QFC Tournament 1137 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Jake (ranked 4244 p4p, 4226 weight class) and Mikko Kangas (ranked 472 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikko Kangas told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Jake
vs
Kangas

186 cm
24
190
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
24
187
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Jake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Kangas!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kangas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kangas shoots for a double leg takedown but Jake sprawls well. He's pushed Kangas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kangas goes for a double leg but Jake avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jake continues to drive forward.
Paul Jake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Kangas.
Kangas circles away from the clinch attempt.

Jake takes the fight into the clinch.
Jake lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Jake as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jake.
Jake lands a nice shot to the body.
Jake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jake tries to throw a body punch but Kangas avoids it by throwing Jake back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Jake.
Jake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jake lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Kangas is rocked!
Jake lands a big right hand that drops Kangas! The killer instinct kicks in and Jake finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jake!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Jake!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Qfc Legend (ranked 4247 p4p, 4502 weight class) and Mirko Sticks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Legend
vs
Sticks

190 cm
24
189
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
185
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sticks goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Legend shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sticks but Sticks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sticks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legend looks for a takedown but Sticks sprawls well.
Sticks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sticks throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

Legend throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sticks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Legend is in Sticks's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sticks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Legend.
Legend is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sticks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Legend working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Legend wants to control from the top but Sticks keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sticks can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Legend lands a couple of digs.
Legend is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Legend stops Sticks from standing up.
Legend keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sticks's head.
Legend slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Legend in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Legend in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Legend lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sticks looks winded!
Legend working the body and head with strikes.

It looks like Mirko Sticks has been cut.
Legend working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sticks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Legend. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Legend is working Sticks over with some ground and pound from side control.

Sticks is rocked!
Legend in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Sticks looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Legend turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Qfc Legend!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Roberts (ranked 4524 p4p, 4593 weight class) and Erick Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Roberts could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Erick Wright's chin.

Roberts
vs
Wright

185 cm
19
185
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
170
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Roberts !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erick Wright!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Roberts lands an elbow just above Wright 's eye.

It looks like Erick Wright has been cut.

Roberts breaks the clinch.

Roberts gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wright to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Roberts is looking to stand back up but Wright counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Roberts .

Wright performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Roberts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wright on the ground.

Wright is working for a kimura but Roberts is defending it quite comfortably.
Wright sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roberts defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wright.
Wright looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Wright stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Roberts looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range.
Wright avoids the head kick by Roberts .
Wright scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Roberts lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Roberts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wright shoots in and gets a takedown into Roberts 's guard.
Wright stays in close to Roberts 's body and controls the position.

Wright thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wright is working Roberts 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 four minutes gone in the round.

Wright stands up and waves to Roberts to follow him.
Roberts is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A head kick misses from Roberts .
A punch combination from Roberts misses.
Wright tries to counter with a clinch but Roberts shakes him off and moves away.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick from Roberts misses.
Roberts throws a head kick but Wright moves out of range.
Roberts connects with a leg kick.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Roberts moves away and avoids it.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roberts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erick Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erick Wright's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wright takes an elbow to the forehead.
Roberts misses with an elbow strike.
Wright will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Roberts up against the cage.
Wright goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roberts prevents it.

Wright breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick.
Wright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roberts .
Roberts lands with a nice body punch.
Roberts thuds his right hand into Wright's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wright shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Roberts 's guard.
Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wright stands up over Roberts , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wright sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roberts 's guard.
Wright with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Wright decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jake Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roberts misses with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a hook
and Roberts counters with a good low kick that Wright was not able to check.
Wright throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roberts 's waist but Roberts gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wright off to one side.

Wright drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wright throwing strikes from guard but Roberts blocks nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wright is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wright is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wright pushing down on Roberts 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wright working Roberts over with strikes.
Wright takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Wright stands up out of the half guard.
Wright shoots in but Roberts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jake Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Wright.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roberts cracks Wright with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wright takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Roberts 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wright prevents Roberts from breaking the clinch.
Wright takes an elbow to the temple.
Wright leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Roberts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Roberts stops a takedown attempt from Wright.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Erick Wright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Erick Wright's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Roberts misses with a double jab.
Roberts goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jake Roberts is winning the standup battle so far.

Roberts gets caught napping as Wright dives in and scores a takedown. Roberts manages to retain guard.
Wright seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Wright has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright pushes down on Roberts 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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. Wright connects with a nice short shot to Roberts 's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright is taking a breather. Roberts says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Wright escapes and gets back to his feet.
Wright will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roberts tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.

Wright clinches up with Roberts and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Wright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wright has a closed guard, preventing Roberts from standing up.
Wright manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roberts manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wright.
Erick Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright lands a couple of decent looking shots.

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.
Wright works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wright scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wright keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jake Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Erick Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wright 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Erick Wright!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Erick Wright!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Erick Wright!

Erick Wright wins by unanimous decision!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Dann (ranked 4501 p4p, 4236 weight class) and Tournament King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Dann could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tournament King's chin.

Dann
vs
King

200 cm
18
193
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
189
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie Dann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tournament King!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dann checks a leg kick.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Dann.
A little feinted left hand from Dann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dann counters with a straight right hand.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dann throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King ducks right into an uppercut from Dann.
A low kick from King is predictable there
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King tests Dann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Dann does it's job there.
King dips to his left and cracks Dann with an uppercut!
King throws a body kick that misses
and Dann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Dann counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from King
and Dann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Dann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King missing with a left hand there. Dann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from King misses
and Dann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Dann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King misses with the body kick
and Dann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dann scores with a hook.
King misses the body punch
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tournament King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dann throws a jab when King was well out of range.
A nice side step and King releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
King misses with a hook
and Dann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King misses with a body shot
and Dann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King swings widly with a right hand
and Dann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King tries to land a body kick
and Dann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dann is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A shot to the body from King misses
and Dann counters with a straight right hand.
King throws a right hand that misses
letting Dann counter with a right hand.
King is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
King throws a body kick that misses
and Dann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King looks to throw a body kick
and Dann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King throws a leg kick
and Dann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King misses the body punch
letting Dann counter with a right hand.
Dann lands with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dann.
King replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dann blocks it well.
King throws a leg kick
and Dann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Dann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King thows a leg kick but Dann checks it
and Dann counters with a straight right hand.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Dann to counter with a crisp jab.
King throws a body kick that misses
and Dann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dann is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
King throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dann counters with a straight right hand.
King misses with a jab to the body
and Dann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dann lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dann takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dann throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
King gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dann counters with a stiff right hand.
Dann with a hook.
King misses with an uppercut
letting Dann counter with a right hand.
King with a nice cross.
King misses with a body punch
and Dann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King throws a leg kick
enabling Dann to counter with a crisp jab.
King throws a leg kick that is checked
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King misses with a shot to the body
and Dann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dann darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dann.
Dann went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

King throws a lazy uppercut
and Dann counters with a straight right hand.
Dann misses the jab.
Dann lands an overhand right.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Dann counters with a straight right hand.
King looks to throw a body kick
and Dann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King throws a leg kick
and Dann counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
King throws a sloppy body shot
and Dann counters with a straight right hand.
Dann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but King might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dann has got the better of the exchanges.
Dann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Dann counters with a nice uppercut.
Dann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
King looks to throw a body kick
and Dann counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dann lands the left hand.
A low kick from King misses
and Dann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dann is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
King throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Dann to counter with a crisp jab.
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
King throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dann counters with a straight right hand.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Dann counters with a straight right hand.
King misses with a left hand
letting Dann counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from King misses
and Dann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Dann.
King moves forwards but Dann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King looks to throw a body kick
and Dann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King misses with a left hand
enabling Dann to counter with a crisp jab.
King misses with a hook
and Dann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King tries to land a body kick
letting Dann counter with a right hand.
King throws a leg kick
and Dann counters with a left and a right that stings King.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dann.
King swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Dann to counter with a crisp jab.
King misses with a body punch
and Dann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dann scores with a decent looking hook.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries to land a body kick
letting Dann counter with a right hand.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dann counter with a right hand.
King throws a body kick that misses
and Dann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King misses with the body kick
and Dann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
King throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King misses the body punch
enabling Dann to counter with a crisp jab.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Dann to counter with a crisp jab.
Dann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King walks into a straight right hand from Dann.
King throws a body kick that misses
and Dann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Dann counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King ducks right into an uppercut from Dann.
King misses with a leg kick
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dann throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dann.
Dann connects with a crisp jab.
King throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dann connects with a nice looking jab.
Dann misses with a looping right.
Dann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by King misses
and Dann counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from King misses
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King throws a lazy body kick
and Dann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Dann dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

King swings for the body but Dann moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Dann misses its target.
Dann jabs at King's body.
King throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dann counters with a straight right hand.
King thows a leg kick but Dann checks it
and Dann counters with a stiff right hand.
King tries to land a body kick
and Dann counters with a stiff right hand.
King drops his hands momentarily and Dann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A lazy body kick from King
and Dann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King throws a lazy body kick
and Dann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann lands with a nice body punch.
King thows a leg kick but Dann checks it
and Dann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King throws a leg kick
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dann throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws a leg kick
and Dann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dann works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
King thows a leg kick but Dann checks it
and Dann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King throws a sloppy body shot
and Dann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King misses with a hook
letting Dann counter with a right hand.
A leg kick checked by Dann.
Dann blocks the body kick.
King gets cracked there but stands up to it.
King misses with an uppercut
and Dann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King misses with a leg kick
and Dann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tournament King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a right hand
and Dann counters with a straight right hand.
Charlie Dann is winning the standup battle so far.
King throws a leg kick
and Dann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King takes one on the button.
King misses with a leg kick
and Dann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King misses with a body shot
enabling Dann to counter with a crisp jab.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dann counters with a stiff right hand.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Dann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from King misses
and Dann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Dann counters with a straight right hand.
King tries to land a body kick
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King thows a leg kick but Dann checks it
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dann cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
King throws a leg kick
and Dann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice cross by Dann.
King swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dann lands a two punch combo.
King misses with an uppercut
and Dann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King looks to throw a body kick
and Dann counters with a straight right hand.
Dann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from King is predictable there
and Dann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
King walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King misses with a jab to the body
and Dann counters with a nice uppercut.
King has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab from Dann.
Dann takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dann with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King thows a leg kick but Dann checks it
and Dann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King stuns Dann with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dann misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King misses with a leg kick
and Dann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from King is predictable there
and Dann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King misses with a body punch
and Dann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Dann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dann has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Charlie Dann!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Charlie Dann!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Charlie Dann!

Charlie Dann wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Charlie Dann thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.