QFC Tournament 925 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ilpo Saarela (ranked 5385 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kribb Thunder (ranked 5150 p4p, 348 weight class). Kribb Thunder has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ilpo Saarela's chin.

Saarela
vs
Thunder

175 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilpo Saarela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kribb Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thunder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thunder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunder wants to clinch up but Saarela keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Saarela as Thunder shoots in.
Saarela scores with a body shot.
Saarela catches Thunder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saarela connects with a nice looking jab.
Saarela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thunder or perhaps it was just good defense by Saarela, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarela lands a head shot.
Thunder throws out a loose jab but Saarela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Saarela.
Saarela thuds his right hand into Thunder's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Thunder is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
Ilpo Saarela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thunder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saarela.
Thunder unleashes a big counter combination but Saarela bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thunder is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saarela throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thunder is still on wobbly legs! Can Saarela finish him?
Thunder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saarela but Saarela pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ilpo Saarela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kribb Thunder.
Saarela scores with a shot to the body.
Thunder seems to have recovered his senses.
Thunder dodges the punch combination from Saarela.
Thunder misses with a head kick.
Saarela is looking to counter punch.
Saarela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Saarela.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder has a takedown stuffed.
Saarela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.

Thunder drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Saarela sneaks out the side door and pushes Thunder away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarela defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thunder.
Thunder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saarela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thunder looks winded!
Thunder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saarela.
A shot to the liver by Saarela. Beautiful body shot.
Thunder dives in for a single leg takedown but Saarela sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarela lands a jab-cross combination.
Saarela misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saarela digs a good hook to Thunder's body.
Saarela misses with a double jab.
Saarela defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thunder.
Thunder moves out of range as Saarela strikes.
Thunder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saarela to score with a decent uppercut.

Oooooh!!! Saarela has knocked Thunder down with a huge combo! Saarela steps away and waves a wobbly Thunder back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunder avoids the body shot from Saarela.

Saarela lands a big uppercut and Thunder crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thunder looks OK. Saarela waves Thunder back to his feet!
Saarela misses the shot to the body.
Saarela swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thunder.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunder follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Thunder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saarela but Saarela pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thunder dives in and grabs Saarela's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saarela pushes down on Thunder's head and hops out.
Saarela lands a body shot.
Saarela lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thunder backs up against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarela. Thunder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarela is looking to wear down Thunder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saarela scores with a sloppy right hand. Thunder should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarela keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A right-left combo lands from Saarela.
Saarela comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thunder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thunder is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saarela.
Thunder darts in looking for a takedown but Saarela gets double underhooks and turns Thunder into the cage.
Thunder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saarela.
Ilpo Saarela is winning the standup battle so far.
Saarela lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thunder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saarela throws a body shot but no joy.
Saarela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarela.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Thunder gets a double leg takedown into Saarela's guard.
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!
Saarela keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saarela wants to stand but Thunder is controlling the position.
Thunder trying to control but Saarela is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder won't allow Saarela to get back to his feet.
Thunder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Thunder drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thunder jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thunder is breathing heavily.
Saarela wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Thunder manages to pass to side control.
Thunder is looking to take a break and control but Saarela is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saarela on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saarela tries to get out of the position.

Thunder is trying to work for a kimura but Saarela is defending well.

Thunder seems to be working for a kimura but Saarela defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saarela is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thunder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Saarela defends it well.

Saarela manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Thunder keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Saarela wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thunder has him pressed against the cage.
Saarela is trying to push Thunder away but Thunder has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Saarela working hard to break the clinch.

Saarela breaks from the clinch.
Saarela throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thunder.
Thunder avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Saarela.
Thunder shoots in for a double leg but Saarela sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saarela throws a lazy uppercut
letting Thunder counter with a right hand.
Saarela misses with a straight left.
Saarela looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunder is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Saarela lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thunder doesn't seem phased though.
Thunder moves away from the strike by Saarela.
Saarela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thunder.
Saarela stuffs the takedown attempt from Thunder. Thunder gets slowly back to his feet.
Ilpo Saarela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kribb Thunder.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Saarela!
Saarela lands a nice shot that snaps Thunder's head back.
A slow jab from Saarela misses its intended target.
Saarela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarela clobbers Thunder with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarela tests Thunder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kribb Thunder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thunder.
Thunder avoids the body shot from Saarela.
Thunder feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilpo Saarela dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Saarela ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thunder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saarela as he avoids it easily.
Thunder tries for a takedown but Saarela circles away easily
and Saarela counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saarela works the jab nicely.
Saarela connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saarela throws a body shot but no joy.
Saarela tries to bum rush Thunder with a series of wild strikes but Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Thunder closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Saarela tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Thunder manages to move to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarela wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thunder fails to move to back control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thunder is working for a guillotine from mount but Saarela frees his head quite easily.
Saarela squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Thunder fails to move to back control.
Thunder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saarela is looking to escape.
Saarela is trying to stand.

Thunder swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kribb Thunder!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Number One Prizefighter (ranked 5488 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Peres (ranked 4934 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomas Peres has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Number One Prizefighter's chin.

One Prizefighter
vs
Peres

170 cm
18
151 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Number One Prizefighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomas Peres!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peres lands a nice looking body shot.
Peres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Prizefighter moves into range and clinches up with Peres.
Prizefighter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peres's elbow.
Prizefighter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Prizefighter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Peres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prizefighters head.
Prizefighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prizefighter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peres's elbow.
Peres misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Prizefighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prizefighter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peres backwards.
Peres goes for a takedown attempt but Prizefighter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Prizefighter throws the left hand but Peres avoids the punch easily.
Prizefighter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peres throws out the jab.
Prizefighter throws a hook but Peres avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prizefighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peres lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Prizefighter swings for the body but Peres moves out of range.
Prizefighter throws a shot from downtown. Peres moves away and avoids it.
Prizefighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peres wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Peres scores with a crisp jab that stopped Prizefighter in his tracks.

Prizefighter clinches up with Peres and pushes him back against the cage.
Peres misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Prizefighter fails to land.
Peres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peres prevents a body shot from Prizefighter.
Prizefighter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Peres takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peres blocking some punches.
Prizefighter stalls.
Peres tries a body shot but Prizefighter blocks it.
Prizefighter tries to work over Peres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peres tries to throw a body punch but Prizefighter avoids it by throwing Peres back against the cage.
Peres being controlled against the cage.
Peres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peres misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prizefighter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Peres.
Prizefighter tries to throw a body punch but Peres avoids it by throwing Prizefighter back against the cage.
Peres blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peres.
Prizefighter stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prizefighter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Prizefighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Peres.
Peres is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Prizefighter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Number One Prizefighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Peres.
Prizefighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prizefighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peres goes for a takedown attempt but Prizefighter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Peres gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Prizefighter moves into the clinch.
Peres misses with a punch to the body.
Prizefighter misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peres throws a punch but it's blocked by Prizefighter.
Prizefighter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prizefighter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prizefighter scores with a shoulder strike.
Prizefighter is leaning against Peres and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Prizefighter tries a body shot but Peres blocks it.
Prizefighter lands a body punch.
Peres looks winded!
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!
Prizefighter stalling the fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Prizefighter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Prizefighter for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A shot in the inside from Prizefighter.
Peres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Prizefighter tries to throw a body punch but Peres avoids it by throwing Prizefighter back against the cage.
Peres blocking some punches.
Prizefighter tries to work over Peres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Number One Prizefighter dominated that round.
That's time! Prizefighter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Peres lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Prizefighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peres can do to turn this around?
Peres misses with a hook.

Prizefighter gets a clinch.
Prizefighter lands with a right to the head.
Prizefighter blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Peres fails to land.
Prizefighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Peres controls his hands.
Prizefighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peress head.
Peres drops down looking for an ankle pick but Prizefighter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Prizefighter throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prizefighter throws a poor cross that misses
and Peres counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peres.
As Peres tries to get set, Prizefighter tries to push him back and clinch up but Peres manages to avoid the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prizefighter. Peres does a little dance to reset his feet.

Prizefighter moves into the clinch.
Peres blocks an uppercut.
Prizefighter scores with a shot to the side of Peres's head.
Prizefighter stalling.

Peres tightens his grip and picks Prizefighter up, before dumping him to the ground. Prizefighter manages to land in guard.
Prizefighter keeping full guard, as Peres tries to pass.
Prizefighter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Peres tries to free his leg and advance position but Prizefighter is retaining full guard.
Peres trying to move into half guard but instead Prizefighter has managed to sweep!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peres being controlled here, momentarily.

Peres looking for subs off his back but Prizefighter has passed one foot through into half guard.
Prizefighter prevents Peres from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prizefighter not doing much here.
Peres is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Prizefighter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Prizefighter's back!

Peres is persistently looking for the submission but Prizefighter is defending it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Peres is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Prizefighter is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Prizefighter is in a bad position with Peres working for a choke. Prizefighter manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peres being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Number One Prizefighter will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Peres misses with a hook.

Prizefighter closes the distance and pushes Peres back into the cage.
Peres misses with the head strike.
Peres is looking for a takedown.
Prizefighter tries a body shot but Peres blocks it.
Prizefighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peress head.
Peres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prizefighter presses Peres against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Prizefighter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Peres can't find room to land a body shot as Prizefighter controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peres blocking some punches.
Peres blocking some punches.
Prizefighter lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Peres.
Peres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Prizefighter working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Prizefighter.
Peres working aggressively here.
The referee calls for Prizefighter to work.
Prizefighter stalling the fight.
Prizefighter lands a nice uppercut.
Prizefighter lands a right hand.
Peres tries to score a body lock takedown but Prizefighter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Peres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Prizefighter misses with a punch to the body.
Prizefighter has a couple of punches blocked by Peres.
Prizefighter gets underhooks to prevent Peres's takedown attempt.
Number One Prizefighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Peres.
Prizefighter lands a shoulder strike.
Peres tries for a takedown. No joy.
Prizefighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peress head.
Peres blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prizefighter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Prizefighter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Prizefighter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Peres blocks a body shot from Prizefighter.
Prizefighter lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prizefighter scores with a shot to the side of Peres's head.
Prizefighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prizefighter lands a hook that snaps the head of Peres backwards.
Prizefighter tries a body shot but Peres blocks it.
Prizefighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prizefighter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Prizefighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Prizefighter scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peres prevents a body shot from Prizefighter.
Prizefighter blocks a body shot from Peres.
Prizefighter working aggressively here.
Prizefighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Prizefighter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Peres.
Peres is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Prizefighter is defending well.
Peres drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prizefighter lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peres.
Number One Prizefighter has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prizefighter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Prizefighter can't find room to land a body shot as Peres controls the action.
Prizefighter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peres or not.
Tomas Peres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prizefighter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peres backwards.
Come on Prizefighter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice left hand lands by Prizefighter.
A short right from Prizefighter.
Peres has a couple of punches blocked by Prizefighter.
Prizefighter stalls.
Prizefighter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Prizefighter seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Peres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prizefighter lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Prizefighter - that landed with a thud.
Peres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Number One Prizefighter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peres lands a shoulder strike.
Prizefighter lands a body punch in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Number One Prizefighter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Prizefighter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Number One Prizefighter!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Number One Prizefighter!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Number One Prizefighter!

Number One Prizefighter wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tourney One (ranked 4774 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tourney Two (ranked 4775 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

One
vs
Two

166 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tourney One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tourney Two!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Two ducks right into an uppercut from One.
One throws the left hand but Two avoids the punch easily.
One throws a right hand that misses
and Two counters with a stiff right hand.
One throws a lazy right hand but Two sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
One pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Two back to the cage. One follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Two misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from One misses the target.
One scores with a jab.
Two misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Two misses the target.
Two throws a right hand that misses
and One counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Two lands with an uppercut that bounces One off the cage and back into range.
Two lands with a straight right. One didn't see that one coming.
One takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

One is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
One misses with an uppercut
and Two counters with a big right hand! Oh One is in trouble here! Two follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tourney Two!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Irish Tournament (ranked 5626 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kribbson Jr (ranked 5151 p4p, 0 weight class). Kribbson Jr will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Tournament
vs
Jr

164 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Irish Tournament!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kribbson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tournament fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Tournament misses.
Tournament misses the shot to the body.
Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Tournament pushes him away.

Jr gets a clinch.
Tournament tries a body shot but Jr blocks it.
Tournament scores with a shoulder strike.
Tournament is pressed up against the cage. Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tournament down to the mat. Tournament avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A nice combination there by Tournament.
Jr avoids the body shot from Tournament.
Tournament smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tournament lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jr moves in looking to clinch but Tournament pushes him off.
Tournament was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tournament misses with a wild body shot.
Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tournament missing with a left hand there. Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by Tournament.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tournament is fending him off so far but Jr persists. Nope, Tournament circles away and we're back to standing.
Irish Tournament has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kribbson Jr.
Jr tries for a takedown but Tournament circles away easily
and Tournament cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Jr is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jr. Tournament does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Tournament finish him?
Jr looks up at the clock. Bad move! Tournament lands a right hand from hell, dropping Jr. Tournament pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irish Tournament!
Irish Tournament took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.