QFC Tournament 779 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Osh Street Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damen Mayer (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.

Street Fighter
vs
Mayer

150 cm
23
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osh Street Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damen Mayer!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Street Fighter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Street Fighter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Damen Mayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayer misses with a looping left.
Mayer wants to clinch but Street Fighter slips to the side
and Street Fighter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mayer misses with a head kick.
Street Fighter tried to counter with a leg kick but Mayer avoided it.
Mayer throws a head kick that misses
and Street Fighter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mayer's knee momentarily.
Mayer darts in trying to clinch
and Street Fighter counters with a good low kick that Mayer was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Street Fighter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mayer's knee momentarily.
Mayer throws a lazy head kick
and Street Fighter counters with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Street Fighter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mayer misses with a shot to the body
and Street Fighter counters with a thumping low kick.
Street Fighter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mayer.
Osh Street Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.
Mayer throws a poor cross that misses
and Street Fighter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mayer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Street Fighter counters with an inside leg kick.
Mayer misses with a takedown attempt
and Street Fighter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mayer throws a sloppy head kick
and Street Fighter counters with a low kick, right behind Mayer 's knee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayer misses with a hook to the body
and Street Fighter counters with a slapping leg kick.

Mayer has managed to clinch.
Mayer'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.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mayer continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Mayer's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Street Fighter trying to control the position but instead, Mayer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Street Fighter into the cage.
Mayer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Street Fighter to keep the fight standing.
Street Fighter stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer is trying to pull guard but Street Fighter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mayer has Street Fighter pushed against the cage.
Street Fighter is looking to break free of the clinch but Mayer has double underhooks.
Street Fighter leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mayer tries to score a body lock takedown but Street Fighter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Street Fighter is trying to break free.
Street Fighter taking a breather.

Mayer tightens his grip and picks Street Fighter up, before dumping him to the ground. Street Fighter manages to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Street Fighter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Mayer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mayer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mayer forces his way into half guard.
Mayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Street Fighter defending well though.

Mayer 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.
Street Fighter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mayer on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer thows a huge punch but Street Fighter dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osh Street Fighter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mayer misses with a takedown
and Street Fighter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mayer misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mayer looks to clinch
and Street Fighter counters with an outside leg kick.
Mayer throws a head kick that misses
and Street Fighter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mayer tries for a takedown but Street Fighter circles away easily
and Street Fighter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mayer's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer tries for a takedown but Street Fighter circles away easily
and Street Fighter counters with a leg kick.
Osh Street Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.
A low kick from Mayer is predictable there
and Street Fighter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mayer's knee momentarily.
Osh Street Fighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mayer rushes Street Fighter and presses him up against the cage.
Mayer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Street Fighter really is a fat lump.

Mayer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mayer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Street Fighter preventing the sweep.

Mayer has his foot on Street Fighter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Street Fighter works his way back into a safe position though.
Mayer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Mayer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Street Fighter defends it easily.

Mayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Street Fighter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Street Fighter has managed to get both his arms back between Mayer's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Street Fighter tries to stand but Mayer is controlling from the bottom.

Mayer is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Street Fighter rolls with it to try and escape but Mayer cranks on the arm and Street Fighter is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damen Mayer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Trent Lane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfgang Mozart (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.

Lane
vs
Mozart

168 cm
23
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trent Lane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wolfgang Mozart!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mozart shoots in looking for a takedown but Lane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mozart's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lane appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lane circles away from the clinch attempt.

Lane shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mozart is trying to defend but Lane finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mozart trying to hold on to Lane's head to control him but Lane postures up.
Lane working over Mozart with some ground and pound. Mozart looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mozart wants to improve his position but Lane is controlling well.
Lane is nestled in close to Mozart, 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.
Ground and pound from Lane.
Lane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mozart wants to control but Lane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lane working the head and body with strikes.
Lane 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.
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. Lane connects with a nice short shot to Mozart's temple.
Lane scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mozart on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lane trying to mount his opponent but Mozart defends it.
Mozart is trying to stand up here but Lane is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mozart gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lane landing with the ground and pound.
Lane works over Mozart with some ground and pound from guard.
Lane postures up and lands a big shot to Mozart's brow.

Mozart throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lane uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lane happy to just control the position for now.
Lane advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mozart is looking to escape.
Lane landing strikes from the mount.
Mozart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lane working the ground and pound effectively.
Lane looking to control but Mozart is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mozart wants to try and get back to his feet.
Lane trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lane dominating with strikes here.
Lane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lane has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lane unloading with bombs!
Lane scoring with strikes but Mozart is staying in there.
Mozart is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lane with shots to the head and body - Mozart looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mozart working to try and regain half guard.
Lane putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mozart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lane drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mozart sprawls and moves away.
Mozart shoots for a double leg takedown but Lane sprawls well. He's pushed Mozart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lane tried to score with a low kick but Mozart checks it.
Lane looks to land a left hand but Mozart moved out of range nicely.
Mozart moves in looking to clinch but Lane pushes him off.
Lane shoots in but Mozart avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lane sets himself, and Mozart steps forward looking for the clinch! Lane avoids it this time.
Lane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lane keeps the fight on the outside.
Wolfgang Mozart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Lane shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mozart knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lane lands strikes from half guard.
Lane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lane trying to control from half guard but Mozart is working away.
Lane wants to pass the guard but Mozart is defending well.
Mozart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lane is working away from the top position though.
Mozart is staying active underneath Lane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mozart wants to get back to full guard.
Lane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mozart with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lane scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mozart makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mozart.
Lane tries to free his leg and advance position but Mozart is retaining full guard.
Lane trying to control the position from guard on top but Mozart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mozart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mozart can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mozart's head.
Lane landing with the ground and pound.
Lane connects with a couple of short punches.
Lane advances to half guard.
Lane is thwarting Mozart's attempts to control the position.
Lane prevents Mozart from standing back up.
Mozart is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lane passes to full mount!
Lane looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Mozart that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lane landing strikes from the mount.
Mozart taking shots to the head.
Lane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mozart taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lane landing strikes from the mount.
Lane wants to control the pace but Mozart is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Lane dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mozart tries for a takedown but Lane circles away easily

and Lane counters with a shoot takedown. Mozart fights it but they end up in guard.
Lane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lane postures up and lands a big shot to Mozart's brow.
Lane tries to free his leg and advance position but Mozart is retaining full guard.
Lane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Mozart is rocked!
Mozart can't keep his opponent in guard - Lane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mozart is still in real trouble! Can Lane finish him?
Lane working over Mozart with some ground and pound. Mozart looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mozart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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. Lane connects with a nice short shot to Mozart's temple.
Mozart seems to have recovered his senses.
Lane winds up and cracks Mozart with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Lane connects with a nice short shot to Mozart's temple.
Lane lands strikes from half guard.
Lane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mozart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lane is really struggling to control Mozart but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mozart has hold of Lane's hands but Lane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mozart taking some punishment here, with Lane in his half guard.
Lane stops Mozart from getting back to his feet.
Trent Lane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Lane.
Lane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Trent Lane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mozart tries to get to full guard but Lane has control of the leg.
Lane working Mozart over with strikes.
Lane works his way into full mount!
Lane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lane looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mozart in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lane with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lane postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mozart looks a forlorn figure.
Lane controlling from the full mount.
Mozart is squirming around, avoiding Lane's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mozart is looking to get to half guard.
Lane controlling his opponent.
Lane landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lane breaks from Mozart's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lane lands a big shot there that rocks Mozart but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lane lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mozart hang on?
Mozart really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wolfgang Mozart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lane fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Lane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lane has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Trent Lane!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Trent Lane!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Trent Lane!

Trent Lane wins by unanimous decision!
Wolfgang Mozart was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll win next time!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Starr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minotauro Touro (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.

Starr
vs
Touro

155 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
132 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Starr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Minotauro Touro!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Touro throws a low kick, looking for Starr's leg but Starr calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Touro does it's job there.

Touro closes the distance and clinches.

Starr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Touro regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starr trying to control but Touro is working from the bottom.
Starr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Touro pushes Starr off and gets back to his feet.

Touro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Starr's guard.
Starr wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Touro manages to pass to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Touro is trying to control. Starr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Starr desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Touro winds up and cracks Starr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Starr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Starr.
Starr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Touro is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Touro trying to control the position from guard on top but Starr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Touro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Starr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Touro manages to get himself to full guard.

Starr could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Touro working for a triangle but Starr defends it easily.
Starr sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Touro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Starr 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 Touro.
Starr tries to stand but Touro is controlling his head.

Touro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Starr's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Starr! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Touro has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jack Starr!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and H Akeem Cerezo (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.

Allen
vs
Akeem Cerezo

172 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
23
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucas Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, H Akeem Cerezo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Allen misses.
Allen has his takedown stuffed
and Cerezo counters with a thumping low kick.
Cerezo leaves Allen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lucas Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Allen has managed to clinch.
Cerezo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen tries to circle away but Cerezo has him pinned against the cage.

Cerezo breaks the clinch.
Cerezo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Allen takes a step back to recover.
A head kick from Cerezo lands but Allen takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerezo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Allen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cerezo throws a front kick that sends Allen stumbling back into the cage.
Allen tries to bum rush Cerezo with a series of wild strikes but Cerezo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cerezo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Allen.
Cerezo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Allen swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Allen gets a clinch.

Cerezo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allen misses with a head kick.
Allen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerezo throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
A head kick from Cerezo lands but Allen takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cerezo instigates a clinch.

Cerezo manages to break the clinch.

Allen clinches with his opponent.
Knees to the body from Cerezo.
Cerezo lands a nice knee to the body.
Allen wants to break free but Cerezo has control.
Cerezo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Allen avoids it.
Allen lands a hook that snaps the head of Cerezo backwards.
Allen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Allen takes an elbow to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerezo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Lucas Allen has been cut.
Allen managing to block the knees to the body from Cerezo.
Allen tries to circle away but Cerezo has him pinned against the cage.

Cerezo breaks from the clinch.
Allen throws a body kick that misses.
Cerezo cracks the inside of Allen's front leg.

Allen forces Cerezo back against the cage and clinches.
Allen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cerezo walks away with a smile on his face. Allen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Allen shoots for a double leg takedown but Cerezo sprawls well. He's pushed Allen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cerezo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Allen throws a sloppy head kick and Cerezo moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cerezo gets tackled into the cage by Allen. Allen maintains the clinch.
Allen effectively controlling the action here.
Cerezo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Allen just leaning against Cerezo, taking a breather.
Cerezo looking to stall.
Cerezo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Allen's defenses.
Allen tries to pull guard but Cerezo holds him up against the cage and eventually Allen drops back down to his feet.
Cerezo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cerezo scores a nice knee to the body.
Cerezo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Allen is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

H Akeem Cerezo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Allen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cerezo blocks a head kick by Allen.
Cerezo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cerezo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cerezo defends well and Allen ends up having to push Cerezo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt
and Cerezo counters with a big head kick but Allen shrugs it off.
Cerezo throws a front kick that sends Allen stumbling back into the cage.
Allen tries for a takedown but Cerezo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Allen moves into range and clinches up with Cerezo.
H Akeem Cerezo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Cerezo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Allen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerezo pushes Allen off looking to stand but Allen dives back in and keeps control.
Allen wants to free his trapped foot but Cerezo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cerezo is trying to control but can't.
Allen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cerezo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cerezo trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
H Akeem Cerezo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt
and Cerezo counters with an inside leg kick.
Allen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cerezo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Allen somewhat.
Cerezo lands with a slapping head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Allen.
Allen is looking to counter the offense by Cerezo and move into the clinch.
Cerezo lands a front kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cerezo - that will leave a mark!
Lucas Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Cerezo moves into the clinch.
Allen is trying to break the clinch but Cerezo has him pressed against the cage.
Cerezo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Allen.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cerezo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cerezo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen misses with a series of wild punches.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cerezo as he avoids it easily.
Cerezo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Allen falls off balance throwing a combination

and Cerezo counters by moving into the clinch.
Allen avoiding damage as Cerezo throws knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Cerezo manages to break the clinch.

Cerezo clinches up with Allen and pushes him back against the cage.
Allen avoiding damage as Cerezo throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

H Akeem Cerezo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucas Allen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A chopping leg kick lands by Cerezo.
Allen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cerezo counters with a thumping low kick.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cerezo as he jumps to the side.
Allen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cerezo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Allen.
Cerezo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerezo wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerezo leaves Allen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cerezo gets tackled into the cage by Allen. Allen maintains the clinch.
Allen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cerezo after a bit of a struggle.
Cerezo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Allen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cerezo has Allen pressed against the cage, preventing Allen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cerezo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Allen is defending well for now.
Cerezo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Cerezo breaks the clinch.
Allen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen keeps the fight on the outside.

Allen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cerezo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cerezo wants to stand and escape but Allen is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cerezo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allen.
Cerezo is looking to stand up but Allen isn't so interested in that idea.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Cerezo manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cerezo lands an elbow inside that Allen shrugs off.
Cerezo stalling in the clinch but Allen improves position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cerezo breaks from the clinch.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but Cerezo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cerezo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Allen's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cerezo. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen throws a big counter combination but Cerezo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Allen instigates a clinch.
H Akeem Cerezo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cerezo is pressed up against the cage. Allen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cerezo down to the mat. Cerezo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cerezo cracks the inside of Allen's front leg.

Allen forces Cerezo back against the cage and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cerezo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen'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.
Cerezo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Allen up against the cage.
Allen working hard to break the clinch.
Lucas Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cerezo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Allen's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
H Akeem Cerezo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cerezo 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for H Akeem Cerezo!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for H Akeem Cerezo!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for H Akeem Cerezo!

H Akeem Cerezo wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kasushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Wall (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.

Sakuraba
vs
Wall

188 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
23
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good in bed

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kasushi Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Wall!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sakuraba closes the distance and clinches.
Sakuraba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wall tries to circle away but Sakuraba has him pinned against the cage.
Sakuraba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sakuraba prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wall keeps control of Sakuraba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wall working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba effectively controlling the action here.

Wall lands a takedown into guard.
Sakuraba is looking to stand up but Wall isn't so interested in that idea.
Wall is in close to Sakuraba's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wall connects with a couple of short punches.
Sakuraba trying to keep a closed guard but Wall is proving a slippery customer.
Wall slips nicely into half guard.
Sakuraba wants to get back to his feet.
Sakuraba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wall scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sakuraba keeps working.
Wall seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sakuraba trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wall wants to pass the guard but Sakuraba is defending well.
Sakuraba is concentrating on defense, preventing Wall from advancing position.
Wall is looking to take a break and control but Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wall trying to mount his opponent but Sakuraba defends it.
Wall landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position.
Wall stops Sakuraba from getting back to his feet.
Sakuraba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wall on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Wall 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.
Wall trying to mount his opponent but Sakuraba defends it.
Wall passes to full mount!

Wall has control of Sakuraba's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sakuraba regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wall is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sakuraba can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Sakuraba is rocked!
Sakuraba tries to hold on but Wall pushes him away.
Wall working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Sakuraba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big strike lands for Wall! That's really hurt Sakuraba and he's turned his back - Wall keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Wall jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Wall!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between August Casque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Smith (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.

Casque
vs
Smith

168 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, August Casque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casque swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Casque misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith tries to clinch up but Casque circles away and keeps his distance.
Casque feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Casque then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Smith is rocked!
Casque tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Casque finish him?
Casque misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Casque throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Casque, which made it look bad.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Casque.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Casque misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Casque looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Casque looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Casque displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
August Casque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Smith.

Casque has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Casque pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith tries to clinch but Casque moves out of range.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Casque.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Casque avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Casque avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith avoids the head kick by Casque.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Casque is breathing heavily.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Casque takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Casque misses with a two punch combination.
Smith lands a jab to Casque's midsection.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casque throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Smith scores with a takedown into Casque's guard.

Casque is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Smith presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Casque stalling the fight.
Casque tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Casque taking a breather.
Smith is stalling here.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Casque shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Casque improves position.
Casque wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Casque to keep the fight standing.

Casque's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Casque.
Casque misses with a few strikes there.
Casque jabs at Smith's body.

Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith has Casque pressed against the cage, preventing Casque from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Casque avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to pull guard but Casque forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Casque slows down the pace here.

Smith manages to break the clinch.
Casque just misses with a punch to the body.

Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Casque has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smith has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
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!
Casque is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Casque down to the mat. Casque avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Casque closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Casque tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Casque throws a right and a left that both miss.
Casque fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith is looking to slow Casque down with leg kicks.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
August Casque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Casque waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Casque throws a right and a left that both miss.

Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Casque has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smith has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Casque is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith looking for a takedown.
August Casque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Smith.
Casque tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Casque throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Casque only half commits.
Casque's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Casque duly obliges.

Casque tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith jumps guard but Casque turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Casque - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Casque avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith keeps control of Casque as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casque is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Casque has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Casque is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?

Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
August Casque is winning the standup battle so far.
Casque swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Casque was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Casque throws a half hearted mid kick.
Casque lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith dives in and grabs Casque's left leg, looking for a takedown. Casque pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Casque sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Casque throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Casque.
August Casque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Casque cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
A punch combination from Casque misses.
Casque keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Casque, which made it look bad.
Casque doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
August Casque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.

Casque forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Casque is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith is looking to control Casque's arms but Casque gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casque has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Smith tries to work over Casque's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Casque wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Casque avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith has Casque pressed against the cage, preventing Casque from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Casque breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Casque throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Casque.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Casque manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

August Casque dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Casque misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Casque, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Casque swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Casque throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Casque displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Casque fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Casque as Smith shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Casque is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Casque will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch but Casque is having none of it.
It looked like Casque was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Casque throws a one two combo.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Casque saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
August Casque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Smith.
Casque misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Casque lands a right hook to the body.
Casque pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Casque is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Casque circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Casque does no damage.
Casque throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Casque misses with a two punch combination.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Casque!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Casque swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Casque throws a head kick that misses.

Casque tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Casque throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Casque thinking.
Casque misses with a wild combination.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casque throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith cracks the inside of Casque's front leg.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Casque misses.
Casque throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Casque lands a slapping body shot.
Nice jab there from Casque.
Casque fails to land with a series of punches.
Casque swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Casque pushes him away.
Smith avoids the head kick by Casque.
Casque misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith throws out a counter right but Casque avoids it with no problem.
Smith wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Casque swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Casque forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Casque slowing the pace effectively.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Casque has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Casque tries to tie him up.
Casque tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but Casque turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Casque working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Casque.

And that's the end of the fight!
August Casque showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Casque has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 August Casque!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for August Casque!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for August Casque!

August Casque wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, August Casque, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.