QFC Tournament 969 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Macho Man Randy (ranked 4488 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Roberts (ranked 4492 p4p, 441 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.

Man Randy
vs
Roberts

177 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randy scores with a hook to the body. Roberts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Randy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.

Randy feints and as Roberts raises his hands in defense, Randy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Randy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Roberts is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Roberts has escaped and now he's on top!

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

Randy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roberts scoring with punches to the head and body.

Randy is rocked!
Roberts lands a couple of elbows.
Oh Randy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roberts loads up on a big left hand. Randy felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Roberts looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Randy can't hide his disappointment, as Roberts celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Roberts!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carl Weathers (ranked 4516 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Doi (ranked 4328 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.

Weathers
vs
Doi

175 cm
23
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carl Weathers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Doi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Weathers stuns Doi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Weathers closes the distance and clinches.
Weathers prevents Doi from breaking the clinch.

Weathers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Weathers has managed to clinch.

Weathers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Weathers clinches.
Weathers scores with a shot to the side of Doi's head.

Weathers manages to pull guard.
Weathers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Doi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Doi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weathers wants to stand and escape but Doi is having none of it.
Weathers has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Weathers pushes Doi off and gets back to his feet.
Weathers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doi.
Doi throws an off balance right hand
and Weathers finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Weathers tries for a takedown but Doi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Weathers clinches up against the cage.
Doi tries to break free but Weathers pushes him back against the cage.
Weathers wants to take the fight to the mat but Doi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Weathers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Weathers clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doi.
A short right from Weathers.
Weathers lands a nice elbow.
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!

Doi manages to break the clinch.
Doi blocks a head kick by Weathers.

Weathers clinches up against the cage.
Doi jumps guard but Weathers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Weathers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Weathers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Weathers with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Weathers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doi shoots in but Weathers avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doi swinging wildly here.

Weathers instigates a clinch.
Doi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Doi looking to stall.
Weathers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Doi walks away with a smile on his face. Weathers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Weathers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weathers keeps the fight on the outside.
Weathers throws a counter high kick but Doi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Doi tries to land a front kick but Weathers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Weathers.
Weathers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weathers somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Weathers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weathers has Doi pressed against the cage, preventing Doi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Doi is trying to pull guard but Weathers has him pressed against the cage.
Doi fails to pull guard.
Weathers lands a body shot.
Doi looks winded!
Weathers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Weathers tries for a takedown but Doi manages to get underhooks.
Doi controlling the action here for a moment.
Weathers is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Weathers dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Weathers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Doi.

Doi is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Weathers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Doi is still on wobbly legs! Can Weathers finish him?
Weathers finds Doi's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Doi flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Weathers lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Doi will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carl Weathers!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Sundial (ranked 4535 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glass Shiv (ranked 4373 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.

Sundial
vs
Shiv

180 cm
25
172 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sundial has a takedown stuffed.
Shiv throws out a counter right but Sundial avoids it with no problem.
Shiv thuds a left hand into Sundial's body.
Shiv lands a head shot.
Sundial doesn't manage to clinch there - Shiv circles away.
Sundial fails with a takedown attempt.
Shiv doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

Sundial takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiv has had enough of the clinch but Sundial keeps him there for the moment.
Shiv is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiv can't break the clinch.
Sundial misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shiv blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Sundial.
Shiv working hard to break the clinch.
Sundial lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sundial has Shiv pressed against the cage.
Sundial keeps control of Shiv as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shiv wants to get back to striking at distance but Sundial won't allow it.

Sundial escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Sundial has Shiv up against the cage in a clinch.
Shiv is looking to break free of the clinch but Sundial has double underhooks.
Sundial has a couple of punches blocked by Shiv.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundial slowing the pace effectively.
Sundial swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sundial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shiv is pushing Sundial up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Shiv on the inside.
Shiv tries to break free but Sundial pushes him back against the cage.
Sundial keeps control of Shiv as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sundial swings wildly with an uppercut but Shiv uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sundial struggles to land a body shot inside as Shiv controls his hands.
Sundial misses with some punches.
Shiv blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shiv wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sundial has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundial misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Shiv's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shiv misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sundial misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Shiv.
Shiv is trying to push Sundial away but Sundial has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shiv is trying to break the clinch but Sundial has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sundial.
A head punch on the inside from Sundial fails to land.
Shiv looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shiv blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sundial taking a breather.
Sundial misses with a punch on the inside.
Shiv is trying to break the clinch but Sundial has him pressed against the cage.
Sundial has Shiv pushed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiv working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shiv wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shiv looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shiv is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shiv is trying to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Shiv's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Sundial pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shiv slaps away a takedown attempt from Sundial, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Sundial. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sundial has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shiv finds it's way round the side to connect with Sundial's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sundial shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shiv defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Sundial dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sundial is looking to clinch but Shiv is avoiding it.
Sundial fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Shiv was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sundial shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shiv thuds a left hand into Sundial's body.
Shiv fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sundial tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shiv swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shiv! But no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shiv.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiv avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sundial shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shiv pinned against the cage. Shiv gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Sundial. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shiv connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundial tries to clinch but Shiv moves out of range.
Sundial doesn't manage to clinch there - Shiv circles away.
Shiv scores with a jab. Sundial acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shiv's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sundial under the eye.
Shiv lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sundial at a distance.

Sundial moves into the clinch.
Shiv is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sundial has a couple of punches blocked by Shiv.
Shiv is trying to force a seperation but Sundial has the dominant position.
Sundial lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiv scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sundial.
Sundial is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shiv is defending well for now.
Shiv blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sundial keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shiv's efforts to push away.
Shiv trying to land knees to the body.
Shiv blocks an uppercut.
Sundial working aggressively here.
Sundial misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sundial working aggressively here.
Sundial fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sundial makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shiv has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shiv is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundial lands a hook that snaps the head of Shiv backwards.

Sundial escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sundial doesn't manage to clinch there - Shiv circles away.
Shiv let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shiv jabs Sundial right on the nose. Sundial blinks but takes it well.
Glass Shiv seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sundial tries to clinch but Shiv moves away
and Sundial takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Glass Shiv is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Sundial forces Shiv back against the cage and clinches.
Sundial lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sundial.
Shiv is trying to force a seperation but Sundial has the dominant position.
Sundial working aggressively here.
Shiv blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Sundial.
Sundial has Shiv pressed against the cage, preventing Shiv from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shiv wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Sundial.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiv misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shiv blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sundial.
Sundial lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sundial stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sundial manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shiv is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shiv can't break the clinch.
Shiv wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shiv managing to block the knees to the body from Sundial.
Sundial has a couple of punches blocked by Shiv.
Shiv can't break the clinch.
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 Ken Sundial will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sundial looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shiv is fending him off so far but Sundial persists. Nope, Shiv circles away and we're back to standing.
Sundial is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sundial is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sundial tries for a takedown but Shiv circles away easily
and Shiv counters with a left and a right that stings Sundial.
Shiv scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sundial fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundial shoots and misses
and Shiv counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Sundial. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sundial tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shiv swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shiv doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sundial fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sundial.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundial fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shiv avoids it really well and circles away.
Shiv swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sundial tries to close the distance and clinch but Shiv swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shiv now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sundial misses with a takedown
and Shiv counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sundial moves in looking to clinch but Shiv pushes him off.
Sundial tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sundial walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shiv stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shiv wants it to stay on the feet.
Shiv's corner calls for a 1-2. Shiv obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundial fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Shiv on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sundial is looking to clinch.
Shiv now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shiv displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sundial.
Sundial doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Shiv to counter with a crisp jab.
Sundial wants to clinch.
Shiv lands with a straight right. Sundial didn't see that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiv cracks Sundial with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sundial tries to clinch there but Shiv circles away.
Shiv swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shiv scores with a jab to the body.
Shiv keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ken Sundial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sundial tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shiv defends well and Sundial ends up having to push Shiv into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jab, jab by Shiv - just one landing.
Sundial tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shiv paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sundial moves forwards but Shiv connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sundial takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice body punch from Shiv.
Sundial tries to close the distance and clinch but Shiv swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Shiv was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundial tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shiv paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sundial avoids the body shot from Shiv.
Shiv works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sundial tries for a takedown but Shiv sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sundial misses with a takedown attempt - Shiv sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shiv has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sundial goes for a double leg but Shiv avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shiv continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shiv circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shiv is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sundial with a body shot.
Sundial closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shiv circles away.
Shiv throws a shot to the body.
Ken Sundial has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sundial looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Glass Shiv comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sundial has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Glass Shiv!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Glass Shiv!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Glass Shiv!

Glass Shiv wins by unanimous decision!
Glass Shiv seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Simms (ranked 4517 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Diaz (ranked 4342 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.

Simms
vs
Diaz

155 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Simms counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Simms.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing Simms from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simms looking to pass the guard.
Simms showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Diaz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Simms should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Diaz has tightened it up now! Simms should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Diaz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sarim Alvarez (ranked 4490 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Conrad (ranked 4521 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.

Alvarez
vs
Conrad

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sarim Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Conrad!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Conrad as Alvarez shoots in.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Alvarez enables Conrad to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alvarez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Conrad showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Conrad working some strikes from top position.
Alvarez is looking to stand up but Conrad isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conrad is working Alvarez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Conrad is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez has a closed guard, preventing Conrad from standing up.
Conrad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Conrad fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alvarez sprawls well initially but Conrad persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Conrad there.
Conrad working Alvarez over with strikes.
Conrad is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Conrad decides to return to a standing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conrad circles away from the clinch attempt
and Conrad counters with a one-two to the body.

Conrad rushes Alvarez and presses him up against the cage.
Conrad stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Conrad keeps control of Alvarez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Conrad avoiding damage as Alvarez throws knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Conrad stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Conrad has Alvarez pushed against the cage.
Conrad continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alvarez drags the fight down to the ground.
Conrad is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Conrad postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conrad is one step ahead there.
Conrad would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Conrad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Conrad feints the counter takedown.
Alvarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Alvarez gets tackled into the cage by Conrad. Conrad maintains the clinch.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Alvarez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Conrad pulls his leg out and moves away.

Conrad throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alvarez was covering up waiting for the punch and Conrad finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conrad's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Conrad is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Conrad would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Conrad tries to pass.
Conrad controlling from the top position.

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.

Conrad is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alvarez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alvarez has escaped and now he's on top!

Jesse Conrad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Conrad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Conrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conrad wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses. Conrad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alvarez's guard. Nice move by Conrad!

Conrad's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Conrad advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Conrad there.
Ground and pound from Conrad.
Alvarez trying to control here.
Conrad controlling the action here.
Conrad scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez trying to control from the bottom.
Conrad wants to pass to mount but Alvarez is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Conrad 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!

Alvarez dives in and grabs Conrad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Conrad pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.

Conrad moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.

Conrad turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Conrad stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Conrad gets a double leg takedown into Alvarez's guard.

Conrad drops back looking for a leg! Alvarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alvarez manages to kick Conrad off! Conrad jumps back into Alvarez's guard.

Alvarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conrad defends well.
Alvarez wants to stand and escape but Conrad is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad pushing down on Alvarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Alvarez looking for submissions off his back.
Conrad is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Conrad tries to pass to full mount but Alvarez defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alvarez trying to control here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Conrad is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Conrad keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Alvarez trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conrad works his foot free and advances to mount.
Conrad lands a heavy elbow.
Conrad working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Conrad with a couple of short strikes.
Conrad controlling his opponent.
Conrad prevents Alvarez from getting the reversal.
Conrad controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to lock up and control but Conrad gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Conrad controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez tries to control Conrad's body but Conrad pushes him off. Alvarez squirms to his side and now Conrad has his back!

Conrad is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Conrad lands strikes to the head.
Sarim Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesse Conrad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Conrad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Conrad 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 Jesse Conrad!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jesse Conrad!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Jesse Conrad!

Jesse Conrad wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Patrick (ranked 4468 p4p, 361 weight class) and Krisis Gudlevskis (ranked 4570 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.

Patrick
vs
Gudlevskis

190 cm
25
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Patrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krisis Gudlevskis!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Patrick moves into the clinch.
Patrick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gudlevskis walks away with a smile on his face. Patrick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Patrick has closed the distance and engaged Gudlevskis in a clinch.
Patrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Krisis Gudlevskis has been cut.
Gudlevskis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Patrick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Patrick jumps guard but Gudlevskis stands there with Patrick around his waist. Patrick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gudlevskis taking a breather.
Gudlevskis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Patrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gudlevskis misses with some punches.

Patrick decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gudlevskis wants to get up but he can't break Patrick's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Patrick wants to stand and escape but Gudlevskis is having none of it.
Gudlevskis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Patrick pulls Gudlevskis in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gudlevskis trying to control the position from guard on top but Patrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gudlevskis passes Patrick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Patrick wants to control the action here but instead Gudlevskis manages to pass to full mount!
Patrick is looking to get to half guard.
Gudlevskis thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Patrick is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Patrick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gudlevskis on the ground.
Patrick tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gudlevskis lands a couple of good shots and Patrick has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Patrick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Patrick looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gudlevskis.
Gudlevskis avoiding Patrick 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gudlevskis's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Patrick is trying to defend against the choke here but Gudlevskis has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Gudlevskis Tightens the hold and Patrick taps out furiously! Gudlevskis displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Krisis Gudlevskis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Saint (ranked 4487 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lets Go (ranked 4324 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.

Saint
vs
Go

183 cm
18
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Saint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lets Go!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Go looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Saint is looking to improve his position.

Go moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Saint.

Go decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Saint fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Go avoids it really well and circles away.
Saint looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Go is fending him off so far but Saint persists. Nope, Go circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Saint looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Go kicks Saint off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Saint shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saint showed some decent athleticism there.

Go manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Go fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saint sprawls well initially but Go persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Go in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Saint tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Go!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lets Go!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie McBride (ranked 4341 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Loki (ranked 4364 p4p, 435 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.

McBride
vs
Loki

171 cm
25
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

McBride moves into the clinch successfully.
Loki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Loki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McBride fights it off and pushes away nicely.

McBride scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loki is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBride is thwarting Loki's attempts to control the position.
McBride is controlling the pace.
Loki is looking to improve his position.
Loki is still trying to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McBride wants to stand up but Loki manages to regain full guard.
Loki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McBride trying to control the position from guard on top but Loki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Loki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Loki trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Loki is on top in guard.

Loki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Loki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBride manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McBride moves into full guard.
Loki lands a couple of elbows.
Loki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

McBride had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Loki defends it easily.
Loki postures up and lands a big shot to McBride's brow.
McBride looking for a sweep. Not yet McBride, not yet.

The fighters are working up against the cage. McBride manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Loki managing to block the knees to the body from McBride.

Loki turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Loki manages to end up in side control.
Loki working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBride is looking for a sweep.
Loki working the ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loki landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on McBride's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Loki working the head with strikes.
Loki working the ground and pound.
Loki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McBride to see if he's OK.
Loki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McBride is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Loki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McBride is breathing heavily.
Loki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Loki drops an elbow to the side of McBride's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Loki working the head and body with strikes.
Loki working McBride over with strikes.
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. Loki connects with a nice short shot to McBride's temple.
Loki wants to control but McBride is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Loki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McBride will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Loki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

McBride gets caught napping as Loki dives in and scores a takedown. McBride manages to retain guard.
The Loki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Loki wants to control from the top but McBride keeps moving.
McBride has momentary wrist control but Loki slips an elbow through the middle.

Loki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Loki throws a big elbow that misses.
McBride might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Loki works over McBride with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McBride's head.
Loki distracts McBride with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McBride utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Loki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Loki scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loki stands up over McBride, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Loki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Loki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Loki stands up over McBride, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Loki distracts McBride with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Loki landing with the ground and pound.
McBride keeping moving, preventing Loki from controlling successfully.
Loki working some strikes from top position.
Loki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Loki throwing strikes but missing.
McBride is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Loki lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

McBride has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Loki off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
McBride shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Loki as he avoids it easily.
Loki feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McBride tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eddie McBride is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McBride cracks Loki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Loki dives in for a single leg takedown but McBride sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

McBride has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McBride pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBride tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Loki keeps the fight on the outside.
McBride throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Loki's waist but Loki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McBride off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie McBride. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBride shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Loki feints the counter takedown.
McBride misses with a head kick.

Loki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McBride did well to prevent Loki getting side control.
Loki working the head and body with strikes.
McBride has hold of Loki's hands but Loki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McBride on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McBride is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Loki scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Loki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Loki is looking to take a break and control but McBride is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loki 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.
Loki winds up and cracks McBride with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Loki there.
Loki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Loki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Loki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Loki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McBride on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Loki winds up and cracks McBride with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Loki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Loki prevents McBride from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Loki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

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

McBride sneaks out the side door and pushes Loki away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

McBride gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Loki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McBride controls Loki momentarily but Loki frees himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McBride's head.
Loki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Loki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McBride looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Loki distracts McBride with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Loki works over McBride with some ground and pound from guard.
McBride looking to control.
Loki lands a couple of digs.
Loki stands up over McBride, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Loki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loki working some strikes from top position.
Loki scoring with some ground and pound.
Loki trying to control but McBride is working from the bottom.
McBride working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loki.
Loki won't allow McBride to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBride keeping moving, preventing Loki from controlling successfully.
Loki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Loki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Loki connects with a couple of short punches.
Loki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Loki is in close to McBride's body, working some short punches and elbows.

McBride is rocked!
Loki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh McBride is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Loki cracks McBride with a solid left hand.
Loki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Loki loads up on a big left hand. McBride felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Loki looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! McBride can't hide his disappointment, as Loki celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Loki!