma control the position.
Marloney is trying to get back to full guard.
Vamma winds up and cracks Marloney with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vamma landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vamma drops an elbow to the side of Marloney's head.
Vamma scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vamma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marloney keeps working.
Vamma has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Marloney can't escape the position.
Vamma lands with some strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marloney is squirming around, avoiding Vamma's attempts to control the action.
Vamma looking to finish Marloney with some ground and pound. This is bad for Marloney!
Vamma is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Vamma working Marloney over with strikes here.
Vamma unloading with bombs!
Spinaali Vamma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vamma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marloney is looking to escape.
Marloney really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vamma looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vamma lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vamma lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Vamma looking to finish Marloney with some ground and pound. This is bad for Marloney!
Vamma landing strikes from the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vamma landing punches.
Vamma with a couple of short strikes.
Marloney sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Marloney wants to get back to full guard.
Vamma stalling.
Vamma is looking to take a break and control but Marloney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ziggy Marloney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marloney wants to get back to full guard.
Vamma looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vamma wants to control but Marloney is keeping him busy.
Vamma 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.
Spinaali Vamma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marloney is looking to improve his position.
Marloney has hold of Vamma's hands but Vamma slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spinaali Vamma!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

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

Asgaard
vs
Hope

189 cm
20
199 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
198 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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, Tyr Asgaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Young Hope!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hope throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Asgaard to counter with a crisp jab.
Hope tried to score with a low kick but Asgaard checks it.
Hope misses with a hook
and Asgaard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hope throws a left and a right that both miss
and Asgaard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hope throws a leg kick

and Asgaard counters with a shoot takedown. Hope fights it but they end up in guard.
Asgaard tries to free his leg and advance position but Hope is retaining full guard.
Asgaard wants to control from the top but Hope keeps moving.
Hope wants to stand and escape but Asgaard is having none of it.
Asgaard throws a big right hand that misses.
Asgaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Hope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hope looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asgaard is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asgaard tries to stand but Hope is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hope keeping moving, preventing Asgaard from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Asgaard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hope works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Asgaard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hope is keeping the position for now.
Asgaard is working hard here to advance position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Asgaard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hope eats them both and turns towards Asgaard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hope wants to clinch but Asgaard slips to the side
and Asgaard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hope throws a poor cross that misses
and Asgaard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hope lands a head kick. Asgaard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Tyr Asgaard has been cut.
Hope throws a lazy head kick
and Asgaard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Asgaard!
Hope tries a low kick but Asgaard avoids it.
A left and a right from Asgaard both land. Nice combination.
Hope throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asgaard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hope misses with a body kick.
Hope throws a leg kick
and Asgaard counters with a straight right hand.
Hope tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hope throws a leg kick
and Asgaard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asgaard blocks a low kick nicely.
Hope throws a head kick that misses.
Asgaard scores with a one two! Hope had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Asgaard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hope shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hope scores with a leg kick.
Hope misses with a head kick.

Asgaard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Asgaard throwing strikes here but Hope is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Asgaard thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Asgaard 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.
Asgaard sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asgaard pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Asgaard throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Asgaard throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Asgaard throwing strikes here but Hope is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Asgaard throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Asgaard looking to secure an arm triangle but Hope defends it well.

Asgaard swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hope is now in Asgaard's guard. A big mistake from Asgaard there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyr Asgaard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyr Asgaard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hope tries to clinch

so Asgaard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Asgaard trying to control but Hope is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Asgaard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Asgaard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Asgaard wants to pass the guard but Hope is keeping the position.
Asgaard postures up and lands a big shot to Hope's brow.
Asgaard wants to pass the guard but Hope is keeping the position.
Asgaard trying to control but Hope is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asgaard postures up in Hope's guard and throws a big left but Hope blocks it.
Asgaard throwing strikes but missing.
Asgaard trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hope manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hope throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asgaard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Asgaard is on top in guard.
Asgaard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Asgaard looking to pass the guard.

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.
Asgaard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Asgaard throws a big right hand that misses.
Asgaard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hope wants to sweep but no luck.
Asgaard looking to sit in guard and control but Hope gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hope stopping the sweep attempt from Asgaard.
Asgaard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hope has hold of Asgaard's hands but Asgaard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hope really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Asgaard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hope tries to roll over but Asgaard keeps him under control.
Asgaard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Asgaard is looking to advance position but Hope won't allow it.
Hope keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Asgaard moves nicely into side control.
Asgaard controls the position from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asgaard misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Asgaard working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Asgaard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Asgaard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Asgaard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hope dodges the ground and pound from Asgaard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyr Asgaard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyr Asgaard's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hope chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Asgaard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hope.
Hope throws a poor cross that misses
and Asgaard counters with a stiff right hand.
Hope tries to clinch but Asgaard moves out of range.
Hope smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hope misses with a left hand
and Asgaard counters with a left to the body.
Tyr Asgaard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hope misses with a left hand
and Asgaard counters with a stiff right hand.
Hope throws a big shot that misses.
Asgaard blocks a head kick by Hope.
Hope rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asgaard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hope ducks right into an uppercut from Asgaard.
Hope is looking to score with low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asgaard looks to land a combination but Hope avoids it well.
Hope needs to keep his hands up - Asgaard had a free shot at his head there.
Hope tries to clinch but Asgaard moves away
letting Asgaard counter with a right hand.
Asgaard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hope throws a right hand that misses

and Asgaard counters with a takedown into side control.
Tyr Asgaard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asgaard tries to advance to mount but Hope denies him.
Hope avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Asgaard.

Asgaard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hope, who protects the arm well.
Asgaard misses with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asgaard postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Asgaard throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Asgaard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hope managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Asgaard.
Asgaard scoring with punches and elbows.
Asgaard working the strikes but Hope uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hope is not content to let Asgaard control the position.
Hope takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asgaard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asgaard trying to mount his opponent but Hope defends it.
Asgaard moves nicely into side control.
Asgaard trying to control the position but Hope is working away.
Asgaard throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hope defending against the ground and pound.
Asgaard advances nicely into full mount.
Asgaard throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tyr Asgaard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hope trying desperately to get to his feet.
Asgaard tries to control but Hope wriggling away.
Asgaard scoring with strikes but Hope is staying in there.

Hope defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Asgaard.
Hope wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Asgaard.
Young Hope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asgaard thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyr Asgaard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arga Buarga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrov has chosen Richard Cheese: People Equals Shit as his entrance music. Arga Buarga has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Buarga
vs
Petrov

185 cm
25
164 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

STEEL PENN'S SKIN SHOP

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arga Buarga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petr Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buarga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Buarga thinking.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buarga was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Buarga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buarga was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buarga scores with a body shot.
Buarga missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buarga throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov wants to clinch
and Buarga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buarga misses with a double jab.
Petrov scores with a nice head shot.
Petrov throws a right and a left that Buarga avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buarga throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Buarga throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
Buarga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buarga misses with a jab, cross combination.

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.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buarga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Petrov lands a lovely overhand right.
Buarga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Petrov does it's job there.
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 Arga Buarga will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Petrov tries to clinch up but Buarga circles away and keeps his distance.
Buarga throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Buarga throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Petrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Buarga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Buarga throws a poor cross that misses

and Petrov counters by moving into the clinch.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.

Buarga has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Petrov uses from the top position.
Petrov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Buarga has his foot on Petrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Buarga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Buarga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buarga swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Buarga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrov defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

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

Petrov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petrov is looking to sweep but instead, Buarga has passed into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is refusing to be controlled, as Buarga sits in half guard.
Buarga looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Petrov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Buarga wants to take a breather but Petrov is having none of it.
Buarga is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Petrov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Buarga is looking to advance position but Petrov won't allow it.
Petrov tries to roll over but Buarga keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Buarga misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Buarga throws a nice looking combination but Petrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buarga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buarga takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov defending well as Buarga loads up on a big left hand.
Buarga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov dodges the punch combination from Buarga.
Petrov moves in looking to clinch but Buarga pushes him off.

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.
Buarga swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Buarga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buarga throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Buarga.
Buarga misses with a double jab
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buarga falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buarga fails to land with a series of punches.
Buarga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Petrov 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Petrov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
20%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Jar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie The Rocket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ralph Jar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robbie The Rocket's chin.

Jar
vs
The Rocket

188 cm
28
280 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

182 cm
26
249 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Powerful

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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ralph Jar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robbie The Rocket!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Rocket throws a head kick that misses

and Jar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jar controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jar is stalling in the full guard.
The Rocket really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jar is pushing down on The Rocket's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Rocket is fighting to maintain full guard but Jar has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jar moves nicely into side control.
Jar tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jar lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jar wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Rocket keeps working.
The Rocket defending against the ground and pound.
The Rocket is being controlled here.
Jar works to advance to full mount. The Rocket defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jar looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jar scores with a couple of good head shots there.

It looks like Robbie The Rocket has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jar loads up with a big shot that hurts The Rocket! He's pulled Jar in close but Jar has postured up and lands more strikes. Can The Rocket survive? More strikes from Jar and The Rocket is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ralph Jar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Imum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Imum has chosen Candy Paint - Ken Tuck as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Burton
vs
Imum

191 cm
23
200 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

185 cm
24
186 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Imum!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton misses with a double jab
and Imum makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Imum lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burton moves out of range as Imum throws a body kick.
Imum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Imum slips under a jab.
Burton avoids the head kick by Imum.
Burton misses with a double jab

and Imum counters with a shoot takedown. Burton fights it but they end up in guard.
Imum trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Imum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Imum tries to free his leg and advance position but Burton is retaining full guard.
Imum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Imum wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Imum is looking to work some ground and pound but Burton has wrist control.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Imum from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Imum tries to free his leg and advance position but Burton is retaining full guard.
Imum trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Imum stopping the sweep attempt from Burton.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Imum from controlling successfully.

Max Imum has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Burton misses with a hook. Imum ducked under it nicely.

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.

Imum gets caught napping as Burton dives in and scores a takedown. Imum manages to retain guard.
Burton is looking to advance position but Imum has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Burton is trying to escape the mount.
Imum is landing with some decent strikes but Burton is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Imum is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Burton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Imum avoids the attempt from Burton to control.
Imum wants to control the pace but Burton is squirming around nicely.
Imum controlling the position easily from mount.
Imum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Burton is refusing to be controlled, as Imum sits in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Max Imum wasn't active enough on the ground.
Burton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Imum to counter with a crisp jab.
Imum misses with a head kick.
Burton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Imum sprawls well. Imum wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burton gets slowly back to his feet.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Imum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Imum pulls Burton in to control the position.
Burton wants to pass the guard but Imum is keeping the position.
Burton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Imum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burton lands a couple of digs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Imum is trying to control the position but Burton postures up.
Imum wants to sweep here but Burton controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Imum dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Burton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Imum has managed to clinch.
Imum drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Burton gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Burton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some bone on bone action there as Burton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Imum misses with a takedown attempt - Burton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burton throws a low kick, looking for Imum's leg but Imum calmly moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Burton misses the target.
Burton avoids the head kick by Imum.
Burton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Imum counters with a big head kick but Burton shrugs it off.
Burton shoots and misses
and Imum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Imum shoots for a takedown but Burton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shawn Burton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Imum.

Imum has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Imum.
Imum slows down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Imum prevents Burton from breaking the clinch.
Imum is pushing Burton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Burton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burton wants to get back to striking at distance but Imum won't allow it.
Imum taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Imum.
Burton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Imum blocks it with crossed arms.
Imum trying to land knees to the body.
Imum scores a nice knee to the body.

Burton manages to break the clinch.
Imum tries for a takedown but Burton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Imum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burton manages to avoid it.
Imum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Imum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Burton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imum looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Imum is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Burton trying to control from the bottom.
Burton tries to roll over but Imum keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imum lands strikes from half guard.
Imum working the head and body with strikes.
Imum working over Burton with some ground and pound. Burton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Burton manages to get to full guard.
Imum chips away with some ground and pound.
Burton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Imum.
Burton wants to sweep here but Imum controlling him for the moment.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Imum from controlling successfully.
Burton has momentary wrist control but Imum slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Imum!
Burton prevents Imum from getting the reversal.
Imum is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Imum can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Imum 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!

Imum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Imum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Imum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Imum scoring well with a low kick there.
Burton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Imum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burton thinking.
Imum delivers a nice body kick.
Imum looks to land a body kick but Burton moved away.
Imum shoots in looking for a takedown. Burton tries to sprawl out of it but Imum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Imum throws the left hand but Burton avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Imum digs a good body shot into Burton's ribs.
Burton avoids the head kick by Imum.
The fight stays on the outside here - Imum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Imum is looking to land body kicks.
Imum throws a nice head kick!
Burton looks to land a left hand but Imum moved out of range nicely.
Burton misses with a body shot.
Burton misses with a wild combination.
Burton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Imum.
Burton throws an off balance right hand

so Imum counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Imum is pushing down on Burton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burton is fighting to maintain full guard but Imum has managed to sneak the leg through.
Imum trying to mount his opponent but Burton defends it.

Imum seems to be working for a kimura but Burton defends the submission attempt.
Imum working over Burton with some ground and pound. Burton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imum takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Burton is staying active underneath Imum, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Burton actively working from the bottom here.
Burton tries to roll over but Imum keeps him under control.
Imum thows a huge punch but Burton dodges it nicely.
Burton throws a strike from the bottom but Imum passes into side control!
Imum landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Imum off and has taken his back!
Imum tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Imum tries to reverse the position but Burton maintains control.
Imum tries to hold on but Burton postures up.
Burton 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.
Max Imum has got the better of the ground game so far.
Imum tries to lock up and control but Burton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Imum wants to control but Burton is having none of it.
Shawn Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Imum is trying to escape the mount.
Burton throws some wild stikes that Imum manages to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Imum tries to hold on but Burton pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Imum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Imum 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Imum!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Kuyrpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuyrpa comes into the arena with Armi Ja Danny - I Want To Love You Tender blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Kuyrpa
vs
Moreira

173 cm
22
162 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

170 cm
27
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Kuyrpa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuyrpa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moreira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuyrpa misses with a takedown
and Moreira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moreira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kuyrpa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moreira counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorma Kuyrpa. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuyrpa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moreira counters with a crisp right that sends Kuyrpa to the canvas! Moreira follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Moreira!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Goro Utini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nestor Anderton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fake ass bitches kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Utini
vs
Anderton

215 cm
25
194 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

179 cm
27
195 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Fight Club Clothing™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Goro Utini!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nestor Anderton!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Utini connects with an inside leg kick.
Utini throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Utini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Utini moves out of range as Anderton strikes.
Anderton misses with a hook to the body
and Utini counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anderton's knee momentarily.
Anderton takes a swing at Utini's ribcage but misses.
Utini misses the jab.
Utini throws an overhand right that lands on Anderton's shoulder, as Anderton tries to avoid the shot.
Utini stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Utini wants it to stay on the feet.
Utini ducks under a wild hook from Anderton.
Anderton misses with a hook to the body
and Utini counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anderton misses the jab.
Utini misses the body punch
and Anderton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Utini digs a good hook to Anderton's body.
Anderton misses with a lunging right hand
and Utini counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anderton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Utini. Utini obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderton misses with a combination
enabling Utini to counter with a crisp jab.
Utini connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anderton swings widly with a right hand
and Utini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Nestor Anderton has been cut.
Anderton throws an off balance right hand
and Utini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anderton looks gassed!
Utini swings for the body but Anderton moves out of range.
Anderton misses the body punch
and Utini counters with a straight right hand.
Anderton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Utini but Utini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderton misses with a hook to the body
and Utini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Utini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderton's head backwards.
Utini thuds a left hand into Anderton's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anderton walks into a stiff left hand from Utini.
Utini misses with a few strikes there.
Anderton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Utini.
Utini feints and then cracks Anderton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderton down.
Utini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Anderton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anderton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Utini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderton moves away.
Jab by Utini.
Anderton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Utini can pounce on him.
Utini lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goro Utini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Utini counters with a straight that turns Anderton's legs to rubber! Utini pushes forward with more strikes and Anderton goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Goro Utini!
Goro Utini retains his middleweight title!