QFC Tournament 297 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luziano Zombari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Semax Madurov (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.

Zombari
vs
Madurov

175 cm
23
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luziano Zombari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Semax Madurov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Zombari. Madurov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Madurov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Madurov.

Zombari shoots in and bounces Madurov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zombari showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Madurov is looking to stand up but Zombari isn't so interested in that idea.
Zombari trying to control but Madurov is working from the bottom.
Zombari chips away with some ground and pound.
Zombari won't allow Madurov to get back to his feet.
Madurov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Zombari manages to pass to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madurov taking some punishment here, with Zombari in his half guard.
Zombari is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Madurov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zombari scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zombari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zombari thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Madurov's head.
Zombari stops Madurov from getting back to his feet.
Zombari content to control rather than advance.
Madurov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zombari takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Madurov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zombari scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zombari is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zombari lands with a punch from half guard.
Zombari lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zombari slips a nice elbow through Madurov's hands, connecting with Madurov's forehead.
Madurov looks winded!
Madurov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Madurov is trying to stand back up but Zombari is controlling him
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Madurov has hold of Zombari's hands but Zombari slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zombari lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zombari lands strikes from half guard.
Zombari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Madurov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Madurov has hold of Zombari's hands but Zombari slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombari is trying to control the action in half guard but Madurov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zombari landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zombari working over Madurov with some ground and pound. Madurov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zombari looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Madurov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zombari slips a nice elbow through Madurov's hands, connecting with Madurov's forehead.
Zombari working the head and body with strikes.
Zombari is trying to control. Madurov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zombari lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Zombari there.
Madurov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madurov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Madurov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zombari scores with a couple of nice shots.
Madurov taking some punishment here, with Zombari in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madurov has hold of Zombari's hands but Zombari slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Madurov is rocked!
Zombari landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Madurov is still in real trouble! Can Zombari finish him?
Zombari working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Madurov seems to have recovered his senses.
Zombari slips a nice elbow through Madurov's hands, connecting with Madurov's forehead.
Zombari takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zombari lands strikes from half guard.
Madurov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zombari landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zombari sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zombari drops an elbow to the side of Madurov's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Madurov is trying to stand.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zombari connects with a nice short shot to Madurov's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zombari dives in and scores a takedown into Madurov's guard.
Madurov wants to stand but Zombari is controlling the position.
Zombari wants to control from the top but Madurov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madurov wants to get back to his feet but Zombari is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zombari is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Madurov keeping moving, preventing Zombari from controlling successfully.
Zombari forces his way into half guard.
Madurov is trying to stand.
Madurov is breathing heavily.
Zombari lands with a punch from half guard.
Zombari scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombari looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zombari is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zombari trying to control but Madurov is having none of it.
Zombari lands a nice shot to the head.
Zombari lands a couple of good shots and Madurov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Zombari punishes Madurov with strikes from the back mount.
Madurov takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zombari lands a shot to the head.
Zombari looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Zombari is loading up with his shots from the back and Madurov is in big trouble! Madurov taps out to strikes and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Luziano Zombari!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Mcfee Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Bermudez (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.

Mcfee Jr
vs
Bermudez

176 cm
23
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean Mcfee Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Bermudez!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcfee Jr throws a right and a left that Bermudez avoids nicely.
Mcfee Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Mcfee Jr slips a straight right by Bermudez.
Mcfee Jr fails to land the takedown.
Mcfee Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Mcfee Jr misses.
Bermudez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcfee Jr tries to avoid it but Bermudez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcfee Jr to the ground. Mcfee Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bermudez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcfee Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bermudez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcfee Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mcfee Jr tries to clinch but Bermudez moves out of range.
Mcfee Jr throws a series of punches but Bermudez moves out of range.

Bermudez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bermudez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcfee Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcfee Jr being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bermudez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bermudez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jake Bermudez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mcfee Jr scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bermudez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bermudez is looking to take a break and control but Mcfee Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcfee Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bermudez on the ground.
Bermudez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bermudez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mcfee Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bermudez is controlling the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bermudez tries to pass to full mount but Mcfee Jr defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfee Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Bermudez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bermudez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bermudez controlling the pace.
Bermudez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bermudez controlling the position easily from mount.
Bermudez throwing strikes here but Mcfee Jr is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bermudez tries to control but Mcfee Jr wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bermudez looking to secure an arm triangle but Mcfee Jr defends it well.
Bermudez looking to finish Mcfee Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mcfee Jr!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mcfee Jr throws a combination. Bermudez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mcfee Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bermudez tries to clinch up.
Sean Mcfee Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcfee Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcfee Jr throws a one two combo.
Mcfee Jr misses with a body kick.
Bermudez doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcfee Jr circles away.
Bermudez shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcfee Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Bermudez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcfee Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Bermudez gets a double leg takedown into Mcfee Jr's guard.
Bermudez trying to control but Mcfee Jr is working from the bottom.
Bermudez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bermudez scoring with some ground and pound.
Bermudez slips nicely into half guard.
Bermudez trying to control from half guard but Mcfee Jr is working away.
Bermudez slows the pace down in half guard.
Bermudez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bermudez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mcfee Jr to regain full guard.
Bermudez 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bermudez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bermudez with a nice head shot there.
Mcfee Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bermudez 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.
Jake Bermudez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bermudez tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcfee Jr is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfee Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bermudez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jake Bermudez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mcfee Jr stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfee Jr throws a series of strikes that have Bermudez backpedaling.
Mcfee Jr swinging wildly here.
Bermudez throws a body punch but Mcfee Jr moves out of range.

Bermudez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mcfee Jr did well to prevent Bermudez getting side control.
Bermudez trying to mount his opponent but Mcfee Jr defends it.
Bermudez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bermudez seems to be working for a kimura but Mcfee Jr defends the submission attempt.
Mcfee Jr wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Bermudez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mcfee Jr throws a series of punches but Bermudez avoids them all with ease.
Mcfee Jr looks to land a combination but Bermudez avoids it well.
Bermudez wants to clinch but Mcfee Jr slips to the side
and Mcfee Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bermudez thinking.
Mcfee Jr misses with a head kick.
Bermudez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcfee Jr's waist but Mcfee Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bermudez off to one side.
Mcfee Jr throws a right hand that Bermudez ducks under and follows up with a left that Bermudez also avoids with ease.
A clash of legs there as Bermudez blocks the low kick.
Bermudez fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcfee Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Bermudez. Bermudez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sean Mcfee Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bermudez.

Bermudez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mcfee Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Bermudez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, if Bermudez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bermudez trying to mount his opponent but Mcfee Jr defends it.
Bermudez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mcfee Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Bermudez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mcfee Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bermudez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mcfee Jr wants to control but Bermudez is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bermudez is looking for a kimura but Mcfee Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bermudez to get the leverage.
Bermudez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bermudez thows a huge punch but Mcfee Jr dodges it nicely.
Bermudez trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bermudez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bermudez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mcfee Jr defending well though.

Bermudez wants to work for an arm triangle but Mcfee Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mcfee Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bermudez.

Bermudez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfee Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jake Bermudez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bermudez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Bermudez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bermudez 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Jake Bermudez!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Jake Bermudez!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jake Bermudez!

Jake Bermudez wins by unanimous decision!
Jake Bermudez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Serafin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesys Kazlauskas (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.

Serafin
vs
Kazlauskas

193 cm
23
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Serafin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesys Kazlauskas!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serafin tries to bum rush Kazlauskas with a series of wild strikes but Kazlauskas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Kazlauskas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Serafin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kazlauskas won't allow Serafin to get back to his feet.
Serafin working a defensive guard here.
Kazlauskas trying to move into half guard but instead Serafin has managed to sweep!
Serafin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kazlauskas's guard.
Serafin tries to free his leg and advance position but Kazlauskas is retaining full guard.
Kazlauskas can't keep his opponent in guard - Serafin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Serafin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kazlauskas to get to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serafin tries to clinch up.

Kazlauskas clinches.

Kazlauskas gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Serafin regains guard.
Kazlauskas trying to control but Serafin is working from the bottom.
Serafin is trying to hold Kazlauskas in close to prevent damage but Kazlauskas has managed to pass into half guard.
Kazlauskas is looking to advance position but Serafin won't allow it.
Serafin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kazlauskas.
Kazlauskas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazlauskas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Kazlauskas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Serafin is just riding it out for now. Kazlauskas eventually gives up the hold.

Kazlauskas is looking for a kimura but Serafin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kazlauskas to get the leverage.
Kazlauskas thows a huge punch but Serafin dodges it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kazlauskas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Serafin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kazlauskas.
Serafin is looking to control Kazlauskas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Serafin avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serafin gets back to full guard.
Serafin working a defensive guard here.
Kazlauskas trying to control the position from guard on top but Serafin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazlauskas looking to pass the guard.
Serafin tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serafin keeping moving, preventing Kazlauskas from controlling successfully.
Serafin striking from the bottom here.
Serafin controls Kazlauskas momentarily but Kazlauskas frees himself.
Kazlauskas trying to control the position from guard on top but Serafin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kazlauskas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kazlauskas trying to control the position from guard on top but Serafin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kazlauskas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kazlauskas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cesys Kazlauskas 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.

Kazlauskas gets a clinch.
Serafin tries to stall but Kazlauskas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Serafin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kazlauskas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Serafin to the mat. Serafin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

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

Kazlauskas drops back looking for a leg! Serafin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Serafin manages to kick Kazlauskas off! Kazlauskas jumps back into Serafin's guard.
Kazlauskas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Serafin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kazlauskas wants to control from the top but Serafin keeps moving.
Serafin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kazlauskas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Serafin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazlauskas trying to control the position from guard on top but Serafin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serafin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Serafin wants to sweep here but Kazlauskas controlling him for the moment.
Serafin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kazlauskas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kazlauskas trying to control the position from guard on top but Serafin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serafin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Cesys Kazlauskas was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Serafin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kazlauskas sprawls well. Kazlauskas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Serafin gets slowly back to his feet.
Kazlauskas fails to land the takedown.
Serafin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bruno Serafin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kazlauskas clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kazlauskas pressing his opponent against the cage.

Kazlauskas has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Serafin regains guard immediately.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazlauskas forces his way into half guard.
Kazlauskas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Serafin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Serafin is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kazlauskas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Serafin is just riding it out for now. Kazlauskas eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Serafin trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serafin is staying active underneath Kazlauskas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Serafin wants to improve his position but Kazlauskas is controlling well.
Kazlauskas thows a huge punch but Serafin dodges it nicely.
Kazlauskas wants to control but Serafin is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Cesys Kazlauskas hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Kazlauskas scores with a takedown into Serafin's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazlauskas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Serafin's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cesys Kazlauskas 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!

Kazlauskas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Serafin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kazlauskas is in Serafin's guard.
Kazlauskas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Serafin controls Kazlauskas momentarily but Kazlauskas frees himself.
Serafin wants to stand and escape but Kazlauskas is having none of it.
Kazlauskas throws a strike but Serafin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kazlauskas controls Serafin momentarily but Serafin frees himself.

Kazlauskas manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kazlauskas tightens his grip and picks Serafin up, before dumping him to the ground. Serafin manages to land in guard.
Kazlauskas trying to control but Serafin is working from the bottom.
Kazlauskas looking to pass the guard.
Kazlauskas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kazlauskas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kazlauskas trying to control the position from guard on top but Serafin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serafin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kazlauskas trying to control but Serafin is working from the bottom.
Kazlauskas throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serafin pulls Kazlauskas in to control the position.
Serafin keeping full guard, as Kazlauskas tries to pass.
Kazlauskas throws a big right hand that misses.
Kazlauskas wants to control from the top but Serafin keeps moving.
Serafin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kazlauskas's guard.
Kazlauskas keeping moving, preventing Serafin from controlling successfully.
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!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bruno Serafin.
Serafin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kazlauskas swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazlauskas looks for a takedown but Serafin sprawls well.
Serafin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kazlauskas avoids it really well and circles away.
Serafin doesn't manage to clinch there - Kazlauskas circles away.
Kazlauskas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kazlauskas goes for a double leg but Serafin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Serafin continues to drive forward.
Kazlauskas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kazlauskas missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kazlauskas has clasped his hands together around Serafin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Serafin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Serafin wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Serafin wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Kazlauskas seems content to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kazlauskas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Serafin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bruno Serafin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cesys Kazlauskas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Serafin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cesys Kazlauskas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kazlauskas 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Cesys Kazlauskas!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Cesys Kazlauskas!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Cesys Kazlauskas!

Cesys Kazlauskas wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Niklas Backstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mibon Turua (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.

Backstrom
vs
Turua

183 cm
23
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niklas Backstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mibon Turua!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Turua closes the distance and clinches.
Backstrom swings wildly with an uppercut but Turua uses good head movement to avoid it.

Turua breaks the clinch.
Turua throws a head kick that misses.

Turua drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Backstrom is pushing Turua's head away, looking to escape. Turua manages to hold on to the position though.
Turua throws an elbow but Backstrom slips to the side and avoids it well.
Backstrom gets back to half guard.
Turua sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Backstrom defending well though.
Turua is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Backstrom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Turua is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backstrom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turua is nestled in close to Backstrom, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turua not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Turua working over Backstrom with some ground and pound. Backstrom looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Turua blocks the strikes from Backstrom.
Turua thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Backstrom's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turua not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Backstrom wants to control but Turua is keeping busy.
Turua lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Turua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Backstrom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Turua winds up and cracks Backstrom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Backstrom is looking to control Turua's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Backstrom avoid being mounted?
Backstrom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turua.
Backstrom trying to control here.
Turua throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom is trying to stand.
Turua is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
Backstrom taking some punishment here, with Turua in his half guard.
Turua lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Backstrom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Backstrom is trying to stand up here but Turua is controlling him well.
Backstrom is breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Turua there.
Turua takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Turua wants to stand up but Backstrom has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Turua missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Backstrom gets back to full guard.
Turua working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turua landing with the ground and pound.
Turua working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Turua with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Turua is working Backstrom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turua wants to stand and escape but instead Backstrom has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Turua pulls Backstrom in to control the position.
Turua keeping full guard, as Backstrom tries to pass.

Turua has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Backstrom off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Turua shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Backstrom napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turua works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Backstrom manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Backstrom trying to control but Turua postures up.
Backstrom tries to kick Turua off but Turua keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Turua working over Backstrom with some ground and pound. Backstrom looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Backstrom wants to control but Turua is keeping busy.

Backstrom looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turua lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mibon Turua dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Turua looking to score a takedown here. Backstrom is defending well but Turua drives through and ends up in Backstrom's guard.
Turua throws a big right hand that misses.

Backstrom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turua is aware though and is defending well.
Turua working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Turua throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Backstrom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turua throws a big elbow that misses.
Backstrom trying to keep a closed guard but Turua is proving a slippery customer.

Backstrom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Backstrom wants to stand but Turua is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turua works over Backstrom with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Turua's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Backstrom has momentary wrist control but Turua slips an elbow through the middle.
Turua content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Turua lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Turua connects with a couple of short punches.

Backstrom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turua is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Turua is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Turua landing some decent shots from guard.
Turua content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turua postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Turua with a nice head shot there.
Turua connects with a couple of short punches.
Turua lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Turua landing some decent shots from guard.
Turua landing with the ground and pound.
Turua keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Backstrom's head.
Backstrom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turua is working Backstrom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Turua postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Turua lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Turua is in close to Backstrom's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Turua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turua distracts Backstrom with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Turua distracts Backstrom with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Turua chips away with some ground and pound.
Turua working some strikes from top position.
Turua is looking to stand up but Backstrom won't let him.
Backstrom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turua must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Turua throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Backstrom trying to control the position.
Turua stands up over Backstrom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turua accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turua keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Backstrom's head.
Backstrom has momentary wrist control but Turua slips an elbow through the middle.
Backstrom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Backstrom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Turua chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turua is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Backstrom looking to control.
Turua in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Backstrom has his feet on Turua's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turua misses with a few strikes there.

Backstrom closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Turua's guard.
Turua keeping full guard, as Backstrom tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mibon Turua 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!

Turua clinches with his opponent.

Turua has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Backstrom regains guard immediately.
Backstrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turua won't allow Backstrom to sweep him here.
Turua throwing strikes but missing.
Turua is looking to work some ground and pound but Backstrom has wrist control.

Backstrom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turua gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Turua stands up over Backstrom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turua preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turua scoring with punches to the head and body.
Turua lands a couple of digs.
Turua working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turua throws an elbow that misses. Backstrom uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turua's guard. Nice move by Backstrom!

Turua looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Backstrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Turua is retaining full guard.
Turua keeping moving, preventing Backstrom from controlling successfully.

Turua has an active guard here but Backstrom has managed to pass into half guard.
Turua is looking to get back to is feet but Backstrom passes into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turua is working to avoid the ground and pound but Backstrom connects with a decent elbow.
Turua sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Backstrom is taking a breather. Turua says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Turua tries to get to full guard but Backstrom has control of the leg.
Turua trying to hold on to Backstrom's head to control him but Backstrom postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Backstrom is looking to take a break and control but Turua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Backstrom prevents Turua from improving his position.
Turua is trying to escape back to his feet but Backstrom uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turua tries to improve position but can't.
Backstrom trying to control the position but Turua is working away.
Turua tries to improve position but can't.
Backstrom wants to control but Turua is keeping him busy.
Turua tries to buck Backstrom off but Backstrom is having none of it.
Turua is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Turua looking for a sweep but Backstrom has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mibon Turua has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turua can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Turua's face.
Backstrom thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
You get the feeling that Turua really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Backstrom working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Turua tries to hold on but Backstrom postures up.
Turua blocking the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Backstrom prevents Turua from getting the reversal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Backstrom dominating with strikes here.
Backstrom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turua is looking to escape.
Niklas Backstrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mibon Turua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turua is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mibon Turua.
Well Turua 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Mibon Turua!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Mibon Turua!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Mibon Turua!

Mibon Turua wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Vermenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Chandler (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.

Vermenko
vs
Chandler

174 cm
23
159 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Vermenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chandler gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Chandler decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Vermenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chandler defends it nicely.

Chandler feints and as Vermenko raises his hands in defense, Chandler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chandler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Chandler stands up from Vermenko's guard - Chandler perhaps looking for a knockout.

Chandler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vermenko to the mat! Vermenko manages to get full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vermenko trying to control the position.
Vermenko 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.
Vermenko is trying to control the position but Chandler postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Chandler decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vermenko, up you get!

Chandler shoots in and bounces Vermenko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vermenko being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler postures up.
Chandler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chandler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vermenko trying to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ryan Chandler has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Chandler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chandler is staying tight to Vermenko's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vermenko wants to control but Chandler postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vermenko taking a bit of punishment here - Chandler scoring with strikes.

Chandler decides to stand back up.

Chandler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vermenko to the ground. Chandler is now in Vermenko's guard.
Vermenko is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vermenko is keeping the position for now.
Chandler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chandler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chandler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fight stays on the outside here - Chandler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vermenko misses with a jab, cross combination.

Chandler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vermenko to the mat! Vermenko manages to get full guard.
Chandler scoring with some ground and pound.

Vermenko is working an open guard so Chandler takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vermenko moves in looking to clinch but Chandler pushes him off.
Vermenko wants to clinch up but Chandler keeps it at a distance.
Vermenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chandler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vermenko somewhat.
Vermenko has his takedown stuffed

and Chandler counters with a single leg into guard. Vermenko didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chandler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Chandler stands and steps away. Vermenko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vermenko lands a high kick!
Vermenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chandler avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Vermenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vermenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Chandler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vermenko shoots and misses

and Chandler counters with a takedown into side control.
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!

Chandler has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Chandler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vermenko being controlled for a moment.

Chandler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Vermenko is trying to improve his position.
Ryan Chandler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chandler taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Chandler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ryan Chandler wasn't active enough on the ground.
Chandler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Chandler 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!

Vermenko has his takedown stuffed

and Chandler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chandler.
Chandler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chandler postures up and lands a big shot to Vermenko's brow.
Chandler landing some decent shots from guard.
Vermenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chandler prevents Vermenko from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chandler pushes down on Vermenko's leg and manages to get into half 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!
Chandler controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chandler is trying to work for a kimura but Vermenko is defending well.

Chandler decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vermenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Chandler.
Chandler throws a head kick but Vermenko moves out of range.
Chandler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vermenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chandler defends well and Vermenko ends up having to push Chandler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chandler is looking for a takedown.
Chandler missing with knees to the body.
Vermenko has Chandler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chandler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Vermenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vermenko gets underhooks to prevent Chandler's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermenko tries to pull guard but Chandler holds him up against the cage and eventually Vermenko drops back down to his feet.
Chandler looking to stall.
Vermenko looking to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chandler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vermenko's brow.
Chandler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vermenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vermenko tries to pull guard but Chandler holds him up against the cage and eventually Vermenko drops back down to his feet.
Chandler taking a breather.
Chandler fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler is trying to pull guard but Vermenko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vermenko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vermenko is trying to break the clinch but Chandler has him pressed against the cage.
Vermenko tries to pull guard but Chandler holds him up against the cage and eventually Vermenko drops back down to his feet.
Vermenko is trying to break free.
Vermenko wants a takedown.
Vermenko gets underhooks to prevent Chandler's takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Chandler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Chandler has his hands on Vermenko's head, controlling the position.
Sergey Vermenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Chandler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Chandler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chandler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Ryan Chandler!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Ryan Chandler!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Ryan Chandler!

Ryan Chandler wins by unanimous decision!

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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Orpo Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonhy Cash (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.

Schmidt
vs
Cash

173 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Orpo Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonhy Cash!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt has a takedown stuffed.
Cash ducks under a wild hook from Schmidt.
Schmidt misses with an uppercut
and Cash counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schmidt thinking.
Schmidt is looking to clinch but Cash is avoiding it.
Schmidt wants to clinch up but Cash keeps it at a distance.
Cash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schmidt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schmidt with a nice cross.

It looks like Jonhy Cash has been cut.
Schmidt slips under a jab from Cash.
Schmidt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cash.
Schmidt slips a jab from Cash.
Schmidt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cash lands with a straight right. Schmidt didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cash throws a hook but Schmidt avoids it easily.
Cash cracks Schmidt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cash lands a nice looking body shot.
Cash connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schmidt.
Good exchange - Cash coming out on top.
Schmidt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cash pinned against the cage. Cash gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cash bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Schmidt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cash defends well and Schmidt ends up having to push Cash into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orpo Schmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmidt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cash has a couple of punches blocked by Schmidt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Cash to work.
Schmidt blocks a body shot from Cash.
Cash tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schmidt's elbow.
A short right from Cash on the inside.
Schmidt tries to pull guard but Cash forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Schmidt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cash just stands there and leans against the cage.

Schmidt pulls guard effortlessly.
Schmidt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cash.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmidt lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cash!
Cash is trying desperately to improve position.
Cash swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt with the ground and pound from mount.
Schmidt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Schmidt scoring with strikes but Cash is staying in there.
You get the feeling that Cash really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Cash really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schmidt lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cash hang on?
Schmidt is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Schmidt lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cash hang on?

Cash is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schmidt lands with some strikes.
Cash is still in real trouble! Can Schmidt finish him?
Cash is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Schmidt is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cash can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Schmidt landing shots from mount.
Cash in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Schmidt softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Cash is out cold! Schmidt jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orpo Schmidt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mia Flex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bokser Turniejowy (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.

Flex
vs
Turniejowy

172 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
23
159 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mia Flex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bokser Turniejowy!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turniejowy moves in looking to clinch but Flex pushes him off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flex.
Nice body kick from Flex.
Flex is looking to clinch but Turniejowy is avoiding it.
Flex misses with a series of wild punches.
Turniejowy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flex.
Mia Flex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turniejowy leaves Flex with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Turniejowy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Turniejowy. No joy for Flex on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mia Flex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turniejowy misses with a head kick.
Turniejowy misses with a few strikes there.
Flex scoring well with a low kick there.
Turniejowy throws a series of punches but Flex moves out of range.
Flex misses with a body shot.
Bokser Turniejowy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Turniejowy has closed the distance and engaged Flex in a clinch.
Turniejowy 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.
Flex looking to throw knees to the head but Turniejowy is blocking nicely.
Turniejowy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Flex is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Turniejowy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Flex has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Turniejowy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Turniejowy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Turniejowy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Turniejowy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Flex fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Turniejowy gets underhooks to prevent Flex's takedown attempt.
Flex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Flex tries for a takedown but Turniejowy manages to get underhooks.
Flex is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turniejowy tries to break the clinch but Flex is controlling the position.
Turniejowy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Turniejowy tries to break free but Flex pushes him back against the cage.
Turniejowy lands a nice shot to the body.
Flex wants a takedown but no success here.
Turniejowy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Flex prevents Turniejowy from breaking the clinch.
Turniejowy cracks Flex with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turniejowy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Turniejowy wants to break free but Flex has control.

Turniejowy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turniejowy takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turniejowy lands with a nice combination. Flex backs away looking to recover.

Turniejowy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Turniejowy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turniejowy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Flex wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Turniejowy as the two fighters clinch.
Turniejowy is struggling to control the position.
Flex is trying to drag Turniejowy to the mat but Turniejowy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Turniejowy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right handed body shot lands from Turniejowy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turniejowy pressing his opponent against the cage.

Turniejowy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Turniejowy takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flex throws an elbow but it misses.
Flex jumps guard but Turniejowy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Turniejowy stalling against the cage.
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.

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

A combination from Flex does no damage.
Flex fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Flex tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turniejowy defends well and Flex ends up having to push Turniejowy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bokser Turniejowy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turniejowy stalling against the cage.
Flex keeps control of Turniejowy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Turniejowy works on Flex's body with a couple of short punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Turniejowy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Turniejowy - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flex wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Turniejowy pushes Flex back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Flex is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mia Flex. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turniejowy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Turniejowy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Turniejowy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Turniejowy taking a breather.
Flex keeps control of Turniejowy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Turniejowy working hard to break the clinch.

Turniejowy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turniejowy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A cross from Turniejowy lands.

Turniejowy closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turniejowy can't break the clinch.
Turniejowy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Turniejowy has eaten all the pies!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Flex has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Turniejowy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A frustrated look appears on Turniejowy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Flex is looking for a takedown.
Flex has Turniejowy pressed against the cage, preventing Turniejowy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flex tries to break the clinch but Turniejowy is controlling the position.
Turniejowy tries to work over Flex's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turniejowy.
Turniejowy stalling.
Turniejowy blocks an elbow strike from Flex.
Turniejowy has had enough of the clinch but Flex keeps him there for the moment.
Turniejowy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Turniejowy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Turniejowy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Turniejowy is trying to break the clinch but Flex is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flex prevents Turniejowy from breaking the clinch.
Flex keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turniejowy's efforts to push away.
Turniejowy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Come on Turniejowy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Flex looking to slow down the pace here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turniejowy cracks Flex with a nice body shot.
Flex has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Turniejowy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bokser Turniejowy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Flex's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Turniejowy throws a series of punches but Flex avoids them all with ease.

Turniejowy closes the distance and clinches.
Turniejowy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Flex fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The referee calls for Turniejowy to work.
Turniejowy is pressed up against the cage. Flex has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Turniejowy down to the mat. Turniejowy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Flex blocks a head kick by Turniejowy.

Turniejowy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Flex has had enough of the clinch but Turniejowy keeps him there for the moment.
Flex is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Turniejowy.
Flex has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turniejowy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Turniejowy is trying to force a seperation but Flex has the dominant position.
Flex is working for takedown but Turniejowy is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mia Flex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turniejowy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Flex up against the cage.
Turniejowy has had enough of the clinch but Flex keeps him there for the moment.
Flex has Turniejowy pressed against the cage, preventing Turniejowy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Turniejowy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Turniejowy is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Flex jumps guard and drags Turniejowy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Turniejowy wants to get up but he can't break Flex's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flex looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mia Flex wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Turniejowy.
Flex throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A punch combination from Flex misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flex tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turniejowy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Flex somewhat.
No joy there for Turniejowy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turniejowy throws a leg kick but Flex sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turniejowy lands a two punch combo.
Flex takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Flex tries to keep at a distance but Turniejowy has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turniejowy.
Turniejowy lands a body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Turniejowy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Turniejowy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mia Flex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Flex gets tackled into the cage by Turniejowy. Turniejowy maintains the clinch.
Flex jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Turniejowy walks away with a smile on his face. Flex gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Turniejowy has Flex up against the cage in a clinch.
Turniejowy misses with a body punch.
Turniejowy has had enough of the clinch but Flex keeps him there for the moment.
Flex keeps control of Turniejowy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Turniejowy misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right handed body shot lands from Turniejowy.
Flex has Turniejowy pressed against the cage, preventing Turniejowy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mia Flex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bokser Turniejowy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turniejowy wants to break free but Flex has control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bokser Turniejowy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turniejowy 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 Bokser Turniejowy!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Bokser Turniejowy!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Bokser Turniejowy!

Bokser Turniejowy wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronuel Natividad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alek Khabilov (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.

Natividad
vs
Khabilov

180 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
23
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronuel Natividad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alek Khabilov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Khabilov tries to keep at a distance but Natividad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Natividad blocks an elbow strike from Khabilov.
Natividad is pressed up against the cage. Khabilov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Natividad down to the mat. Natividad avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Khabilov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Khabilov showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Natividad is refusing to be controlled, as Khabilov sits in half guard.

Khabilov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Khabilov is thwarting Natividad's attempts to control the position.
Khabilov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Natividad tries to hold on but Khabilov pushes him away.

Khabilov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Khabilov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Natividad looks a forlorn figure.
Khabilov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Natividad 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.

Khabilov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Khabilov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Natividad is looking to control Khabilov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Natividad avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Khabilov is looking for a kimura but Natividad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khabilov to get the leverage.

Khabilov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Natividad is just riding it out for now. Khabilov eventually gives up the hold.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Khabilov lands a nice short elbow.
Natividad is in trouble now - Khabilov has advanced to mount!
Natividad is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov lands a nice shot to the head.
Natividad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Khabilov on the ground.
Natividad is looking to get to half guard.
Khabilov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Khabilov looking to finish Natividad with some ground and pound. This is bad for Natividad!
Khabilov dominating with strikes here.

Natividad is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khabilov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Natividad is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Khabilov! Natividad is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alek Khabilov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

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