QFC Tournament 735 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Pontinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Binadam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abel Binadam is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Pontinha
vs
Binadam

188 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Pontinha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abel Binadam!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pontinha tries to sprawl but Binadam drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pontinha is looking for a sweep. Binadam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pontinha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pontinha.
Binadam lands a couple of digs.
Binadam's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Binadam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pontinha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Binadam has managed to get both his arms back between Pontinha's legs - danger averted.
Pontinha working a defensive guard but Binadam manages to pass into side control anyway.
Pontinha is being controlled here.
Pontinha can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binadam controlling the position from side mount.
Binadam working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pontinha is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Binadam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pontinha is just riding it out for now. Binadam eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Binadam passes the guard and advances to mount!
Binadam looking to control and managing it successfully.
Binadam's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Binadam landing strikes from the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pontinha is trying desperately to improve position.
Binadam landing shots from mount.
Binadam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pontinha tries to hold on but Binadam pushes him away.
Binadam scoring with strikes but Pontinha is staying in there.
Binadam controlling the position easily from mount.
Pontinha is bucking up trying to escape but Binadam cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Binadam is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pontinha in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pontinha tries to reverse the position but Binadam maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binadam content just to control the position here.
Binadam dominating with strikes here.
Pontinha keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pontinha looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Pontinha is breathing heavily.
Pontinha is really stuck here.
Binadam has good solid back control here.
It looks like Binadam might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Binadam has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
What can Pontinha do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abel Binadam dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pontinha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Binadam throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pontinha counters with a two punch combo.
Pontinha lands with a shot to the body.

Binadam closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Binadam is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pontinha's shoulder. That is not cool.

Binadam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pontinha has escaped the position, nice work there.
Binadam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Binadam in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Binadam tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pontinha is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pontinha is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Binadam off and has taken his back!
Pontinha is controlling the position but Binadam somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Binadam works his way to full guard. Good work.
Abel Binadam has got the better of the ground game so far.

Binadam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pontinha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pontinha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pontinha drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Binadam manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pontinha has Binadam in his guard.

Binadam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pontinha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Binadam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Pontinha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pontinha can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Binadam controls the pace.
Binadam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pontinha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Binadam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Pontinha has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Binadam is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pontinha.
Binadam works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Binadam working the head and body with strikes.
Binadam scoring with punches from side control.
Pontinha is looking to reverse the position.
Binadam wants to stand but Pontinha has his arm trapped.
Binadam is putting a hurting on Pontinha here, landing some big shots from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Binadam cracks Pontinha with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Binadam controlling from side mount.
Pontinha manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abel Binadam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Pontinha misses with a double jab.
Binadam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pontinha pinned against the cage. Pontinha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pontinha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Binadam darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pontinha is pressing down on Binadam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Binadam landing with the ground and pound.

Pontinha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Binadam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Binadam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Binadam working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pontinha is trying to control the position but Binadam postures up.
Binadam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Binadam is pushing down on Pontinha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pontinha is fighting to maintain full guard but Binadam has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Binadam seems content to control.
Binadam working the head and body with strikes.
Pontinha wants to get back to full guard.
Binadam works his way into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binadam scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pontinha?
Pontinha wants to get back to his feet.
Binadam controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Binadam 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.
Binadam pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Binadam controlling from the full mount.
Binadam pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binadam is landing with some decent strikes but Pontinha is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Binadam lands with some strikes.

Binadam with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Miguel Pontinha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Binadam looking to finish Pontinha with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pontinha!
Binadam lands a couple of good shots and Pontinha has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
I really don't envy Pontinha right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Binadam looking to break Pontinha's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pontinha remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Binadam will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Binadam lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Pontinha is really stuck here.
Binadam is riding his opponent, not letting Pontinha buck him off.

Binadam looking for the choke from the back.
Binadam is punishing Pontinha with some ground and pound.

Binadam looking for the choke from the back.
Binadam biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Binadam is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pontinha knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pontinha for a finish.

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

Abel Binadam wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Rinky Dink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, UEFA Champions League-Anthem. DJ Rinky Dink is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Pacquiao
vs
Rinky Dink

180 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, DJ Rinky Dink!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Rinky Dink misses its intended target.
Pacquiao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rinky Dink.
Rinky Dink catches Pacquiao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pacquiao looks to throw the jab but Rinky Dink is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a body shot but no joy.
Rinky Dink lands a lovely overhand right.

It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.

Rinky Dink cracks Pacquiao with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pacquiao looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rinky Dink finish him?

Pacquiao is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacquiao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rinky Dink was well out of range. Poor timing from Pacquiao.
A little jabbing left from Rinky Dink on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oh Pacquiao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rinky Dink lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Pacquiao head around and knocks him out cold! Rinky Dink hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DJ Rinky Dink!
Manny Pacquiao spoke after the fight, saying 'I thought i won the fight.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Jager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnson
vs
Jager

190 cm
18
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artur Jager!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jager rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jager thinking.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.

Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jager.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson cracks Jager with a nice body shot.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Jager throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson pushes Jager back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jager fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jager wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jager tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jager uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Jager fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Jager backwards.
Jager working aggressively here.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Jager's head.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jager trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jager into the cage.
Johnson digs a right hand into Jager's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jager's gas tank.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jager misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jager throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jager backwards.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Jager tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Jager back against the cage.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jager looks winded!
Jager throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Jager misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Jager lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson pushes Jager back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Jager.
Johnson presses Jager against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Jager fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jagers head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Jager backwards.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Jager tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jager backwards.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Jager is rocked!
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jagers head.
Jager is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jager's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jager drops to his knees and Johnson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Karasiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Jeremiassen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Per Jeremiassen enters the cage!

Karasiev
vs
Jeremiassen

185 cm
18
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Karasiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Per Jeremiassen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Karasiev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jeremiassen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jeremiassen struggling a bit here.
Karasiev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jeremiassen's legs.
Jeremiassen sneaks back into half guard.
Karasiev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jeremiassen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jeremiassen wants to improve his position but Karasiev is controlling well.

Karasiev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jeremiassen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Karasiev.
Jeremiassen is looking to control Karasiev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jeremiassen avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karasiev trying to pass the guard but Jeremiassen defending well.
Karasiev is keen to just control but Jeremiassen is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karasiev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jeremiassen defends it well.
Karasiev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jeremiassen keeps working.
Jeremiassen trying to control but Karasiev postures up.
Jeremiassen is looking for a sweep. Karasiev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Karasiev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Jeremiassen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Karasiev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karasiev is keen to just control but Jeremiassen is a slippery customer.
Jeremiassen manages to get to full guard.
Karasiev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jeremiassen is keeping the position for now.
Karasiev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Per Jeremiassen!