QFC Tournament 663 Round 3 PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Yuotkonakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Oleau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksandr Yuotkonakov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Yuotkonakov
vs
Oleau

193 cm
21
267 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

199 cm
21
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksandr Yuotkonakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Oleau!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yuotkonakov tries to sprawl but Oleau drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yuotkonakov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Yuotkonakov tries to roll over but Oleau keeps him under control.
Oleau uses his free foot to push down on Yuotkonakov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yuotkonakov.
Yuotkonakov is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Yuotkonakov wants to hold on but Oleau pushes him away.
Oleau trying to control but Yuotkonakov is having none of it.
Yuotkonakov tries to lock up and control but Oleau gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yuotkonakov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oleau on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuotkonakov is working to get back to half guard.

Oleau has control of Yuotkonakov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yuotkonakov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Yuotkonakov wants to hold on but Oleau pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuotkonakov just holding on.
Oleau avoids the attempt from Yuotkonakov to control.
Yuotkonakov is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Yuotkonakov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Oleau there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuotkonakov is squirming around, avoiding Oleau's attempts to control the action.
Yuotkonakov tries to hold on but Oleau postures up.
Oleau trying to control but Yuotkonakov is having none of it.
Yuotkonakov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oleau avoids the attempt from Yuotkonakov to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oleau with a couple of short strikes.
Yuotkonakov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yuotkonakov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oleau looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

It looks like Aleksandr Yuotkonakov has been cut.
Oleau avoids the attempt from Yuotkonakov to control.
Yuotkonakov blocking the ground and pound.
Oleau can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yuotkonakov is looking to escape.
Oleau sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Oleau controlling his opponent.
Yuotkonakov tries to hold on but Oleau postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuotkonakov holds on to Oleau around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Yuotkonakov tries to hold on but Oleau postures up.
Yuotkonakov manages to control the position for a moment.
Yuotkonakov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Yuotkonakov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yuotkonakov connects with a couple of short punches.
Oleau 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.

Yuotkonakov throws a sloppy strike and Oleau has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Yuotkonakov is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Oleau!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hans Oleau!
In his post fight interview, Hans Oleau started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Thorton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakari Sonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devon Thorton has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Thorton
vs
Sonni

199 cm
18
272 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

202 cm
21
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Devon Thorton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakari Sonni!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Sonni catches Thorton right on the button with a cross.
Thorton tries to close the distance and clinch but Sonni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thorton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Thorton with that takedown attempt.
Thorton dives in for a single leg takedown but Sonni sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Thorton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorton throws a hook to the side of Sonni's head but Sonni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorton moves away.
Thorton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sonni jabs at Thorton's body.
Sonni cracks a nice hook into Thorton's ribs.
Thorton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sonni avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sonni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sonni cracks Thorton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sonni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thorton is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni lands with a good body shot.
Sonni lands a body shot.
Sonni is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thorton rather than just go for the knockout.
Sonni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thorton's head.
Sonni scores with a jab. Thorton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sonni thuds his right hand into Thorton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sonni scores with a sloppy right hand. Thorton should have avoided that one.
Thorton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Sonni - just one landing.
Sonni lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorton tries to clinch up.
Sonni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Devon Thorton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sonni cracks Thorton on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Thorton falls backwards against the cage. Sonni follows up with more strikes that drop Thorton to his knees. Sonni keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Thorton! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sakari Sonni!