QFC Tournament 249 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Jones
vs
Johnson

183 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, TJ Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Jones gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.

Johnson gets control of Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johnson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones postures up.
Johnson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jones wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson trying to control the position.

Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Johnson controlling the position well.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets full guard.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Johnson in his guard.
Jones is controlling Johnson's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Jones isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Johnson stacks Jones 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 Johnson!
Jones tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Jones has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Johnson's lack of action.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to improve his position but instead Johnson has moved into half guard.
Johnson trying to advance position but Jones counters by regaining guard.
Jones wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryan Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Johnson shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
TJ Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Johnson tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones scores with a hook.
Johnson leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Jones.
TJ Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ryan Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.

Jones forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.

Jones gets control of Johnson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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 TJ Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Johnson tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.

Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Jones lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Jones shoots in.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Jones.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Johnson clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to TJ Jones.
I think Jones 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Ryan Johnson!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for TJ Jones!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Ryan Johnson!

Ryan Johnson wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Cunha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carson Daniels (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.

Cunha
vs
Daniels

198 cm
24
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
20
249 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels throws a combination that misses
and Cunha counters with a series of strikes. Daniels will be more careful next time no doubt.
Daniels misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Daniels.
Cunha misses with a head kick.
Cunha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daniels is fending him off so far but Cunha persists. Nope, Daniels circles away and we're back to standing.
Daniels swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cunha counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cunha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daniels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cunha.
Cunha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daniels.
Daniels looks to land a combination but Cunha avoids it well.
Cunha dodges the punch combination from Daniels.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Daniels. Those never looked like landing.
Daniels misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Daniels does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels misses with a double jab
and Cunha counters with a two punch combo.
Daniels looks winded!
Daniels avoids a kick to the body.
Cunha lands an overhand right.
Cunha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daniels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cunha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Daniels.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Cunha counters with a crisp one two that drops Daniels! Cunha thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Daniels to his feet! Daniels is in big trouble!

Daniels is rocked!
Daniels swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cunha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cunha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Daniels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cunha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cunha.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Cunha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cunha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daniels.
Daniels walks into a left hand.
Carson Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cunha shoots in but Daniels avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels misses with a double jab
and Cunha counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Daniels misses.
Cunha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daniels sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cunha somewhat.
Cunha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daniels avoids it really well and circles away.
Cunha dodges the punch combination from Daniels.
Daniels misses with an uppercut
and Cunha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daniels swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cunha counters with a straight right hand.
Daniels falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cunha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cunha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws a nice looking combination but Cunha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daniels looks to land a right hand but Cunha moved out of range.
Cunha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daniels lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Daniels moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cunha slips under a jab from Daniels.
Cunha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daniels throws a nice looking combination but Cunha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cunha wants to clinch up but Daniels keeps it at a distance.
Daniels misses with a double jab
and Cunha counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels keeps the fight on the outside.
Carson Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Daniels.
Cunha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cunha has a takedown stuffed.
Daniels misses with a series of wild punches.
Daniels misses with a double jab
and Cunha counters with a three punch combo that has Daniels backing up. Daniels nods at Cunha to acknowledge the strikes.
Daniels misses with an uppercut
and Cunha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cunha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daniels as he avoids it easily.
Daniels throws a combination. Cunha tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Daniels connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Daniels leaves Cunha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daniels misses with a double jab
and Cunha counters with a nice uppercut.
Daniels swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Cunha counters with a nice double leg into side control. Daniels won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Cunha dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cunha dodges the punch combination from Daniels.
Daniels swinging wildly here.
Daniels looks to land a combination but Cunha avoids it well.
Daniels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daniels falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cunha counters with a one-two to the body.
Daniels is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Daniels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cunha circles away quickly and effectively.
Cunha fails with a takedown attempt.
Cunha throws a leg kick but Daniels sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cunha stalks Daniels and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Daniels's face. Daniels staggers backwards, shaken.
Cunha closes the distance and clinches up with Daniels, looking for a takedown. Cunha pushes Daniels against the cage but Daniels circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Daniels lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cunha fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Cunha. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cunha tries to clinch there but Daniels circles away.
Daniels misses with the combination.
Fernando Cunha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cunha wants to clinch up but Daniels keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Daniels.
Daniels throws a right hand that Cunha ducks under and follows up with a left that Cunha also avoids with ease.
Cunha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice defenses there by Cunha.
Daniels throws a combination. Cunha tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Daniels falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cunha counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daniels's waist but Daniels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cunha off to one side.
Daniels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daniels might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cunha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daniels but Daniels pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Daniels works over Cunha's head and body with a nice combination.
Daniels looks to throw the jab but Cunha is out of range.
Daniels lands a head shot.
Daniels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daniels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cunha.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Daniels misses with a wild combination.
Daniels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cunha.
Daniels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels blocks a head kick by Cunha.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Daniels. No joy for Cunha on that attempt.
Cunha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daniels.
Cunha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daniels tries to avoid it but Cunha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daniels to the ground. Daniels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice jab there from Daniels.
Daniels falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cunha counters with a left and a right that stings Daniels.
Daniels swinging wildly here.
Daniels leaves Cunha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daniels misses with a two punch combination.
Daniels throws a combination that misses
and Cunha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunha doesn't manage to clinch there - Daniels circles away.
Cunha wants to clinch.
A big right from Daniels misses.
Daniels looks to land a combination but Cunha avoids it well.
Cunha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daniels avoids it really well and circles away.
Daniels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cunha.
Daniels throws a right and a left that Cunha avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daniels throws a poor cross that misses
and Cunha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cunha throws the kick towards the body but Daniels avoids it.
Cunha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carson Daniels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cunha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Daniels throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cunha counters with a series of strikes. Daniels will be more careful next time no doubt.
Daniels looks to land a combination but Cunha avoids it well.
Daniels keeps the fight on the outside.
Daniels scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cunha dives in and grabs Daniels's left leg, looking for a takedown. Daniels pushes down on Cunha's head and hops out.
Cunha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daniels's waist but Daniels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cunha off to one side.
Daniels throws a right hand that Cunha ducks under and follows up with a left that Cunha also avoids with ease.
Cunha is looking to land body kicks.
Cunha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daniels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fernando Cunha is winning the standup battle so far.
Daniels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cunha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Daniels throws a combination that misses
and Cunha counters with a stiff right hand.
Daniels throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cunha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daniels leaves Cunha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Cunha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunha is looking to land body kicks.
Daniels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cunha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daniels with a hook.
Daniels throws a combination that misses
and Cunha counters with a nice body shot.
Daniels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cunha shoots in for a takedown but Daniels shows good takedown defense.
Daniels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cunha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daniels misses with a double jab
and Cunha counters with a series of strikes. Daniels will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cunha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daniels sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cunha dodges the punch combination from Daniels.
Cunha moves in looking to clinch but Daniels pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels looks to land a combination but Cunha avoids it well.
Cunha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daniels circles away.
Daniels throws a series of punches but Cunha moves out of range.
Cunha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daniels sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniels scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cunha ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
Daniels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cunha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daniels circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daniels misses with a double jab.
Daniels lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Daniels misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cunha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daniels drops his hands momentarily and Cunha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Cunha to counter with a crisp jab.
Cunha wants to clinch.
Daniels scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cunha wants to clinch up but Daniels keeps it at a distance.
Daniels swinging wildly here.
Daniels misses with a combination
and Cunha counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cunha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daniels as he avoids it easily.
Daniels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daniels misses with a double jab.
Daniels moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daniels lands with a cross.
Daniels misses with a combination
and Cunha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck for Cunha with that takedown attempt.
Cunha dodges the punch combination from Daniels.
Cunha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daniels circles away.
Daniels misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cunha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Daniels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daniels takes a body punch but keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carson Daniels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Daniels 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Fernando Cunha!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Fernando Cunha!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Fernando Cunha!

Fernando Cunha wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Livem Moom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garijus Macys (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.

Moom
vs
Macys

198 cm
24
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
18
244 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Livem Moom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Garijus Macys!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macys lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moom misses with a body kick.
Moom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Macys can pounce on him.

Moom takes the fight into the clinch.
Moom stalling in the clinch.

Macys breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Macys shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moom sprawls well. Moom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Macys gets slowly back to his feet.
Macys is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Macys gets caught flat footed, as Moom shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moom advances to half guard.

Macys is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moom pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Moom in particular looking to stall.
Moom works his way into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moom controlling from the full mount.
Macys taking shots to the head.
Moom controlling the pace for now.
Macys working to try and regain half guard.
Moom controlling from mount.
Moom is landing with some decent strikes but Macys is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moom looking to isolate an arm here. Macys doesn't see it coming and as Moom extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Moom!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Livem Moom!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akseli Ukkola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin 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.

Ukkola
vs
Miller

214 cm
24
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Akseli Ukkola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Justin Miller!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ukkola.
Ukkola has a takedown stuffed.
Ukkola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miller shoots and misses

and Ukkola counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ukkola throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ukkola's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ukkola is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Ukkola chips away with some ground and pound.
Ukkola 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ukkola lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Miller scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Miller has his takedown stuffed

and Ukkola counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Miller!
Akseli Ukkola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Miller.
Ukkola working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkola in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ukkola lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller looks winded!
Ukkola in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Miller is rocked!
Ukkola will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ukkola working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Miller avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ukkola.
Miller is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Miller is still in real trouble! Can Ukkola finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ukkola misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Miller seems to have recovered his senses.
Ukkola cracks Miller with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ukkola crunches a massive hammerfist down on Miller - he's out! Ukkola Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Akseli Ukkola!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyuss Thrax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Milera (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.

Thrax
vs
Milera

190 cm
22
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kyuss Thrax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Milera!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrax connects with a single shot there.
Thrax shoots in for a double leg but Milera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thrax fails with the takedown.

Milera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thrax quickly recovers to half guard.
Thrax trying to control from the bottom.
Milera seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Milera content to control rather than advance.
Thrax trying to control but Milera postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Milera. No joy for Thrax on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyuss Thrax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Milera shoots in and drives through. Thrax sprawls well.
Thrax fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Milera avoids it really well and circles away.
Thrax fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Milera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thrax did well to prevent Milera getting side control.
Milera wants to stand but Thrax has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Milera is taking a breather. Thrax 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.
Milera tries to stand but can't do so whilst Thrax controls his leg.
Thrax tries to roll over but Milera keeps him under control.
Milera is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Thrax wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Milera seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Daniel Milera has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Milera or perhaps it was just good defense by Thrax which made him look bad.
Thrax tries to land a leg kick but Milera saw it coming and moves away.
Milera throws a sloppy head kick and Thrax moves out of range easily.
Daniel Milera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milera fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Milera or perhaps it was just good defense by Thrax which made him look bad.

Milera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thrax is trying to defend but Milera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrax tries to get to full guard but Milera has control of the leg.
Thrax is trying to control but can't.
Milera tries to stand but can't do so whilst Thrax controls his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrax is looking to control Milera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thrax avoid being mounted?
Milera is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Milera tries to stand and escape but Thrax is controlling the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thrax looks to land a body kick but Milera moved away.
Thrax shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Milera but Milera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thrax is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Milera. No joy for Thrax on that attempt.

Milera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thrax did well to prevent Milera getting side control.
Milera controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milera tries to stand but can't do so whilst Thrax controls his leg.
Milera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Milera might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Daniel Milera hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Thrax tries to sprawl but Milera drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milera seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thrax is in trouble now - Milera has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Milera dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Thrax keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thrax moves in looking to clinch but Milera pushes him off.
Milera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thrax but Thrax pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thrax misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Milera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thrax wants to get back to his feet but Milera drags him back down.
Milera tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Milera is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Thrax's shoulder. That is not cool.
Milera tries to stand but Thrax is controlling his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
You can see the frustration on Thrax's face as Milera controls the position.
Milera wants to stand but Thrax has his arm trapped.
Thrax is looking for a sweep.
Milera controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Daniel Milera wasn't active enough on the ground.
Thrax shoots in looking for a takedown. Milera tries to sprawl out of it but Thrax keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Milera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck for Milera with that takedown attempt.
Kyuss Thrax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Milera.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milera shoots in but Thrax avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown by Thrax or perhaps it was just good defense by Milera which made him look bad.
Thrax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Milera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thrax's guard.
Milera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Milera wanted to stand there but Thrax had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Milera wants to get up but he can't break Thrax's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Daniel Milera has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Milera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Milera drives through with a takedown into Thrax's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thrax wants to stand but Milera is controlling the position.
Milera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Milera stopping the sweep attempt from Thrax.
Milera slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Daniel Milera wasn't active enough on the ground.
Thrax leaves Milera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Thrax. No joy for Milera on that attempt.

Milera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thrax's guard.
Thrax wants to get back to his feet but Milera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Milera would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Milera content to stall in guard here.
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.
Milera wants to control from the top but Thrax keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Milera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Milera shoots in and gets a takedown into Thrax's guard.
Thrax wants to control the position but Milera says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Milera passes the guard and advances to mount!
Milera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Milera is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Thrax is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Milera is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrax tries to hold on but Milera pushes him away.
Milera controlling the position easily from mount.
Thrax is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Milera content just to control the position here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A leg kick checked by Milera.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milera shoots in and drives through. Thrax sprawls well.
Thrax connects with a leg kick. Milera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Milera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Milera lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Milera wants to get up but he can't break Thrax's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Milera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Milera tries to stand but Thrax is controlling from the bottom.
Thrax can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Milera controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Daniel Milera.
Thrax tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrax fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thrax shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Milera sprawls well. Milera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thrax gets slowly back to his feet.
Milera shoots in for a takedown but Thrax shows good takedown defense.
Milera misses with a head kick.
Milera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kyuss Thrax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Milera.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Milera is defended easily by Thrax.
Thrax looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Milera is fending him off so far but Thrax persists. Nope, Milera circles away and we're back to standing.
Thrax misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Milera gets a takedown into half guard.
Thrax trying to hold on to Milera's head to control him but Milera postures up.
Milera content to control rather than advance.
Milera seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thrax is trying to control but can't.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Milera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kyuss Thrax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Milera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Daniel Milera was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Thrax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Milera.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Milera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Milera 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Daniel Milera!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Daniel Milera!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Daniel Milera!

Daniel Milera wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lycan Rajiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank MIr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MIr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kanye West - Amazing. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rajiro
vs
MIr

201 cm
18
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
24
284 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lycan Rajiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank MIr!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MIr throws a lazy uppercut
and Rajiro counters with a series of strikes. MIr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rajiro checks the leg kick.
Rajiro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rajiro!
MIr misses with a wild body shot.
MIr throws a leg kick that misses.
MIr throws a body punch but Rajiro moves out of range.
MIr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rajiro counters with a series of strikes. MIr will be more careful next time no doubt.
MIr throws a push kick but Rajiro slaps the foot to one side.

Rajiro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. MIr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on MIr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MIr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

MIr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MIr keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MIr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

MIr is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Rajiro is tapping! Great win for MIr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank MIr!
Frank MIr thanked the fans post fight for their support.