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QFC Tournament 285 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ismael Eloi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ismael Neto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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175 lbs
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180 cm
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ismael Eloi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ismael Neto!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eloi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Neto tries to avoid it but Eloi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Neto to the ground. Neto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eloi clinches up with Neto and pushes him back against the cage.
Eloi missing with knees to the body.
Eloi tries for a takedown but Neto manages to get underhooks.
Neto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Eloi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Neto shoots in for a takedown but Eloi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eloi has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismael Eloi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ismael Eloi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neto dodges the punch combination from Eloi.
Neto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eloi as he avoids it easily.
Eloi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Neto, pushing him back against the cage.
Eloi scores with a hook to the body.
Neto is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Eloi can't fight it off and eventually Neto manages to take the fight to the floor. Eloi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Eloi wants to sweep here but Neto controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eloi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neto stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Eloi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Neto circles away.
Neto darts in looking for a takedown but Eloi gets double underhooks and turns Neto into the cage.
Eloi is looking for a takedown.
Neto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eloi.
Neto has hold of one of Eloi's legs. Eloi is fighting the takedown attempt but Neto gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neto distracts Eloi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Neto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Eloi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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!
Eloi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Neto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Neto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Eloi tries to clinch up but Neto circles away and keeps his distance.
Neto tries for a takedown but Eloi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Neto shoots in but no luck this time.
Neto darts in looking for a takedown but Eloi gets double underhooks and turns Neto into the cage.
Neto looks winded!
Eloi has Neto pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Eloi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Neto tumbling to the mat - Eloi dives into Neto's guard.
Neto keeping moving, preventing Eloi from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Eloi is controlling him.
Neto keeping moving, preventing Eloi from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Neto is looking for a triangle but Eloi pushes his legs off easily.
Eloi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Eloi trying to control the position from guard on top but Neto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ismael Eloi.
Eloi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Neto, pushing him back against the cage.
Neto tries to score a body lock takedown but Eloi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neto is looking for a takedown.
Eloi is trying to trip Neto. He has hold of a leg but Neto is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Eloi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Eloi postures up.
Eloi wants to get up but he can't break Neto's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Neto can't keep his opponent in guard - Eloi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eloi passes to full mount!
Eloi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Neto is looking to escape.
Neto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eloi with a couple of short strikes.
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 Ismael Eloi will probably get the nod.
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.
Neto shoots in and drives through. Eloi sprawls well.
Eloi shoots in looking for a takedown. Neto tries to sprawl out of it but Eloi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Neto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eloi darts in and clinches Neto up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Neto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Eloi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eloi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Eloi prevents Neto from escaping the position.
Eloi decides to stand back up. Eloi steps back and let's Neto get back to his feet.
Eloi throws a nice looking combination but Neto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eloi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Neto tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Eloi is in Neto's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eloi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eloi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eloi trying to control the position from guard on top but Neto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eloi preventing the sweep.
Neto is breathing heavily.
Eloi wants to get up but he can't break Neto's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Neto wants to stand but Eloi is controlling the position.
Eloi wants to pass the guard but Neto is keeping the position.
Neto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eloi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ismael Eloi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neto keeping moving, preventing Eloi from controlling successfully.
Eloi looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eloi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Neto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eloi has managed to get both his arms back between Neto's legs - danger averted.
Eloi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neto is keeping the position for now.
Neto throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Eloi trying to control but Neto is working from the bottom.
Eloi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Neto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eloi has managed to get both his arms back between Neto's legs - danger averted.
Eloi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Eloi passes into half guard.
Eloi tries to stand and escape but Neto is controlling the position.
Eloi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eloi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Neto defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eloi seems to be working for a kimura but Neto defends the submission attempt.
Neto is looking to control Eloi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Neto avoid being mounted?
Eloi is working for a kimura but Neto is defending it quite comfortably.
Eloi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Eloi wants to stand up but Neto manages to regain full guard.
Neto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eloi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neto is trying to control the position but Eloi postures up.
Eloi is looking to stand up but Neto won't let him.
Neto is looking for a triangle but Eloi pushes his legs off easily.
Eloi looking to pass the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Eloi!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neto trying to control but Eloi is having none of it.
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 Ismael Eloi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Eloi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Neto as he avoids it easily.
Neto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Eloi counters with a head kick. That will keep Neto thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Neto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neto shoots in for a double leg but Eloi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eloi fails with a takedown attempt.
Neto leaves Eloi 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 Ismael Eloi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eloi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Neto tries to avoid it but Eloi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Neto to the ground. Neto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neto scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eloi defends it nicely.
Eloi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Neto's waist but Neto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eloi off to one side.
Neto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Eloi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Neto content to stall in guard here.
Eloi seems keen to control Neto's posture.
Neto won't allow Eloi to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neto forces his way into half guard.
Eloi is looking to control Neto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eloi avoid being mounted?
Neto is looking to take a break and control but Eloi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neto wants to free his trapped foot but Eloi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neto with the ground and pound but Eloi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Eloi keeping moving, preventing Neto from controlling successfully.
Ismael Neto has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Neto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eloi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Neto but Neto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eloi darts in and clinches Neto up against the cage.
Neto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Eloi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Eloi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eloi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Neto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eloi counters with a shoot takedown. Neto fights it but they end up in guard.
Neto pushes Eloi off and scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Eloi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Neto pinned against the cage. Neto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Neto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Neto is defended easily by Eloi.
Eloi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neto shoots in for a double leg but Eloi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ismael Neto.
Well Eloi 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Ismael Eloi!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Ismael Eloi!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Ismael Eloi!
Ismael Eloi wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Ismael Eloi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zydrunas Lavikas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Serna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Basic striking
Tends to cut |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zydrunas Lavikas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Javier Serna!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serna fails with the takedown.
Lavikas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Serna.
Serna misses with a looping left.
Lavikas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Serna throws out the jab.
Serna 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.
Lavikas moves in looking to clinch but Serna pushes him off.
Lavikas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Serna counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lavikas!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lavikas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lavikas looking for a sweep but Serna has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavikas tries to lock up and control but Serna gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Serna cracks Lavikas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serna looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Serna lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Serna has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lavikas is squirming around, avoiding Serna's attempts to control the action.
Lavikas is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serna looking to control and managing it successfully.
Serna lands a couple of good shots and Lavikas has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lavikas looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Serna has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lavikas's body.
Serna scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Let's hope that Serna has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Serna controlling well, preventing Lavikas from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serna is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serna punches Lavikas on the ear.
Serna is looking to control Lavikas but Lavikas is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lavikas covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Serna looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Lavikas trying to control but not successfully.
Serna really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lavikas.
Serna is hanging on to Lavikas's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serna scores with punches from the back.
Serna is punishing Lavikas with strikes - can he finish him?!
The referee is taking a good look at Lavikas as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Serna!
Serna lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Lavikas covers up after that shot from Serna.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serna lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Serna.
Serna lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Serna keeps control of the position easily here as Lavikas tries to buck him off.
Lavikas tries to break free.
Serna scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Lavikas is looking for a way out.
Serna is punishing Lavikas with strikes - can he finish him?!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavikas trying to get back to his feet but Serna is in full control for now.
Serna really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lavikas.
Serna avoiding Lavikas 's attempts to control his hands.
Serna lands an elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Lavikas's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lavikas is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Serna lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Serna dominated that round.
That's time! Lavikas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Serna throws an overhand right that lands on Lavikas's shoulder, as Lavikas tries to avoid the shot.
Serna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Serna misses with an uppercut.
Lavikas slips under a jab.
Serna throws an overhand right that lands on Lavikas's shoulder, as Lavikas tries to avoid the shot.
Lavikas wants to clinch.
Lavikas is looking to clinch but Serna is avoiding it.
Serna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lavikas tries to clinch but Serna is having none of it.
Lavikas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lavikas tries to clinch there but Serna circles away.
Serna rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lavikas counters with a nice body kick.
No luck for Serna with that takedown attempt.
Lavikas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Serna takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Javier Serna has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serna misses with a straight right.
Lavikas tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavikas is looking to clinch.
Serna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Serna keeps the fight on the outside.
Serna closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Serna lands in his opponent's guard.
Lavikas has his foot on Serna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Serna works his way back into a safe position though.
Lavikas looking to control.
Lavikas pulls Serna in close to prevent any damage.
Lavikas wants to hit a switch here but Serna passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lavikas there!
Serna raining down hammerfists from mount.
Serna wants to control the pace but Lavikas is squirming around nicely.
Serna raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serna controlling his opponent.
Serna wants to control the pace but Lavikas is squirming around nicely.
Lavikas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lavikas tries to get out of the position.
Lavikas trying desperately to get to his feet.
Serna controlling the pace for now.
Serna pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lavikas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Serna on the ground.
Serna lands a nice shot to the head.
Serna wants to control the pace but Lavikas is squirming around nicely.
Lavikas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Serna landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serna scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Serna cracks Lavikas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Serna looking to finish Lavikas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lavikas!
Serna tries to control but Lavikas wriggling away.
Serna controlling from mount.
Serna with the ground and pound from mount.
Serna dominating with strikes here.
Serna raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serna controlling the pace for now.
Lavikas is in a horrible position here. Serna smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serna lands with some strikes.
Serna landing strikes from the mount and Lavikas is in trouble!
Serna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Serna working the ground and pound effectively.
Serna is landing with some decent strikes but Lavikas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lavikas is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Serna landing strikes from the mount and Lavikas is in trouble!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Serna is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lavikas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Serna controlling from mount.
Serna lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Serna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Javier Serna's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Serna misses with an uppercut.
Lavikas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Serna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lavikas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Serna.
Lavikas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Serna misses with an uppercut. Lavikas saw that one coming.
Lavikas moves in looking to clinch but Serna pushes him off.
Serna throws a jab but it's blocked by Lavikas.
A slow jab from Serna misses its intended target.
Lavikas tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Serna 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Serna blocks the body kick.
Lavikas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Serna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lavikas feints and then cracks Serna's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Serna down.
Nice defenses there by Lavikas.
Zydrunas Lavikas is winning the standup battle so far.
Serna shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lavikas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lavikas working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serna pushing down on Lavikas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serna moves into full mount! Lavikas won't be happy about that!
Serna controlling from mount.
Lavikas tries to hold on but Serna pushes him away.
Serna landing strikes from the mount and Lavikas is in trouble!
Serna with the ground and pound from mount.
Serna lands a couple of good shots and Lavikas has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Serna is riding his opponent, not letting Lavikas buck him off.
Javier Serna has got the better of the ground game so far.
Serna lands strikes to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serna scores with punches to the body.
Serna punishes Lavikas with strikes from the back mount.
Serna scores with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serna has the hooks in. Lavikas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Serna slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Serna gets his hands free as Lavikas looks to control.
Serna lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Serna.
Lavikas wants to control his opponent's hands but Serna gets his hands free.
Serna is punishing Lavikas with some ground and pound.
Serna biding his time, controlling Lavikas.
Lavikas just trying to survive but Serna is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lavikas is trying to remain composed but Serna is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Serna is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serna lands punches and elbows.
Serna cracks Lavikas with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Lavikas from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Lavikas holding both Serna 's hands and preventing any damage.
The referee is taking a good look at Lavikas as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Serna!
Lavikas trying to control but not successfully.
Serna controls the position.
Lavikas is covering up but some of the strikes from Serna are getting through and doing damage.
Serna struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lavikas is trying to remain composed but Serna is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lavikas looking very determined here, making life difficult for Serna.
Zydrunas Lavikas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Serna really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lavikas.
Serna trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Serna connects with a big shot to the side of Lavikas's head.
You can see the frustration on Lavikas's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Serna trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lavikas doesn't escape.
Serna landing with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Serna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Serna 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Javier Serna!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Javier Serna!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Javier Serna!
Javier Serna wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Ciocanescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adrian Ciocanescu!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciocanescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ciocanescu scores with a hook.
It looks like John Silva has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ciocanescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva tries to get into range but Ciocanescu steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Silva! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Ciocanescu scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adrian Ciocanescu!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Sidorik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Sidorik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrei Sidorik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anton Sidorik!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anton Sidorik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anton Sidorik dives in and grabs Andrei Sidorik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andrei Sidorik pushes down on Anton Sidorik's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andrei Sidorik is defended easily by Anton Sidorik.
Andrei Sidorik shoots in for a double leg but Anton Sidorik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andrei Sidorik stuffs the takedown.
Andrei Sidorik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrei Sidorik slaps away a takedown attempt from Anton Sidorik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andrei Sidorik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Sidorik.
Andrei Sidorik avoids a kick to the body.
Andrei Sidorik tries to clinch up but Anton Sidorik circles away and keeps his distance.
Andrei Sidorik blocks a head kick by Anton Sidorik.
Andrei Sidorik lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Andrei Sidorik closes the distance and clinches up with Anton Sidorik, looking for a takedown. Andrei Sidorik pushes Anton Sidorik against the cage but Anton Sidorik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anton Sidorik goes for a double leg but Andrei Sidorik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Andrei Sidorik continues to drive forward.
Andrei Sidorik wants to take the fight to the mat but Anton Sidorik manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andrei Sidorik is working for takedown but Anton Sidorik is calmly controlling the position for now.
Andrei Sidorik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anton Sidorik is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Andrei Sidorik prevents the takedown attempt.
Andrei Sidorik is pushing Anton Sidorik up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Anton Sidorik pulls guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Anton Sidorik is working an open guard so Andrei Sidorik takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Andrei Sidorik wants to clinch but Anton Sidorik slips to the side
and Anton Sidorik counters with a one-two to the body.
Andrei Sidorik has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrei Sidorik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anton Sidorik keeps the fight on the outside.
Andrei Sidorik tries to bum rush Anton Sidorik with a series of wild strikes but Anton Sidorik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anton Sidorik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andrei Sidorik counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Anton Sidorik moves into the clinch.
Anton Sidorik tries for a takedown but Andrei Sidorik manages to get underhooks.
Anton Sidorik is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anton Sidorik.
Andrei Sidorik tries to pull guard but Anton Sidorik forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Anton Sidorik tries for a takedown but Andrei Sidorik manages to get underhooks.
Andrei Sidorik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrei Sidorik shoots in and drives through. Anton Sidorik sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anton Sidorik tries for a takedown but Andrei Sidorik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anton Sidorik looks winded!
Anton Sidorik leaves Andrei Sidorik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anton Sidorik misses with a head kick.
Andrei Sidorik could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Andrei Sidorik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anton Sidorik.
Anton Sidorik slaps away a takedown attempt from Andrei Sidorik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andrei Sidorik closes the distance and clinches.
Andrei Sidorik jumps guard but Anton Sidorik turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Andrei Sidorik - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Andrei Sidorik pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrei Sidorik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anton Sidorik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anton Sidorik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anton Sidorik is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Andrei Sidorik keeping moving, preventing Anton Sidorik from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anton Sidorik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Andrei Sidorik will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anton Sidorik looks for a takedown but Andrei Sidorik sprawls well.
Andrei Sidorik has Anton Sidorik up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrei Sidorik manages to break the clinch.
Anton Sidorik has Andrei Sidorik up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrei Sidorik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrei Sidorik throws a body punch but Anton Sidorik moves out of range.
Andrei Sidorik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anton Sidorik tries to clinch but Andrei Sidorik moves away
and Andrei Sidorik counters with a nice kick to the body.
Andrei Sidorik looks to land a combination but Anton Sidorik avoids it well.
Andrei Sidorik lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anton Sidorik closes the distance but Andrei Sidorik moves to the side
and Andrei Sidorik counters by clinching up.
Anton Sidorik manages to break the clinch.
Andrei Sidorik is looking to score with low kicks.
Anton Sidorik has a takedown stuffed.
Anton Sidorik swats away the attempt to clinch by Andrei Sidorik.
Andrei Sidorik pushes Anton Sidorik up against the cage in a clinch.
Anton Sidorik tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andrei Sidorik smiles and moves away.
Andrei Sidorik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Sidorik.
Andrei Sidorik stuffs the takedown attempt from Anton Sidorik. Anton Sidorik gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anton Sidorik is defended easily by Andrei Sidorik.
Anton Sidorik goes for a double leg but Andrei Sidorik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Andrei Sidorik continues to drive forward.
Anton Sidorik is breathing heavily.
Andrei Sidorik manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Andrei Sidorik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anton Sidorik is looking to advance position but Andrei Sidorik has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Anton Sidorik is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anton Sidorik sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrei Sidorik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andrei Sidorik is looking to advance position but Anton Sidorik won't allow it.
Anton Sidorik tries to get to full guard but Andrei Sidorik has control of the leg.
Anton Sidorik is still trying to improve position.
Andrei Sidorik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anton Sidorik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anton Sidorik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andrei Sidorik trying to control from half guard but Anton Sidorik is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Anton Sidorik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andrei Sidorik wants to control from the top but Anton Sidorik keeps moving.
Anton Sidorik is working an open guard so Andrei Sidorik takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Andrei Sidorik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrei Sidorik shoots in but Anton Sidorik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrei Sidorik dives in and grabs Anton Sidorik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anton Sidorik pushes down on Andrei Sidorik's head and hops out.
Anton Sidorik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Sidorik dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Andrei Sidorik checks the leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anton Sidorik.
Andrei Sidorik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anton Sidorik but Anton Sidorik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anton Sidorik stuffs the takedown.
Anton Sidorik blocks a head kick by Andrei Sidorik.
Andrei Sidorik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anton Sidorik pinned against the cage. Anton Sidorik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Sidorik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anton Sidorik shoots in looking for a takedown but Andrei Sidorik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anton Sidorik's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andrei Sidorik stuffs the takedown attempt from Anton Sidorik. Anton Sidorik gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrei Sidorik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anton Sidorik clinches.
Andrei Sidorik is looking to take this one to the mat.
Andrei Sidorik breaks the clinch.
Andrei Sidorik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anton Sidorik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andrei Sidorik is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anton Sidorik.
Anton Sidorik stuffs the takedown attempt from Andrei Sidorik. Andrei Sidorik gets slowly back to his feet.
Anton Sidorik is looking to clinch but Andrei Sidorik is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anton Sidorik tries to clinch but Andrei Sidorik is having none of it.
Andrei Sidorik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anton Sidorik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andrei Sidorik tries to avoid it but Anton Sidorik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andrei Sidorik to the ground. Andrei Sidorik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andrei Sidorik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anton Sidorik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andrei Sidorik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anton Sidorik somewhat.
No luck for Andrei Sidorik with that takedown attempt.
Andrei Sidorik shoots in and drives through. Anton Sidorik sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrei Sidorik shoots in but no luck this time.
Anton Sidorik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Anton Sidorik shoots for a double leg takedown but Andrei Sidorik sprawls well. He's pushed Anton Sidorik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anton Sidorik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Andrei Sidorik. No joy for Anton Sidorik on that attempt.
Anton Sidorik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andrei Sidorik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anton Sidorik somewhat.
Andrei Sidorik scores with a push kick.
Andrei Sidorik clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anton Sidorik lands a nice knee to the body.
Anton Sidorik goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andrei Sidorik prevents it.
Andrei Sidorik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Andrei Sidorik or perhaps it was just good defense by Anton Sidorik which made him look bad.
Anton Sidorik fails with a takedown attempt.
Andrei Sidorik rushes Anton Sidorik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anton Sidorik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anton Sidorik.
Well Andrei Sidorik 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Andrei Sidorik!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Andrei Sidorik!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Andrei Sidorik!
Andrei Sidorik wins by unanimous decision!
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