QFC Tournament 213 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between MIke Littoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendrix has chosen Know Your Enemy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Littoris
vs
Hendrix

167 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, MIke Littoris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Hendrix!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hendrix closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Littoris did well to prevent Hendrix getting side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Littoris wants to improve his position but Hendrix is controlling well.
Hendrix looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hendrix thows a huge punch but Littoris dodges it nicely.
Littoris wants to control but Hendrix is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hendrix content to control rather than advance.
Littoris tries to get to full guard but Hendrix has control of the leg.
Littoris is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendrix is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Littoris trying to hold on to Hendrix's head to control him but Hendrix postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendrix lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Littoris wants to improve his position but Hendrix is controlling well.
Hendrix landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hendrix controlling the action here.
Littoris won't allow Hendrix to pass to mount.
Hendrix slows the pace down in half guard.

Hendrix gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hendrix defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Littoris.
Littoris shoots in for a takedown but Hendrix shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Hendrix, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyler Hendrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Hendrix lands.

It looks like MIke Littoris has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Littoris shoots and misses
and Hendrix counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Littoris falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tyler Hendrix!
Tyler Hendrix decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Silva
vs
Jones

179 cm
23
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Silva tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.

Jones drives through with a takedown into Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Silva is trying to keep Jones in close.

Silva working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control here.
Jones is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.

Jones is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Silva won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Well, if Jones 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.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
Jones not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control but can't.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Jones gets a double leg takedown into Silva's guard.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva's guard.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Silva passes into side control, despite Jones's attempt to control the position.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva prevents Jones from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Jones 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.

Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones throws a lazy body kick
and Silva counters with a leg kick.
Jones is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Silva passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is just holding on here. Silva manages to take his back.

Jones is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Silva has locked on a rear naked choke here! Jones is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Jin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Uchida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jin
vs
Uchida

150 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Jin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lewis Uchida!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Uchida fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jin sprawls well initially but Uchida persists and gets the 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.

Uchida is working for a submission of some sort.
Jin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uchida on the ground.
Uchida looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jin tries to roll over but Uchida keeps him under control.
Uchida seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Uchida stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Uchida clinches up with Jin and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Uchida decides to pull guard.
Uchida managing to control the position.
Uchida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jin's guard.
Uchida slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Uchida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Uchida stands up from Jin's guard - Uchida perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jin looks to clinch

and Uchida moves into the clinch.

Uchida has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jin is trying to keep an underhook but Uchida manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jin is trying to control but can't.
Uchida has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Uchida controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uchida lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uchida controlling his opponent.
Uchida putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Uchida looking to control and managing it successfully.
Uchida raining down shots from the mount!
Jin is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Uchida is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
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!
Uchida sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Uchida raining down hammerfists from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uchida unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Uchida 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.

Uchida shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Uchida is working for a kimura but Jin is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, if Uchida 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uchida uses his free foot to push down on Jin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jin.
Uchida controlling from mount.
Jin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jin is trying to reverse the position but instead Uchida has taken his back - oops!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uchida controlling from the back.
Uchida's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Uchida has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Jin! Can he survive? No! He's out! Uchida gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lewis Uchida!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Kozmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jones
vs
Kozmer

187 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Kozmer!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kozmer pinned against the cage. Kozmer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Kozmer shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kozmer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozmer blocks a head kick by Jones.
Kozmer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Kozmer gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Kozmer manages to retain guard.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Kozmer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to sweep here but Kozmer controlling him for the moment.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozmer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Kozmer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kozmer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones looking to control.
Kozmer 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.

Kozmer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kozmer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Jones looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kozmer has picked Jones up and slammed him! Jones can't keep hold of the triangle and Kozmer manages to pass to side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozmer controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that Kozmer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kozmer tries to stand but Jones is controlling his head.
Kozmer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Kozmer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jones seems a little lost for a moment, as Kozmer dominates the positioning.
Jones wants to control but Kozmer postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kozmer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kozmer working away.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kozmer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kozmer on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozmer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Kozmer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kozmer wants to stand but Jones is controlling his arm.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Kozmer wants to stand but Jones is controlling his arm.
Kozmer looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michal Kozmer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jab by Kozmer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kozmer is defended easily by Jones.
Kozmer missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones moves out of range as Kozmer throws a body kick.
Kozmer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Kozmer didn't expect that.
Kozmer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kozmer's guard.
Jones trying to control but Kozmer is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stops Kozmer from standing up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kozmer trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones trying to control but Kozmer is working from the bottom.

David Jones has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kozmer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Kozmer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kozmer throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kozmer is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Michal Kozmer has been cut.
Jones dives in and grabs Kozmer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kozmer pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Kozmer counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kozmer chips away with some ground and pound.
Kozmer postures up.

Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kozmer is aware though and is defending well.
Jones is trying to control the position but Kozmer postures up.
Kozmer trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozmer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kozmer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kozmer's back!

Jones working for a choke but Kozmer is defending well.
Kozmer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Michal Kozmer has got the better of the ground game so far.

Jones looking for the RNC.
Kozmer tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozmer covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Kozmer manages to turn into his guard.
Kozmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kozmer is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kozmer trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
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 David Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michal Kozmer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jones shoots in and bounces Kozmer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kozmer managing to control the position.

Kozmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones won't allow Kozmer to sweep him here.
Jones 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kozmer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kozmer content just to control the position here.
Kozmer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones is just holding on here. Kozmer manages to take his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kozmer looking for the choke from the back.
Jones rolls, trying to escape but Kozmer keeps control of the position.

Kozmer is looking for the choke from the back position but Jones is controlling his hands well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozmer has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jones trying to control the hands but Kozmer won't let him.
Will Kozmer go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kozmer throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones prevents Kozmer from getting a body triangle.
Jones trying to get back to his feet but Kozmer is in full control for now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
I really don't envy Jones right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozmer misses with punches from the back.

Kozmer is persistently looking for the submission but Jones is defending it well.
Kozmer keeps control of the position as Jones tries to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kozmer working for the choke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Kozmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kozmer 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Michal Kozmer!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Michal Kozmer!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Michal Kozmer!

Michal Kozmer wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Olson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mehmet Gurtekin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Olson
vs
Gurtekin

185 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Olson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mehmet Gurtekin!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurtekin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Olson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Olson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Olson misses with a hook.
Gurtekin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Olson.
Olson looks to throw the jab but Gurtekin is out of range.
Olson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Olson throws a lazy uppercut
and Gurtekin counters with a three punch combo that has Olson backing up. Olson nods at Gurtekin to acknowledge the strikes.
Olson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gurtekin.
Olson throws a big shot that misses.
Gurtekin wants to clinch up but Olson keeps it at a distance.
Gurtekin dodges the punch combination from Olson.
Gurtekin slips under a jab.
Olson misses with a looping left.
Gurtekin is looking to clinch but Olson is avoiding it.
Gurtekin slips under a jab from Olson.
Olson throws a right hand that misses
and Gurtekin counters with a nice uppercut.
Olson lands with a hook. Gurtekin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gurtekin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Olson.
Gurtekin misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gurtekin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gurtekin dives in and grabs Olson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Olson pushes down on Gurtekin's head and hops out.
Kevin Olson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gurtekin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Olson throws an off balance right hand
and Gurtekin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Olson throws a jab when Gurtekin was well out of range.
Olson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gurtekin.
Olson slaps away a takedown attempt from Gurtekin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kevin Olson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehmet Gurtekin.
Olson throws a looping overhand right but Gurtekin ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Olson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olson misses with an uppercut

and Gurtekin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Olson stalling.

Olson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gurtekin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Olson is fending him off so far but Gurtekin persists. Nope, Olson circles away and we're back to standing.
Gurtekin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gurtekin looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gurtekin fails to land the takedown.
Olson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurtekin defending well as Olson loads up on a big left hand.
Olson throws the left hand but Gurtekin avoids the punch easily.
Olson misses with the combination.
Olson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gurtekin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gurtekin throws a nice looking combination but Olson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Olson throws a one two combo.
Olson misses with a hook.
Olson misses with a left hand
and Gurtekin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gurtekin shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Olson!
Olson loads up on a big right hand but Gurtekin slips the punch.
Olson looks to land a right hand but Gurtekin moved out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurtekin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Olson.
Olson swings widly with a right hand
and Gurtekin counters with a right hand to the body.
Gurtekin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Olson.
Olson misses with a two punch combination.
Gurtekin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Olson looks to land a left hand but Gurtekin moved out of range nicely.
Gurtekin shoots in looking for a takedown but Olson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gurtekin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gurtekin slips under a jab.
Gurtekin fails to land the takedown.
Olson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gurtekin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gurtekin fails to land the takedown.
Gurtekin dives in and grabs Olson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Olson pushes down on Gurtekin's head and hops out.
Kevin Olson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olson loads up on a big right hand but Gurtekin slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olson misses with a two punch combination.
Gurtekin has a takedown stuffed.
Olson throws a right hand that Gurtekin ducks under and follows up with a left that Gurtekin also avoids with ease.
Gurtekin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Olson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Olson misses with a lunging right hand
and Gurtekin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Olson misses with a left hand
enabling Gurtekin to counter with a crisp jab.
Olson throws a looping overhand right but Gurtekin ducks down to avoid it.
Gurtekin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olson looks to land a right hand but Gurtekin moved out of range.
Gurtekin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Olson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gurtekin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Olson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gurtekin is looking to clinch but Olson is avoiding it.
Gurtekin staying out of range there.
Gurtekin closes the distance and clinches up with Olson, looking for a takedown. Gurtekin pushes Olson against the cage but Olson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gurtekin is looking to clinch but Olson is avoiding it.
Olson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gurtekin feints a jab promting Olson to slip. Gurtekin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Olson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gurtekin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gurtekin ducks under a wild hook from Olson.
Gurtekin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Olson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gurtekin.
Olson's corner calls for a 1-2. Olson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kevin Olson is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gurtekin.
The fighters circling - Olson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gurtekin is breathing heavily.
Gurtekin wants to clinch up but Olson keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olson misses with an uppercut
and Gurtekin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Olson throws an overhand right that lands on Gurtekin's shoulder, as Gurtekin tries to avoid the shot.
Olson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gurtekin.
Olson throws a lazy right hand but Gurtekin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olson cracks Gurtekin with an open hand slap.
Olson misses with a lunging right hand
and Gurtekin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Olson thinking.
Olson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gurtekin fails with a takedown attempt.
Kevin Olson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehmet Gurtekin.
Olson throws a shot from downtown. Gurtekin moves away and avoids it.
Gurtekin is trying desperately to land a takedown but Olson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gurtekin.
Nice uppercut lands for Olson. That snapped Gurtekin's head back.
Gurtekin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Olson as he avoids it easily.
Olson looks to land a left hand but Gurtekin moved out of range nicely.
Olson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gurtekins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurtekin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Olson throws a jab when Gurtekin was well out of range.
Gurtekin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Olson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Olson 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.
Gurtekin defending well as Olson loads up on a big left hand.
Gurtekin slips a jab from Olson.
Olson throws a lazy right hand but Gurtekin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mehmet Gurtekin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gurtekin closes the distance and clinches up with Olson, looking for a takedown. Gurtekin pushes Olson against the cage but Olson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gurtekin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gurtekin swinging wildly here.
Good standup being displayed there by Olson as he connects with a hook.
Olson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurtekin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Olson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Olson connects with a jab.
Gurtekin throws a body punch but Olson moves out of range.
Olson throws out a loose jab but Gurtekin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gurtekin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Olson.
Olson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gurtekin.
Gurtekin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Olson.
Gurtekin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gurtekin moves away from the strike by Olson.
Olson misses with a hook
and Gurtekin counters with a one-two to the body.
Olson misses with a right hand
enabling Gurtekin to counter with a crisp jab.
Olson looks to land a right hand but Gurtekin moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olson misses with a left hand
and Gurtekin counters with a series of strikes. Olson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Olson with a jab.
Gurtekin blocks a jab.
Olson misses with an uppercut. Gurtekin saw that one coming.

Gurtekin closes the distance and pushes Olson back into the cage.

Olson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Olson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gurtekin counters with a nice body shot.
Olson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gurtekin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Olson circles away.
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!
Olson stuffs the takedown.
Olson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gurtekin on the side of the head.
Gurtekin tries to clinch but Olson is having none of it.
Gurtekin slips a straight right by Olson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Olson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gurtekin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Olson but Olson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gurtekin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Olson pinned against the cage. Olson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Olson with a jab.
Gurtekin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Olson throws out the jab.
Olson throws an overhand right that lands on Gurtekin's shoulder, as Gurtekin tries to avoid the shot.
Gurtekin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kevin Olson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehmet Gurtekin.
Olson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gurtekin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gurtekin slips under a jab.
Gurtekin is looking to score with low kicks.
Gurtekin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Olson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurtekin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Olson misses the jab.
Olson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Olson with a nice cross.
Gurtekin blocks a jab.
Gurtekin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Olson.
Nice defenses there by Gurtekin.
Gurtekin fails with the takedown.
Olson throws a lazy right hand but Gurtekin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Olson there.
Olson throws the left hand but Gurtekin avoids the punch easily.
Olson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Olson missing with a left hand there. Gurtekin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurtekin shoots in looking for a takedown but Olson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gurtekin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
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!
Olson misses with a hook.
Gurtekin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Olson leaves Gurtekin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Gurtekin.

Gurtekin closes the distance and clinches.
Gurtekin tries to pull guard but Olson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Olson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Olson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gurtekin wants to clinch.
Olson lands with a hook. Gurtekin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Olson slaps away a takedown attempt from Gurtekin, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurtekin slips a jab from Olson.
A left lands for Olson.
Gurtekin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olson throws a lazy right hand but Gurtekin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olson scores with a nice right hand.

Gurtekin rushes Olson and presses him up against the cage.
Gurtekin tries to pull guard but Olson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Olson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gurtekin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Olson finds it's way round the side to connect with Gurtekin's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gurtekin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Olson, as that shot connected.
Olson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gurtekin.
Olson keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gurtekin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Olson.
Gurtekin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gurtekin ducks under a wild hook from Olson.
Gurtekin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Olson lands an overhand right.
Olson misses the jab.
Olson misses with a right hand

and Gurtekin counters with a shoot takedown. Olson fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gurtekin stands and throws Olson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Olson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gurtekin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kevin Olson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gurtekin trying to control the action but Olson is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Olson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Olson, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Kevin Olson!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Kevin Olson!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Kevin Olson!

Kevin Olson wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Kevin Olson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Ben Faur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Bobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ben Faur
vs
Bobby

186 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Ben Faur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Bobby!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ben Faur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Ben Faur gets a double leg takedown into Bobby's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ben Faur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bobby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ben Faur is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ben Faur makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ben Faur content to stall in guard here.
Ben Faur looking to pass the guard.
Bobby wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ben Faur manages to pass to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby is pressing down on Ben Faur's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bobby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ben Faur is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bobby throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bobby throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

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

We're going to have a standup here because Jean Ben Faur wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Bobby changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ben Faur looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ben Faur tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Bobby easily slips into full mount!
Ben Faur is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
You get the feeling that Ben Faur really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobby controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby wants to control the pace but Ben Faur is squirming around nicely.
Ben Faur is looking to improve his position but Bobby isn't that keen on the idea.
Bobby looking to control but Ben Faur is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ben Faur is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ben Faur wants to control but Bobby is having none of it.
Bobby 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Bobby trying to control but Ben Faur is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ben Faur tries to lock up and control but Bobby gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bobby tries to control but Ben Faur wriggling away.
Bobby looks winded!
Ben Faur sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Ben Faur dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bobby fails with a takedown attempt.

Bobby has managed to clinch.
Bobby jumps guard but Ben Faur stands there with Bobby around his waist. Bobby gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Ben Faur breaks from the clinch.

Bobby shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ben Faur manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ben Faur lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bobby!
Ben Faur controlling the pace for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby wants to control but Ben Faur is having none of it.
Ben Faur controlling his opponent.

Ben Faur has isolated one of Bobby's arms. Bobby looking to fight him off but Ben Faur twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jean Ben Faur!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Skrisovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Skrisovsky
vs
White

177 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Skrisovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Levi White!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skrisovsky circles away.
White moves to clinch but Skrisovsky breaks away

and Skrisovsky holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
White has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skrisovsky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Skrisovsky fails to pull guard.
Skrisovsky has White pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. White manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Skrisovsky fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Skrisovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skrisovsky wants to take the fight to the mat but White manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
White goes for a takedown attempt but Skrisovsky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skrisovsky manages to avoid it.
White stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrisovsky misses with a wild body shot.

White has Skrisovsky up against the cage in a clinch.
Skrisovsky is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
White avoiding damage.

Skrisovsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from White both land. Nice combination.
Skrisovsky fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White shoots in looking for a takedown. Skrisovsky tries to sprawl out of it but White keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skrisovsky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Skrisovsky.
Skrisovsky misses with a takedown attempt - White sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Skrisovsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from White.
White tries to clinch up.
Nice sprawl there from Skrisovsky as White shoots in.
White closes the distance and clinches up with Skrisovsky, looking for a takedown. White pushes Skrisovsky against the cage but Skrisovsky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrisovsky shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Skrisovsky has White up against the cage in a clinch.
Skrisovsky drops down looking for an ankle pick but White pulls his leg out and moves away.
Skrisovsky tries to clinch up.
Skrisovsky swinging wildly here.
Skrisovsky really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Skrisovsky slaps away a takedown attempt from White, before circling back to the center of the mat.
White stuffs the takedown attempt from Skrisovsky. Skrisovsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Skrisovsky is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skrisovsky tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
White slaps away a takedown attempt from Skrisovsky, before circling back to the center of the mat.
White closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skrisovsky circles away.
Skrisovsky misses with a hook
and White counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Skrisovsky does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Skrisovsky or perhaps it was just good defense by White which made him look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from White.
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 David Skrisovsky will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

White gets tackled into the cage by Skrisovsky. Skrisovsky maintains the clinch.
Skrisovsky has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by White after a bit of a struggle.
Skrisovsky drops down looking for an ankle pick but White pulls his leg out and moves away.
White misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
White wants to clinch.
Skrisovsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrisovsky fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Skrisovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White stuffs the takedown attempt from Skrisovsky. Skrisovsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skrisovsky stuffs the takedown attempt from White. White gets slowly back to his feet.
Skrisovsky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but White avoids it really well and circles away.
Skrisovsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skrisovsky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skrisovsky tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from White.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from White.
Skrisovsky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
White stuffs the takedown attempt from Skrisovsky. Skrisovsky gets slowly back to his feet.
White shoots for a double leg takedown but Skrisovsky sprawls well. He's pushed White's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skrisovsky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skrisovsky keeps the fight on the outside.
Skrisovsky shoots for a takedown but White saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
White bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Skrisovsky tries to clinch up.
White shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skrisovsky defends it nicely.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrisovsky swats away the attempt to clinch by White.
Skrisovsky doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
David Skrisovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
White fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Skrisovsky doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
Skrisovsky fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Skrisovsky with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Levi White will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.

White stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from White.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
White fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Skrisovsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skrisovsky doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
White shoots for a takedown but Skrisovsky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
David Skrisovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levi White.

Skrisovsky instigates a clinch.

Skrisovsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White blocks a head kick by Skrisovsky.
White tries to land a leg kick but Skrisovsky saw it coming and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrisovsky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Skrisovsky looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
White fails to land the takedown.

White fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Skrisovsky to the ground. White is now in Skrisovsky's guard.
White looking to sit in guard and control but Skrisovsky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Skrisovsky throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skrisovsky trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skrisovsky controls the pace.
Skrisovsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skrisovsky throwing strikes but missing.
White is trying to keep Skrisovsky in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
White trying to control the position.
Skrisovsky sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
White fails with the takedown.
Skrisovsky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White fails with the takedown.
Skrisovsky shoots in and drives through. White sprawls well.

Skrisovsky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skrisovsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
White goes for a takedown attempt but Skrisovsky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Skrisovsky has managed to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Skrisovsky showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Skrisovsky 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Levi White!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for David Skrisovsky!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for David Skrisovsky!

David Skrisovsky wins by split decision!