QFC Tournament 237 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerome Christopher Jones Iii (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.

Walker
vs
Christopher Jones Iii

190 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerome Christopher Jones Iii!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walker swinging wildly here.
Jones Iii dodges the punch combination from Walker.
Walker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Walker tried to score with a low kick but Jones Iii checks it.
Jones Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walker misses with a series of wild punches.
Walker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker swinging wildly here.
Walker works over Jones Iii's head and body with a nice combination.
Walker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Walker misses with a wild combination.
Walker cracks Jones Iii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Walker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Walker misses with a double jab
and Jones Iii counters with an inside leg kick.
Walker thuds a left hand into Jones Iii's body.
Tyler Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws a low kick, looking for Jones Iii's leg but Jones Iii calmly moves out of range.
Jones Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walker.
Walker fails to land with a series of punches.
Walker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones Iii counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyler Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones Iii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walker to score with a decent uppercut.
A combination from Walker does no damage.
Walker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Walker tries to bum rush Jones Iii with a series of wild strikes but Jones Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Walker misses with a leg kick
and Jones Iii counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Walker off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Jones Iii follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Walker was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gerome Christopher Jones Iii!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Jacobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Hunter (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.

Jacobi
vs
Hunter

190 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
19
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Justin Jacobi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobi avoids the head kick by Hunter.
Horrible takedown by Jacobi or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunter which made him look bad.
A combination from Jacobi does no damage.

Hunter clinches up with Jacobi and pushes him back against the cage.
Jacobi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Jacobi breaks from the clinch.
Hunter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jacobi shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunter tries to sprawl out of it but Jacobi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jacobi misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunter as he connects with a hook.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacobi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunter tries to clinch up.
Jacobi doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunter circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter slaps away a takedown attempt from Jacobi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Jacobi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jacobi is fending him off so far but Hunter persists. Nope, Jacobi circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunter leaves Jacobi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jacobi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown but Jacobi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacobi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hunter.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt - Jacobi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Jacobi. No joy for Hunter on that attempt.

Hunter moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobi is trying to stall.
Hunter tries to pull guard but Jacobi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hunter can't get the takedown.

Jacobi has Hunter pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jacobi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hunter tumbling to the mat - Jacobi dives into Hunter's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jacobi wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobi won't allow Hunter to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jacobi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobi stops Hunter from standing up.
Hunter looks winded!
Hunter controls Jacobi momentarily but Jacobi frees himself.
Jacobi trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Justin Jacobi just wasn't active enough.
Hunter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jacobi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hunter defends it nicely.
Hunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hunter moves into range and clinches up with Jacobi.

Jacobi manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Jacobi. No joy for Hunter on that attempt.
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 Justin Jacobi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jacobi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunter but Hunter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunter.

Hunter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jacobi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jacobi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jacobi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hunter is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Jacobi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobi tries to pull guard but Hunter won't allow it.
Jacobi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hunter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Hunter with that takedown attempt.
Hunter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jacobi avoids it really well and circles away.

Hunter takes the fight into the clinch.
Jacobi jumps guard but Hunter stands there with Jacobi around his waist. Jacobi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hunter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jacobi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jacobi has Hunter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hunter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobi avoiding damage as Hunter throws knees to the body.
Hunter fails to pull guard.
Hunter looking for a takedown.
Hunter has Jacobi pushed against the cage.
Jacobi effectively controlling the action here.
Hunter is trying to pull guard but Jacobi has him pressed against the cage.
Hunter is looking to take this one to the mat.

Jacobi manages to break the clinch.
Jacobi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jacobi.
Jacobi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunter misses with a wild combination.
Jacobi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunter.
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jacobi shoots in but Hunter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunter lands with a nice body punch.
Hunter looks for a takedown but Jacobi sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter with a poor takedown
and Jacobi counters with a thumping low kick.

Hunter gets tackled into the cage by Jacobi. Jacobi maintains the clinch.
Jacobi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jacobi misses with a body punch.

Jacobi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jacobi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacobi.
Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter digs a good hook to Jacobi's body.
Hunter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jacobi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunter but Hunter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jon Hunter 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.

Jacobi stuffs the takedown attempt from Hunter. Hunter gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jacobi tries to clinch but Hunter is having none of it.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt.
Justin Jacobi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Hunter.
Jacobi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunter as he jumps to the side.
Hunter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jacobi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Jacobi clinches up with Hunter and pushes him back against the cage.
Jacobi tries to score a body lock takedown but Hunter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Jacobi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jacobi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunter is one step ahead there.
Jacobi is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Jacobi keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hunter stands and steps away. Jacobi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Hunter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jacobi being controlled here momentarily.
Jacobi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobi postures up.
Jacobi trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Jacobi looking to sit in guard and control but Hunter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Jacobi.
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacobi is retaining full guard.
Jacobi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Hunter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jacobi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jacobi has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter pulls Jacobi in close to prevent any damage.
Jacobi with a nice head shot there.
Hunter wants to sweep here but Jacobi controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobi trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Jacobi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hunter is proving hard to escape from.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Jacobi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jacobi 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Justin Jacobi!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Justin Jacobi!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Justin Jacobi!

Justin Jacobi wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Myres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeno Sharp (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.

Myres
vs
Sharp

198 cm
23
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Myres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zeno Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sharp.
Good leg kick by Sharp there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Myres takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No joy there for Sharp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sharp misses with a body kick.
Sharp lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Myres doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Sharp scores with a four punch combination!
Sharp misses with a takedown attempt

and Myres counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Myres is working to tighten is grip on Sharp's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Sharp has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Myres is really squeezing tight and eventually Sharp passes out! Myres breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Robert Myres!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mister Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Harris (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.

Mutombo
vs
Harris

195 cm
25
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mister Mutombo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Harris!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mutombo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harris scrambles back to his feet.
Mutombo fails to land with a series of punches.
Mutombo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harris.
Harris dives in and grabs Mutombo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mutombo pushes down on Harris's head and hops out.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Mutombo shows good takedown defense.
Mister Mutombo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Harris.
Mutombo just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harris looks to land a body kick but Mutombo moved away.
Mutombo lands with a straight right. Harris didn't see that one coming.
Mutombo misses with a low kick.
Harris dodges the punch combination from Mutombo.
Good shot there by Mutombo.
Harris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mutombo throws a series of punches but Harris moves out of range.
Harris dodges the punch combination from Mutombo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris shoots in for a double leg but Mutombo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mutombo lands with a shot to the body.
Harris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harris looks winded!
Harris takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mutombo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mutombo as he jumps to the side.
Mutombo throws a one two combo.
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!
Harris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harris moves in looking to clinch but Mutombo pushes him off.
Mutombo misses with a wild combination.
Mutombo scores with a body shot.
Mutombo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo cracks Harris with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mutombo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some wild striking there from Mutombo.
Harris is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mutombo.

It looks like Jeff Harris has been cut.
Harris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Mutombo. Beautiful body shot.
Mister Mutombo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mutombo cracks Harris with a good jab.
Harris is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mutombo.
A cross from Mutombo lands.
Mister Mutombo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mutombo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Harris in his tracks.
Mutombo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harris is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mutombo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Harris.
Mutombo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mutombo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Mutombo misses.
Mutombo lands with a cross.
Mutombo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mutombo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harris has time to react.
Mutombo stuffs the takedown attempt from Harris. Harris gets slowly back to his feet.
Mutombo cracks Harris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mutombo cracks Harris with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mutombo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mutombo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mutombo throws a shot to the body.
Harris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mutombo clobbers Harris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harris takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to clinch there but Mutombo circles away.
Mutombo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Mutombo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harris.
Harris has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mutombo wants to slow Harris down by chopping away at his legs.
Harris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutombo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good shot there by Mutombo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mutombo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harris.
Mutombo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mutombo sprawls well. Mutombo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harris gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Mutombo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Harris's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mutombo lands a lovely overhand right.
Harris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mutombo scores with a punch to the head.
Mutombo lands with a shot to the body.
Mister Mutombo is winning the standup battle so far.
Harris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mutombo.
Harris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mutombo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Mutombo.
Harris fails to land the takedown.
Harris is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo feints a jab promting Harris to slip. Mutombo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Harris slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mutombo works the jab nicely.
Mutombo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Harris.
Some wild striking there from Mutombo.
Mutombo lands with a good body shot.
Harris shoots for a double leg takedown but Mutombo sprawls well. He's pushed Harris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mister Mutombo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Harris.
Mutombo tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mutombo throws a good cross that connects.
Harris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mutombo avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo lands a nice looking body shot.
Mutombo stuffs the takedown.
A left and a right from Mutombo both land. Nice combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Mutombo scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutombo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Harris eats them both and turns towards Mutombo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mutombo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mutombo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Harris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mutombo throws a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mutombo!
The fighters circling - Mutombo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt - Mutombo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mutombo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mutombo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harris under the eye.
Harris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mutombo is able to avoid easily.
Mister Mutombo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by Mutombo.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Harris might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mutombo has got the better of the exchanges.
Harris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mutombo but Mutombo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris ducks right into an uppercut from Mutombo.
Harris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mutombo.
Mutombo is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mutombo lands the left hand.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mutombo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mutombo tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harris throws a quick inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mutombo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutombo moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Mutombo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Harris's cut.
That's time! 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.

Mutombo lands an overhand right.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mutombo.
Mutombo punishes Harris's body with a nice straight punch.
Mutombo cracks Harris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mutombo throws a series of punches but Harris moves out of range.
Mutombo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harris slips a jab from Mutombo.
Sloppy strikes from Harris. Those never looked like landing.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harris shoots in looking for a takedown. Mutombo tries to sprawl out of it but Harris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mutombo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harris.
Mister Mutombo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Harris.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mutombo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mutombo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harris's head.
Mutombo cracks Harris with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mutombo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mutombo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mutombo misses with a low kick.
Mutombo tests Harris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Mutombo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mutombo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mutombo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice takedown defense from Mutombo. No joy for Harris on that attempt.
Mutombo leaves Harris with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mutombo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutombo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harris on the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mutombo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Harris slips a jab from Mutombo.
Mutombo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harris.
Mutombo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mutombo wants to land a leg kick but Harris is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harris counters with a head kick.
Mutombo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mutombo misses with a hook.
Horrible takedown by Harris or perhaps it was just good defense by Mutombo which made him look bad.
Mutombo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harris's hands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mutombo.
Nice takedown defense from Mutombo. No joy for Harris on that attempt.
Mutombo stuffs the takedown attempt from Harris. Harris gets slowly back to his feet.
Mutombo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mister Mutombo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mutombo throws a series of punches but Harris avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo works the jab nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Mutombo. No joy for Harris on that attempt.
Mutombo throws a series of strikes that have Harris backpedaling.
Harris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mutombo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harris somewhat.
Mutombo scores with a jab. Harris acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mutombo lands with an uppercut that bounces Harris off the cage and back into range.
Harris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mutombo circles away.
Jeff Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mutombo thuds his right hand into Harris's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Mister Mutombo!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Mister Mutombo!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Mister Mutombo!

Mister Mutombo wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cameron King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Davito (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.

King
vs
Davito

205 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cameron King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Davito!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Davito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davito on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Davito ducks under a wild hook from King.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.

King instigates a clinch.
Davito tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the cage and eventually Davito drops back down to his feet.
King is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davito to keep the fight standing.
Davito drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Davito trying to land knees to the body.
Davito avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
Davito holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Davito should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's one minute gone in the round.

King successfully pulls guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Davito is working King over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Davito drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Davito off! Davito jumps back into King's guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Davito has eaten all the pies!
Davito wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.

Davito got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davito has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.

King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full 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.
King looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
King is looking to stand up but Davito isn't so interested in that idea.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
Davito is working King over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Davito stands up and waves to King to follow him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King shoots for a takedown but Davito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King is breathing heavily.
Davito tries to clinch there but King circles away.

Davito forces King back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Davito has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by King after a bit of a struggle.

Davito gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Davito has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Davito content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Davito is trying to control. King wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Davito prevents King from standing back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Davito missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
King works his way to full guard. Good work.
Davito wants to get up but he can't break King's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Davito is in close to King's body, working some short punches and elbows.

King looking for subs off his back but Davito has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is trying to get back to full guard.
King pushes Davito off looking to stand but Davito dives back in and keeps control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davito throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Davito thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
Davito performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Davito dominated that round.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

King fails with an attempt to clinch.

King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Davito managing to block the knees to the body from King.

King has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Davito regains guard immediately.
Davito pulls King in to control the position.
Davito is trying to keep King in close.
King passes Davito's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Davito trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like King is going to stand back up.
Danny Davito has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davito is trying to stand back up but King is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davito trying to control here.
Davito wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
Davito works his way to full guard. Good work.
King has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Davito trying to strike off his back.

King gets to his feet - Davito follows without any prompting.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Davito closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Davito lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davito trying to control but King is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davito wants to stand but King has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

King pushes Davito off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Davito circles away.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davito paws at him with a jab and circles away.

King manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Davito on his heels. He'll look to pass Davito's guard now, I'm sure.
King looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

King stands up and waves to Davito to follow him.
King dodges the punch combination from Davito.

Davito bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
King is not content to let Davito control the position.
King is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Davito off and has taken his back!
King just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
King has good solid back control here.

Davito is in a bad position with King working for a choke. Davito manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Davito trying to stand up but can't free himself from King's guard.
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.
King looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron King dominated that second round.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Davito gets a takedown into half guard.
King wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Davito 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.
King wants to get back to his feet.
King throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
King is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Davito 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davito is trying to control the action in half guard but King is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Danny Davito has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King avoids the head kick by Davito.
King lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by King.

Davito closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into King's guard.
King trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
King working a defensive guard here.

King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Davito working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

King isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Davito stacks King on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Davito!
King taking a bit of punishment here - Davito scoring with strikes.
Davito wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
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!
Davito landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Davito is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
King throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davito trying to control the position but King is working away.
Davito wants to stand but King has his arm trapped.
King striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

Davito tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
King struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King bucks up and tries to throw Davito off but instead Davito has got his back!

Davito is working for a rear naked choke. King is not defending it well and Davito has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! King refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of King's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Danny Davito!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Dugan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateusz Pawlak (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.

Dugan
vs
Pawlak

195 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matthew Dugan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mateusz Pawlak!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pawlak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dugan closes the distance and clinches up with Pawlak, looking for a takedown. Dugan pushes Pawlak against the cage but Pawlak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pawlak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dugan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pawlak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dugan circles away.
Dugan fails with a takedown attempt.
Dugan stuffs the takedown.
Matthew Dugan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateusz Pawlak.
Dugan misses the jab.
Pawlak tries to clinch up.
Dugan fails with the takedown.

Pawlak instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dugan.

Dugan breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dugan moves out of range of the strikes.
Pawlak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dugan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pawlak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dugan.
Dugan fails with a takedown attempt.

Pawlak takes the fight into the clinch.
Dugan is struggling to control the position.
Pawlak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dugan walks away with a smile on his face. Pawlak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dugan keeps the fight on the outside.
Dugan leaves Pawlak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dugan.

Dugan clinches.
Dugan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Pawlak manages to break the clinch.
Dugan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No luck for Pawlak with that takedown attempt.
Pawlak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dugan as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pawlak.
Pawlak looks winded!
Dugan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dugan shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Pawlak. No joy for Dugan on that attempt.
Dugan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pawlak.
Dugan tries to clinch but Pawlak moves away
and Pawlak counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Pawlak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dugan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pawlak somewhat.
Pawlak closes the distance and clinches up with Dugan, looking for a takedown. Pawlak pushes Dugan against the cage but Dugan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pawlak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dugan circles away quickly and effectively.
Dugan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dugan shoots for a takedown but Pawlak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dugan as he jumps to the side.
Pawlak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dugan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pawlak somewhat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Dugan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dugan lands a jab to the nose.
Dugan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pawlak fails with an attempt to clinch.
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 Matthew Dugan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pawlak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dugan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dugan shoots in but Pawlak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dugan shoots in looking for a takedown but Pawlak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dugan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pawlak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pawlak throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Pawlak bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Pawlak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pawlak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dugan is trying to control Pawlak's posture but Pawlak avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlak misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Pawlak stands up.
Dugan stuffs the takedown.
Pawlak is breathing heavily.
Pawlak shoots in for a takedown but Dugan shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pawlak is defended easily by Dugan.
Matthew Dugan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateusz Pawlak.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dugan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Dugan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Dugan decides to stand back up.
Pawlak wants to clinch.

Dugan closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dugan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dugan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pawlak prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlak fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pawlak lands an elbow that stopped Dugan in his tracks for a moment.
Dugan can't break the clinch.
Pawlak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dugan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pawlak is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dugan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Dugan manages to break the clinch.
Pawlak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Dugan has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlak tries a body shot but Dugan blocks it.
Pawlak stops a takedown attempt from Dugan.
Pawlak looking to stall.
Dugan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pawlak letting Dugan take a breather here.
Dugan is looking to take this one to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pawlak working hard to break the clinch.
Dugan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pawlak up against the cage.
Pawlak jumps guard but Dugan stands there with Pawlak around his waist. Pawlak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
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 Matthew Dugan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.

Dugan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dugan wants it to stay on the feet.
Dugan closes the distance and clinches up with Pawlak, looking for a takedown. Dugan pushes Pawlak against the cage but Pawlak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mateusz Pawlak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pawlak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dugan tries to avoid it but Pawlak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dugan to the ground. Dugan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pawlak tries to clinch but Dugan is having none of it.
Dugan avoids the head kick by Pawlak.
Pawlak shoots in for a takedown but Dugan shows good takedown defense.
Matthew Dugan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateusz Pawlak.
Pawlak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dugan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pawlak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dugan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pawlak but Pawlak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dugan tries to clinch up but Pawlak circles away and keeps his distance.
Dugan throws a combination that misses
and Dugan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlak shoots in and drives through. Dugan sprawls well.
Pawlak tries for a takedown but Dugan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dugan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Dugan clinches up with Pawlak and pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Dugan.

Dugan drags the fight down to the ground.
Pawlak trying to control but Dugan is working from the bottom.

Dugan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pawlak is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlak is looking to work some ground and pound but Dugan has wrist control.
Dugan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pawlak is trying to control but Dugan manages to pass to mount!
Pawlak is squirming around, avoiding Dugan's attempts to control the action.
Dugan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pawlak is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlak wants to control but Dugan is having none of it.
Pawlak avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dugan.
Pawlak is trying to reverse the position but instead Dugan has taken his back - oops!
Pawlak can't escape the position.
Dugan lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Pawlak's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dugan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Dugan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dugan keeps control of the position as Pawlak tries to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dugan throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Pawlak is trying to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Dugan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dugan, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Matthew Dugan!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Matthew Dugan!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Matthew Dugan!

Matthew Dugan wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Mesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mancow Miller (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.

Mesa
vs
Miller

192 cm
22
239 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Mesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mancow Miller!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Mesa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Miller clinches up with Mesa and pushes him back against the cage.
Miller jumps guard but Mesa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Mesa breaks from the clinch.
Miller avoids the head kick by Mesa.
Mesa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.

Miller has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Mesa.
Mesa tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.

Miller pulls Mesa into guard.
Miller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
Mesa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mesa wanted to stand there but Miller had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesa looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller is trying to keep Mesa in close.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Mesa from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mancow Miller wasn't active enough on the ground.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Mesa moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Miller manages to break the clinch.
Mesa shoots in looking for a takedown but Miller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mesa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Mesa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mesa in his tracks.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mesa.
Mesa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miller's waist but Miller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mesa off to one side.
Mesa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mesa misses with the combination.

Miller gets tackled into the cage by Mesa. Mesa maintains the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to pull guard but Mesa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mesa dodges an elbow strike from Miller.
Miller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mesa wants a takedown.
Miller avoiding damage as Mesa throws knees to the body.
Miller is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mesa to keep the fight standing.

Mesa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mesa moves out of range of the body kick.
Miller misses with a leg kick.
Mesa throws a low kick but Miller avoids it.
Mesa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miller is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Mesa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller tries to clinch but Mesa moves away

and Mesa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Miller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mesa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mesa gets underhooks to prevent Miller's takedown attempt.
Miller working hard to break the clinch.

Miller jumps guard and drags Mesa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Mesa from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller wants to sweep here but Mesa controlling him for the moment.
Miller looks winded!
Miller keeping moving, preventing Mesa from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mancow Miller will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mesa tries for a takedown but Miller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mesa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miller works Mesa's body with a nice hook.
Mesa doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Mesa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mesa trying to control the position but instead, Miller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mesa into the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mesa tries to pull guard but Miller won't allow it.

Mesa breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mesa but Mesa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Mesa tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mesa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Mesa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Victor Mesa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mancow Miller.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mesa but Mesa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mesa shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesa.
Miller stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mesa is fending him off so far but Miller persists. Nope, Mesa circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Mesa which made him look bad.
Mancow Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mesa checks a leg kick.
Mesa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.
Mesa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mesa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mesa circles away.
Mesa shoots in looking for a takedown but Miller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mesa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miller scores with a three punch combo!
Mesa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mesa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
Mesa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mesa circles away.
Mesa takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mesa is defended easily by Miller.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Mesa sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mesa.
Miller fails to land the takedown.
Miller is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mesa shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.
Miller tries to clinch but Mesa is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mancow Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mesa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Miller throws a head kick but Mesa moves out of range.
A punch combination from Mesa misses.
Mesa wants to slow Miller down by chopping away at his legs.
Miller wants to clinch.

Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Mesa jumps into guard, dragging Miller to the mat.
Mesa keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.

Mesa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesa keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Mesa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Mesa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Miller throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller looking to control.
Mesa preventing the sweep.
Miller is trying to control the position but Mesa postures up.
Miller is looking to stand up but Mesa isn't so interested in that idea.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mesa stands and throws Miller's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mesa fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mesa trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Mesa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mesa content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mesa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesa misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Mesa decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesa.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mesa swivels and escapes.
Mesa wants to clinch.
Mesa fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Mesa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miller 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Victor Mesa!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Victor Mesa!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Victor Mesa!

Victor Mesa wins by unanimous decision!