QFC Tournament 861 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yao Zhuo (ranked 5654 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kile Jr Ill (ranked 5986 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.

Zhuo
vs
Jr Ill

170 cm
21
266 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
21
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yao Zhuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kile Jr Ill!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jr Ill gets the takedown into side control.
Jr Ill wants to control but Zhuo is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Zhuo's face as Jr Ill controls the position.
Zhuo is looking to reverse the position.
Zhuo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jr Ill asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Zhuo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhuo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jr Ill's best efforts.
Jr Ill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zhuo is looking for a sweep. Jr Ill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr Ill sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jr Ill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zhuo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zhuo is trying to get back to full guard.
Jr Ill has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jr Ill landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jr Ill is nestled in close to Zhuo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jr Ill looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jr Ill is nestled in close to Zhuo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr Ill lands strikes from half guard.
Zhuo tries to get to full guard but Jr Ill has control of the leg.
Jr Ill working Zhuo over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Jr Ill.
Jr Ill slips a nice elbow through Zhuo's hands, connecting with Zhuo's forehead.
Jr Ill content to control rather than advance.
Zhuo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jr Ill scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Jr Ill.
Zhuo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jr Ill lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zhuo is breathing heavily.
Jr Ill lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Zhuo! More strikes land and this one is all over! Jr Ill jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kile Jr Ill!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan John (ranked 5902 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valdinei Pereirinha (ranked 5889 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.

John
vs
Pereirinha

192 cm
21
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valdinei Pereirinha!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John fails with an attempt to clinch.
John throws a sloppy head kick and Pereirinha moves out of range easily.
John really is a fat lump.
John tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pereirinha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
John tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pereirinha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pereirinha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from John.
John darts in looking for a takedown but Pereirinha gets double underhooks and turns John into the cage.

Pereirinha shoots in and gets a takedown into John's guard.
Pereirinha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
John will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pereirinha sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pereirinha trying to control but John is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereirinha won't allow John to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereirinha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

John is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pereirinha defends well.
Pereirinha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pereirinha stopping the sweep attempt from John.

Pereirinha stands up from guard. Let's bang!
John fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
John tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pereirinha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pereirinha stuffs the takedown.
Pereirinha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan John. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pereirinha rushes John and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Pereirinha.
John drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pereirinha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
John is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
John keeps control of Pereirinha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pereirinha is trying to break the clinch but John has him pressed against the cage.
Pereirinha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee calls for Pereirinha to work.

Pereirinha works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Pereirinha stands up and waves to John to follow him.

Pereirinha clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from John.
Pereirinha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from John.
John is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pereirinha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
John tries to break free but Pereirinha pushes him back against the cage.
John drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Pereirinha.
John jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pereirinha walks away with a smile on his face. John gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's four 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.

Pereirinha shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pereirinha was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pereirinha creates some space and throws a big elbow, but John sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
John is not content to let Pereirinha control the position.
John tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valdinei Pereirinha dominated that round.
That's time! John's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

John shoots in for a takedown but Pereirinha shows good takedown defense.
John tries to clinch there but Pereirinha circles away.
A head kick misses from John.
Pereirinha misses with a double jab.
John is looking for a counter combo.
Pereirinha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John tries to counter by clinching up but Pereirinha breaks away and moves out of range.

Pereirinha scores with a takedown into John's guard.
Pereirinha stands and throws John's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pereirinha trying to control the action but John is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereirinha looking to punish the body of his opponent here but John is avoiding damage well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
John looks to move to half guard but instead Pereirinha has passed into mount! Damn!

Pereirinha goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now John is on top in guard.
John trying to control but Pereirinha is working from the bottom.
Pereirinha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pereirinha keeping full guard, as John tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereirinha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. John manages to get himself to full guard.

Pereirinha is in close to John's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pereirinha won't allow John to get back to his feet.
John knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pereirinha on the ground.
John looking for a sweep. Not yet John, not yet.
John is working hard here to advance position.

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

Pereirinha gets a double leg takedown into John's guard.
John wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pereirinha manages to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pereirinha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Pereirinha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. John doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pereirinha.
Pereirinha is breathing heavily.
It looks like Pereirinha is going to stand back up.

That's four 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.
John has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pereirinha is working away from the top position though.
John wants to get back to full guard.
Pereirinha is looking to stall here but John recovers full guard.
Pereirinha prevents John from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
John wants to sweep here but Pereirinha controlling him for the moment.
Pereirinha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
John is looking to stand up but Pereirinha isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valdinei Pereirinha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

John shoots in but Pereirinha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jan John is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
John wants to clinch up but Pereirinha keeps it at a distance.
Pereirinha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - John looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pereirinha raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Pereirinha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
John tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pereirinha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pereirinha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
John tries to clinch but Pereirinha is having none of it.
Pereirinha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from John misses.

Pereirinha takes the fight into the clinch.
John tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pereirinha smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
John tries to clinch there but Pereirinha circles away.
Pereirinha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
John seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pereirinha slaps away a takedown attempt from John, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan John. That's going to take a lot out of him.
John fails in his attempt to clinch.

Pereirinha looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for John!
John takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
John is not content to let Pereirinha control the position.
John is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
John is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
John is not content to let Pereirinha control the position.
Pereirinha passes to full mount!
Pereirinha prevents John from getting the reversal.
Pereirinha with the ground and pound from mount.
Pereirinha working the ground and pound effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
John is squirming around, avoiding Pereirinha's attempts to control the action.
Pereirinha with shots to the head and body - John looks very uncomfortable down there.
John tries to reverse the position but Pereirinha maintains control.
Pereirinha trying to control but John is having none of it.
Valdinei Pereirinha has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereirinha dominating with strikes here.
John is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pereirinha trying to control but he's not successful this time.
John wants to hold on but Pereirinha pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Pereirinha looking to secure an arm triangle but John defends it well.
Jan John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valdinei Pereirinha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pereirinha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
John is looking to improve his position but Pereirinha isn't that keen on the idea.

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

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

Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Valdinei Pereirinha!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Valdinei Pereirinha!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Valdinei Pereirinha!

Valdinei Pereirinha wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Pulka (ranked 5710 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diambu Agrinya (ranked 5903 p4p, 0 weight class). Agrinya has chosen Maino - Remember My Name as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Pulka
vs
Agrinya

193 cm
18
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
21
269 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomasz Pulka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diambu Agrinya!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agrinya misses with an uppercut. Pulka saw that one coming.
Agrinya jabs at Pulka's body.

Agrinya lands a big right hand that sends Pulka crashing to the mat! Agrinya stays standing though and waves Pulka back to his feet!

Pulka is rocked!

It looks like Tomasz Pulka has been cut.
Agrinya fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Pulka square on the jaw! Damn, Pulka is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diambu Agrinya!
A very excited looking Diambu Agrinya rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Keller (ranked 6204 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crackie Chinn (ranked 5953 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.

Keller
vs
Chinn

183 cm
21
288 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwight Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Crackie Chinn!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chinn tries to close the distance and clinch but Keller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keller tries a head kick but it misses.
Chinn wants to counter the offense by Keller and move into the clinch position.
Keller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chinn tries to clinch up.
Keller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chinn raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Chinn tries to clinch but Keller is having none of it.
Keller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chinn tries to clinch there but Keller circles away.
Chinn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chinn is looking to clinch but Keller is avoiding it.
Keller throws a counter high kick but Chinn was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Chinn. No joy for Keller on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Chinn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chinn wants to clinch up but Keller keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Keller misses.
Keller throws a nice head kick!

Keller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Keller lands a shot to the body.
Chinn stalls.
Chinn trying to land knees to the body.
Chinn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Keller is defending well for now.
Chinn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chinn misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Keller to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chinn smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwight Keller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keller looks to score with a jab to the body but Chinn is just out of range.
Keller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chinn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Keller somewhat.
Chinn wants to clinch up but Keller keeps it at a distance.
Chinn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keller seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
No luck for Keller with that takedown attempt.
Keller is breathing heavily.
Chinn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinn moves in looking to clinch but Keller pushes him off.
Keller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chinn tries to clinch up but Keller circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chinn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chinn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chinn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keller swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Keller has closed the distance and engaged Chinn in a clinch.
Chinn tries to land a knee to the head but Keller blocks with his arms.
Chinn scores a nice knee to the body.
Chinn throws an elbow that misses.
Chinn crunches a lovely knee into Keller's ribcage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller managing to block the knees to the body from Chinn.
Chinn misses with an elbow strike.
Chinn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chinn misses with an elbow over the top.
Keller blocks an elbow strike from Chinn.
Keller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chinn trying to land knees to the body.
Chinn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Keller.
Chinn taking a breather.
Keller takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keller dodges an elbow strike from Chinn.
Chinn stalling in the clinch but Keller improves position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chinn swings wildly with an uppercut but Keller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chinn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Keller lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chinn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Crackie Chinn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Chinn tries to clinch up but Keller circles away and keeps his distance.
Chinn wants to clinch up but Keller keeps it at a distance.

Keller drives through and clinches with Chinn against the cage.
Chinn missing with knees to the body.
Keller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chinn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Keller wants to break free but Chinn has control.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chinn.
Chinn swings wildly with an uppercut but Keller uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chinn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Keller.
Chinn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kellers head.
Keller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chinn with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinn lands an elbow that stopped Keller in his tracks for a moment.
Keller is trying to pull guard but Chinn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Keller tries a body shot but Chinn blocks it.
Chinn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keller is looking to break free of the clinch but Chinn has double underhooks.
Chinn lands an elbow that stopped Keller in his tracks for a moment.
Chinn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chinn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Keller avoids it.
Chinn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chinn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chinn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chinn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Keller is keeping busy.
Chinn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chinn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Keller is trying to break the clinch but Chinn is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keller blocks it with crossed arms.
Chinn looking to slow down the pace here.
Chinn tries to land knees in the clinch but Keller avoids the damage to the body.
Keller avoiding damage as Chinn throws knees to the body.
Chinn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chinn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chinn trying to land knees to the body.
Keller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chinn lands a knee to the head.
Keller takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keller wants to get back to striking at distance but Chinn won't allow it.
Chinn landing knees to the head.
Chinn connects with a knee to the head.
Keller managing to block the knees to the body from Chinn.
Chinn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwight Keller. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Chinn.
Keller blocks an uppercut.
Keller avoiding damage as Chinn throws knees to the body.
Keller managing to block the knees to the body from Chinn.
Chinn tries to land a knee to the head but Keller blocks with his arms.
Keller avoiding damage as Chinn throws knees to the body.
Chinn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Keller avoids it.
Keller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chinn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keller blocks it with crossed arms.
Chinn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Keller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chinn misses with a knee to the head.
Keller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chinn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Keller is defending well for now.
Chinn stalling in the clinch but Keller improves position.
Chinn looking to slow down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chinn missing with knees to the body.
Chinn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chinn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Keller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chinn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Keller is looking for a takedown.
Chinn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Keller.
Chinn misses with a knee strike.
Chinn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Keller managing to block the knees to the body from Chinn.
Chinn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chinn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keller blocks it with crossed arms.
Crackie Chinn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chinn missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crackie Chinn 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!

Keller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dwight Keller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chinn wants to clinch.
Chinn missing with a left hand there. Keller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chinn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keller tries to counter with a takedown but Chinn is quick to defend against it.
Dwight Keller is winning the standup battle so far.
Keller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chinn avoids the head kick by Keller.
Chinn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keller shoots in looking for a takedown. Chinn tries to sprawl out of it but Keller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chinn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinn tries to clinch there but Keller circles away.
Keller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chinn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Chinn misses.
Keller seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Keller swats away the attempt to clinch by Chinn.
Keller keeps the fight on the outside.
Chinn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Keller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chinn pinned against the cage. Chinn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwight Keller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chinn wants to slow Keller down by chopping away at his legs.
Chinn is looking to clinch but Keller is avoiding it.
Chinn misses with an uppercut. Keller saw that one coming.
Keller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chinn throws a head kick but Keller moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinn doesn't manage to clinch there - Keller circles away.
Chinn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chinn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chinn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keller's head.
Chinn throws a right hand that Keller ducks under and follows up with a left that Keller also avoids with ease.
Keller avoids the head kick by Chinn.
Keller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chinn lands a nice shot that snaps Keller's head back.
Keller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chinn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keller is looking for a counter combo.
Dwight Keller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chinn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chinn wants to clinch up but Keller keeps it at a distance.
Keller swats away the attempt to clinch by Chinn.
Chinn is looking to clinch.
Chinn leaves Keller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crackie Chinn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chinn doesn't manage to clinch there - Keller circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chinn tries to clinch but Keller is having none of it.
Dwight Keller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crackie Chinn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chinn doesn't manage to clinch there - Keller circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crackie Chinn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chinn 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Crackie Chinn!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Crackie Chinn!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Crackie Chinn!

Crackie Chinn wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vince Freedhead (ranked 5640 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sapushi Kurchinu (ranked 5637 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.

Freedhead
vs
Kurchinu

189 cm
21
295 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
266 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vince Freedhead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sapushi Kurchinu!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freedhead looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Freedhead clinches up against the cage.
Kurchinu is trying to break the clinch but Freedhead has him pressed against the cage.
Freedhead avoiding damage.
Kurchinu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Freedhead jumps into guard, dragging Kurchinu to the mat.
Kurchinu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kurchinu stands up over Freedhead, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kurchinu is working Freedhead over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurchinu lands a couple of digs.
Kurchinu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kurchinu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

It looks like Vince Freedhead has been cut.
Kurchinu scoring with punches to the head and body.

Vince Freedhead's cut is getting worse.
Kurchinu trying to control the position from guard on top but Freedhead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurchinu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurchinu postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Freedhead covers up, he's hurt! Kurchinu keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kurchinu and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kurchinu can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sapushi Kurchinu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Matthews (ranked 6079 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyrie Phillips (ranked 5871 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.

Matthews
vs
Phillips

166 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kyrie Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Matthews shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Phillips's guard.
Matthews advances to half guard.
Matthews is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Phillips is defending well.
Matthews controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews works his way into full mount!
Matthews tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Matthews landing strikes from the mount.
Phillips really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matthews. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Phillips looks a forlorn figure.
Matthews sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Matthews's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews landing strikes, looking to finish!
Matthews sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Matthews wants to control the pace but Phillips is squirming around nicely.
Phillips is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Matthews has control of Phillips's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Phillips regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The referee warns Phillips that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews punishing his opponent with strikes.
Matthews in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Matthews controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Phillips for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Phillips smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matthews takes a jab right on the kisser.

Matthews forces Phillips back against the cage and clinches.
Phillips lands a left hand.
Matthews can't break the clinch.
Phillips pushes Matthews back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Phillips on the inside.
Phillips working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phillips scores with a shot to the side of Matthews's head.
Phillips stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phillips can do to turn this around?
Matthews fails to pull guard.
Matthews is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Phillips working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phillips tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matthews's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phillips softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matthews changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Phillips fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Phillips has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phillips lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phillips makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Phillips.
Phillips throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matthewss head.
Phillips gets through Matthews's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phillips lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phillips can't find room to land a body shot as Matthews controls the action.
Phillips lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phillips misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Phillips as the two fighters clinch.
Kyrie Phillips seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Phillips lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phillips scores with a shot to the side of Matthews's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matthews is trying to pull guard but Phillips turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Phillips.
Phillips throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matthewss head.
Phillips lands a shoulder strike.
Phillips lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matthews or not.
Phillips pushes Matthews back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phillips lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Good body shot from Phillips.
Matthews wants to get back to striking at distance but Phillips won't allow it.
Phillips working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phillips misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phillips lands a left hand.
Phillips stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phillips lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matthews.
Good body shot from Phillips.
Phillips lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Phillips.
Phillips lands a body shot.
Phillips digs a right hand underneath Matthews's ribcage. Matthews let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phillips presses Matthews against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matthews is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Phillips to keep the fight standing.
A short left from Phillips.
Phillips lands a shoulder strike.
Phillips lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Phillips.
Phillips scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phillips is leaning against Matthews and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Phillips scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phillips stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phillips.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matthews tries to score a body lock takedown but Phillips shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Phillips.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Matthews taking a breather.
Matthews is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Phillips scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phillips scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Phillips scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Phillips.
Phillips lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Phillips.
A short right from Phillips.
A left hand lands to the body for Phillips.
Phillips lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phillips lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phillips lands a nice uppercut.
Phillips lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Phillips.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyrie Phillips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Phillips swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews misses with a takedown attempt

and Phillips counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Phillips.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phillips.
Matthews drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Phillips gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Phillips lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phillips prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips lands with a right to the head.
Phillips lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Phillips lands a nice uppercut.
Phillips scores with a shot to the side of Matthews's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matthewss head.
Phillips can't find room to land a body shot as Matthews controls the action.
Matthews jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Phillips walks away with a smile on his face. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jab from Phillips.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips scores with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips cracks Matthews with a right hand to the side of the head.

Phillips clinches up with Matthews and pushes him back against the cage.
Phillips lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matthews.
Phillips lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Phillips.
Phillips working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Phillips.
Matthews is looking for a takedown.
Phillips has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Phillips.
Phillips lands a shoulder strike.
Matthews jumps guard but Phillips turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Phillips lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matthews or not.
Phillips works on Matthews's body with a couple of short punches.
Phillips lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phillips.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Phillips.
Kyrie Phillips is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matthews's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phillips lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Phillips lands a shoulder strike.
Phillips throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matthewss head.
Phillips lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Phillips.
Matthews wants a takedown.
Phillips lands a right hand.
Phillips lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matthews.
A body shot lands from Phillips.
Phillips lands with a light punch inside.
Phillips prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Phillips.
A shot in the inside from Phillips.
Phillips lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phillips scores with a shoulder strike.
Phillips lands a right hand.
Matthews takes a shot to the head.
Phillips lands an uppercut.
Phillips lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phillips lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matthews fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phillips lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Phillips.
A right handed body shot lands from Phillips.
A short uppercut from Phillips.
A short right from Phillips on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Phillips on the inside.
A body shot lands from Phillips.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips lands a nice shot to the body.
Phillips cracks Matthews with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Phillips.
Phillips lands a hook that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Matthews is looking to control Phillips's arms but Phillips gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matthews has his back to the cage.
Phillips lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phillips.
Phillips lands a body punch.
Phillips presses Matthews against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phillips makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phillips lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phillips lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Phillips - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Phillips.
Andrew Matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthews trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyrie Phillips comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Phillips 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Kyrie Phillips!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Kyrie Phillips!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Kyrie Phillips!

Kyrie Phillips wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Kyrie Phillips thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ankle Drew (ranked 5778 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Bocian (ranked 5891 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.

Drew
vs
Bocian

190 cm
21
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
21
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bocian throws a leg kick

so Drew counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Bocian manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Drew.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Drew stalling.

Drew breaks from the clinch.
Bocian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Drew.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Drew swings around for an armbar but Bocian sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Drew's guard.

Drew is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bocian throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bocian landing some decent shots from guard.

It looks like Ankle Drew has been cut.
Bocian slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bocian scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bocian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drew keeps working.

Bocian decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Drew is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bocian.
Drew appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bocian is looking to clinch.
Bocian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drew defends it nicely.
Ankle Drew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Bocian.
Bocian looks to clinch

and Drew decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bocian's guard.
Drew trying to control the position from guard on top but Bocian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bocian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bocian keeping moving, preventing Drew from controlling successfully.
Bocian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bocian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drew swivels and escapes.
Bocian has a takedown stuffed.
Bocian tries to clinch but Drew is having none of it.

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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bocian or perhaps it was just good defense by Drew, which made it look bad.
Drew pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bocian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bocian slips a jab from Drew.
Bocian shoots in for a takedown but Drew shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bocian tries to clinch there but Drew circles away.
Bocian should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bocian shoots for a takedown but Drew saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A left lands for Bocian.
Bocian is looking to clinch.
Bocian scores with a nice strike.

Ankle Drew's cut is getting worse.
Bocian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ankle Drew will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ankle Drew's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bocian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bocian misses with a takedown attempt

and Drew counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bocian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drew just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ankle Drew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Bocian.
Drew pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Drew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bocian tries to clinch up but Drew circles away and keeps his distance.
Bocian tries to bum rush Drew with a series of wild strikes but Drew uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drew lands a glancing blow to the side of Bocian's head.

It looks like Andrew Bocian has been cut.

Drew looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bocian!
Bocian manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drew looks to land a strike but Bocian avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Drew has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Bocian looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Drew is defending well. Bocian quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Drew has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bocian celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrew Bocian!