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QFC Tournament 285 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Timmermans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ismael Neto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeffrey Timmermans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ismael Neto!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neto rushes Timmermans and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Timmermans is working for takedown but Neto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Timmermans goes for a takedown attempt but Neto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Timmermans tries to clinch but Neto moves out of range.
Timmermans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Timmermans shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Neto sprawls well. Neto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Timmermans gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey Timmermans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timmermans rushes Neto and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Timmermans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Neto wants the takedown. Timmermans is fighting it off but Neto persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Timmermans's guard against the cage.
Timmermans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Timmermans is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Neto is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neto throwing strikes but missing.
Neto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neto trying to mount his opponent but Timmermans defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neto decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Timmermans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Neto as he avoids it easily.
Neto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Neto tries to close the distance and clinch but Timmermans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Neto drives through with a takedown into Timmermans's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Neto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Timmermans has escaped the position, nice work there.
Neto tries to move to full mount but Timmermans actually manages to regain half guard.
Neto is trying to control. Timmermans wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neto is looking to take a break and control but Timmermans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Neto prevents Timmermans from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans keeping control of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Neto wants to get back to his feet.
Neto is keen to just control but Timmermans is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ismael Neto was stalling too much, according to the referee.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Timmermans fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Neto sprawls well initially but Timmermans persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neto won't allow Timmermans to pass to mount.
Timmermans tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Timmermans seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans is keen to just control but Neto is a slippery customer.
Neto manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Timmermans keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Neto is looking for a takedown.
Neto looks winded!
Timmermans drops down looking for an ankle pick but Neto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Timmermans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timmermans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Timmermans's waist but Timmermans gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Neto off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ismael Neto 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.
Neto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Timmermans tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Neto is in Timmermans's guard.
Neto wanted to stand there but Timmermans had control of the position.
Timmermans has Neto pulled in close to control his posture.
Timmermans keeping moving, preventing Neto from controlling successfully.
Ismael Neto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Timmermans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Neto stopping the sweep attempt from Timmermans.
Neto wants to stand but Timmermans is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Timmermans is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Neto stays in close to Timmermans's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ismael Neto.
Neto throws a head kick but Timmermans moves out of range.
Timmermans misses the shot to the body.
Timmermans shoots in for a takedown but Neto shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circle momentarily. Timmermans darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Neto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Neto wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neto.
Timmermans misses with a takedown attempt - Neto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey Timmermans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Timmermans defends well and Neto ends up having to push Timmermans into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Timmermans tries to break free but Neto pushes him back against the cage.
Timmermans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Neto gets a takedown into half guard.
Neto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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!
Neto controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans is looking for a sweep. Neto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neto stops Timmermans from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neto is keen to just control but Timmermans is a slippery customer.
Timmermans is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Neto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neto tries to pass to full mount but Timmermans defends it.
Neto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Neto in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Neto wants to control the action but instead Timmermans gets a body lock and reverses into Neto's guard! Nice work!
Neto has his foot on Timmermans's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Timmermans works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neto keeping full guard, as Timmermans tries to pass.
Timmermans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Neto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Timmermans has managed to get both his arms back between Neto's legs - danger averted.
Timmermans preventing the sweep.
Timmermans keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Neto's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmermans's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Timmermans trying to control but Neto is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ismael Neto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Timmermans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Neto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Timmermans with a lazy takedown attempt
and Neto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Timmermans is trying to control the position but Neto postures up.
Neto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Timmermans's guard.
Neto won't allow Timmermans to sweep him here.
Timmermans keeping full guard, as Neto tries to pass.
Neto trying to control but Timmermans is working from the bottom.
Neto tries to free his leg and advance position but Timmermans is retaining full guard.
Neto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Neto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans darts in and clinches Neto up against the cage.
Timmermans jumps into guard, dragging Neto to the mat.
Timmermans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neto pushing down on Timmermans's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neto trying to control from half guard but Timmermans is working away.
Timmermans trying to control but Neto postures up.
Neto is just content to waste time from the top position. Timmermans takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Neto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Neto is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Timmermans wants to take the fight to the mat but Neto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Timmermans is trying to drag Neto to the mat but Neto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey Timmermans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neto tries for a takedown but Timmermans manages to get underhooks.
Timmermans jumps into guard, dragging Neto to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neto wants to stand but Timmermans is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neto is fighting to break Timmermans's control of his arms but Timmermans is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Timmermans keeping moving, preventing Neto from controlling successfully.
Timmermans working a defensive guard here.
Neto stands up over Timmermans, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Neto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Neto checks a low kick from Timmermans.
Timmermans dives in for a single leg takedown but Neto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neto lands a damaging elbow.
Timmermans turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Timmermans manages to end up in side control.
Neto is looking to regain half guard here but Timmermans keeps moving and retains side control.
Neto is trying to control Timmermans's posture but Timmermans avoids it.
Timmermans stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmermans scores with a spinning back kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ismael Neto.
I've got Neto winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Ismael Neto!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Ismael Neto!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Ismael Neto!
Ismael Neto wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between ho Fire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ismael Eloi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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175 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, ho Fire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ismael Eloi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fire shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Eloi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Eloi is not content to let Fire control the position.
Fire tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fire goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Eloi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fire but great work by Eloi.
Eloi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fire has escaped the position, nice work there.
Eloi stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Eloi.
Eloi advances to full mount.
Fire is looking to improve his position but Eloi isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eloi looking to ground and pound but Fire is blocking nicely.
Fire keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Eloi stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Fire leaves Eloi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eloi shoots in and bounces Fire off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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!
Eloi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Eloi keeps the fight on the outside.
Eloi shoots in and drives through. Fire sprawls well.
Eloi gets the takedown into side control.
Eloi stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Eloi looks winded!
Fire shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eloi but Eloi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eloi looks for a takedown but Fire sprawls well.
ho Fire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ismael Eloi.
Eloi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fire pinned against the cage. Fire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fire looks for a takedown but Eloi sprawls well.
No luck for Eloi with that takedown attempt.
Fire fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eloi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fire pinned against the cage. Fire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fire looks for a takedown but Eloi sprawls well.
Fire shoots for a double leg takedown but Eloi sprawls well. He's pushed Fire's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eloi stuffs the takedown attempt from Fire. Fire gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eloi gets a double leg takedown into Fire's guard.
Eloi wants to stand but Fire has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fire is looking to stand up but Eloi isn't so interested in that idea.
Eloi wants to control from the top but Fire keeps moving.
Fire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eloi won't allow Fire to get back to his feet.
Fire wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Eloi is now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eloi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fire is trying to maintain the position but Eloi is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ismael Eloi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fire tries to close the distance and clinch but Eloi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eloi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fire!
Fire can't do much from the bottom here.
Fire is trying to get back to half guard.
Eloi tries to score with some ground and pound. Fire controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fire is not content to let Eloi control the position.
Eloi stands up.
Eloi closes the distance and pushes Fire back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eloi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fire tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Eloi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Eloi won't allow Fire to get back to his feet.
Eloi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fire manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Eloi has Fire in his guard.
Eloi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eloi is breathing heavily.
Fire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fire postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fire trying to control but Eloi is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fire stands up from Eloi's guard - Fire perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fire shoots in looking for a takedown. Eloi tries to sprawl out of it but Fire keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eloi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eloi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fire but Fire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fire looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Eloi!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eloi can't do much from the bottom here.
Fire is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eloi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fire trying to control the position but Eloi is working away.
Fire wants to stand but Eloi is controlling his arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
What's Eloi going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Fire tries to move into full mount but can't pass Eloi's legs.
Eloi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fire's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fire seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that ho Fire will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Eloi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eloi wants it to stay on the feet.
Fire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eloi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Eloi stands up from Fire's guard - Eloi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fire stuffs the takedown.
Fire shoots in looking for a takedown but Eloi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fire's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eloi swats away the attempt to clinch by Fire.
Eloi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fire is looking to stand up but Eloi isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eloi stands up and waves to Fire to follow him.
Eloi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice sprawl there from Eloi as Fire shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ho Fire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eloi shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Fire as Eloi shoots in.
Fire misses with a body shot.
Fire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fire shoots in and drives through. Eloi sprawls well.
Fire has his takedown stuffed
and Eloi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Eloi throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eloi gets to his feet - Fire follows without any prompting.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fire shoots in but Eloi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eloi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eloi as he jumps to the side.
ho Fire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eloi moves into the clinch.
Eloi keeps control of Fire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Eloi can't get the takedown.
Fire prevents Eloi from breaking the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Eloi.
Fire prevents Eloi from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Eloi up against the cage.
Fire throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Eloi.
Fire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fire tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eloi smiles and moves away.
Fire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eloi as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eloi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Eloi trying to control the action but Fire is working from the bottom.
Fire wants to control but Eloi postures up.
Eloi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fire keeps working.
Eloi taking a breather here.
Eloi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fire rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Eloi's guard! Nice work there by Fire!
ho Fire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ismael Eloi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eloi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Ismael Eloi!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Ismael Eloi!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Ismael Eloi!
Ismael Eloi wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Ismael Eloi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramir Ruano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Serna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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230 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramir Ruano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Javier Serna!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serna thows a body shot but no joy.
Serna throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Serna misses with a body shot.
Serna throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruano counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ruano.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Serna has Ruano pulled in close to control his posture.
Serna working for a triangle but Ruano defends it easily.
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!
Serna is adopting a defensive guard.
Ruano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Javier Serna was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Serna looks to land a right hand but Ruano moved out of range.
Serna misses with an uppercut
so Ruano counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Serna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruano's guard.
Serna makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Serna sitting in guard here, content to control.
Serna postures up and lands a big shot to Ruano's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serna connects with a couple of short punches.
Serna 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.
Ruano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Serna lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serna working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ruano's head.
Serna content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Serna working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ruano's head.
Serna passes Ruano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Serna working Ruano over with strikes.
Serna is nestled in close to Ruano, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Serna lands with a punch from half guard.
Serna passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serna lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Serna working the ground and pound effectively.
Serna lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Serna lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ruano hang on?
Serna content just to control the position here.
Ruano is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice elbow there by Serna.
Serna should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Serna with shots to the head and body - Ruano looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ruano takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Serna postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Ruano badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Serna around the waist but Serna pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Serna is the winner by TKO! Serna jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Serna!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yukazi Hirouni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Ciocanescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yukazi Hirouni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adrian Ciocanescu!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirouni looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ciocanescu lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hirouni. Ciocanescu pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Ciocanescu!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafah Reno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafah Reno!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Reno does no damage.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Reno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reno gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Reno prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reno is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reno has his back to the cage.
Reno avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
Reno misses with a knee to the head.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reno throws an elbow but it misses.
Reno lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like John Silva has been cut.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Reno leaning his opponent against the cage.
Reno trying to control the position but instead, Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reno into the cage.
Silva taking a breather.
Reno misses with a knee to the head.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Reno lands a nice elbow.
John Silva's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to break free but Reno has control.
Reno stalling in the clinch but Silva improves position.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva jumps guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Silva looking for a triangle here. Reno is fighting it but it looks tight! Silva pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Reno is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Silva!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Dooger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Sidorik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick Dooger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrei Sidorik!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sidorik wants to clinch.
Sidorik has a takedown stuffed.
Sidorik tries to clinch but Dooger moves away
and Dooger counters with a three punch combo that has Sidorik backing up. Sidorik nods at Dooger to acknowledge the strikes.
Sidorik leaves Dooger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sidorik fails with the takedown.
Dooger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sidorik counters with a big head kick but Dooger shrugs it off.
Dooger wants to clinch but Sidorik slips to the side
and Sidorik counters with a nice body shot.
Dooger moves to clinch but Sidorik breaks away
and Sidorik counters with a solid body kick.
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!
Dooger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dooger tries to pull guard but Sidorik forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sidorik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Dooger as Sidorik shoots in.
Rick Dooger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Sidorik.
Sidorik dives in for a single leg takedown but Dooger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sidorik tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dooger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dooger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sidorik prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sidorik missing with knees to the body.
Sidorik jumps into guard, dragging Dooger to the mat.
Dooger won't allow Sidorik to sweep him here.
Sidorik trying to control the position.
Dooger looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dooger tries to stand but Sidorik is controlling from the bottom.
Dooger tries to free his leg and advance position but Sidorik is retaining full guard.
Dooger trying to control the position from guard on top but Sidorik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sidorik is trying to control the position but Dooger postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dooger pushes Sidorik away with a front kick.
Sidorik tries to clinch up but Dooger circles away and keeps his distance.
Dooger digs a good body shot into Sidorik's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidorik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sidorik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sidorik wants it to stay on the feet.
Dooger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sidorik's waist but Sidorik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dooger off to one side.
Sidorik shoots in for a takedown but Dooger shows good takedown defense.
Dooger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dooger is breathing heavily.
Sidorik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sidorik should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dooger closes the distance and pushes Sidorik back into the cage.
Sidorik pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dooger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dooger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sidorik smiles and moves away.
Sidorik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sidorik fails with a takedown attempt.
Sidorik leaves Dooger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dooger tries to clinch but Sidorik is having none of it.
Sidorik fails to land the takedown.
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 Rick Dooger will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sidorik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dooger closes the distance and clinches up with Sidorik, looking for a takedown. Dooger pushes Sidorik against the cage but Sidorik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dooger misses the shot to the body.
Dooger closes the distance and clinches up with Sidorik, looking for a takedown. Dooger pushes Sidorik against the cage but Sidorik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dooger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sidorik sprawls well. Sidorik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dooger gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Dooger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dooger shoots for a double leg takedown but Sidorik sprawls well. He's pushed Dooger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sidorik shoots for a takedown but Dooger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sidorik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sidorik wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dooger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sidorik tries to avoid it but Dooger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sidorik to the ground. Sidorik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sidorik looks for a takedown but Dooger sprawls well.
Rick Dooger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidorik moves into range and clinches up with Dooger.
Dooger can't get the takedown.
The referee calls for Sidorik to work.
Dooger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sidorik is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sidorik effectively controlling the action here.
Sidorik pulls guard successfully.
Sidorik is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dooger presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sidorik gets control of Dooger's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sidorik will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sidorik manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidorik thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sidorik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sidorik tries to control but Dooger wriggling away.
Sidorik controlling from the full mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sidorik throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dooger tries to improve his position but instead Sidorik has taken his back!
Sidorik looking for the RNC.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Sidorik patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sidorik looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sidorik missing with strikes from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Sidorik manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Sidorik trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dooger rolls, trying to escape but Sidorik keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Sidorik 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dooger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dooger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sidorik's head.
Dooger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidorik.
Dooger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sidorik.
Sidorik shoots in for a double leg but Dooger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dooger closes the distance and clinches up with Sidorik, looking for a takedown. Dooger pushes Sidorik against the cage but Sidorik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sidorik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dooger.
Sidorik stuffs the takedown attempt from Dooger. Dooger gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Dooger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dooger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dooger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dooger wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidorik throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sidorik is looking to clinch but Dooger is avoiding it.
Sidorik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sidorik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dooger sprawls well. Dooger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sidorik gets slowly back to his feet.
Dooger stuffs the takedown attempt from Sidorik. Sidorik gets slowly back to his feet.
Sidorik keeps the fight on the outside.
Sidorik lands a high kick!
Sidorik tries to clinch but Dooger moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Dooger or perhaps it was just good defense by Sidorik which made him look bad.
Sidorik goes for a double leg but Dooger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dooger continues to drive forward.
Dooger manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sidorik gets to his feet. Dooger looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sidorik dives in for a single leg takedown but Dooger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dooger has Sidorik pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sidorik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidorik ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sidorik no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sidorik looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dooger passes into side control.
Sidorik is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dooger has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidorik seems a little lost for a moment, as Dooger dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dooger decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sidorik to his feet.
Sidorik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sidorik wants it to stay on the feet.
Sidorik rushes Dooger and presses him up against the cage.
Dooger jumps guard but Sidorik stands there with Dooger around his waist. Dooger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sidorik is trying to pull guard but Dooger has him pressed against the cage.
Dooger jumps guard but Sidorik turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sidorik breaks from the clinch.
Sidorik tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dooger defends well and Sidorik ends up having to push Dooger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sidorik tries to pull guard but Dooger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sidorik is pressed up against the cage. Dooger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sidorik down to the mat. Sidorik avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sidorik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dooger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sidorik somewhat.
Sidorik goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dooger lands a high kick!
Dooger shoots for a takedown but Sidorik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrei Sidorik.
Well Sidorik has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Andrei Sidorik!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Andrei Sidorik!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Andrei Sidorik!
Andrei Sidorik wins by unanimous decision!
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