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VFC 3: Beornes PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edil Rosenqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Egil Skallagrimsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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252 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edil Rosenqvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Egil Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skallagrimsson moves into range and clinches up with Rosenqvist.
Rosenqvist with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rosenqvist wants to get back to striking at distance but Skallagrimsson won't allow it.
Rosenqvist wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rosenqvist tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Skallagrimsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Skallagrimsson prevents Rosenqvist from breaking the clinch.
Skallagrimsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rosenqvist wants a takedown but no success here.
Rosenqvist tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skallagrimsson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edil Rosenqvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rosenqvist tries to clinch but Skallagrimsson moves away
and Skallagrimsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rosenqvist is looking to break free of the clinch but Skallagrimsson has double underhooks.
Skallagrimsson tries to break the clinch but Rosenqvist is controlling the position.
Skallagrimsson lands a damaging elbow.
Rosenqvist can't break the clinch.
Skallagrimsson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Skallagrimsson trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosenqvist wants to stand but Skallagrimsson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson 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.
Rosenqvist knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skallagrimsson on the ground.
Rosenqvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Skallagrimsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skallagrimsson is trying to keep Rosenqvist in close.
Skallagrimsson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rosenqvist misses with a body kick.
Rosenqvist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Rosenqvist.
Rosenqvist tries to keep at a distance but Skallagrimsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skallagrimsson.
Rosenqvist wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rosenqvist is trying to break the clinch but Skallagrimsson has him pressed against the cage.
Skallagrimsson stalling in the clinch.
Skallagrimsson keeps control of Rosenqvist as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Skallagrimsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rosenqvist wants to break free but Skallagrimsson has control.
Skallagrimsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rosenqvist gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rosenqvist wants to get back to striking at distance but Skallagrimsson won't allow it.
Rosenqvist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rosenqvist has Skallagrimsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skallagrimsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rosenqvist wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Skallagrimsson has him pressed against the cage.
Skallagrimsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rosenqvist pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rosenqvist wants to break the clinch but can't.
Skallagrimsson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rosenqvist wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Skallagrimsson has him pressed against the cage.
Skallagrimsson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Skallagrimsson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rosenqvist is looking to stand up but Skallagrimsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosenqvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosenqvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skallagrimsson throwing strikes from guard but Rosenqvist blocks nicely.
Rosenqvist wants to get back to his feet but Skallagrimsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Skallagrimsson wants to control from the top but Rosenqvist keeps moving.
Skallagrimsson looks gassed!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rosenqvist. That's going to slow Skallagrimsson down.
Skallagrimsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rosenqvist circles away.
Rosenqvist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Skallagrimsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson has picked Rosenqvist up - he's going for a ride! Skallagrimsson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rosenqvist is trying to stand up here but Skallagrimsson is controlling him well.
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. Skallagrimsson connects with a nice short shot to Rosenqvist's temple.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Skallagrimsson wants to take a breather but Rosenqvist is having none of it.
Rosenqvist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rosenqvist striking from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson is looking to take a break and control but Rosenqvist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rosenqvist tries to roll over but Skallagrimsson keeps him under control.
Rosenqvist is working hard here to advance position.
Rosenqvist on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rosenqvist tries to get out of the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Skallagrimsson drives through and clinches with Rosenqvist against the cage.
Skallagrimsson drags the fight down to the ground.
Skallagrimsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Skallagrimsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rosenqvist has hold of Skallagrimsson's hands but Skallagrimsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Skallagrimsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Skallagrimsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Skallagrimsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Skallagrimsson wants to take a breather but Rosenqvist is having none of it.
Rosenqvist taking some punishment here, with Skallagrimsson in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenqvist is not content to let Skallagrimsson control the position.
Skallagrimsson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rosenqvist kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Skallagrimsson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Rosenqvist has managed to free his arm - good work.
Skallagrimsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rosenqvist taking some punishment here, with Skallagrimsson in his half guard.
Rosenqvist controlling the position well.
Skallagrimsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rosenqvist with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rosenqvist looks like he's trying to stand up.
Skallagrimsson passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skallagrimsson looking to control but Rosenqvist is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rosenqvist tries to buck Skallagrimsson off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Egil Skallagrimsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rosenqvist throws a head kick but Skallagrimsson moves out of range.
Rosenqvist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skallagrimsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Skallagrimsson cracks Rosenqvist with a nice body shot.
Rosenqvist wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Skallagrimsson has him pressed against the cage.
Rosenqvist can't break the clinch.
Rosenqvist wants to get back to striking at distance but Skallagrimsson won't allow it.
Skallagrimsson drags the fight down to the ground.
Skallagrimsson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Skallagrimsson wants to control the pace but Rosenqvist is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Skallagrimsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rosenqvist avoids a series of strikes thrown by Skallagrimsson.
Rosenqvist tries to reverse the position but Skallagrimsson maintains control.
Rosenqvist is squirming around, avoiding Skallagrimsson's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skallagrimsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skallagrimsson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson with good strikes from the mount here!
Rosenqvist is working to get back to half guard.
Skallagrimsson scoring with strikes but Rosenqvist is staying in there.
Rosenqvist tries to lock up and control but Skallagrimsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Skallagrimsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skallagrimsson lands a big shot there that rocks Rosenqvist but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rosenqvist is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rosenqvist throwing hammer fists to the chest of Skallagrimsson. What's that going to do exactly?
Rosenqvist is working to get back to half guard.
Skallagrimsson lands with some strikes.
Rosenqvist keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rosenqvist is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rosenqvist is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rosenqvist's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenqvist is trying desperately to improve position.
Rosenqvist avoids a series of strikes thrown by Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson thowing shots but they're missing.
Rosenqvist is desperately trying to improve his position but Skallagrimsson has a good base and remains in mount.
Egil Skallagrimsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rosenqvist wants to try and get back to his feet.
Skallagrimsson wants to control the pace but Rosenqvist is squirming around nicely.
Rosenqvist is trying to escape the mount.
Rosenqvist really wants to buck Skallagrimsson off and get back to his feet.
Rosenqvist keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
You get the feeling that Rosenqvist really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Skallagrimsson content just to control the position here.
Rosenqvist wants to get back to his feet.
Rosenqvist takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rosenqvist can't escape the position.
Rosenqvist wants to try and get back to his feet.
Rosenqvist somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Rosenqvist throws a nice looking combination but Skallagrimsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rosenqvist knocks Skallagrimsson to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Skallagrimsson is rocked!
It looks like Egil Skallagrimsson has been cut.
Rosenqvist cracks Skallagrimsson with a big right hand but Skallagrimsson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Skallagrimsson is still in real trouble! Can Rosenqvist finish him?
Skallagrimsson tries to bench press Rosenqvist off him but Rosenqvist keeps the position.
Rosenqvist lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rosenqvist lands a nice forearm strike.
Rosenqvist working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rosenqvist wants to stand but Skallagrimsson is controlling his arm.
Skallagrimsson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rosenqvist's best efforts.
Skallagrimsson gets back to full guard.
Skallagrimsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Skallagrimsson, not yet.
Rosenqvist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rosenqvist has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Skallagrimsson is proving hard to escape from.
Skallagrimsson striking off his back but it's not causing Rosenqvist any problems.
Skallagrimsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rosenqvist is one step ahead there.
Rosenqvist is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Skallagrimsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Skallagrimsson is looking to clinch but Rosenqvist is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rosenqvist throws a sloppy head kick and Skallagrimsson moves out of range easily.
Skallagrimsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rosenqvist looks like he's trying to stand up.
Skallagrimsson wants to pass the guard but Rosenqvist is defending well.
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 Edil Rosenqvist will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Egil Skallagrimsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Skallagrimsson darts in and clinches Rosenqvist up against the cage.
Skallagrimsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Skallagrimsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rosenqvist looking for a takedown.
Skallagrimsson looking to stall.
Skallagrimsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skallagrimsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Rosenqvist. Rosenqvist gets slowly back to his feet.
Rosenqvist misses with a head kick.
Skallagrimsson gets a takedown into half guard.
Rosenqvist is looking to escape.
Skallagrimsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Well, if Skallagrimsson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Skallagrimsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Skallagrimsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rosenqvist keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenqvist is looking to get back to is feet but Skallagrimsson passes into side control.
Skallagrimsson tries for a kimura but Rosenqvist is defending well.
Skallagrimsson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rosenqvist is trying to get back to his feet.
Skallagrimsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rosenqvist keeps working.
Rosenqvist wants to control but Skallagrimsson postures up.
Skallagrimsson taking a breather here.
Rosenqvist is trying to improve his position.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the action but Rosenqvist is working from the bottom.
Rosenqvist tries to buck Skallagrimsson off but Skallagrimsson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rosenqvist is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rosenqvist throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Skallagrimsson rushes Rosenqvist and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Skallagrimsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Rosenqvist gets an underhook and turns Skallagrimsson into the cage.
Rosenqvist can't break the clinch.
Rosenqvist is looking to break free of the clinch but Skallagrimsson has double underhooks.
Rosenqvist wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rosenqvist wants to break the clinch but can't.
Skallagrimsson avoiding damage.
Rosenqvist wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rosenqvist tries to break the clinch but Skallagrimsson is controlling the position.
Rosenqvist using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skallagrimsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Skallagrimsson keeps control of Rosenqvist as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Skallagrimsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rosenqvist gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rosenqvist wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rosenqvist is looking to break free of the clinch but Skallagrimsson has double underhooks.
Rosenqvist throws a knee to the head but misses.
Skallagrimsson decides to pull guard.
Rosenqvist wants to get up but he can't break Skallagrimsson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Skallagrimsson trying to keep a closed guard but Rosenqvist is proving a slippery customer.
Rosenqvist trying to stand up but can't free himself from Skallagrimsson's guard.
Skallagrimsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rosenqvist's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenqvist is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Skallagrimsson is controlling him.
Rosenqvist trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Skallagrimsson pushes down on Rosenqvist's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rosenqvist wants to get back to full guard.
Rosenqvist misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rosenqvist is looking to escape.
Rosenqvist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Rosenqvist fails to land with a series of punches.
Rosenqvist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rosenqvist tries for a takedown but Skallagrimsson circles away easily
and Skallagrimsson counters with a single leg into guard. Rosenqvist didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edil Rosenqvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skallagrimsson working some strikes from top position.
Rosenqvist looking to control.
Rosenqvist wants to stand but Skallagrimsson is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson landing with the ground and pound.
Skallagrimsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rosenqvist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rosenqvist keeping moving, preventing Skallagrimsson from controlling successfully.
Rosenqvist wants to stand up but Skallagrimsson is controlling him.
Rosenqvist throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Skallagrimsson prevents Rosenqvist from getting back to his feet.
Rosenqvist punching from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rosenqvist's guard.
Skallagrimsson is tying to control. Rosenqvist wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Skallagrimsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skallagrimsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Skallagrimsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rosenqvist keeps working.
Skallagrimsson prevents Rosenqvist from standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Egil Skallagrimsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Skallagrimsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Egil Skallagrimsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harri Soikkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince willy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harri Soikkeli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Soikkeli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Prince willy!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soikkeli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
willy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
willy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soikkeli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
willy lands a nice hook to Soikkeli's body. Soikkeli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Soikkeli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. willy sprawls well initially but Soikkeli persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
willy is trying to stand.
Soikkeli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Soikkeli is pressing down on willy's thigh, looking to free his foot. willy is holding on for now.
Soikkeli wants to take a breather but willy is having none of it.
Soikkeli thows a huge punch but willy dodges it nicely.
willy is trying is best to control the position here.
Soikkeli could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
willy tries to kick Soikkeli off in order to stand up. Soikkeli Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
willy striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
willy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soikkeli bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
willy is looking for a sweep.
Soikkeli is breathing heavily.
Soikkeli stands up and we're back to a striking position.
willy misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soikkeli shoots in and bounces willy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
willy controls Soikkeli momentarily but Soikkeli frees himself.
Soikkeli throwing strikes but missing.
Soikkeli is looking to stand up but willy won't let him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if willy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Soikkeli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soikkeli stopping the sweep attempt from willy.
Soikkeli looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Soikkeli scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soikkeli decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Soikkeli clinches.
willy stalling in the clinch but Soikkeli improves position.
Soikkeli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soikkeli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but willy swivels and escapes.
Soikkeli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with willy but willy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harri Soikkeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soikkeli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Soikkeli darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Soikkeli controlling the pace.
willy trying to get back to full guard but Soikkeli takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
willy is squirming around, avoiding Soikkeli's attempts to control the action.
willy holds of for dear life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soikkeli looking to control and managing it successfully.
willy wants to control but Soikkeli is having none of it.
willy tries to buck Soikkeli off but he can't manage it.
willy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Soikkeli is standing up, even though he is in mount.
willy scores with a takedown into Soikkeli's guard.
willy controls from within his opponent's guard.
willy being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soikkeli keeping full guard, as willy tries to pass.
willy trying to control but Soikkeli is working from the bottom.
willy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
willy postures up.
willy wants to stand but Soikkeli is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
willy checks a low kick from Soikkeli.
willy throws a nice looking combination but Soikkeli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
willy checks a low kick from Soikkeli.
willy tries to land a leg kick but Soikkeli saw it coming and moves away.
Soikkeli fails with the takedown
and willy counters with a left and a right that stings Soikkeli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Harri Soikkeli will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
willy scores with a one two! Soikkeli had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
willy misses with a leg kick
so Soikkeli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
willy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soikkeli controls the pace.
Soikkeli decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on willy, up you get!
Soikkeli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but willy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soikkeli looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for willy!
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!
Soikkeli landing strikes, looking to finish!
willy wants to hold on but Soikkeli pushes him away.
willy looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
willy grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Soikkeli is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Soikkeli gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Soikkeli gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Soikkeli apologises and we restart here on the feet.
willy is breathing heavily.
willy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - willy lands in his opponent's guard.
Soikkeli looking to hit a scissor sweep but willy is one step ahead there.
willy wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Soikkeli's closed guard. He's half up but Soikkeli has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Soikkeli pivots and extends the arm, willy falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Soikkeli! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harri Soikkeli!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Verelea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bub Hewlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hewlett has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Juan Verelea has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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, Juan Verelea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bub Hewlett!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verelea scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hewlett looks gassed!
Verelea misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice combination there by Verelea.
Verelea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Verelea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hewlett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Verelea misses with a jab, cross combination.
Verelea misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verelea lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Verelea.
Hewlett is rocked!
Verelea scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Verelea does no damage.
Hewlett dodges the punch combination from Verelea.
Juan Verelea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Verelea swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hewlett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verelea stalks Hewlett and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hewlett's face. Hewlett staggers backwards, shaken.
Hewlett is still on wobbly legs! Can Verelea finish him?
Verelea throws a right hand that Hewlett ducks under and follows up with a left that Hewlett also avoids with ease.
Hewlett seems to have recovered his senses.
Verelea lands with a cross.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Verelea lands a body shot.
Verelea lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verelea looks to land a combination. Hewlett sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Verelea scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice uppercut there from Verelea.
Hewlett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Verelea as he avoids it easily.
Verelea goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Verelea swinging wilding here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verelea keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hewlett drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hewlett wants to stand but Verelea is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hewlett drops back, looking for a kneebar! Verelea looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Verelea looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Verelea!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Verelea dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Verelea digs a good body shot into Hewlett's ribs.
Hewlett looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Verelea!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hewlett jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Verelea manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hewlett is breathing heavily.
Verelea is pushing Hewlett's head away, looking to escape. Hewlett manages to hold on to the position though.
Hewlett should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewlett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Verelea is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hewlett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hewlett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hewlett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verelea is trying to control Hewlett's posture but Hewlett avoids it.
Hewlett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Verelea knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Verelea gets back to half guard.
Verelea wants to get back to full guard.
Hewlett tries to stand and escape but Verelea actually recovers to full guard.
Hewlett looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verelea trying to control the position.
Hewlett trying to move into half guard but instead Verelea has managed to sweep!
Verelea is looking to stand up but Hewlett won't let him.
Hewlett keeping moving, preventing Verelea from controlling successfully.
Verelea has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hewlett is proving hard to escape from.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Verelea lands with a nice combination. Hewlett backs away looking to recover.
Verelea throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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.
Hewlett misses with a two punch combination.
Hewlett misses the body punch
and Verelea cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verelea looks to land a combination but Hewlett avoids it well.
Hewlett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hewlett prevents Verelea from standing back up.
Hewlett uses his free foot to push down on Verelea's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Verelea.
Hewlett looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bub Hewlett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Verelea scores with a shot to the body.
Juan Verelea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verelea connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from Verelea misses.
Verelea thuds a left hand into Hewlett's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verelea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hewlett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Verelea scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Good standup being displayed there by Verelea as he connects with a hook.
Verelea scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Verelea misses with a two punch combination.
Verelea tries to bum rush Hewlett with a series of wild strikes but Hewlett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Verelea.
Verelea throws a nice looking combination but Hewlett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Verelea throws a series of punches but Hewlett avoids them all with ease.
Verelea misses with a few strikes there.
Verelea lands with a nice body punch.
Some wild striking there from Verelea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verelea closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hewlett fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Verelea. No joy for Hewlett on that attempt.
Verelea misses with a jab to the body
and Hewlett counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hewlett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hewlett slips nicely into half guard.
Hewlett passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Verelea!
Hewlett moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Verelea has worked his arm free - good work by Verelea!
Hewlett decides to stand back up. Hewlett steps back and let's Verelea get back to his feet.
Verelea throws a combination. Hewlett tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hewlett avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Verelea showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Verelea 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Verelea!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Re Christensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaapo Hannuksela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaapo Hannuksela will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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210 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Re Christensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaapo Hannuksela!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hannuksela decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hannuksela is looking for a kimura here.
Hannuksela is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Christensen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Christensen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Hannuksela tries to improve position but can't.
Christensen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hannuksela is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hannuksela is not content to let Christensen control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christensen scoring with punches from side control.
Hannuksela wants to control but Christensen postures up.
Hannuksela looks gassed!
Hannuksela is trying to improve his position.
Christensen trying to control the action but Hannuksela is working from the bottom.
Hannuksela is trying to work for a sweep but Christensen has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christensen prevents Hannuksela from getting the reversal.
Christensen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hannuksela is now in Christensen's guard. A big mistake from Christensen there, giving up the dominant position!
Hannuksela controlling from the top position.
Hannuksela wants to control from the top but Christensen keeps moving.
Christensen keeping full guard, as Hannuksela tries to pass.
Christensen trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christensen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Christensen keeping moving, preventing Hannuksela from controlling successfully.
Hannuksela stands and throws Christensen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Christensen is not content to let Hannuksela control the position.
Christensen is trying to buck Hannuksela off.
Hannuksela tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hannuksela trying to control the action but Christensen is working from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Christensen regains half guard.
Christensen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Christensen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hannuksela.
Hannuksela is pressing down on Christensen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Christensen is holding on for now.
Christensen tries to roll over but Hannuksela keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hannuksela trying to control the action but Christensen is working from the bottom.
Hannuksela is thwarting Christensen's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaapo Hannuksela will probably get the nod.
That's time! Christensen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No joy there for Christensen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christensen swinging wilding here.
Hannuksela closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Christensen to the mat! Christensen manages to get full guard.
Hannuksela pushing down on Christensen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hannuksela is trying to work for a kimura but Christensen is defending well.
Hannuksela is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hannuksela seems to be looking for submissions.
Hannuksela works his way into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christensen stops Hannuksela from passing to mount.
Hannuksela is looking to take a break and control but Christensen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hannuksela. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Christensen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hannuksela is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hannuksela goes for an armbar but Christensen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Christensen.
Christensen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hannuksela looking to control.
Hannuksela has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Christensen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hannuksela looking for a guillotine here but Christensen defends easily.
Hannuksela is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hannuksela throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Christensen escapes and throws Hannuksela's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hannuksela tries to improve position but can't.
Christensen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christensen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Christensen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hannuksela is trying to improve his position.
Hannuksela stops Christensen from passing to mount.
Christensen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hannuksela gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christensen prevents Hannuksela from improving his position.
Christensen moves nicely into side control.
Christensen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Christensen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Christensen misses.
Christensen misses the shot to the body.
Hannuksela shoots in for a double leg but Christensen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hannuksela fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hannuksela misses with a takedown attempt - Christensen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Re Christensen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hannuksela will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Christensen throws a nice looking combination but Hannuksela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christensen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hannuksela scores a takedown into full mount!
Hannuksela stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Hannuksela slips a jab and a cross from Christensen.
Hannuksela staying out of range there.
Hannuksela misses with a takedown attempt - Christensen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hannuksela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Christensen.
Christensen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christensen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannuksela fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Re Christensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaapo Hannuksela.
Hannuksela fails to land the takedown.
No joy there for Christensen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hannuksela.
Christensen fails to land with a series of punches.
Hannuksela shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hannuksela stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Christensen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hannuksela fails with the takedown.
Christensen throws a series of punches but Hannuksela avoids them all with ease.
Hannuksela clinches with his opponent.
Hannuksela tries to pull guard but Christensen holds him up against the cage and eventually Hannuksela drops back down to his feet.
Christensen lands a hook that snaps the head of Hannuksela backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hannuksela manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hannuksela looking for a guillotine here but Christensen defends easily.
Hannuksela utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hannuksela not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Christensen wants to control from the top but Hannuksela keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hannuksela looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Christensen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hannuksela.
Hannuksela changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Christensen tries to avoid it but Hannuksela manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Christensen to the ground. Christensen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Christensen throws a series of punches but Hannuksela avoids them all with ease.
Hannuksela changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Christensen tries to avoid it but Hannuksela manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Christensen to the ground. Christensen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Christensen misses with a double jab.
Hannuksela fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kaapo Hannuksela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christensen misses with the combination.
Christensen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christensen digs a good hook to Hannuksela's body.
Christensen cracks Hannuksela with a good jab.
It looks like Kaapo Hannuksela has been cut.
Christensen misses with a hook. Hannuksela ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christensen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Hannuksela or perhaps it was just good defense by Christensen which made him look bad.
Christensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christensen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hannuksela shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christensen is refusing to be controlled, as Hannuksela sits in half guard.
Hannuksela is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christensen trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kaapo Hannuksela.
I think Hannuksela has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaapo Hannuksela!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Uotila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Tummutti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tummutti has chosen Tiamat - Cain as his entrance music. Tummutti has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Jorma Uotila has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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200 lbs
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211 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Uotila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Tummutti!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tummutti looks for a takedown but Uotila sprawls well.
Uotila looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Uotila fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uotila has managed to clinch.
Tummutti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uotila closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Uotila is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tummutti has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tummutti is not content to let Uotila control the position.
Uotila postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Uotila tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Uotila has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Uotila tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tummutti is being controlled here.
Tummutti is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Uotila stands up and beckons Tummutti to his feet.
Uotila throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uotila shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tummutti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Uotila prevents the takedown attempt.
Tummutti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tummutti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Uotila lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tummutti breaks the clinch.
Uotila wants to clinch.
Tummutti throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tummutti bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Uotila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tummutti.
Tummutti misses with a double jab
and Uotila counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tummutti looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tummutti is looking to control Uotila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tummutti avoid being mounted?
Uotila moves nicely into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tummutti tries to improve position but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tummutti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tummutti is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tummutti is not content to let Uotila control the position.
Tummutti is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tummutti struggling a bit here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tummutti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Uotila decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tummutti's guard.
Tummutti throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uotila content to stall in guard here.
Uotila trying to control the position from guard on top but Tummutti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tummutti lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Uotila!
Tummutti wants to control but instead Uotila manages to regain half guard.
Uotila is not content to let Tummutti control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uotila manages to get to full guard.
Tummutti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uotila works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Uotila is on top in guard.
Tummutti wants to get back to his feet but Uotila passes into half guard.
Uotila is controlling the pace.
Tummutti tries to roll over but Uotila keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uotila keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tummutti is trying to maintain the position but Uotila is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorma Uotila dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Uotila throws a combination that misses
and Tummutti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Uotila shoots in but Tummutti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tummutti forces Uotila back against the cage and clinches.
Tummutti prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tummutti lands a hook that snaps the head of Uotila backwards.
Uotila jumps into guard, dragging Tummutti to the mat.
Tummutti won't allow Uotila to get back to his feet.
Tummutti is posturing up here but Uotila has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tummutti tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tummutti has to tap! Slick submission there by Uotila!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorma Uotila!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Peto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urpo Leppanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Peto might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sabaton - Talvisota . Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Peto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urpo Leppanen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peto slips a jab and a cross from Leppanen.
Urpo Leppanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Leppanen as Peto shoots in.
Leppanen misses with a double jab.
Peto's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Peto duly obliges.
Leppanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peto moves away.
A punch combination from Leppanen misses.
Leppanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peto fails to land with a series of punches.
Peto shoots in and drives through. Leppanen sprawls well.
Peto is looking to clinch.
Peto tries to bum rush Leppanen with a series of wild strikes but Leppanen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leppanen circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pertti Peto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leppanen misses with the combination.
Peto closes the distance and clinches up with Leppanen, looking for a takedown. Peto pushes Leppanen against the cage but Leppanen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Peto closes the distance and clinches up with Leppanen, looking for a takedown. Peto pushes Leppanen against the cage but Leppanen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Peto is breathing heavily.
Peto lands the left hand.
Peto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Leppanen throws a combination that misses
and Peto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Peto shoots for a takedown but Leppanen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leppanen misses with the combination.
Peto dodges the punch combination from Leppanen.
Peto shoots in but Leppanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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.
Leppanen rushes Peto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leppanen manages to break the clinch.
Leppanen with a jab.
Leppanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Peto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Peto wants to clinch
and Peto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Leppanen - that will leave a mark!
Leppanen moves into range and clinches up with Peto.
Leppanen breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Leppanen misses.
Peto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leppanen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Peto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Peto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Peto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leppanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peto tries for a takedown but Leppanen circles away easily
and Leppanen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Peto wants to clinch.
Leppanen throws a series of punches but Peto avoids them all with ease.
Peto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leppanen as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leppanen misses with a double jab.
Peto fails with the takedown.
Peto misses with a double jab
and Leppanen counters with a one-two to the body.
Horrible takedown by Peto or perhaps it was just good defense by Leppanen which made him look bad.
Peto shoots in but no luck this time.
Leppanen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Peto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leppanen but Leppanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urpo Leppanen 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.
Peto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leppanen doesn't manage to clinch there - Peto circles away.
Leppanen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Peto counters with a left and a right that stings Leppanen.
Some wild striking there from Peto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leppanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peto.
Leppanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck for Peto with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pertti Peto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leppanen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Peto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peto.
Peto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leppanen misses with a wild combination.
Leppanen tries to clinch up but Peto circles away and keeps his distance.
Peto shoots in for a double leg but Leppanen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice straight punches there by Peto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Peto.
Leppanen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Peto fails with the takedown.
Peto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peto tries to stand but Leppanen is controlling his head.
Peto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Peto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leppanen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Peto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Peto wants to control but Leppanen is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leppanen pushes Peto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Peto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Leppanen is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leppanen wants to control but Peto postures up.
Leppanen manages to get back to half guard.
Leppanen wants to control but Peto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leppanen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Peto counters with a left and a right that stings Leppanen.
Peto swats away the attempt to clinch by Leppanen.
A punch combination from Leppanen misses.
Leppanen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Leppanen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leppanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leppanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leppanen scoring well with a low kick there.
Leppanen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leppanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Leppanen counters with a thumping low kick.
Peto shoots in for a takedown but Leppanen shows good takedown defense.
Leppanen takes the fight into the clinch.
Leppanen breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Leppanen as Peto shoots in.
Peto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leppanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peto shoots in but Leppanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Leppanen. No joy for Peto on that attempt.
Peto clinches but Leppanen breaks the clinch
and Leppanen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Peto's knee momentarily.
Peto tries for a takedown but Leppanen circles away easily
and Leppanen counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Urpo Leppanen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Leppanen misses with a wild combination.
Peto throws a solid leg kick but Leppanen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Peto.
Leppanen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Peto counters with a single leg into guard. Leppanen didn't expect that.
Leppanen wants to stand up but Peto is controlling him.
Peto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leppanen's guard.
Peto wants to work for an arm triangle but Leppanen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leppanen trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peto is tying to control. Leppanen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Peto works his foot free and advances to mount.
Peto forces the positional change into back control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leppanen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Peto is persistently looking for the submission but Leppanen is defending it well.
Leppanen tries to break free.
Peto is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Leppanen taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Peto.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pertti Peto!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Rocher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocher comes to the cage accompanied by We Will Rock You. David Rocher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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20
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Rocher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, AJ Quinn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rocher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Quinn swings for the body but Rocher moves out of range.
Quinn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rocher counters with a nice double leg into side control. Quinn won't be happy with that.
Quinn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rocher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rocher just content to control the position.
Rocher connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Quinn some visible discomfort.
Rocher has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rocher decides to stand back up. Rocher steps back and let's Quinn get back to his feet.
Quinn clinches up with Rocher and pushes him back against the cage.
Quinn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn lands a knee to the body.
Rocher managing to block the knees to the body from Quinn.
Rocher wants the takedown. Quinn is fighting it off but Rocher persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Quinn's guard against the cage.
Quinn wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rocher manages to pass to side control.
Quinn looks gassed!
Rocher is trying to work for a kimura but Quinn is defending well.
Rocher is keen to just control but Quinn is a slippery customer.
Rocher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rocher is looking to advance position but Quinn won't allow it.
Rocher blocks the strikes from Quinn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocher thows a huge punch but Quinn dodges it nicely.
Rocher is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rocher tries to clinch up but Quinn circles away and keeps his distance.
Quinn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Quinn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rocher tries to close the distance and clinch but Quinn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Quinn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rocher keeps the fight on the outside.
Rocher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quinn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rocher shoots in and bounces Quinn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rocher is in close to Quinn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Quinn is rocked!
Rocher is pushing down on Quinn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Quinn is fighting to maintain full guard but Rocher has managed to sneak the leg through.
Quinn wants to get back to full guard.
Rocher trying to mount his opponent but Quinn defends it.
Quinn trying to control but Rocher postures up.
Quinn tries to roll over but Rocher keeps him under control.
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. Rocher connects with a nice short shot to Quinn's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocher is looking to stall here but Quinn recovers full guard.
Quinn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rocher controls the pace.
Quinn wants to stand and escape but Rocher is having none of it.
Rocher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rocher looking to pass the guard.
Quinn trying to control the position.
Rocher thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Rocher dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rocher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rocher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rocher closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rocher working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quinn keeps working.
Quinn tries to kick Rocher off in order to stand up. Rocher Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Quinn seems a little lost for a moment, as Rocher dominates the positioning.
Rocher scoring with punches and elbows.
Rocher landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Quinn is still in real trouble! Can Rocher finish him?
Rocher decides to stand back up. Rocher steps back and let's Quinn get back to his feet.
Rocher misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn wants to clinch but Rocher slips to the side
and Rocher counters with a shoot takedown. Quinn fights it but they end up in guard.
Quinn working for a triangle but Rocher defends it easily.
Rocher passes into half guard.
Quinn seems to have recovered his senses.
Quinn is not content to let Rocher control the position.
Quinn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Quinn wants to sweep here but Rocher controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocher trying to control but Quinn is working from the bottom.
Rocher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Quinn's head.
Rocher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rocher is looking to work some ground and pound but Quinn has wrist control.
Rocher preventing the sweep.
Rocher content to stall in guard here.
Quinn keeping full guard, as Rocher tries to pass.
Rocher trying to control but Quinn is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocher 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.
Rocher drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Quinn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rocher has Quinn in his guard.
Quinn gets to his feet - Rocher follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rocher shoots for a takedown but Quinn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rocher throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rocher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rocher sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Quinn is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Quinn is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocher wants to finish this one by submission but Quinn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rocher.
Rocher wants to control the pace but Quinn is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Rocher dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Quinn fails with the takedown.
Rocher tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Quinn counters with an inside leg kick.
Rocher throws a combination that misses
and Quinn counters by moving into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rocher has a couple of punches blocked by Quinn.
Quinn lands a damaging elbow.
Rocher is trying to break free.
Rocher can't find room to land a body shot as Quinn controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn looking for a takedown.
Quinn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quinn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rocher tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Quinn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocher missing with knees to the body.
Quinn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Quinn.
Quinn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rocher blocks it with crossed arms.
Quinn lands an elbow inside.
Quinn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rocher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Rocher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quinn avoiding damage as Rocher throws knees to the body.
Quinn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Quinn.
Quinn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Quinn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rocher's guard.
Quinn is looking to stand up but Rocher won't let him.
Quinn trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocher is pulling down on Quinn's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocher wants to sweep but no luck.
David Rocher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rocher has his foot on Quinn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Quinn works his way back into a safe position though.
Quinn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Quinn forces his way into half guard.
Rocher is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rocher works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rocher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Quinn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Quinn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Quinn wants to stand but Rocher has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Quinn stands up from Rocher's guard - Quinn perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocher rushes Quinn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rocher is trying to break free.
Rocher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quinn avoiding damage as Rocher throws knees to the body.
Quinn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rocher pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rocher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Quinn counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rocher moves into the clinch successfully.
Rocher gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Quinn is trying to stand.
Rocher looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
AJ Quinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocher is thwarting Quinn's attempts to control the position.
Rocher prevents Quinn from standing back up.
Rocher controlling the pace.
Quinn trying to control but Rocher postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rocher in particular looking to stall.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Rocher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quinn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rocher drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rocher showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Rocher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rocher, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Rocher!
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