MMAHelsinki - 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Faction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knee Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knee Head is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Faction
vs
Head

175 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Faction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Knee Head!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faction misses with a double jab.
Head shoots for a takedown but Faction saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Head dodges the punch combination from Faction.
Head tries to counter with a clinch but Faction shakes him off and moves away.
Head misses with a takedown attempt - Faction sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Faction fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Faction. Head does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head slaps away a takedown attempt from Faction, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faction throws a head kick that misses.
Head throws a counter combo.
Max Faction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Head darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Faction trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faction wants to get back to full guard.
Faction is trying to maintain the position but Head is very close to passing his half guard.
Faction is looking to escape.
Head looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Head is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Head looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Head sitting and controlling from the half guard.

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.
Head is trying to control the action in half guard but Faction is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Head prevents Faction from standing back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Head drives through with a takedown into guard.
Faction keeping full guard, as Head tries to pass.

Head thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Head won't allow Faction to sweep him here.
Head trying to control but Faction is working from the bottom.
Head slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faction wants to control but Head postures up.
Faction is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Head is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Faction is looking for a sweep.
Head wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faction keeps working.
We've been informed that Head has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Faction wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

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.
Faction trying to control but Head flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Faction is keeping busy.
Head thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Head is looking to control Faction but Faction is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faction just trying to survive but Head is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Faction motions for Head to come forward. Faction throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Head lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Faction scores with a jab to the body.
Faction dives in for a single leg takedown but Head sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Head has a takedown stuffed.
Faction tries to clinch but Head moves out of range.
Faction throws a series of punches but Head avoids them all with ease.
Faction shoots in and drives through. Head sprawls well.
Head now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Head shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Faction but Faction pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Faction throws a big counter combination but Head scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faction throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Faction keeps the fight on the outside.
Faction appears to be looking for a big counter.
Head tries to score a power double leg takedown but Faction sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Head somewhat.
Max Faction has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Knee Head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faction fails with a takedown attempt.
Head throws a big shot that misses.
Head changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Faction tries to avoid it but Head manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Faction to the ground. Faction escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Faction throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Head.
Head tries to counter with a clinch but Faction shakes him off and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Faction.
Faction tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Faction has Head up against the cage in a clinch.
Faction is trying to break the clinch but Head is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faction fails to pull guard.
Faction tries to circle away but Head has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faction wants to break the clinch but can't.
Faction can't break the clinch.
Faction is trying to push Head away but Head has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Head tries to pull guard but Faction holds him up against the cage and eventually Head drops back down to his feet.
Head working Faction over with knees to the body.
Head content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Head has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Faction avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Head is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Head lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head is working for takedown but Faction is calmly controlling the position for now.
Head tries for a takedown. No joy.
Faction jumps guard but Head stands there with Faction around his waist. Faction gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Faction is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Faction manages to pull guard.
Head slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Head distracts Faction with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Faction wants to sweep here but Head controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head sitting in guard here, content to control.
Head looking to sit in guard and control but Faction gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Faction trying to control but Head is working from the bottom.
Head wants to stand but Faction is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faction stopping the sweep attempt from Head.
Head trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Faction dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Head dives in for a single leg takedown but Faction sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Faction swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Faction!
A punch lands to the side of Head 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Head shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Faction won't allow Head to pass to mount.
Faction has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Head is working away from the top position though.
Head wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faction keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head tries to pass to full mount but Faction defends it.
Faction regains full guard. Nicely done.
Faction looking for a sweep. Not yet Faction, not yet.
Faction trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Head wants to control from the top but Faction keeps moving.
Faction wants to stand and escape but Head is having none of it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Head tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Faction manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Head tries to keep at a distance but Faction has taken the fight into the clinch.
Head is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Faction to keep the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Faction has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Head after a bit of a struggle.
Faction is trying to force a seperation but Head has the dominant position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Faction takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Faction prevents the takedown attempt.
Max Faction has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Knee Head.
Head can't get the takedown.
Faction throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heads head.
Head stalling in the clinch but Faction improves position.
Faction taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Head has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Faction is trying to keep an underhook but Head manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Faction makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Head takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Faction shoots for a takedown but Head saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Faction backs off Head throws a huge counter combo but Faction manages to avoid it all.

Faction has closed the distance and engaged Head in a clinch.
Faction is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Head is defending well for now.
Faction tries to pull guard but Head won't allow it.
Faction is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Head can do to turn this around?
Head wants a takedown but no success here.
Faction tries to score a body lock takedown but Head shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Faction stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Faction is trying to pull guard but Head turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faction goes for a takedown in the clinch but Head prevents it.
Head looking for a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Head breaks from the clinch.
Head tries to clinch there but Faction circles away.
Head shoots in looking for a takedown. Faction tries to sprawl out of it but Head keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faction manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Head looks for a takedown but Faction sprawls well.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Faction showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Faction has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

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

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Mugabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Mugabe will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Nelson
vs
Mugabe

210 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nelson gets caught napping as Mugabe dives in and scores a takedown. Nelson manages to retain guard.
Mugabe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mugabe wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson controls Mugabe momentarily but Mugabe frees himself.
Mugabe landing with the ground and pound.
Mugabe distracts Nelson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nelson is trying to keep Mugabe in close.
Mugabe chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Mugabe stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Nelson has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Mugabe manages to get his head free but now Nelson has transitioned to an armbar! Mugabe grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Nelson! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Nelson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicodemus Adamantium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfghanstier Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Adamantium
vs
Nguyen

188 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Solid chin

Pitt Nutrition 160Q@$149

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nicodemus Adamantium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfghanstier Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamantium is looking to slow Nguyen down with leg kicks.
Adamantium throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Alfghanstier Nguyen has been cut.
Adamantium slips a jab from Nguyen.
Adamantium tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adamantium throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Adamantium connects with a jab.
Nicodemus Adamantium seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Adamantium takes the fight into the clinch.
Adamantium controlling the action here for a moment.
Adamantium blocks an elbow strike.
Adamantium landing knees to the body.
Adamantium crunches a lovely knee into Nguyen's ribcage.
Nguyen looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adamantium stalling.
Adamantium connects with a knee to the head.
Adamantium lands a knee to the body.
Adamantium is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamantium landing knees to the head.
A right hand to the body from Adamantium.
Adamantium landing knees to the body.
Nguyen being controlled against the cage.
Adamantium utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nguyen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Adamantium utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Adamantium is leaning against Nguyen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Adamantium lands a right hand.
Adamantium just leaning against Nguyen, taking a breather.
Adamantium lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Adamantium unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nguyen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adamantium lands a nice knee to the body.
Adamantium lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nguyen backwards.
Adamantium leaning his opponent against the cage.
Adamantium presses Nguyen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adamantium cracks Nguyen with a nice body shot.
Adamantium jerks Nguyen's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Nguyen drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Adamantium goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Adamantium because Nguyen was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Nicodemus Adamantium!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Holbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Bodahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan Bodahl has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Holbert
vs
Bodahl

180 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
22
200 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Bushido Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, William Holbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Bodahl!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bodahl takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Holbert connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bodahl throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holbert's waist but Holbert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bodahl off to one side.
Bodahl looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Bodahl is rocked!
Bodahl shoots in for a takedown but Holbert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bodahl takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bodahl is still on wobbly legs! Can Holbert finish him?
William Holbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bodahl shoots for a takedown but Holbert saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
William Holbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Bodahl.
Bodahl get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Bodahl stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Holbert runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Holbert!
An out of breath William Holbert thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Mariel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Royal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Diego Mariel has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Diego Mariel seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Mariel
vs
Royal

175 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Arcticus University: London

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mariel on the side of the head.
Royal misses with the combination.
Royal is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Royal shuts the power down on Mariel. Lights out, game over! Royal is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Derek Royal!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rolf Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xyaire Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Eriksson
vs
Howard

200 cm
25
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

192 cm
23
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rolf Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xyaire Howard!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson throws an overhand right that lands on Howard's shoulder, as Howard tries to avoid the shot.

Howard closes the distance and pushes Eriksson back into the cage.

Howard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Howard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eriksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Howard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Howard can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eriksson works over Howard with some ground and pound from guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Howard holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Howard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howard is adopting a defensive guard.
Howard keeping moving, preventing Eriksson from controlling successfully.
Howard wants to stand up but Eriksson is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Eriksson wants to control from the top but Howard keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Eriksson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Howard circles away.
Eriksson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Howard tries to avoid it but Eriksson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Howard to the ground. Howard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

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.
Eriksson fails to land with a series of punches.

Howard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Eriksson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Eriksson gets back to half guard.
Eriksson wants to control but Howard is keeping busy.
Howard prevents Eriksson from improving his position.
Eriksson gets back to full guard.
Howard is looking to stand up but Eriksson won't let him.

Eriksson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Howard is defending well. Eriksson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Howard has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Eriksson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rolf Eriksson!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ancatan Lacsina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Sun Ju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lacsina
vs
Sun Ju

169 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

174 cm
19
143 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ancatan Lacsina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kim Sun Ju!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ju takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lacsina keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ju tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lacsina swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ju.
Ancatan Lacsina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Sun Ju.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ju looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ju shoots in looking for a takedown. Lacsina tries to sprawl out of it but Ju keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lacsina manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ju shoots in looking for a takedown. Lacsina tries to sprawl out of it but Ju keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lacsina manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Ju moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ju tries to pull guard but Lacsina won't allow it.
Ju tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lacsina smiles and moves away.
Lacsina with a nice cross.
Lacsina displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ju throws a lazy head kick
and Lacsina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Ju is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacsina lands with a shot to the body.
Ju is still on wobbly legs! Can Lacsina finish him?
Lacsina keeps the fight on the outside.
Lacsina lands a nice looking body shot.
Ju tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lacsina defends well and Ju ends up having to push Lacsina into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lacsina changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ju seems to have recovered his senses.
Ju drops his hands momentarily and Lacsina takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ju is looking to clinch.
Lacsina connects with a single shot there.
Lacsina keeps the fight on the outside.
Lacsina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ju moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ju fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ju or perhaps it was just good defense by Lacsina, which made it look bad.
Lacsina swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kim Sun Ju seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacsina connects with the punch.
Ju is looking to clinch but Lacsina is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacsina lands a right hook to the body.
Lacsina digs a good hook to Ju's body.
Lacsina scores with a jab.
Ju tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lacsina defends well and Ju ends up having to push Lacsina into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ju misses with a takedown attempt - Lacsina sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ju takes one to the chin there.
Lacsina circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ju takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lacsina goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ju throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lacsina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ju tries for a takedown but Lacsina circles away easily
and Lacsina counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ju looks winded!

Oooooh!!! Lacsina has knocked Ju down with a huge combo! Lacsina steps away and waves a wobbly Ju back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Lacsina darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lacsina scores with a body shot.
Ju wants to clinch
and Lacsina counters with a left and a right... And another left! Ju is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ancatan Lacsina!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Quinn Ravage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorne Greenebaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Ravage
vs
Greenebaum

174 cm
21
155 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

165 cm
26
151 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quinn Ravage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lorne Greenebaum!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Greenebaum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ravage, pushing him back against the cage.
Ravage tries for a takedown but Greenebaum manages to get underhooks.
Greenebaum has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ravage has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Greenebaum after a bit of a struggle.

Greenebaum manages to break the clinch.
Greenebaum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greenebaum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ravage half committed to a counter leg kick.

Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ravage napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenebaum fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Greenebaum is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ravage looks calm but he's in trouble here. Greenebaum gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ravage is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Greenebaum lets go of the hold and Ravage can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lorne Greenebaum! Lorne Greenebaum retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Lorne Greenebaum rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.