Into the void PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Marin
vs
Silva

200 cm
23
158 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maxi Marin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramoan Silva!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marin gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt

and Marin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marin.
Marin unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Marin jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marin wants to sweep but no luck.
Marin keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva prevents Marin from getting back to his feet.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
Marin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Marin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva looks gassed!
Marin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marin wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Marin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marin looking to pass the guard.
Marin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva keeping full guard, as Marin tries to pass.
Marin preventing the sweep.
Marin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Marin tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily

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

Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Marin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marin tries to get out of the position.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva lands a couple of elbows.
Marin keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.

Silva drops back looking for a leg! Marin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marin manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Marin's guard.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marin is trying to keep Silva in close.
Marin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva has his takedown stuffed

and Marin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marin.
Maxi Marin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramoan Silva.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marin avoids it.
Marin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Marin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silva fails with the takedown

and Marin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marin.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Marin dives on top into guard.
Marin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva is trying to control the position but Marin postures up.

Silva is looking for a triangle but Marin pushes his legs off easily.

Marin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marin misses with a takedown attempt

and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maxi Marin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marin counters with a solid body kick.
Silva shoots and misses
and Marin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva shoots and misses

and Marin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silva!
Maxi Marin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramoan Silva.
Silva wants to control but Marin is having none of it.
Silva in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva wants to control but Marin is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to improve his position but Marin isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Marin has a good base and remains in mount.
Marin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Silva because Marin loaded up on that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva wants to control but Marin is having none of it.
Marin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva can't escape the position.
Marin is landing with some decent strikes but Silva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Silva sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Marin is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva gets full guard.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Marin!
Marin is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.

Silva looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Marin is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Marin turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Silva off and cradles Marin's limp body as Silva celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ramoan Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matti Koskela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inge Grepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matti Koskela has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Koskela
vs
Grepp

188 cm
25
220 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

185 cm
22
255 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Koskela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Inge Grepp!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koskela looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koskela takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koskela rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grepp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grepp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koskela ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koskela lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grepp circles away quickly and effectively.
Koskela tries to clinch but Grepp is having none of it.
Grepp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koskela sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grepp somewhat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koskela throws a leg kick

and Grepp counters with a single leg into guard. Koskela didn't expect that.
Grepp looks gassed!
Grepp won't allow Koskela to get back to his feet.
Grepp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grepp thows a big elbow that misses.
Koskela wants to stand up but Grepp is controlling him.
Grepp with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepp prevents Koskela from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grepp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Grepp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grepp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Koskela knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grepp on the ground.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Koskela lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koskela wants to clinch but Grepp slips to the side

and Grepp decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Koskela's guard.
Grepp throwing strikes from guard but Koskela blocks nicely.
Grepp postures up and lands a big shot to Koskela's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grepp is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grepp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grepp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koskela is looking to stand up but Grepp isn't so interested in that idea.
Grepp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grepp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grepp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Koskela tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Grepp counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grepp.
Grepp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grepp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grepp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grepp throwing strikes from guard but Koskela blocks nicely.
Koskela on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Koskela tries to get out of the position.
Koskela working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grepp.

Grepp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grepp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grepp throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Koskela tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Grepp counters with a nice double leg into side control. Koskela won't be happy with that.
Grepp tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Grepp in side control lands a decent elbow.
Grepp looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Koskela is avoiding damage well.
Grepp throws an elbow but Koskela slips to the side and avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grepp working the strikes but Koskela uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

Koskela is defending against the submission attempts here by Grepp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inge Grepp dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Koskela tries to clinch but Grepp moves away

and Grepp counters with a single leg into guard. Koskela didn't expect that.
Grepp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grepp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koskela swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Grepp thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grepp won't allow Koskela to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grepp postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grepp thows a big elbow that misses.
Grepp keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Koskela's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskela preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grepp throwing strikes but missing.
Grepp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grepp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grepp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koskela wants to stand up but Grepp is controlling him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Koskela tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Grepp counters with a nice double leg into side control. Koskela won't be happy with that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grepp throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Grepp creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Grepp connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Koskela some visible discomfort.
Inge Grepp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grepp is working Koskela over with some ground and pound from side control.
Koskela is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Grepp fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Grepp works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepp fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Grepp throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Grepp throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Grepp wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koskela, who protects the arm well.
Koskela is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Grepp asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Grepp in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Grepp working the ground and pound from side control.

Grepp thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Grepp looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Koskela is avoiding damage well.
Grepp works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Grepp tries to move into full mount but can't pass Koskela's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inge Grepp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Koskela gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Koskela breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grepp looks for a takedown but Koskela sprawls well.
Koskela tries to clinch up

and Grepp counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Grepp is looking for a kimura but Koskela is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grepp to get the leverage.
Koskela pushes Grepp off looking to stand but Grepp dives back in and keeps control.
Koskela avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grepp.
Grepp lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grepp thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Koskela's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskela blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grepp.
Grepp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grepp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grepp prevents Koskela from standing back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Koskela tries to clinch up
and Grepp counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Koskela looks to clinch

and Grepp counters by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koskela pushes off an throws an elbow but Grepp leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grepp has Koskela pressed against the cage, preventing Koskela from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Grepp pulls guard effortlessly.
Grepp has control of Koskela's left arm, preventing Koskela from doing any damage.
Koskela tries to stand but Grepp is controlling from the bottom.

Grepp has his foot on Koskela's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koskela works his way back into a safe position though.
Grepp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koskela wants to stand but Grepp is controlling his posture from full guard.

Grepp looking for a guillotine here but Koskela defends easily.
Grepp lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Koskela!
Matti Koskela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grepp cracks Koskela with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Grepp lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Koskela squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Grepp is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Koskela can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Grepp putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Inge Grepp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Grepp moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Koskela has worked his arm free - good work by Koskela!

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

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

Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Inge Grepp!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Inge Grepp!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Inge Grepp!

Inge Grepp wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Moar Dots (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitrios Pantagiota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pantagiota has chosen Troy Music Video as his entrance music. 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.

Dots
vs
Pantagiota

182 cm
22
178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

172 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Moar Dots!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dimitrios Pantagiota!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dots closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pantagiota circles away.
Dots shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pantagiota as he avoids it easily.

Dots gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dots tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dots is trying to keep Pantagiota in close.

Pantagiota stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Dots throws up his legs and catches Pantagiota in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Pantagiota tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Dots! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Moar Dots!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between jons jonnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boknoy Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dela Cruz has chosen Badboys as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for jons jonnson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

jonnson
vs
Dela Cruz

187 cm
23
179 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

183 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 4 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, jons jonnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Boknoy Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz shoots in for a double leg but jonnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

jonnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dela Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.

jonnson breaks from the clinch.
Dela Cruz throws a nice looking combination but jonnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dela Cruz swats away the attempt to clinch by jonnson.
jonnson misses with a wild combination.

Dela Cruz rushes jonnson and presses him up against the cage.

jonnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dela Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
jonnson trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
Dela Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but jonnson is one step ahead there.
Dela Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jonnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from jonnson.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dela Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but jonnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
jonnson slips under a jab.
jonnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dela Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dela Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dela Cruz counters with a three punch combo that has jonnson backing up. jonnson nods at Dela Cruz to acknowledge the strikes.

jonnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
jonnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dela Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but jonnson prevents it.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. jonnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
jons jonnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boknoy Dela Cruz.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dela Cruz trying to control but jonnson is working from the bottom.
jonnson 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.
jonnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dela Cruz.
jonnson trying to keep a closed guard but Dela Cruz is proving a slippery customer.

jonnson looking for a guillotine here but Dela Cruz defends easily.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but jonnson keeps moving.
Dela Cruz won't allow jonnson to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz trying to control but jonnson is working from the bottom.

Dela Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dela Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dela Cruz looking to pass the guard.
jonnson keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
Dela Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of jonnson's head.
Dela Cruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dela Cruz wants to stand but jonnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dela Cruz looks gassed!
jonnson keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Dela Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

jonnson working for a triangle but Dela Cruz defends it easily.
Dela Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. jonnson is keeping the position for now.

jonnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dela Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

jons jonnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dela Cruz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming jonnson to the mat! jonnson manages to get full guard.
Dela Cruz passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
jonnson wants to improve his position but Dela Cruz is controlling well.
jonnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dela Cruz.
jonnson is looking to improve his position.
jonnson trying to hold on to Dela Cruz's head to control him but Dela Cruz postures up.

jonnson looking for submissions off his back.
Dela Cruz slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz wants to control but jonnson is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

Dela Cruz instigates a clinch.
jonnson slows down the pace here.
Dela Cruz is trying to drag jonnson to the mat but jonnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Dela Cruz jumps guard.
jonnson won't allow Dela Cruz to get back to his feet.
Dela Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dela Cruz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

jonnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, jonnson has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Dela Cruz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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.
jonnson wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
jonnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Dela Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. jonnson is aware though and is defending well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
jonnson darts in trying to clinch

so Dela Cruz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

jonnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

jonnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dela Cruz is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jonnson keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
Dela Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Dela Cruz advances to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are battling for position here. jonnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dela Cruz looking to pass the guard.
jonnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

jonnson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dela Cruz has passed into half guard!
jonnson trying to control from the bottom.

That's four 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.

Dela Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
jonnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dela Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dela Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
jonnson keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
Dela Cruz preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boknoy Dela Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!

Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dela Cruz wants to control but jonnson is keeping him busy.
Dela Cruz wants to stand up but jonnson is controlling the position.

jonnson is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Dela Cruz is tapping! Great win for jonnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). jons jonnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and raul hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd Mayweather Floyd Mayweather looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Mayweather Floyd Mayweather
vs
hernandez

175 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
166 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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, Floyd Mayweather Floyd Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, raul hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
hernandez lands a high kick!
hernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Floyd Mayweather moves into the clinch.
hernandez is trying to stall.
Floyd Mayweather is looking for a takedown up against the cage. hernandez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
hernandez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Floyd Mayweather has him pressed against the cage.
hernandez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Floyd Mayweather wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

hernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Floyd Mayweather circles away from the clinch attempt

and Floyd Mayweather counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd Mayweather lands a couple of digs.
hernandez trying to control the position.
Floyd Mayweather is looking to work some ground and pound but hernandez has wrist control.
Floyd Mayweather working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

hernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Floyd Mayweather content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

hernandez looking for a guillotine here but Floyd Mayweather defends easily.
hernandez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Floyd Mayweather wants to control from the top but hernandez keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floyd Mayweather throwing strikes from guard but hernandez blocks nicely.
Floyd Mayweather thows a big elbow that misses.

hernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Floyd Mayweather gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
hernandez looks gassed!
hernandez trying to strike off his back.

hernandez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Floyd Mayweather off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
hernandez tries to clinch up
and Floyd Mayweather counters with a two punch combo.
hernandez looks to clinch

and Floyd Mayweather holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
hernandez is looking to break free of the clinch but Floyd Mayweather has double underhooks.
Floyd Mayweather changes levels and goes for a takedown here. hernandez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Floyd Mayweather doesn't manage to clinch there - hernandez circles away.
hernandez tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Floyd Mayweather moves into the clinch.
Floyd Mayweather jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as hernandez walks away with a smile on his face. Floyd Mayweather gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Mayweather Floyd Mayweather. That's going to take a lot out of him.
hernandez closes the distance but Floyd Mayweather moves to the side

and Floyd Mayweather moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Floyd Mayweather tries to score a body lock takedown but hernandez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
hernandez wants a takedown but no success here.

hernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
hernandez tries to clinch but Floyd Mayweather moves away

and Floyd Mayweather counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
hernandez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Floyd Mayweather tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. hernandez smiles and moves away.
hernandez throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Floyd Mayweather Floyd Mayweather will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

hernandez clinches but Floyd Mayweather breaks the clinch

and Floyd Mayweather counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
hernandez trying to control but Floyd Mayweather postures up.
hernandez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Floyd Mayweather won't allow hernandez to sweep him here.

Floyd Mayweather stands up from hernandez's guard - Floyd Mayweather perhaps looking for a knockout.

hernandez rushes Floyd Mayweather and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
hernandez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Floyd Mayweather drops down looking for an ankle pick but hernandez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Floyd Mayweather shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as hernandez sprawls well. hernandez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Floyd Mayweather gets slowly back to his feet.
Floyd Mayweather will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Mayweather Floyd Mayweather. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Floyd Mayweather fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
raul hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
hernandez clinches but Floyd Mayweather breaks the clinch

and Floyd Mayweather counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for hernandez!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floyd Mayweather punching from mount but hernandez doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Floyd Mayweather knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for hernandez on the ground.
hernandez trying desperately to get to his feet.
hernandez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Floyd Mayweather sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
hernandez is desperately trying to improve his position but Floyd Mayweather has a good base and remains in mount.
Floyd Mayweather throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
hernandez is trying to escape the mount.
Floyd Mayweather throws some wild stikes that hernandez manages to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
hernandez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
hernandez gets back to half guard.
hernandez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Floyd Mayweather prevents hernandez from getting back to his feet.
Floyd Mayweather pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. hernandez is keeping the position for now.
Floyd Mayweather throwing strikes but missing.
hernandez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Floyd Mayweather has gone for a leg lock! hernandez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Floyd Mayweather's guard.
hernandez prevents Floyd Mayweather from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Floyd Mayweather keeping moving, preventing hernandez from controlling successfully.
Floyd Mayweather controls hernandez momentarily but hernandez frees himself.
hernandez wanted to stand there but Floyd Mayweather had control of the position.
Floyd Mayweather preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

hernandez scores with a hook to the body. Floyd Mayweather takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
hernandez tries to clinch but Floyd Mayweather moves out of range.
Floyd Mayweather uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by hernandez.
Floyd Mayweather shoots for a takedown but hernandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
hernandez slaps away a takedown attempt from Floyd Mayweather, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Floyd Mayweather looks for a takedown but hernandez sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Mayweather Floyd Mayweather. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
hernandez looks to land a combination. Floyd Mayweather sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

hernandez clinches up with Floyd Mayweather and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

hernandez breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for hernandez.
hernandez misses with a head kick.

hernandez gets a clinch.
Floyd Mayweather drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Floyd Mayweather jumps guard but hernandez stands there with Floyd Mayweather around his waist. Floyd Mayweather gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
hernandez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
hernandez stalls.

hernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Floyd Mayweather circles away from the clinch attempt.
hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Floyd Mayweather swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Floyd Mayweather swats away the attempt to clinch by hernandez.
hernandez cracks Floyd Mayweather with a good jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Floyd Mayweather.
hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch but Floyd Mayweather swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Floyd Mayweather Floyd Mayweather is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
hernandez swats away the attempt to clinch by Floyd Mayweather.

hernandez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Floyd Mayweather!
hernandez controlling his opponent.
hernandez cracks Floyd Mayweather with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
hernandez is landing with some decent strikes but Floyd Mayweather is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Floyd Mayweather on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Floyd Mayweather tries to get out of the position.
hernandez breaks from Floyd Mayweather's wrist control and lands an elbow.
hernandez tries to control but Floyd Mayweather wriggling away.
hernandez landing punches.
Floyd Mayweather is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
raul hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Floyd Mayweather 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for raul hernandez!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for raul hernandez!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for raul hernandez!

raul hernandez wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ilkka Wasama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Routalempi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasama comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - Take Me to the Hospital. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wasama
vs
Routalempi

170 cm
20
158 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

176 cm
25
161 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilkka Wasama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Routalempi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wasama throws a series of punches but Routalempi moves out of range.
Wasama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wasama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Routalempi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Wasama as Routalempi shoots in.
Ilkka Wasama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Routalempi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wasama.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Routalempi is defended easily by Wasama.
Routalempi tries a head kick but it misses.
Routalempi throws a head kick that misses.
Wasama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Pekka Routalempi has been cut.
Routalempi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ilkka Wasama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Routalempi.
Wasama misses with a double jab.
Wasama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wasama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wasama closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab by Wasama.
Routalempi looks for a takedown but Wasama sprawls well.
Wasama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wasama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Routalempi circles away quickly and effectively.
Wasama is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Routalempi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wasama on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Routalempi throws a head kick that misses.
Wasama swinging wildly here.
Routalempi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wasama defends it nicely.
Routalempi tries for a takedown but Wasama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Routalempi is looking to clinch.
Wasama throws a right and a left that Routalempi avoids nicely.
Routalempi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Routalempi tries to clinch but Wasama moves out of range.
Wasama tries to bum rush Routalempi with a series of wild strikes but Routalempi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Routalempi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A combination from Wasama does no damage.
Routalempi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Routalempi tries to clinch up but Wasama circles away and keeps his distance.
Routalempi fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters circling a little - Routalempi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Routalempi.
Routalempi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Routalempi scores with a kick to the body.
Wasama misses with a double jab.
Routalempi lands a high kick!
Routalempi connects with a crisp jab.

Wasama drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wasama working the head and body with strikes.
Routalempi parries the strikes from Wasama easily there. Wasama is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Routalempi to escape.
Wasama throws an elbow but Routalempi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wasama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Routalempi on the ground.
Routalempi gets back to half guard.
Wasama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Routalempi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wasama pulls his head out easily.
Routalempi gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasama is in close to Routalempi's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Routalempi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wasama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Routalempi is tightening it up a little... Wasama has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Wasama reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Wasama taps out! nice BJJ there by Routalempi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pekka Routalempi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lisandro Licha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernest Bass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Licha's entrance music is In Bloom. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Licha
vs
Bass

181 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Valhalla War Gear

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lisandro Licha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ernest Bass!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bass staying out of range there.
Licha lands a lovely overhand right.
Lisandro Licha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bass lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Licha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Licha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bass ducks right into an uppercut from Licha.
Bass misses with a takedown attempt - Licha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Licha tries to bum rush Bass with a series of wild strikes but Bass uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Licha sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Licha takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bass takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bass gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bass scores with a hook to the body.

Bass breaks the clinch.
Licha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bass slips a straight right by Licha.
Licha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Licha misses with a body shot.
Licha tries a low kick but Bass avoids it.

Bass gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bass lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Licha tries to roll over but Bass keeps him under control.
Licha gets full guard.

Bass avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Bass stands up from Licha's guard - Bass perhaps looking for a knockout.
Licha throws a hook but Bass avoids it easily.
Bass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Licha swinging wildly here.
Bass walks into a stiff left hand from Licha.
Licha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Licha lands with a nice body punch.
Bass closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bass throws a combination that misses
and Licha counters with a nice uppercut.
Bass looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Licha stuns Bass with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bass takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Licha lands a jab to the nose.
Nice body punch from Licha.
Licha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Licha throws a good cross that connects.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bass takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Licha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bass looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Licha throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Bass colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Licha as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Bass is left battered and dazed whilst Licha and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lisandro Licha!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silver Surfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kala
vs
Surfer

180 cm
25
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
185 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kala!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Silver Surfer!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kala shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Surfer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kala trying to control but Surfer is working from the bottom.
Kala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Surfer is keeping the position for now.
Surfer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kala passes Surfer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kala is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Surfer!
Kala tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Surfer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kala has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Surfer is trying to escape the mount.
Surfer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kala with the ground and pound from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kala controlling the position easily from mount.
Kala landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kala fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kala postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Surfer looks a forlorn figure.
Kala lands a big elbow.
Kala raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kala fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kala landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kala controlling the position easily from mount.
Kala working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Surfer throws a hook but Kala avoids it easily.
Surfer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kala lands a nice looking body shot.
Kala stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Surfer doesn't seem bothered though.

Kala feints and as Surfer raises his hands in defense, Kala changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Surfer keeping full guard, as Kala tries to pass.
Kala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Surfer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Surfer being controlled here, momentarily.
Kala stands and throws Surfer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Surfer is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kala grinds an elbow into Surfer's temple.
Surfer is letting Kala control him for a moment.
Surfer can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kala 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kalle Kala.
Kala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Surfer.

Surfer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kala to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kala pushing down on Surfer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kala with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kala's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kala is nestled in close to Surfer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kala landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kala frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kala controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kala seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Surfer for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kala dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kala misses with a jab, cross combination.
Surfer swinging wildly here.
Kala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Surfer can do to turn this around?
Kala digs a good hook to Surfer's body.
Kala thuds a left hand into Surfer's body.
Surfer looks to land a combination but Kala avoids it well.

Surfer has Kala up against the cage in a clinch.
Kala blocking some punches.
Kala wants to break the clinch but can't.
Surfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Kala.
Surfer stops a takedown attempt from Kala.
Kala looking for a takedown.
Kala drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Surfer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kala fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kala goes for a takedown attempt but Surfer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Surfer.
Kala moves out of range of the strikes.
Kala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Surfer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Surfer. Kala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Surfer throws a combination that misses
and Kala counters with a left to the body.
Kala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Surfer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A cross from Kala lands.
Kala lands with a nice body punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kala!
Surfer needs to keep his hands up - Kala had a free shot at his head there.

Surfer is rocked!
Kala cracks Surfer with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Surfer tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kala pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Surfer is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kala!
Kalle Kala retains his welterweight title!