QFC Tournament 465 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chad Shiverdecker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wally David Melborg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melborg is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Riot. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Shiverdecker
vs
Wally David Melborg

183 cm
21
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chad Shiverdecker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Wally David Melborg!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shiverdecker shoots in and gets a takedown into Melborg's guard.
Shiverdecker pushing down on Melborg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shiverdecker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Melborg!
Shiverdecker controlling his opponent.
Shiverdecker is landing with some decent strikes but Melborg is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Shiverdecker controlling from the full mount.
Shiverdecker with a couple of short strikes.
Shiverdecker controlling from the full mount.
Melborg wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiverdecker connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Melborg to escape the position.

Shiverdecker has the hooks in. Melborg is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Shiverdecker passes his arm under Melborg's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Melborg taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chad Shiverdecker!
In defeat, John Wally David Melborg stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back! For you!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Norman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norman comes to the cage accompanied by Freaks. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Norman
vs
Payne

181 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nathan Norman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximus Payne!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne closes the distance looking to clinch

and Norman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Payne won't be happy with that.
Norman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Payne tries to bench press Norman off him but Norman keeps the position.
Norman lands some shots froms side control.
Payne takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Norman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Payne pushes Norman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Norman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne manages to get back to half guard.
Payne trying to hold on to Norman's head to control him but Norman postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Norman connects with a nice short shot to Payne's temple.
Norman trying to control from half guard but Payne is working away.
Norman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Payne looking for submissions off his back.
Norman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne is squirming around, avoiding Norman's attempts to control the action.
Norman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Norman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Norman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Norman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Payne manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Payne manages to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne is trying to stand up here but Norman is controlling him well.

Payne actively working from the bottom here.
Norman is trying to control. Payne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Payne wants to improve his position but Norman is controlling well.
Norman content to control rather than advance.
Norman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Norman thows a huge punch but Payne dodges it nicely.

Payne actively working from the bottom here.
Norman prevents Payne from standing back up.
Norman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Payne pushes Norman off looking to stand but Norman dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norman drops an elbow to the side of Payne's head.

Norman decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Norman slips a jab and a cross from Payne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Payne tries to clinch up.
Payne tries to clinch but Norman moves out of range.
Maximus Payne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norman attempts a counter takedown but Payne avoids it well and moves away.
Norman circles away from the clinch attempt

so Norman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Norman wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Payne keeping full guard, as Norman tries to pass.
Norman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payne can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Payne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Norman stops Payne from standing up.
Norman postures up.

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

Norman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Payne has escaped the position, nice work there.
Payne is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Norman has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Payne is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Norman moves into full mount!
Payne really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Norman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Norman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Payne is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Payne is still in real trouble! Can Norman finish him?
Payne tries to hold on but Norman postures up.
Norman loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Payne scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Norman land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Norman stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Norman!
A victorious Nathan Norman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Band Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Cunningham (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.

Band Jr
vs
Cunningham

159 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joey Band Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Riley Cunningham!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Band Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Cunningham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cunningham slaps away a takedown attempt from Band Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cunningham lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cunningham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Band Jr.
Band Jr shoots in for a takedown but Cunningham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Band Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cunningham feints a jab promting Band Jr to slip. Cunningham then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Band Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Band Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cunningham circles away.
Cunningham tries to clinch but Band Jr is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cunningham instigates a clinch.

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

Cunningham rushes Band Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Cunningham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cunningham closes the distance but Band Jr moves to the side

so Band Jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cunningham pulls Band Jr in to control the position.

Cunningham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Band Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Cunningham has his feet on Band Jr's thighs here. He's pushed Band Jr off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Band Jr screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Riley Cunningham!
A victorious Riley Cunningham thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Cosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ty Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cosby comes to the cage accompanied by Hikky Burr. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cosby
vs
Moon

185 cm
23
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Cosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, ty Moon!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
ty Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moon tries to clinch but Cosby is having none of it.
Cosby tries to score with a low kick but Moon moves his leg out of the way.
Cosby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Moon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cosby bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moon's head.
Moon goes for a double leg but Cosby avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cosby continues to drive forward.

Cosby clinches.
Moon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cosby to keep the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Moon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bill Cosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ty Moon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cosby is defending well for now.

Cosby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon avoids the body shot from Cosby.
Cosby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cosby's waist but Cosby gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moon off to one side.
Moon tries to clinch but Cosby is having none of it.
Moon misses with a takedown
and Cosby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Moon gets caught flat footed, as Cosby shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cosby trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moon wants to stand up but Cosby is controlling him.
Cosby stays in close to Moon's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosby is in close to Moon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Moon lands an upkick as Cosby stands over him.
Moon can't keep his opponent in guard - Cosby advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moon is looking to improve his position.
Moon is trying to control but can't.
Cosby passes to side control.
Moon tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Cosby.
Cosby controlling from the full mount.
BOOM! Cosby connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Cosby working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Moon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Moon looks winded!
Cosby landing strikes from the mount and Moon is in trouble!
Cosby lands a big shot there that rocks Moon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosby trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cosby sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cosby avoids the attempt from Moon to control.
Cosby controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cosby dominating with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cosby landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Cosby dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Moon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moon or perhaps it was just good defense by Cosby, which made it look bad.
ty Moon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moon has a takedown stuffed.
Cosby appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Moon tries to close the distance and clinch but Cosby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cosby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moon at a distance.
Moon misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moon manages to avoid it.
Moon shoots in for a takedown but Cosby shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bill Cosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ty Moon.

Cosby shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosby takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cosby frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cosby looking to finish Moon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Moon!
Moon is breathing heavily.
Cosby lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cosby avoids the attempt from Moon to control.

Cosby looking for a guillotine from mount but Moon is having none of it.

Cosby has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Moon is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Cosby!
Post fight, an emotional Bill Cosby said 'I'd like to thank my sponsor, "Jello Pudding Pops."'.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Iceman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Chandler (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.

Iceman
vs
Chandler

195 cm
21
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening

Grand Royal Wear
KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Iceman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iceman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chandler defends well and Iceman ends up having to push Chandler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Michael Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Chandler moves into the clinch successfully.
Come on Chandler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Iceman is trying to force a seperation but Chandler has the dominant position.
Iceman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Iceman has had enough of the clinch but Chandler keeps him there for the moment.

Chandler manages to break the clinch.
Chandler lands a high kick!

It looks like The Iceman has been cut.
Chandler connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iceman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chandler avoids it really well and circles away.
Chandler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown but Iceman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iceman has his takedown stuffed
and Chandler counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Iceman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iceman dives in and grabs Chandler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chandler pushes down on Iceman's head and hops out.
Chandler stuffs the takedown.
Iceman is looking to break free of the clinch but Chandler has double underhooks.
Iceman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Iceman tries to pull guard but Chandler won't allow it.
Iceman fails to pull guard.
Iceman is looking for a takedown.
Iceman is looking to break free of the clinch but Chandler has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Chandler.
Iceman taking a breather.
Iceman tries to break the clinch but Chandler is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Iceman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chandler after a bit of a struggle.
Iceman has Chandler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chandler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Iceman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chandler prevents it.
Chandler displaying some good clinch control by pressing Iceman up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Iceman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler misses with a knee strike.
Chandler scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chandler displaying some good clinch control by pressing Iceman up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Chandler.

Iceman pulls guard effortlessly.
Iceman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chandler manages to get himself to full guard.

Iceman trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chandler holds on and takes a little breather.
Iceman throwing strikes but missing.
Chandler pulls Iceman in close to his closed guard and prevents Iceman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Iceman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chandler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chandler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chandler!

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Chandler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Iceman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Iceman misses with a kick to the body
and Chandler counters with a low kick, right behind Iceman 's knee.
Iceman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chandler as he avoids it easily.

Chandler lands a big head kick that sends Iceman tumbling to the mat! Chandler takes a step backwards and waves Iceman back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Iceman is rocked!
Iceman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chandler rattles Iceman with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Iceman tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Chandler dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Iceman stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Chandler!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Celciar Quiandora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Nuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quiandora's entrance music is Monster. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Quiandora
vs
Nuts

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
21
141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Celciar Quiandora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Nuts!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quiandora scores with a head kick. Nuts tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Quiandora closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nuts quickly recovers to half guard.
Nuts moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nuts wants to sweep here but Quiandora controlling him for the moment.
Nuts wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quiandora looking to sit in guard and control but Nuts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quiandora looking to control.
Nuts pushes down on Quiandora's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nuts in particular looking to stall.
Quiandora wants to sweep but Nuts has passed to side control!
Quiandora seems a little lost for a moment, as Nuts dominates the positioning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Quiandora wants to get back to his feet but Nuts is dominant here and he's now got Quiandora's back!
Nuts controls the action.
Quiandora could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Nuts dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Nuts drives through with a takedown into Quiandora's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Quiandora isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nuts stacks Quiandora 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 Nuts!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Quiandora looking for a sweep but Nuts has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quiandora is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nuts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuts's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuts is continuing to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The adventures of Nuts the control monster continue. Boring.
Let's hope that Nuts 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Nuts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Quiandora shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nuts manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nuts is pulling down on Quiandora's head. It's preventing any offense from Quiandora, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quiandora is one step ahead there.
Nuts seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quiandora looking to sit in guard and control but Nuts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Quiandora being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Quiandora trying to keep a closed guard but Nuts is proving a slippery customer.
Nuts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nuts slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nuts controlling the position from side mount.
Steve Nuts has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quiandora is looking for a sweep.
Nuts gets to mount! Quiandora was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Quiandora tries to hold on but Nuts postures up.
Nuts controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Quiandora is looking to get to half guard.
Nuts controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quiandora is desperately trying to improve his position but Nuts has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Nuts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nuts 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Steve Nuts!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Steve Nuts!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Steve Nuts!

Steve Nuts wins by unanimous decision!
In defeat, Celciar Quiandora stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!'.

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FIGHT
RATING
17%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Link (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Greatwich (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.

Link
vs
Greatwich

161 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
23
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Link!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simon Greatwich!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Link drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Link working away.
Greatwich throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Greatwich tries to bench press Link off him but Link keeps the position.

Link is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Greatwich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Greatwich is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greatwich is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Greatwich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Greatwich regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Link throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Greatwich actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greatwich looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like Link is going to stand back up.
Greatwich is trying to stand up here but Link is controlling him well.
Greatwich is looking to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Greatwich gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Greatwich wants the takedown. Link is fighting it off but Greatwich persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Link's guard against the cage.
Greatwich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Link might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Greatwich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Link utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greatwich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Greatwich preventing the sweep.
Link working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greatwich.
Link trying to control the position.
Link wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greatwich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Link as he jumps to the side.
Greatwich fails with an attempt to clinch.

Link is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Greatwich's half guard.
Greatwich is trying to control but can't.
Link stops Greatwich from getting back to his feet.
Greatwich controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Link trying to mount his opponent but Greatwich defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Link seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greatwich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Link prevents Greatwich from improving his position.
Greatwich gets back to full guard.
Link is looking to work some ground and pound but Greatwich has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Link stops Greatwich from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Link dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Link throws a head kick but Greatwich moves out of range.
Greatwich lands a slapping body shot.

Greatwich pushes Link up against the cage in a clinch.
Link tries to pull guard but Greatwich forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Link goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Greatwich tries to score a body lock takedown but Link shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Link tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Link jumps guard but Greatwich turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Link. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greatwich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Link fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Link tries to clinch up.
Link sets himself, and Greatwich steps forward looking for the clinch! Link avoids it this time.
Greatwich blocks a head kick by Link.
Nice sprawl there from Link as Greatwich shoots in.

Greatwich gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Link gets full guard.
Greatwich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Greatwich stops Link from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greatwich wants to control from the top but Link keeps moving.

Greatwich drops back looking for a leg! Link is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Link manages to kick Greatwich off! Greatwich jumps back into Link's guard.
Greatwich wants to control from the top but Link keeps moving.
Simon Greatwich has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Greatwich is pushing down on Link's leg trying to pass to half guard. Link is fighting to maintain full guard but Greatwich has managed to sneak the leg through.
Link is trying to get back to full guard.
Greatwich content to control rather than advance.
Link tries to kick Greatwich off but Greatwich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Link wants to improve his position but Greatwich is controlling well.
Link is not content to let Greatwich control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Greatwich rushes Link and presses him up against the cage.
Link is trying to break the clinch but Greatwich is controlling him.
Link prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Greatwich to work.
Greatwich blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Greatwich decides to pull guard.
Link wanted to stand there but Greatwich had control of the position.
Greatwich trying to control the position.
Greatwich keeping moving, preventing Link from controlling successfully.
Greatwich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Link throws a big elbow that misses.

Greatwich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Link doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Greatwich is tightening it up a little... Link has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Link reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Link taps out! Nice BJJ there by Greatwich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Simon Greatwich!

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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
29%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex McUshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Joe (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.

McUshin
vs
Joe

188 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

The Knot
Dissolution Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex McUshin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Joe!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McUshin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joe prevents the takedown attempt.
Joe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McUshin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McUshin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Joe prevents it.
Joe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McUshin avoids it.
McUshin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Joe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Joe tries to pull guard but McUshin holds him up against the cage and eventually Joe drops back down to his feet.
McUshin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Joe's face.
McUshin is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex McUshin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McUshin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joe is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McUshin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Joe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Joe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Joe tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McUshin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Joe up against the cage.
Joe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McUshin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McUshin wants a takedown.

McUshin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Joe clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Joe is trying to stand back up.
Joe is in bad spot here.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe just trying to survive but McUshin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Joe looking very determined here, making life difficult for McUshin.
Joe is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe staying busy and making it hard for McUshin to control.
Joe trying to get back to his feet but McUshin is in full control for now.
McUshin has Joe flattened out and is raining down punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Joe's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McUshin trying to control momentarily.
Joe trying to control the position but McUshin manages to sink in the hooks.
Joe staying busy and making it hard for McUshin to control.
McUshin doesn't have the hooks in and Joe manages to turn into his guard.
McUshin looking to control.
Joe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Joe won't allow McUshin to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McUshin keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Joe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McUshin keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

McUshin tries to keep at a distance but Joe has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex McUshin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McUshin pushes Joe up against the cage in a clinch.
McUshin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McUshin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Joe wants a takedown but no success here.
Joe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McUshin to keep the fight standing.
McUshin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alex McUshin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Joe.
McUshin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Joe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McUshin looking for a takedown.
McUshin is looking for a takedown.
McUshin tries to pull guard but Joe won't allow it.
McUshin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Joe's face.
McUshin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe jumps guard but McUshin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McUshin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Joe prevents it.
Joe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McUshin has him pressed against the cage.
Joe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Joe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McUshin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Joe wants to stall.
McUshin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Joe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Joe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McUshin is defending well.
Joe is breathing heavily.
McUshin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McUshin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Joe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McUshin walks away with a smile on his face. Joe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McUshin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Joe shoots in looking for a takedown. McUshin tries to sprawl out of it but Joe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McUshin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McUshin blocks a head kick by Joe.
McUshin fails to land the takedown.
Joe moves out of range as McUshin throws a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe closes this distance looking for a takedown but McUshin circles away.
McUshin shoots in looking for a takedown. Joe tries to sprawl out of it but McUshin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joe keeps the fight on the outside.
McUshin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joe as he jumps to the side.

McUshin moves into the clinch.
Joe wants a takedown.
McUshin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Joe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McUshin blocks an elbow strike from Joe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Joe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McUshin blocks an elbow strike from Joe.
The referee calls for McUshin to work.
McUshin lands an elbow that stopped Joe in his tracks for a moment.
Joe managing to block the knees to the body from McUshin.
Joe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Joe working hard to break the clinch.
Alex McUshin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McUshin.
Joe misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex McUshin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Joe.
Alex McUshin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McUshin misses with a takedown attempt

and Joe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McUshin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Joe is working for takedown but McUshin is calmly controlling the position for now.
McUshin is trying to pull guard but Joe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McUshin as Joe tries to tie him up.
Joe is trying to push McUshin away but McUshin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McUshin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Joe prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex McUshin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McUshin stalling against the cage.
Joe tries to pull guard but McUshin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McUshin landing knees to the body.
Joe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

McUshin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joe throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like McUshin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Joe throws a jab but it's blocked by McUshin.

McUshin moves into range and clinches up with Joe.

Joe pulls guard effortlessly.
Joe trying to control the position here.
Joe is trying to control the position but McUshin postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McUshin wants to stand but Joe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe controls McUshin momentarily but McUshin frees himself.
McUshin trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
McUshin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Joe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McUshin defends well and Joe ends up having to push McUshin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Joe moves into the clinch.
Joe is trying to drag McUshin to the mat but McUshin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Joe tries to land a knee to the head but McUshin blocks with his arms.
McUshin slows down the pace here.
McUshin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Joe walks away with a smile on his face. McUshin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McUshin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Joe sprawls well. Joe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McUshin gets slowly back to his feet.
Joe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Joe moves into the clinch.
Alex McUshin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McUshin tries for a takedown. No joy.
McUshin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joe avoids it.
McUshin tries to land knees in the clinch but Joe avoids the damage to the body.
McUshin is looking for a takedown.
Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McUshin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joe smiles and moves away.
David Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Joe.
I think McUshin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Alex McUshin!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Alex McUshin!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Alex McUshin!

Alex McUshin wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Alex McUshin thanked Dissolution Fight Wear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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