FFC: Challengers 29 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mister Temporary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Gonzalez told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Temporary
vs
Gonzalez

175 cm
23
156 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

225 cm
18
158 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temporary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Temporary blocks the leg kick.
Gonzalez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Temporary.
Temporary ducks right into an uppercut from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Temporary swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonzalez lands the left hand.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses.
Gonzalez moves in looking to clinch but Temporary pushes him off.
Temporary tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Temporary.
No joy there for Temporary, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Temporary lands a left and a right that send Gonzalez crashing to the mat, dazed. Temporary thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Juan Gonzalez has been cut.
Mister Temporary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Temporary.
Donk. Temporary catches Gonzalez right on the button with a cross.

Gonzalez is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temporary misses with a few strikes there.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzalez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Temporary will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gonzalez tries to land a front kick but Temporary steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Temporary swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Temporary lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gonzalez circles away quickly and effectively.
Temporary swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Temporary looks to land a left hand but Gonzalez moved out of range nicely.
Gonzalez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Temporary is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.

Gonzalez drops Temporary with a beautiful combination! Temporary stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gonzalez is looking for the KO!

Temporary is rocked!

It looks like Mister Temporary has been cut.
Gonzalez connects with a stiff jab that staggers Temporary - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juan Gonzalez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roz McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kattze Jansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kattze Jansson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

McGregor
vs
Jansson

190 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roz McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kattze Jansson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jansson keeps the fight on the outside.
McGregor misses with a takedown attempt - Jansson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jansson throws a looping overhand right but McGregor ducks down to avoid it.
Jansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jansson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to de liver by Jansson. Beautiful body shot.
Jab by Jansson.
Jansson thows a body shot but no joy.
McGregor ducks right into an uppercut from Jansson.
Jansson misses with a body shot.
Jansson misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jansson.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jansson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jansson connects with a looping right hand.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Jansson.
A punch combination from Jansson misses.
Jansson throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.
Jansson lands with a shot to the body.
Jansson looks to land a right hand but McGregor moved out of range.
Jansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
McGregor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGregor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Jansson keeps it at a distance.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jansson.
Jansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Jansson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jansson misses with an uppercut. McGregor saw that one coming.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Jansson.

McGregor moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from McGregor.
McGregor trying to land knees to the body.

McGregor breaks the clinch.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Jansson scores with a four punch combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGregor wants to clinch up but Jansson keeps it at a distance.
Jansson thuds a left hand into McGregor's body.
Jansson with a jab.
Jansson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGregor rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice jab there from Jansson.
Jansson throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor wants to clinch.
Jansson misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jansson. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jansson lands a jab-cross combination.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jansson misses with a body shot.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Jansson.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGregor takes the fight into the clinch.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jansson avoids it.
McGregor lands a nice knee to the body.
McGregor pressing his opponent against the cage.
McGregor gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Jansson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jansson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGregor tries to land knees in the clinch but Jansson avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kattze Jansson dominated that round.
That's time! McGregor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McGregor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kattze Jansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Jansson pushes him off.
Jansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
Roz McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jansson.
Jansson misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor tries to clinch but Jansson is having none of it.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Jansson.

McGregor moves into range and clinches up with Jansson.

McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Jansson swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Jansson circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jansson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jansson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jansson throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
No joy there for Jansson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jansson. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jansson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jansson tries to bum rush McGregor with a series of wild strikes but McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

McGregor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McGregor throws a big right hand that misses.
McGregor tries to free his leg and advance position but Jansson is retaining full guard.
McGregor works over Jansson with some ground and pound from guard.

Jansson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Jansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jansson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jansson is breathing heavily.
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Jansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jansson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGregor throws a big right hand that misses.
Jansson is trying to control the position but McGregor postures up.
McGregor trying to control but Jansson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jansson looking for a guillotine here but McGregor defends easily.
McGregor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor trying to control from half guard but Jansson is working away.
McGregor prevents Jansson from improving his position.
Jansson wants to control but McGregor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McGregor thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jansson to regain full guard.
McGregor is looking to work some ground and pound but Jansson has wrist control.
McGregor is looking to work some ground and pound but Jansson has wrist control.

McGregor drops back looking for a leg! Jansson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jansson manages to kick McGregor off! McGregor jumps back into Jansson's guard.
McGregor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jansson tries to keep at a distance but McGregor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jansson is trying to break the clinch but McGregor has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jansson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from McGregor.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jansson avoids it.
McGregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jansson is defending well for now.
Jansson is trying to break the clinch but McGregor has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jansson misses with a two punch combination.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Jansson circles away.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Jansson.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jansson throws a lazy right hand but McGregor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Jansson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McGregor darts in and clinches Jansson up against the cage.
McGregor's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jansson trying to control the position but instead, McGregor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jansson into the cage.
McGregor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jansson's elbow.
McGregor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knees to the body from McGregor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGregor tries to land knees in the clinch but Jansson avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGregor.
McGregor lands a good knee to the midsection. Jansson won't want to take too many of those.
Jansson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jansson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

McGregor has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jansson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards McGregor.
Jansson staying busy and making it hard for McGregor to control.
Jansson covering up well and avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGregor is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jansson is defending well though. McGregor let's go of the attempt for now.
McGregor is hanging on to Jansson's back as he tries to escape.
Jansson breaks McGregor's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
McGregor is trying to control the position but Jansson postures up.
Jansson wants to pass the guard but McGregor is keeping the position.

McGregor working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jansson has passed into half guard!
McGregor is trying to get back to full guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

McGregor looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jansson passes into side control!
McGregor tries to buck Jansson off but Jansson is having none of it.

Jansson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGregor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McGregor tries to bench press Jansson off him but Jansson keeps the position.
McGregor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

McGregor looking for submissions off his back.
Jansson passes to full mount!
McGregor is looking to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roz McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGregor 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roz McGregor!

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 Rafael Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conny Kofot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Conny Kofot was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Gomez
vs
Kofot

186 cm
18
194 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Conny Kofot!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kofot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kofot misses with a low kick.
Kofot lands with a kick to the temple. Gomez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Rafael Gomez has been cut.
Kofot misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Kofot.
Gomez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kofot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Kofot throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gomez was covering up waiting for the punch and Kofot finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kofot scoring with some ground and pound.

Gomez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kofot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kofot tries to stand but Gomez is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gomez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Gomez looking for a guillotine here but Kofot defends easily.

Gomez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kofot thows a big elbow that misses.

Kofot stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gomez tries for a takedown but Kofot circles away easily
and Kofot counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kofot!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gomez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kofot counters with a single leg into guard. Gomez didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomez is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kofot has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gomez is proving hard to escape from.

Gomez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kofot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kofot wants to get up but he can't break Gomez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kofot is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gomez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Gomez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kofot trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gomez's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez can't keep his opponent in guard - Kofot advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gomez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gomez is staying active underneath Kofot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kofot connects with a nice short shot to Gomez's temple.
Gomez wants to control but Kofot is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gomez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gomez wants to sweep here but Kofot controlling him for the moment.

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

Gomez is working an open guard so Kofot takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kofot!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kofot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kofot lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kofot plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kofot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kofot misses with a head kick.
Kofot throws a right and a left that Gomez avoids nicely.
Gomez misses with a takedown
and Kofot finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kofot throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gomez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kofot lands with a slapping head kick.
Gomez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gomez dodges the punch combination from Kofot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conny Kofot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Gomez'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.

Gomez fails with the takedown
and Kofot counters with a big head kick but Gomez shrugs it off.
Gomez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kofot swivels and escapes.
Conny Kofot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kofot throws the kick towards the body but Gomez avoids it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gomez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nice sprawl there from Kofot as Gomez shoots in.
Kofot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gomez shoots and misses
and Kofot counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gomez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gomez misses with a takedown attempt
and Kofot counters with a series of strikes. Gomez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kofot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gomez fails with the takedown
and Kofot counters with a two punch combo.

Rafael Gomez's cut is getting worse.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kofot goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kofot lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kofot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kofot lands a head kick. Gomez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kofot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Kofot.
Gomez has his takedown stuffed
and Kofot counters with a big head kick but Gomez shrugs it off.
Rafael Gomez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Gomez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gomez showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gomez is working for a kimura but Kofot is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez stops Kofot from getting back to his feet.
Gomez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kofot defending well though.
Kofot wants to get back to his feet.
Gomez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez thows a huge punch but Kofot dodges it nicely.
Kofot tries to get to full guard but Gomez has control of the leg.

Gomez is trying to work for a kimura but Kofot is defending well.

Kofot has one foot on Gomez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kofot throws a body kick that misses.

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.
Kofot throws a push kick but Gomez slaps the foot to one side.

Gomez shoots in and bounces Kofot off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gomez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kofot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gomez.
Kofot wants to stand but Gomez is controlling the position.
Gomez looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conny Kofot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rafael Gomez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gomez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kofot's guard.
Gomez prevents Kofot from getting back to his feet.
Gomez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gomez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gomez throws a strike but Kofot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kofot wanted to stand there but Gomez had control of the position.

Kofot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kofot has managed to get both his arms back between Gomez's legs - danger averted.
Rafael Gomez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kofot wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Gomez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kofot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kofot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kofot is looking to stand up but Gomez won't let him.

Gomez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gomez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kofot.

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

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

Gomez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gomez is working an open guard so Kofot takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kofot tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomez swats away the attempt to clinch by Kofot.
Gomez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Kofot scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Kofot stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Gomez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kofot counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kofot breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Kofot.
Gomez tries for a takedown but Kofot circles away easily
and Kofot counters with a head kick. That will keep Gomez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gomez shoots in and drives through. Kofot sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kofot throws a one two combo.
Kofot throws a head kick that misses.
Gomez shoots and misses

and Kofot counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kofot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gomez wants to sweep here but Kofot controlling him for the moment.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez controls Kofot momentarily but Kofot frees himself.
Kofot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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

Gomez is looking for a triangle but Kofot pushes his legs off easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kofot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kofot lands a jab-cross combination.
Kofot has his takedown stuffed

and Gomez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conny Kofot.
I've got Kofot winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conny Kofot!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rans Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emanoel Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Danger! High Voltage. On his way into the cage it seems that Rans Gracie has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rans Gracie seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Gracie
vs
Moreno

175 cm
24
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rans Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emanoel Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moreno shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gracie is staying active underneath Moreno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Moreno is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Moreno sits in half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Moreno's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

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

Gracie has control of Moreno's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Moreno regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Gracie has control of Moreno's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Moreno regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Moreno is working to get back to half guard.
Moreno reaches up to try and control the position but Gracie seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Moreno rolls and tries to escape and now Gracie has his back!
Moreno rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to control but Moreno is keeping him busy.

Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Moreno is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moreno is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Well, with Moreno on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gracie is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

Moreno looking for the RNC.

Moreno is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Gracie taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Moreno.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emanoel Moreno!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kulle Rallare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martti Molo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kulle Rallare has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rallare
vs
Molo

187 cm
23
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

193 cm
19
222 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kulle Rallare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martti Molo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Molo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Molo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rallare swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rallare looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Molo thows a big elbow that misses.
Rallare keeping full guard, as Molo tries to pass.
Molo connects with a couple of short punches.

Molo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rallare is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Molo, into his guard.
Rallare tries to free his leg and advance position but Molo is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rallare wants to stand and escape but instead Molo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rallare looking for a sweep. Not yet Rallare, not yet.
Molo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rallare swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Molo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rallare looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rallare looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rallare!
Molo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rallare is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rallare trying to control but Molo is having none of it.
Molo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molo tries to hold on but Rallare pushes him away.
Rallare postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Molo looks a forlorn figure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rallare cracks Molo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rallare looking to finish Molo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Molo!
Rallare looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rallare cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rallare raining down shots from the mount!
Molo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rallare lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rallare fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Rallare jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Molo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Molo and Rallare has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rallare working away.

Rallare has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Molo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molo shoots for a takedown but Rallare saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Molo looks gassed!
Rallare clobbers Molo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Molo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rallare did well to prevent Molo getting side control.
Molo is thwarting Rallare's attempts to control the position.
Molo trying to control from Rallare's half guard. Rallare has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Molo wants to control from the top but Rallare keeps moving.
Rallare seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Molo preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rallare is adopting a defensive guard.
Rallare trying to control the position.

Molo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rallare is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rallare has escaped and now he's on top!
Rallare stopping the sweep attempt from Molo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rallare wants to control from the top but Molo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kulle Rallare 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.

Rallare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rallare throws a series of punches but Molo avoids them all with ease.
Rallare darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rallare throws a jab when Molo was well out of range.
Rallare shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A cross from Rallare lands.
Rallare misses with a series of wild punches.
Rallare on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Molo lands an elbow that stopped Rallare in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Kulle Rallare has been cut.
Molo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rallare avoiding damage as Molo throws knees to the body.
Rallare avoiding damage as Molo throws knees to the body.
Molo missing with knees to the body.
Molo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rallare is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Molo is keeping busy.
Molo tries a knee to the head but Rallare blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rallare is trying to break the clinch but Molo has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Molo.
Rallare tries to circle away but Molo has him pinned against the cage.
Molo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Molo is breathing heavily.
Molo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Molo throws an elbow but it misses.
Rallare is trying to break the clinch but Molo has him pressed against the cage.
Molo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rallare prevents it.
Rallare blocks the elbow strike.
Rallare has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Molo misses with a knee to the head.
Rallare on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rallare blocking some punches.
Rallare tries to circle away but Molo has him pinned against the cage.
Rallare is trying to break free.
Rallare is trying to break the clinch but Molo has him pressed against the cage.
Rallare tries to break free but Molo pushes him back against the cage.

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.
Molo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rallare.
Molo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Molo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rallare.
The referee calls for Rallare to work.
Rallare taking a breather.
Molo looking to stall.
Rallare has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Molo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rallare - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rallare wants to break the clinch but can't.
Molo throws an elbow that misses.
Rallare is trying to break the clinch but Molo is controlling him.
Molo throws a head punch that misses.
Rallare has had enough of the clinch but Molo keeps him there for the moment.
Rallare blocks an elbow strike from Molo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Molo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rallare's efforts to push away.
Molo pushes Rallare back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rallare stalling.

Molo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kulle Rallare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molo defending well as Rallare loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Molo.
Molo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rallare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Molo was well out of range. Poor timing from Rallare.
Molo's corner calls for a 1-2. Molo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Molo misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Molo.
Rallare lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Molo at a distance.
Rallare lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rallare.
Molo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kulle Rallare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rallare leaves Molo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kulle Rallare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martti Molo.
Rallare swings for the body but Molo moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rallare lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rallare lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rallare misses with a wild body shot.
Molo slips a jab from Rallare.
The fighters circling - Rallare throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rallare. Molo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rallare throws a lazy right hand but Molo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Molo moves into range and clinches up with Rallare.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molo wants a takedown.

Molo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Molo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rallare.
Rallare misses with a series of wild punches.
Rallare throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rallare cracks Molo with a good jab.
Molo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rallare looks to throw the jab but Molo is out of range.
Rallare misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kulle Rallare dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kulle Rallare's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rallare throws a jab when Molo was well out of range.
Molo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Rallare.

Molo rushes Rallare and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Molo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rallare lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Molo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Molo.
Molo misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Molo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

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

Molo breaks the clinch.
Molo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rallare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Molo was well out of range. Poor timing from Rallare.
Rallare takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Molo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rallare scores with a nice right hand.
Rallare throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rallare misses with a wild combination.
Rallare lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Molo circles away quickly and effectively.
Molo looks to score with a jab to the body but Rallare is just out of range.
Kulle Rallare is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rallare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Molo slips under a jab.

Molo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rallare looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Molo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rallare keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Rallare's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rallare tries to bench press Molo off him but Molo keeps the position.
Rallare is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Molo off and has taken his back!
Rallare thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Molo trying to control the action but Rallare just sinks the hooks in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rallare keeps control of the position as Molo tries to break free.
Rallare trying to control momentarily.
Molo turns into Rallare and is now in his guard.
Rallare manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rallare lands with some strikes.
Molo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rallare trying to keep a closed guard but Molo is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martti Molo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Molo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rallare is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Molo, into his guard.
Molo keeping moving, preventing Rallare from controlling successfully.

Molo is looking for a triangle but Rallare pushes his legs off easily.
Rallare wants to control from the top but Molo keeps moving.
Molo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rallare trying to control the position from guard on top but Molo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Molo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rallare defends well.
Rallare wants to stand but Molo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kulle Rallare is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Molo keeping moving, preventing Rallare from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rallare lunges at Molo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Molo's hand.
Rallare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rallare catches Molo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Molo blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Rallare misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kulle Rallare.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rallare, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kulle Rallare!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rober Taranov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clubber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clubber Lang is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Taranov
vs
Lang

194 cm
22
252 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
234 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rober Taranov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clubber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Lang.

It looks like Rober Taranov has been cut.
A combination from Lang does no damage.
Taranov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Clubber Lang has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Taranov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taranov.
Lang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Lang drops Taranov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Taranov looks back up at him and smiles so Lang waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang works Taranov's body with a nice hook.
Clubber Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taranov throws a head kick that misses.
Lang swings for the body but Taranov moves out of range.
BOOM! Lang lands a beautiful left hook that drops Taranov. Taranov tries to recover but Lang is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Taranov lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clubber Lang!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darren Borrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannu Yabal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yabal comes into a darkened arena with his song building. New Divide, Linkin Park kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hannu Yabal is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Borrow
vs
Yabal

190 cm
22
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
26
141 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Bare Knuckle Clothing [CBK]

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, Darren Borrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Yabal!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yabal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Borrow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Borrow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Borrow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice elbow from Yabal.

It looks like Darren Borrow has been cut.
Yabal scores with a hook to the body.
Borrow lands an uppercut.
Borrow can't break the clinch.
Yabal slowing the pace effectively.
Yabal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yabal just leaning against Borrow, taking a breather.
Borrow scores with a shoulder strike.
Yabal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yabal.
Yabal keeps control of Borrow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Borrow lands with a light punch inside.
Borrow has had enough of the clinch but Yabal keeps him there for the moment.
Yabal works on Borrow's body with a couple of short punches.
Yabal lands an elbow inside.
Borrow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Borrow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yabal prevents a body shot from Borrow.
Yabal lands an elbow that stopped Borrow in his tracks for a moment.
Borrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borrow working aggressively here.
Yabal lands a damaging elbow.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yabal throws a right hand that Borrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Borrow also avoids with ease.
Borrow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Borrow forces Yabal back against the cage and clinches.
Borrow working hard to break the clinch.
Yabal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Borrow takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yabal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Borrow has had enough of the clinch but Yabal keeps him there for the moment.
Borrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Borrow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Borrow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Borrow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Borrow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yabal has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Borrow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yabal tries to land knees in the clinch but Borrow avoids the damage to the body.
Yabal landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Come on Yabal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yabal trying to land knees to the body.
Yabal blocks an uppercut.
Yabal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Borrow.
Yabal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Borrow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yabal lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borrow tries to circle away but Yabal has him pinned against the cage.
Borrow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yabal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yabal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borrow managing to block the knees to the body from Yabal.
Yabal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yabal slowing the pace effectively.
Yabal lands with a left to the head.
Yabal lands an elbow that stopped Borrow in his tracks for a moment.
Yabal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Darren Borrow's cut is getting worse.
Borrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yabal stalling against the cage.
Yabal is working for takedown but Borrow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yabal lands a damaging elbow.
Borrow prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yabal lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Yabal.
Yabal lands a knee to the body.
Borrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Borrow misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yabal lands an elbow inside.
Borrow can't find room to land a body shot as Yabal controls the action.
Borrow wants to break free but Yabal has control.
A short body shot lands from Yabal as the two fighters clinch.
Borrow is breathing heavily.
Borrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Borrow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yabal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Borrow cracks Yabal with a nice body shot.
Yabal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Borrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Borrow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Borrow can't find room to land a body shot as Yabal controls the action.
Yabal lands a damaging elbow.
Yabal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Borrow's defenses.
Yabal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Borrow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Borrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borrow working hard to break the clinch.
Yabal putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Borrow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yabal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Darren Borrow's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Yabal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Borrow's defenses.

Borrow is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yabal working the clinch nicely. Borrow is working for position but Yabal cracks him with a big knee to the head! Borrow crumples up against the cage and Yabal lands two more shots before the ref can save Borrow! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Hannu Yabal!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yatta Yankuba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Separatto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yatta Yankuba could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Donald Separatto's chin.

Yankuba
vs
Separatto

180 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

182 cm
19
181 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yatta Yankuba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Separatto!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Separatto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Separatto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Separatto throws a series of punches but Yankuba avoids them all with ease.
Nice cross by Separatto.
Yankuba avoids the head kick by Separatto.
Separatto tries to close the distance and clinch but Yankuba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Separatto throws a half hearted mid kick.

Separatto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Separatto lands in his opponent's guard.

Yankuba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Separatto defends it easily.
Yankuba keeping moving, preventing Separatto from controlling successfully.
Separatto throwing strikes but missing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yatta Yankuba!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leifi Rallare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raivo Rape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raivo Rape has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rallare
vs
Rape

190 cm
23
184 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
21
196 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

ADCC Champion
Basic striking
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leifi Rallare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raivo Rape!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rallare throws a hook but Rape avoids it easily.
Rape avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leifi Rallare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rallare stuns Rape with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rape thuds a left hand into Rallare's body.
Rallare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rape.
Rallare throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rallare takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rape digs a good hook to Rallare's body.
Rallare takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

It looks like Leifi Rallare has been cut.

Rape shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rape is looking for a kimura but Rallare is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rape to get the leverage.
Rape seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rallare does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rallare tries to get to full guard but Rape has control of the leg.
Rape sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rape tries to pass to full mount but Rallare defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rape perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Rape is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rallare defends it well.
Ground and pound from Rape.
Rape with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rape thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rape wants to free his trapped foot but Rallare is holding on for dear life with his legs.

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.
Rallare wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rallare is looking to escape.
Rape wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rallare keeps working.
Rape is pressing down on Rallare's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rallare is holding on for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rallare throws the left hand but Rape avoids the punch easily.
Rallare scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Rape gets the takedown into side control.
Rape is putting a hurting on Rallare here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rape in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Rape tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rallare is trying to control Rape's posture but Rape avoids it.
Rallare is not content to let Rape control the position.
You can see the frustration on Rallare's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

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

Rape is trying to get an arm triangle but Rallare is defending well.
Rallare on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rallare tries to get out of the position.
Rape lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rallare down.
Rallare prevents Rape from improving position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rallare is looking to regain half guard here but Rape keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raivo Rape dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leifi Rallare's cut.
That's time! Rallare's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rallare gets caught flat footed, as Rape shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rape trying to control the position from guard on top but Rallare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rape might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rallare kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rape with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rape stands and throws Rallare's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rape has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rape is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rallare regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rape works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rallare wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rape.
Rape tries to control but Rallare wriggling away.
Rallare knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rape on the ground.
BOOM! Rape connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rallare wants to control but Rape is having none of it.
Rape tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rape working the ground and pound effectively.
Rallare is desperately trying to improve his position but Rape has a good base and remains in mount.
Rape in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rape pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rallare tries to hold on but Rape pushes him away.
Rallare is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rape lands a big shot there that rocks Rallare but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Rallare is rocked!

Leifi Rallare's cut is getting worse.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leifi Rallare's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Raivo Rape!