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QFC Tournament 225 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bad Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiny McSmalls (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.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bad Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tiny McSmalls!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSmalls clinches.
Dog is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McSmalls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McSmalls throws a series of strikes that have Dog backpedaling.
McSmalls has managed to clinch.
McSmalls pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McSmalls is on top in guard.
Dog has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McSmalls has passed into side control.
Dog tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McSmalls wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog wants to control but McSmalls postures up.
Dog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSmalls remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Dog tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McSmalls wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McSmalls 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.
Dog is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but McSmalls is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
McSmalls with a couple of short strikes.
McSmalls is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dog has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dog!
McSmalls controls Dog momentarily but Dog frees himself.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - McSmalls has eaten all the pies!
Dog wants to control from the top but McSmalls keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dog landing some decent shots from guard.
McSmalls preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McSmalls has control of Dog's left arm, preventing Dog from doing any damage.
McSmalls will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McSmalls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McSmalls is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McSmalls controls the pace.
Dog is trying to keep McSmalls in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McSmalls tries to stand but Dog is controlling from the bottom.
Dog looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McSmalls has picked Dog up and slammed him! Dog can't keep hold of the triangle and McSmalls manages to pass to side control!
McSmalls is working Dog over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dog is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McSmalls off and has taken his back!
Dog is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McSmalls is defending well though. Dog let's go of the attempt for now.
Dog is breathing heavily.
McSmalls trying to control but not successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog is hanging on to McSmalls's back as he tries to escape.
Dog is looking for the choke from the back position but McSmalls is controlling his hands well.
McSmalls trying to control but not successfully.
McSmalls tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McSmalls is trying to escape the mount.
McSmalls is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiny McSmalls dominated that round.
That's time! Dog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McSmalls throws a sloppy head kick and Dog moves out of range easily.
McSmalls shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McSmalls was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McSmalls wants to stand but Dog has his arm trapped.
Dog is trying to improve his position.
Dog is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McSmalls content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog wants to get back to his feet.
Dog is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McSmalls scores with a couple of nice shots.
McSmalls throwing shots but Dog is blocking nicely.
Dog pushes McSmalls off looking to stand but McSmalls dives back in and keeps control.
Dog wants to control but McSmalls is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dog is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McSmalls lands a nice short elbow.
McSmalls works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSmalls postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dog looks a forlorn figure.
McSmalls trying to control but Dog is having none of it.
McSmalls jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dog manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McSmalls lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McSmalls tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Tiny McSmalls has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSmalls remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
McSmalls wants to stand but Dog is controlling his arm.
Dog manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dog is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McSmalls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dog is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog wants to work for an arm triangle but McSmalls is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McSmalls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dog is working away from the top position though.
McSmalls is controlling Dog's position as best he can from this difficult position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dog wants to control but McSmalls is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McSmalls tries to roll over but Dog keeps him under control.
McSmalls is staying active underneath Dog, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiny McSmalls showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McSmalls darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dog is looking to improve his position.
Dog moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McSmalls scoring with some ground and pound.
Dog looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McSmalls passes into side control.
Dog is being controlled here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McSmalls in side control, throwing shots but Dog defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSmalls working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dog wants to control but McSmalls postures up.
Dog is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
McSmalls throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McSmalls working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dog is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSmalls wants to stand but Dog is controlling his arm.
Dog manages to work his way to half guard, despite McSmalls's best efforts.
Dog is trying to control but can't.
McSmalls wants to control but Dog is keeping him busy.
Dog wants to improve his position but McSmalls is controlling well.
McSmalls is taking a breather. Dog 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.
Dog is defending against the submission attempts here by McSmalls.
Dog is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSmalls is trying to control the action in half guard but Dog is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dog looking for submissions off his back.
McSmalls is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dog with the active half guard here but McSmalls passes nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSmalls lands a few punches from side control.
McSmalls has an Americana. Dog didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! McSmalls is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if McSmalls hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tiny McSmalls!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonjo Bonjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danijel Novak (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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonjo Bonjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danijel Novak!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonjo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Novak. Novak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Novak closes the distance and clinches up with Bonjo, looking for a takedown. Novak pushes Bonjo against the cage but Bonjo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bonjo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Novak did well to prevent Bonjo getting side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bonjo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bonjo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Novak is trying to get back to full guard.
Bonjo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bonjo tries to pass to full mount but Novak defends it.
Novak is trying to control but can't.
Bonjo is nestled in close to Novak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonjo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Novak wants to improve his position but Bonjo is controlling well.
Bonjo decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Bonjo takes a swing at Novak's ribcage but misses.
Bonjo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Novak is trying to get back to half guard.
Bonjo staying calm.
Novak trying his best to control but Bonjo has mounted him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bonjo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonjo controlling his opponent.
Bonjo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Novak for as long as he can get away with.
Bonjo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bonjo working Novak over with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonjo looking to finish Novak with some ground and pound. This is bad for Novak!
Novak is rocked!
Bonjo controlling from the full mount.
Novak is still in real trouble! Can Bonjo finish him?
Bonjo is landing with some decent strikes but Novak is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Novak is trying to escape the mount.
Novak wants to control but Bonjo is having none of it.
Novak looks winded!
Bonjo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bonjo controlling from the full mount.
Bonjo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bonjo landing shots from mount.
Bonjo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bonjo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonjo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonjo unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Novak wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Bonjo celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonjo Bonjo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Saul Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jace Nelson (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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Saul Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jace Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nelson tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez has managed to clinch.
Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alvarez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Nelson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Alvarez counters with a one-two to the body.
Nelson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
Alvarez is looking to stand up but Nelson isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to work some ground and pound but Alvarez has wrist control.
Alvarez wants to hit a switch here but Nelson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alvarez there!
Nelson working for a guillotine from mount but Alvarez is in no mood to give up.
Alvarez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Nelson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looking for the choke from the back.
Alvarez trying to control the hands but Nelson breaks the grip.
Nelson missing with strikes from the back.
Nelson struggling to land strikes to the head as Alvarez covers up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Alvarez tries to roll but Nelson sticks to his back.
Alvarez fending off the submission attempt from Nelson.
Nelson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Nelson just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Alvarez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nelson missing with strikes from the back.
Nelson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Alvarez's body.
Nelson missing with punches from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Nelson has the hooks in. Alvarez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nelson not allowing Alvarez to control his hands.
Nelson keeps control of the position as Alvarez tries to break free.
Nelson avoiding Alvarez 's attempts to control his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jace Nelson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nelson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nelson wants to stand up but Alvarez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Nelson is pressing down on Alvarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alvarez is holding on for now.
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.
Alvarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nelson stays in close to Alvarez's body and controls the position.
Alvarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson stands and steps away. Alvarez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
Alvarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nelson is fending him off so far but Alvarez persists. Nope, Nelson circles away and we're back to standing.
Nelson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alvarez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
Nelson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
Nelson working the ground and pound but Alvarez is defending the strikes.
Nelson misses with the ground and pound.
Nelson in side control, throwing shots but Alvarez defends.
Alvarez wants to control but Nelson postures up.
Nelson misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez is not content to let Nelson control the position.
Nelson controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a strike aimed at the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez avoids it well.
Alvarez prevents Nelson from moving into mount.
Nelson trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away.
Nelson throws an elbow but Alvarez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Alvarez is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvarez defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez is not content to let Nelson control the position.
Nelson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jace Nelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is not content to let Nelson control the position.
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nelson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A head kick by Nelson misses
and Alvarez counters by clinching up.
Alvarez prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson wants to clinch.
Saul Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jace Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nelson misses with a left hand
and Alvarez counters with a left to the body.
Alvarez forces Nelson back against the cage and clinches.
Nelson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alvarez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nelson.
Alvarez breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Alvarez gets a clinch.
Nelson is trying to pull guard but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nelson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alvarez has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nelson has a takedown stuffed.
Saul Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jace Nelson.
Nelson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alvarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Nelson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez trying to control here.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson trying to control the pace.
Nelson stands up from half guard.
Nelson has a takedown stuffed.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Nelson pushes him off.
Alvarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alvarez wants it to stay on the feet.
Nelson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alvarez is trying to defend but Nelson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Alvarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nelson on the ground.
Alvarez won't allow Nelson to pass to mount.
Nelson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alvarez is concentrating on defense, preventing Nelson from advancing position.
Alvarez wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson stands up from half guard.
Alvarez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvarez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nelson.
Nelson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
Alvarez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nelson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez rushes Nelson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saul Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson tries to pull guard but Alvarez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alvarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jace Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nelson 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Jace Nelson!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Jace Nelson!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Jace Nelson!
Jace Nelson wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wet Dream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Door (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Door comes into a darkened arena with his song building. How I Could Just Kill a Man - Rage Against the Machine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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136 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wet Dream!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Door!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dream misses with a double jab.
Dream fails to land with a series of punches.
Dream misses with a double jab.
Dream looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A low kick from Dream is predictable there
and Door makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dream. Door does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Dream.
Wet Dream seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dream throws a nice looking combination but Door bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Door slips a jab and a cross from Dream.
Dream misses with a series of wild punches.
Dream stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Door.
Door slips a jab and a cross from Dream.
Door has closed the distance and engaged Dream in a clinch.
Dream has had enough of the clinch but Door keeps him there for the moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Door takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Door lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Wet Dream has been cut.
Dream is breathing heavily.
Door lands a nice elbow.
Door lands an elbow just above Dream 's eye.
Door lands a nice elbow.
Door creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dream's defenses.
Door creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dream's defenses.
Nice elbow from Door.
Door lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Door lands an elbow that stopped Dream in his tracks for a moment.
Dream takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dream is rocked!
Dream wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Door lands an elbow inside.
Oh Dream is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dream takes an elbow to the forehead.
Door will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dream up against the cage.
Dream wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dream seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dream takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dream takes an elbow to the temple.
Door gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Door lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dream is trying to push Door away but Door has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Door lands an elbow that stopped Dream in his tracks for a moment.
Door lands an elbow inside that Dream shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Door.
Nice elbow from Door.
Dream is pressed against the cage. Door pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Dream! Two more big strikes from Door and Dream crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bill Door!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josh Websky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Totello (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.
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18
135 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Websky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Totello!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Websky tries to clinch there but Totello circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Websky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Totello walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Websky scoring well with a low kick there.
Websky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Totello counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Websky tries to clinch there but Totello circles away.
Websky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Websky with a lazy takedown attempt
and Totello counters with a takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Totello wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Websky, who protects the arm well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Totello goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Websky rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Totello's guard! Nice work there by Websky!
Websky is sitting in close to Totello's body. Totello has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Websky is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Websky is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Totello.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Totello!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lilea Daniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Errol Field (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 50 Cent - Ready For War. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lilea Daniel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Errol Field!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Field fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daniel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Field eats them both and turns towards Daniel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Errol Field has been cut.
Field has his takedown stuffed
and Daniel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Field gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Daniel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Field not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Daniel is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Field has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Daniel is looking to defend but Field has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Daniel! Field pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Daniel taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Errol Field!
After the fight, Errol Field was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Longo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Alderson (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.
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Longo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Alderson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Alderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Longo tries to close the distance and clinch but Alderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Longo wants to clinch up but Alderson keeps it at a distance.
Alderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Longo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Longo is just out of range.
Longo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Longo gets the takedown into side control.
Longo working the head with strikes.
Alderson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Alderson is controlling Longo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Longo stalling away here and it's allowed Alderson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Longo throws a strike but Alderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longo keeping moving, preventing Alderson from controlling successfully.
Alderson stopping the sweep attempt from Longo.
Alderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alderson drops back looking for a leg! Longo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Longo manages to kick Alderson off! Alderson jumps back into Longo's guard.
Longo trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longo wants to get back to his feet but Alderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alderson stands and steps away. Longo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Alderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Longo but Longo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Longo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longo moves out of range as Alderson throws a body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Longo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Longo breaks from the clinch.
Alderson clinches.
Alderson is pressed up against the cage. Longo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alderson down to the mat. Alderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Longo clinches.
Alderson misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Longo wants to clinch
and Alderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Longo tries to clinch up.
Longo moves into the clinch successfully.
Longo gets underhooks to prevent Alderson's takedown attempt.
Joe Longo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Alderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longo tries to circle away but Alderson has him pinned against the cage.
Longo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Longo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Longo shoots in for a takedown but Alderson shows good takedown defense.
Longo cracks Alderson with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alderson moves into the clinch.
Alderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alderson looks winded!
Longo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Longo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Longo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Alderson can't fight it off and eventually Longo manages to take the fight to the floor. Alderson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Longo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alderson swinging wildly here.
Joe Longo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alderson tries to keep at a distance but Longo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Longo can't break the clinch.
Longo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Longo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alderson on the ground.
Alderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alderson postures up in Longo's guard and throws a big left but Longo blocks it.
Longo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alderson.
Longo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderson is in close to Longo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Longo has wrist control.
Longo has momentary wrist control but Alderson slips an elbow through the middle.
Alderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Longo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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.
Alderson wants to take a breather but Longo is having none of it.
Alderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Longo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Longo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alderson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alderson looking to finish with strikes here!
Alderson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Longo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Longo tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Longo turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Alderson off and cradles Longo's limp body as Alderson celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Victor Alderson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mario Chalmers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and God Damn (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.
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23
140 lbs
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135 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mario Chalmers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, God Damn!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Damn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chalmers gets a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chalmers has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Damn defend it? Chalmers steps over the head and cranks it - Damn is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Chalmers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mario Chalmers!
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