QFC Tournament 711 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ursa Khur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Parker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ursa Khur's chin.

Khur
vs
Parker

175 cm
23
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
23
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ursa Khur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Parker!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Khur clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khur as Parker tries to tie him up.
The referee calls for Khur to work.
Khur looking to slow down the pace here.
Khur pressing his opponent against the cage.
Parker is trying to maintain a safe position but Khur gets an underhook and turns Parker into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Parker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Parker.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Parker.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Peter Parker.

Parker darts in and clinches Khur up against the cage.
Khur taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khur taking a breather.
Parker is trying to maintain a safe position but Khur gets an underhook and turns Parker into the cage.
Parker taking a breather.
Khur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khur will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Parker up against the cage.
Khur struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khur as Parker tries to tie him up.
Khur is struggling to control the position.
Khur tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Parker tries a body shot but Khur blocks it.
Khur trying to stall but Parker improves his position.
Khur looking to slow down the pace here.
Khur displaying some good clinch control by pressing Parker up against the cage.
Parker blocks a body shot from Khur.
Parker stalling against the cage.
Khur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Parker wants to stall.
Parker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khur backwards.
Khur is trying to maintain a safe position but Parker gets an underhook and turns Khur into the cage.
Parker lands a nice shot to the body.
Parker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Khur up against the cage.
Parker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khur letting Parker take a breather here.
Khur effectively controlling the action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Khur being controlled against the cage.
Parker is trying to maintain a safe position but Khur gets an underhook and turns Parker into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Peter Parker.

Khur moves into range and clinches up with Parker.
Khur tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Khur.
Khur controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Khur is breathing heavily.
Parker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Parker lands with a short shot to the head.
Parker is trying to stall.
Khur tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Khur back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Parker.
Parker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Khur controls the action.
Khur letting Parker take a breather here.
Parker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Parker stalls.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Peter Parker.
Khur wants to clinch.

Parker has closed the distance and engaged Khur in a clinch.
Parker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Parker trying to stall but Khur improves his position.
Khur lands a body shot.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khur manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Khur has Parker pushed against the cage.
Parker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khur trying to stall but Parker improves his position.
Parker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Khur looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Parker 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.

Khur darts in and clinches Parker up against the cage.
Parker is looking to control Khur's arms but Khur gets an underhook and turns him. Now Parker has his back to the cage.
Khur's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Parker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Parker is trying to stall.
Parker is trying to maintain a safe position but Khur gets an underhook and turns Parker into the cage.
Parker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Peter Parker.

Khur moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khur is pushing Parker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Khur looking to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker blocks a body shot from Khur.
Parker gets through Khur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Parker.
Parker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Khur can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Parker is trying to stall.
Parker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khur blocks a body shot from Parker.
Parker is pushing Khur up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Khur will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Parker up against the cage.
Parker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khur is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Peter Parker.

Parker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khur, pushing him back against the cage.
Parker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khur backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Khur lands a body punch.
Parker trying to stall but Khur improves his position.
Khur prevents a body shot from Parker.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Khur controls his hands.
Parker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khur lands an uppercut.
Khur is trying to maintain a safe position but Parker gets an underhook and turns Khur into the cage.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Khur taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Parker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Khur tries to stall but Parker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Khur can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khur trying to stall but Parker improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ursa Khur.

Khur closes the distance and clinches.
Parker pressing his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Parker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khur is keeping busy.
Parker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Parker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Parker receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Khur struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Parker tries to stall but Khur uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Parker trying to stall but Khur improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Peter Parker.

Khur forces Parker back against the cage and clinches.
Khur tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khur stalling in the clinch but Parker improves position.
Parker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khur is keeping busy.
Parker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Parker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Parker as Khur tries to tie him up.
Khur displaying some good clinch control by pressing Parker up against the cage.
Khur lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khur looking to slow down the pace here.
Khur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker is struggling to control the position.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Khur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A right handed body shot lands from Khur.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The referee calls for Khur to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Parker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Parker gets a clinch.
Khur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker trying to control the position but instead, Khur has worked for underhooks and has pushed Parker into the cage.
Khur is trying to maintain a safe position but Parker gets an underhook and turns Khur into the cage.
Khur is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ursa Khur.
Khur tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khur is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Khur rushes Parker and presses him up against the cage.
Parker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Parker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Parker continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khur stalling in the clinch but Parker improves position.
Khur pushes Parker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khur works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khur is looking to control Parker's arms but Parker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Khur has his back to the cage.
Khur is looking to control Parker's arms but Parker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Khur has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Parker.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Khur wants to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Parker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khur as Parker tries to tie him up.
Parker looking to stall.
Khur dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Parker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Khur tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Parker as Khur tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khur as Parker tries to tie him up.
Parker looking to stall.
Parker seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Peter Parker.
Khur fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khur fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Parker moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
Khur content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Khur presses Parker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khur is stalling here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Parker looking to stall.
Khur is trying to maintain a safe position but Parker gets an underhook and turns Khur into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Come on Parker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Parker is trying to maintain a safe position but Khur gets an underhook and turns Parker into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Peter Parker.

Parker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khur stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Parker looking to stall.
Khur pushes Parker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khur just leaning against Parker, taking a breather.
Parker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Parker wants to stall.
Parker looking to slow down the pace here.
Parker wants to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Khur.
Parker has Khur pressed against the cage.
Khur stalling against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khur looking to slow down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Khur is trying to stall.
Khur misses with a punch to the body.
Khur struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Khur is trying to maintain a safe position but Parker gets an underhook and turns Khur into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ursa Khur.

Khur rushes Parker and presses him up against the cage.
Parker has Khur pushed against the cage.
Parker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Parker stalling in the clinch but Khur improves position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khur tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ursa Khur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parker wants to stall.
Khur tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peter Parker.
Well Parker 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 Peter Parker!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Peter Parker!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Peter Parker!

Peter Parker wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Goot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kerr
vs
Goot

178 cm
23
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Goot!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kerr is looking to counter the offense by Goot and move into the clinch.
Kerr tries to clinch up.

Goot drives through and clinches with Kerr against the cage.
Goot stalling.
Goot effectively controlling the action here.
Goot is trying to maintain a safe position but Kerr gets an underhook and turns Goot into the cage.
The referee calls for Kerr to work.
Kerr avoiding damage.
Kerr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Goot is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Goot is trying to maintain a safe position but Kerr gets an underhook and turns Goot into the cage.
Goot is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Goot avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alex Goot.

Goot takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goot is looking to control Kerr's arms but Kerr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Goot has his back to the cage.
Goot is trying to maintain a safe position but Kerr gets an underhook and turns Goot into the cage.
Goot is pushing Kerr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Goot is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Goot will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kerr up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alex Goot.
Kerr circles away from the clinch attempt.

Kerr clinches.
Goot tries to stall but Kerr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goot as Kerr tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kerr has Goot pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stalling in the clinch from Goot.
Goot slowing the pace effectively.
Stalling in the clinch from Goot.
Goot effectively controlling the action here.
Goot looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alex Goot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goot clinches with his opponent.
Goot trying to control the position but instead, Kerr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Goot into the cage.
Kerr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kerr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Come on Kerr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kerr looking to stall.
Kerr is trying to maintain a safe position but Goot gets an underhook and turns Kerr into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Steve Kerr.

Kerr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goot leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Goot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kerr is keeping busy.
Goot taking a breather.
Goot seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Kerr to work.
Kerr tries to stall but Goot uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kerr looking to slow down the pace here.
Stalling in the clinch from Kerr.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Steve Kerr.
Goot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kerr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Kerr clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goot as Kerr tries to tie him up.
Kerr tries to stall but Goot uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kerr wants to stall.
Goot taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Goot stalling in the clinch but Kerr improves position.
Goot pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kerr.
Kerr tries to stall but Goot uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goot trying to control the position but instead, Kerr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Goot into the cage.
Kerr looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Steve Kerr.
Kerr is looking to clinch.

Goot instigates a clinch.
Goot trying to stall but Kerr improves his position.
Goot is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kerr controlling the action here for a moment.
Kerr letting Goot take a breather here.
Goot taking a breather.
Goot has Kerr pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alex Goot.
Kerr tries to clinch but Goot is having none of it.
Kerr wants to clinch up but Goot keeps it at a distance.

Goot tries to keep at a distance but Kerr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Goot will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Goot moves into range and clinches up with Kerr.
Kerr controlling the action here for a moment.
Goot is trying to stall.
Goot stalling the fight.
Kerr trying to stall but Goot improves his position.
Goot taking a breather.
Kerr effectively controlling the action here.
Kerr taking a breather.
Kerr looking to stall.
Kerr looking to stall.
Kerr can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Steve Kerr.

Goot closes the distance and pushes Kerr back into the cage.
Kerr looking to slow down the pace here.
Goot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kerr is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kerr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Goot effectively controlling the action here.
Kerr looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Steve Kerr.

Kerr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goot, pushing him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Goot.
Goot is looking to control Kerr's arms but Kerr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Goot has his back to the cage.
Alex Goot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goot stalling the fight.
Kerr trying to control the position but instead, Goot has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kerr into the cage.
Goot is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alex Goot.

Goot has managed to clinch.
Kerr is looking to control Goot's arms but Goot gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kerr has his back to the cage.
Goot wants to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goot is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Kerr has denied him.
Kerr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kerr stalling.
Kerr is trying to stall.
Goot is looking to control Kerr's arms but Kerr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Goot has his back to the cage.
Kerr taking a breather.
Goot is looking to control Kerr's arms but Kerr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Goot has his back to the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kerr.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Steve Kerr.

Goot gets a clinch.
Kerr looking to slow down the pace here.
Goot is trying to maintain a safe position but Kerr gets an underhook and turns Goot into the cage.
Goot trying to control the position but instead, Kerr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Goot into the cage.
Kerr being controlled against the cage.
Kerr pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kerr is trying to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Goot.
Kerr is struggling to control the position.
Goot being controlled against the cage.
Kerr gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Steve Kerr.

Kerr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goot stalling the fight.
Goot taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kerr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Goot stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr has Goot pushed against the cage.
Kerr taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kerr trying to stall but Goot improves his position.
Goot trying to stall but Kerr improves his position.
Goot tries to stall but Kerr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alex Goot.
Kerr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Goot closes the distance and pushes Kerr back into the cage.
Goot is struggling to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerr's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goot as Kerr tries to tie him up.
Kerr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Goot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kerr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kerr tries to clinch up but Goot circles away and keeps his distance.

Kerr pushes Goot up against the cage in a clinch.
Goot will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kerr up against the cage.
Goot is looking to control Kerr's arms but Kerr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Goot has his back to the cage.
Goot is trying to stall.
Goot trying to control the position but instead, Kerr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Goot into the cage.
Goot trying to control the position but instead, Kerr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Goot into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alex Goot.
Kerr swats away the attempt to clinch by Goot.
Kerr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kerr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kerr swats away the attempt to clinch by Goot.
Kerr fails in his attempt to clinch.

Kerr drives through and clinches with Goot against the cage.
Kerr is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kerr.
Kerr looking to slow down the pace here.
Goot looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goot as Kerr tries to tie him up.
Kerr trying to control the position but instead, Goot has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kerr into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Steve Kerr.

Kerr takes the fight into the clinch.
Kerr is trying to maintain a safe position but Goot gets an underhook and turns Kerr into the cage.
Goot is trying to maintain a safe position but Kerr gets an underhook and turns Goot into the cage.
Kerr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Goot up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Goot being controlled against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kerr stalling.
Goot has Kerr pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goot as Kerr tries to tie him up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kerr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Steve Kerr.

Goot closes the distance and pushes Kerr back into the cage.
Goot trying to control the position but instead, Kerr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Goot into the cage.
Goot wants to stall.
Kerr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goot is keeping busy.
Goot just leaning against Kerr, taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goot tries to stall but Kerr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alex Goot.
Goot fails with an attempt to clinch.

Kerr has Goot up against the cage in a clinch.
Goot trying to stall but Kerr improves his position.
Kerr avoiding damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goot is trying to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Goot is pushing Kerr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting on Goot's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kerr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kerr is struggling to control the position.
Goot stalling in the clinch but Kerr improves position.
Kerr stalling.
Kerr is trying to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Steve Kerr.
Goot is looking to clinch but Kerr is avoiding it.

Goot tries to keep at a distance but Kerr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kerr being controlled against the cage.
Kerr taking a breather.
Goot is looking to control Kerr's arms but Kerr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Goot has his back to the cage.
Kerr slowing the pace effectively.
Kerr slowing the pace effectively.
Goot trying to stall but Kerr improves his position.
Kerr taking a breather.
Kerr stalls.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Steve Kerr.

Kerr clinches.
Goot avoiding damage.
Alex Goot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Kerr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goot has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Alex Goot!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Steve Kerr!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Steve Kerr!

Steve Kerr wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Co-main event

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

Scepter
vs
Heughan

175 cm
23
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aghanims Scepter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Heughan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Scepter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Heughan lands an elbow inside.
Heughan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Heughan lands with a left to the head.
Heughan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Heughan lands a damaging elbow.
Scepter struggles to land a body shot inside as Heughan controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Scepter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scepter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heughan's elbow.
Heughan lands an elbow just above Scepter 's eye.
Heughan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Scepter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Heughan is keeping busy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heughan.

It looks like Aghanims Scepter has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heughan scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Heughan.

Scepter is rocked!
Scepter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oh Scepter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heughan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scepter tries to stall but Heughan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Scepter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heughan lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Scepter to his knees! Heughan keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Heughan!
Daniel Heughan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Main event

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

Jackson
vs
Walker

170 cm
23
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alan Walker!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Walker rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Walker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Walker.
The referee calls for Walker to work.
Walker tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Walker trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Walker avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alan Walker.

Walker takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jackson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jackson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Walker.
Walker slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alan Walker.

Walker gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Walker up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoiding damage.
Walker looking to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jackson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Walker is stalling here.
Walker stalling the fight.
Walker wants to stall.
Walker stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alan Walker.

Walker moves into the clinch.
Walker has Jackson pushed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.
Stalling in the clinch from Walker.
Walker misses with a body punch.
Walker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Walker stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alan Walker.

Jackson drives through and clinches with Walker against the cage.
Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
Walker stalls.
Walker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Walker content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Walker taking a breather.
Walker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson stalling.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Walker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jackson rushes Walker and presses him up against the cage.
Walker can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Walker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Walker stalling.
Walker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Walker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Walker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alan Walker.
Walker fails with an attempt to clinch.

Walker tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson is pushing Walker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Walker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Walker is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Walker into the cage.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Walker taking a breather.
Walker tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Walker misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is pushing Walker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Walker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walker misses with a punch to the body.
Walker being controlled against the cage.
Walker stalls.
Walker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Walker receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Walker looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alan Walker.

Walker rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Walker is looking to control Jackson's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Walker has his back to the cage.
Walker effectively controlling the action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Walker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Walker stalling.
Walker has Jackson pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alan Walker.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.

Jackson rushes Walker and presses him up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Walker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson is looking to control Walker's arms but Walker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Walker stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Walker.
Jackson has Walker pushed against the cage.
Walker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Walker is trying to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alan Walker.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walker tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Walker fails with an attempt to clinch.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walker moves into the clinch.
Alan Walker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Walker as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Walker.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Walker tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Walker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alan Walker.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Walker has managed to clinch.
Walker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Walker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Walker slowing the pace effectively.
Walker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Walker misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Walker trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alan Walker.

Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson has Walker pressed against the cage.
Jackson tries to stall but Walker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Walker misses with the head strike.
Walker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Walker tries to tie him up.
Walker is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Jackson has denied him.
Walker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Walker is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Walker stalling the fight.
Walker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alan Walker.

Jackson instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Walker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has Walker pressed against the cage.
Walker looking to slow down the pace here.
Walker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee is keeping an eye on Walker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alan Walker.

Jackson moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Walker tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jackson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.
Jackson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jackson taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Michael Jackson.

Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Walker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Walker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alan Walker.
Well Walker 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 Alan Walker!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Alan Walker!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Alan Walker!

Alan Walker wins by unanimous decision!