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QFC Tournament 201 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nemo Mattsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reggie Ray has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nemo Mattsson's chin.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Counter fighter
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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, Nemo Mattsson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reggie Ray! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ray shoots in looking for a takedown but Mattsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Ray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Mattsson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ray is lucky that one didn't land flush. Ray gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Mattsson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nemo Mattsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baristron Krostiniguf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucho Luvichev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucho Luvichev acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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, Baristron Krostiniguf! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucho Luvichev! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Krostiniguf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luvichev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luvichev feints and as Krostiniguf raises his hands in defense, Luvichev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Luvichev stands up over Krostiniguf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Luvichev throwing strikes but missing. Luvichev scoring with some ground and pound. Luvichev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Luvichev stands up from Krostiniguf's guard - Luvichev perhaps looking for a knockout. Krostiniguf throws a push kick but Luvichev slaps the foot to one side. Luvichev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Luvichev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Luvichev.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Luvichev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Krostiniguf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luvichev but Luvichev pushes him off and we're back to square one. Krostiniguf closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luvichev circles away. The fight stays on the outside here - Krostiniguf looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Krostiniguf fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baristron Krostiniguf. That's going to take a lot out of him. Luvichev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krostiniguf was well out of range. Poor timing from Luvichev. Krostiniguf tries to clinch up but Luvichev circles away and keeps his distance. Luvichev swats away the attempt to clinch by Krostiniguf. Krostiniguf doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luvichev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Krostiniguf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Krostiniguf fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Krostiniguf is trying to break the clinch but Luvichev has him pressed against the cage. Krostiniguf is trying to drag Luvichev to the mat but Luvichev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Luvichev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luvichev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Luvichev showed some decent athleticism there. Krostiniguf is looking for a sweep. Luvichev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Krostiniguf wants to sweep but Luvichev has passed to side control! Krostiniguf is working to avoid the ground and pound but Luvichev connects with a decent elbow.
Luvichev decides to take the fight back to the feet. Luvichev misses with an uppercut. Krostiniguf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luvichev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krostiniguf, pushing him back against the cage. Krostiniguf lands a nice shot to the body.
Luvichev breaks from the clinch.
Krostiniguf has his takedown stuffed
and Luvichev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Krostiniguf!
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A lull in the action here as Luvichev stalls from top position.
Luvichev stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Luvichev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Luvichev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Krostiniguf is trying to improve his position.
Luvichev stands up. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Krostiniguf wants to clinch up but Luvichev keeps it at a distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucho Luvichev 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.
Luvichev throws a nice looking combination but Krostiniguf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Krostiniguf works over Luvichev's head and body with a nice combination. Krostiniguf with a poor takedown and Luvichev counters with a nice body kick.
Horrible takedown by Luvichev or perhaps it was just good defense by Krostiniguf which made him look bad.
Luvichev takes the fight into the clinch. Luvichev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Krostiniguf walks away with a smile on his face. Luvichev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Luvichev clinches with his opponent.
Krostiniguf is trying to pull guard but Luvichev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Luvichev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Baristron Krostiniguf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucho Luvichev. Krostiniguf tries to score a body lock takedown but Luvichev shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Krostiniguf tries to break the clinch but Luvichev is controlling the position.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Luvichev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Krostiniguf.
Luvichev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krostiniguf.
Krostiniguf misses with a kick to the body.
Luvichev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Krostiniguf's half guard. Krostiniguf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Luvichev is working away from the top position though. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Luvichev lands with a punch from half guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Luvichev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Luvichev stands up from half guard. Luvichev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krostiniguf avoids it really well and circles away. Krostiniguf is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Luvichev shoots in for a double leg but Krostiniguf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luvichev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Krostiniguf is trying to stand.
Luvichev escapes and gets back to his feet.
Luvichev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Luvichev is taking a breather. Krostiniguf 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.
Luvichev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Luvichev decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Luvichev misses with a takedown attempt - Krostiniguf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Krostiniguf is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Krostiniguf shoots in but Luvichev avoids the takedown attempt easily. Luvichev keeps the fight on the outside. Krostiniguf shoots in for a double leg but Luvichev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Baristron Krostiniguf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A head kick misses from Krostiniguf. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Luvichev avoids the head kick by Krostiniguf.
A solid body kick from Luvichev. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucho Luvichev 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. This is the final round!

Luvichev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Luvichev in side control, just content to control the action for now. Luvichev has knee on belly and moves into mount. Krostiniguf is desperately trying to improve his position but Luvichev has a good base and remains in mount. Krostiniguf tries to control Luvichev's body but Luvichev pushes him off. Krostiniguf squirms to his side and now Luvichev has his back!
Luvichev looking for the RNC.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Luvichev is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Luvichev 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. Luvichev gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Luvichev apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Krostiniguf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Luvichev counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Krostiniguf wants to break free but Luvichev has control.
Luvichev is trying to pull guard but Krostiniguf has him pressed against the cage. Luvichev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Luvichev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Luvichev is trying to pull guard but Krostiniguf turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Baristron Krostiniguf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucho Luvichev.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luvichev breaks the clinch.
Luvichev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krostiniguf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luvichev paws at him with a jab and circles away. Krostiniguf shoots for a takedown but Luvichev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Luvichev misses with a takedown attempt - Krostiniguf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Luvichev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. No luck with that takedown attempt from Luvichev. Krostiniguf stalks Luvichev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Luvichev's face. Luvichev staggers backwards, shaken. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Krostiniguf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luvichev swivels and escapes. Krostiniguf with a poor takedown
and Luvichev counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Krostiniguf's guard now.
Luvichev stands and steps away. Krostiniguf gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krostiniguf gets tackled into the cage by Luvichev. Luvichev maintains the clinch. Luvichev stalling in the clinch.
Krostiniguf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krostiniguf avoiding damage as Luvichev throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Luvichev.
Luvichev pulls guard successfully.
Luvichev has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Luvichev seems keen to control Krostiniguf's posture. Krostiniguf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luvichev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Krostiniguf preventing the sweep. Luvichev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Krostiniguf wants to stand but Luvichev has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Krostiniguf wants to pass the guard but Luvichev is keeping the position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
 It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Krostiniguf shoots and misses and Luvichev counters with a head kick.
Luvichev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Krostiniguf on his heels. He'll look to pass Krostiniguf's guard now, I'm sure. Baristron Krostiniguf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lucho Luvichev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Krostiniguf tries to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Lucho Luvichev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Luvichev 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Lucho Luvichev! Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Lucho Luvichev! Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Lucho Luvichev!
Lucho Luvichev wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phucked YoMom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price has chosen bored as his entrance music. Phucked YoMom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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, Phucked YoMom! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steven Price! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price rushes YoMom and presses him up against the cage. YoMom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Price escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
YoMom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Price decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Price wants to pass the guard but YoMom is defending well.
YoMom actively working from the bottom here. YoMom is looking for a sweep. Price is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. YoMom won't allow Price to pass to mount.
Price decides to return to a standing position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. YoMom lands with a shot to the body. Price shoots in looking for a takedown. YoMom tries to sprawl out of it but Price keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. YoMom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Price moves into the clinch.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Price slows down the pace here.
YoMom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Price just stands there and leans against the cage.
Price breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
YoMom scores with a hook to the body. Price takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. YoMom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Price's head backwards.
 It looks like Steven Price has been cut. YoMom scores with a nice right hand.
YoMom connects with a single shot there.
 Price is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Price swats away the attempt to clinch by YoMom. YoMom throws a head kick but Price moves out of range.
YoMom fails with an attempt to clinch.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Price avoids the head kick by YoMom.
YoMom is looking to take this fight into the clinch. YoMom throws a one two combo.
YoMom tries to clinch
and Price holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Price slows down the pace here.
YoMom fails to pull guard.
YoMom has had enough of the clinch but Price keeps him there for the moment. YoMom is trying to pull guard but Price has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phucked YoMom. That's going to take a lot out of him. YoMom is trying to pull guard but Price has him pressed against the cage.
Price decides to pull guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. YoMom pushes down on Price's leg and manages to get into half guard. Price looks winded!
YoMom is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Price doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time YoMom.
YoMom is working for a submission of some sort.
YoMom blocks the strikes from Price.
YoMom is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
YoMom is trying for a kimura here. Price looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! YoMom wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phucked YoMom! A victorious Phucked YoMom thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MR Taker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MR Taker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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, Will Porter! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, MR Taker! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Taker misses with a double jab
and Porter counters with a lovely shot to the body. Porter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Taker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Porter slips a jab and a cross from Taker.
Taker staying out of range there. Jab by Taker. Porter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taker.
Nice uppercut lands for Taker. That snapped Porter's head back.
Porter lands a right hook to the body.
Taker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Taker throws a hook but Porter blocks it. Taker misses with a combination
and Porter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 That's one minute gone in the round. Taker lands a really nice looking cross but Porter seems unphased.
Taker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Porter. Porter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Porter.
 It looks like MR Taker has been cut. No joy there for Taker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Porter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taker in his tracks. Taker misses with a combination
and Porter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Taker misses with a combination
and Porter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. MR Taker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Taker looks winded! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Taker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Porter manages to avoid it. Porter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taker.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Porter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taker in his tracks. Porter takes a swing at Taker's ribcage but misses. Taker looks to land a combination. Porter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Taker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Porter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Taker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Porter slips under a jab from Taker. Porter lands the left hand. Porter cracks Taker with a right hand to the side of the head. Porter darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Porter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taker was well out of range. Poor timing from Porter. Taker throws a good cross that connects.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Porter throws a shot to the body.
Taker misses with a hook. Porter ducked under it nicely. Taker walks into a straight right hand from Porter. Porter scores with a nice right hand.
Porter staying out of range there. Porter lands with an uppercut that bounces Taker off the cage and back into range. Taker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Porter.
Donk. Porter catches Taker right on the button with a cross. Taker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Taker jabbing away but nothing is landing. Taker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taker misses with a double jab
and Porter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Taker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Porter closes the distance and lands a one-two. Porter cracks Taker with a right hand to the side of the head. Taker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
 That has opened up MR Taker's cut even more. Taker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Nice cross by Porter. Porter jabs at Taker's body. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Taker throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Taker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Porter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Taker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Porter moves out of range and avoids them all easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Porter dominated that round. The cut man is working on MR Taker's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Porter lands a glancing blow to the side of Taker's head. Porter throws an overhand right that lands on Taker's shoulder, as Taker tries to avoid the shot. Taker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Taker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Taker misses with an uppercut
enabling Porter to counter with a crisp jab. Taker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Porter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Taker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Porter. Taker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Porter under the eye. Taker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Porter moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Porter lands a nice hook to Taker's body. Taker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Will Porter is winning the standup battle so far. Taker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Porter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Nice body punch from Porter. Taker is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Porter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
 That's one minute gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Taker. Porter does a little dance to reset his feet. Porter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Porter lands with a shot to the body. Taker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Porter connects with a jab. Porter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Porter jabs Taker right on the nose. Taker blinks but takes it well. Taker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Porter lands a glancing blow to the side of Taker's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Porter dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Porter lands a right hook to the body.
Taker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Taker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Porter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Porter. Taker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Porter counters with a one-two to the body. Taker throws a nice looking combination but Porter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Taker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheers as Porter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taker doesn't seem phased though. Porter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Porter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taker momentarily.
Taker misses with a double jab
and Porter counters with a stiff right hand. Taker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Taker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Porter.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Porter scores with a sloppy right hand. Taker should have avoided that one. Porter with a hook. Porter dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Porter cracks a nice hook into Taker's ribs. Porter connects with a body shot. Taker walks into a straight right hand from Porter. Taker ducks right into an uppercut from Porter. Taker throws a combination that misses and Porter counters with a lovely shot to the body. Porter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Porter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taker.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Porter scores with a body shot.
Porter avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Porter throws a body punch but Taker moves out of range. Taker throws a jab when Porter was well out of range. A combination from Taker does no damage. Nice body punch from Porter. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Porter cracks Taker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Porter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Taker throws a nice looking combination but Porter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Nice cross by Porter. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Porter dominated that second round. The cut man is working on MR Taker's cut. 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A combination from Taker does no damage. Taker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloppy strikes from Taker. Those never looked like landing. Porter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Taker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Porter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Taker lands a lovely overhand right. A punch combination from Taker misses. Taker misses with a combination
and Porter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Taker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Porter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Porter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Porter lands a jab. Porter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Porter duly obliges. Porter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Taker. Taker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Porter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Taker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Porter punishes Taker's body with a nice straight punch. Porter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Taker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Taker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Taker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Taker might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Porter has got the better of the exchanges.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Taker misses with the combination.
Porter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taker manages to avoid it. Taker moves forwards but Porter connects with a nice, crisp jab. Taker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Porter manages to avoid it. Taker looks to score with a jab to the body but Porter is just out of range. Porter scores with a jab to the body. Porter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taker circles away quickly and effectively. Porter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Porter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Porter lands a lovely overhand right.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Porter lands an overhand right. Porter throws a series of punches but Taker moves out of range. Porter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taker.
Taker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taker needs to keep his hands up - Porter had a free shot at his head there. Taker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Taker throws a series of punches but Porter moves out of range. Porter lands a jab-cross combination. Taker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Porter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Taker misses with a lunging right hand
and Porter counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Taker avoids the body shot from Porter.
Taker throws out a loose jab but Porter uses good head movement to avoid it. Porter lands a nice hook to Taker's body. Taker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Taker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Taker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Porter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Taker. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Taker swings widly with a right hand
and Porter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Taker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Porter. MR Taker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Will Porter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Taker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Porter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Will Porter showed his dominance in that final round. Well Porter 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Will Porter! Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Will Porter! Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Will Porter!
Will Porter wins by unanimous decision!
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