QFC Tournament 511 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armen Petrosyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teodor Gyurov (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.

Petrosyan
vs
Gyurov

185 cm
24
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
20
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Petrosyan drives through and clinches with Gyurov against the cage.
Petrosyan with a knee to the head.

It looks like Teodor Gyurov has been cut.
Petrosyan lands a damaging elbow.
Petrosyan misses with an elbow strike.
Gyurov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Petrosyan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gyurov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Petrosyan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gyurov.
Petrosyan tries a knee to the head but Gyurov blocks it.
Petrosyan lands an elbow inside that Gyurov shrugs off.

That has opened up Teodor Gyurov's cut even more.
Petrosyan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrosyan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Petrosyan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gyurov's brow.
Petrosyan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gyurov avoids it.
Gyurov is trying to pull guard but Petrosyan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Petrosyan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Petrosyan tries a knee to the head but Gyurov blocks it.
Petrosyan lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyurov is trying to break the clinch but Petrosyan is controlling him.
Petrosyan lands a damaging elbow.
Petrosyan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

The cut above Teodor Gyurov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Petrosyan lands an elbow inside.
Petrosyan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Petrosyan lands an elbow that stopped Gyurov in his tracks for a moment.

Teodor Gyurov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Petrosyan lands an elbow inside that Gyurov shrugs off.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Teodor Gyurov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Armen Petrosyan!
A very excited looking Armen Petrosyan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Russian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Austin (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.

Russian
vs
Austin

189 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
252 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Russian!
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 Austin!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Russian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Austin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Austin lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Big Russian has been cut.
Austin can't get the takedown.

Austin has clasped his hands together around Russian's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Austin working away.
Russian on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Russian tries to get out of the position.
Austin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Russian is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Austin in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Austin is trying to get an arm triangle but Russian is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Austin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Russian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Austin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Russian wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Russian regains half guard, as Austin was trying to land strikes.
Russian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two 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.
Russian wants to improve his position but Austin is controlling well.
Russian is working hard here to advance position.

Austin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Russian defends it well.
Austin trying to advance position but Russian counters by regaining guard.
Russian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin trying to control the position from guard on top but Russian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Russian is looking to clinch.
Austin shoots in looking for a takedown but Russian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Austin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Russian shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Russian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Russian preventing the sweep.
Russian slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Russian trying to control the action but Austin is working from the bottom.
Austin can't do much from the bottom here.
Russian staying calm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Russian in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

It looks like Steve Austin has been cut.
Austin is looking to regain half guard here but Russian keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Austin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Russian in side control lands a decent elbow.
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 Big Russian will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Austin closes the distance and clinches.
Knees to the body from Austin.
Russian is pressed up against the cage. Austin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Russian down to the mat. Russian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Russian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Austin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Austin scores with a three punch combo!
Russian doesn't manage to clinch there - Austin circles away.
Austin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Russian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Russian fails with a takedown attempt.
Big Russian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russian fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Russian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Austin misses with a wild combination.
Russian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Austin as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russian fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Austin forces Russian back against the cage and clinches.
Russian slowing the pace effectively.
Austin scores with a hook to the body.
Russian displaying some good clinch control by pressing Austin up against the cage.
Austin misses with a knee to the head.

Austin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Big Russian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Austin moves into the clinch.
Russian is trying to force a seperation but Austin has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Austin digs a right hand into Russian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Russian's gas tank.

Austin breaks from the clinch.
Russian misses with a two punch combination.
And Austin tries to counter it with a takedown but Russian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Austin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Russian circles away quickly and effectively.
Russian went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Austin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Russian counters with a left to the body.
Russian shoots for a takedown but Austin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Austin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Austin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Russian's defenses.
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!

Austin breaks the clinch.
Austin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Austin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Russian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Austin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Austin throws a one two combo.
Steve Austin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Russian leaves Austin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Russian has a takedown stuffed.
Austin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Austin fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Austin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Russian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Russian misses with the combination.
Russian fails in his attempt to clinch.

Austin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Russian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Austin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Austin decides to stand back up.

Russian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Austin, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Austin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Russian is looking to control Austin's arms but Austin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Russian has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Austin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Russian darts in looking for a takedown but Austin gets double underhooks and turns Russian into the cage.

Austin gets tackled into the cage by Russian. Russian maintains the clinch.

Russian has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Austin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Austin just trying to survive but Russian is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Austin is really stuck here.
Russian not allowing Austin to control his hands.
Russian is punishing Austin with strikes - can he finish him?!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russian punishes Austin with strikes from the back mount.
Russian keeps control of the position easily here as Austin tries to buck him off.
Austin covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russian keeps control of the position as Austin tries to break free.
Austin staying busy and making it hard for Russian to control.
Austin trying to control but not successfully.
Austin tries to escape the position.
Austin trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Russian has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Austin's body.
Austin is trying to get back to his feet but Russian has full control of the position and if anything, Austin has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Russian lands strikes to the head.

Austin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Russian's arms.

Russian is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Austin is defending well though. Russian let's go of the attempt for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Russian is persistently looking for the submission but Austin is defending it well.

Russian is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Austin is defending well though. Russian let's go of the attempt for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Austin is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Russian 's hooks.
Russian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Austin is looking to escape.
Steve Austin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Russian landing shots from mount.
Austin is bucking up trying to escape but Russian cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Big Russian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russian tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Russian lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Big Russian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russian tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Russian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Austin is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Big Russian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Russian 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Steve Austin!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Steve Austin!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Steve Austin!

Steve Austin wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Sharpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matias Salminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salminen has chosen Down With the Sickness as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sharpe
vs
Salminen

190 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

201 cm
24
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Sharpe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matias Salminen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharpe scores with a shot to the body.
Sharpe scores with a three punch combo!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sharpe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salminen throws a body punch but Sharpe moves out of range.
Sharpe connects with a jab.
Sharpe tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Salminen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Salminen.
Salminen 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.
Salminen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sharpe wants to stand and escape but Salminen is having none of it.
Salminen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sharpe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Salminen is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salminen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharpe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salminen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Salminen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sharpe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Salminen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sharpe tries to clinch there but Salminen circles away.
Sharpe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sharpe wants to clinch.

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.
Salminen circles away from the clinch attempt

and Salminen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Salminen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sharpe defends it well.
Salminen is keen to just control but Sharpe is a slippery customer.
Salminen thows a huge punch but Sharpe dodges it nicely.
Sharpe trying to control but Salminen postures up.
Sharpe is trying to stand up here but Salminen is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salminen lands with a punch from half guard.
Salminen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sharpe defending well though.
Salminen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sharpe is breathing heavily.
Sharpe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salminen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salminen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Salminen lands a nice short elbow.
Salminen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sharpe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Salminen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Salminen working over Sharpe with some ground and pound. Sharpe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Salminen there.

Salminen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sharpe is just riding it out for now. Salminen eventually gives up the hold.
Salminen moves nicely into side control.
Sharpe being controlled for a moment.
Salminen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharpe is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sharpe ducks under a wild hook from Salminen.
Sharpe lands a two punch combo.
Sharpe lands a really nice looking cross but Salminen seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sharpe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Salminen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sharpe was covering up waiting for the punch and Salminen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Salminen looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salminen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sharpe manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salminen has a closed guard, preventing Sharpe from standing up.
Salminen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Salminen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

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.
Sharpe wants to stand but Salminen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sharpe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sharpe wants to control from the top but Salminen keeps moving.

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

Salminen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sharpe's half guard.
Ground and pound from Salminen.
Sharpe is looking to control Salminen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sharpe avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salminen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Salminen there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Salminen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sharpe defends it well.
Sharpe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salminen on the ground.
Salminen trying to pass the guard but Sharpe defending well.
Sharpe has hold of Salminen's hands but Salminen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sharpe has hold of Salminen's hands but Salminen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sharpe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe is in trouble now - Salminen has advanced to mount!
Salminen lands a big elbow.
Salminen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sharpe hang on?
Sharpe is bucking up trying to escape but Salminen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Sharpe is rocked!
Salminen softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Sharpe is out cold! Salminen jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matias Salminen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Karach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Tako (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.

Karach
vs
Tako

188 cm
18
249 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Karach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Tako!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karach shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tako but Tako pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tako tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karach swivels and escapes.

Tako closes the distance and clinches.
Karach has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tako avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Karach tries to pull guard but Tako holds him up against the cage and eventually Karach drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Karach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Karach's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tako has Karach pressed against the cage, preventing Karach from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Tako pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tako tries to close the distance and clinch but Karach swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karach dives in and grabs Tako's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tako pushes down on Karach's head and hops out.

Tako gets a clinch.
Karach looking for a takedown.
Karach has had enough of the clinch but Tako keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karach tries to break the clinch but Tako is controlling the position.
Karach tries to pull guard but Tako won't allow it.
Tako tries for a takedown but Karach manages to get underhooks.
Karach wants to stall.
Karach is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Karach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Karach misses

and Tako holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Karach breaks from the clinch.
Tako takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Tako drives through and clinches with Karach against the cage.

Karach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tako throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karach throws a big counter combination but Tako scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tako changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karach tries to avoid it but Tako manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karach to the ground. Karach escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Karach tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tako defends well and Karach ends up having to push Tako into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Karach closes the distance and pushes Tako back into the cage.
Karach blocks a body shot from Tako.
Tako tries to land knees in the clinch but Karach avoids the damage to the body.
Tako is looking to break free of the clinch but Karach has double underhooks.
Tako can't get the takedown.
Karach is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tako to keep the fight standing.
Karach tries to pull guard but Tako holds him up against the cage and eventually Karach drops back down to his feet.
Karach is trying to pull guard but Tako turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Karach is breathing heavily.
Tako works on Karach's body with a couple of short punches.
Tako keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karach's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tako's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tako is defended easily by Karach.
Karach wants to clinch.
Tako tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tako misses with a head kick.

Tako moves into the clinch.
Karach is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tako is defending well.

Tako breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tako stuffs the takedown.
Karach swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tako counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tako lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karach circles away quickly and effectively.
Tako shoots in looking for a takedown. Karach tries to sprawl out of it but Tako keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karach manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Karach shoots in but no luck this time.
Karach throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karach falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tako counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tako goes for a double leg but Karach avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karach continues to drive forward.
Tako misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karach tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tako manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tako closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karach has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tako after a bit of a struggle.

Karach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joe Tako seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tako.
No luck for Tako with that takedown attempt.
Karach shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tako tries to keep at a distance but Karach has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tako tries to stall but Karach uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Karach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Karach as Tako shoots in.
Sergey Karach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Tako.
Karach tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tako sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karach somewhat.
Karach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tako manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tako looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Karach is fending him off so far but Tako persists. Nope, Karach circles away and we're back to standing.
Karach tried to score with a low kick but Tako checks it.
Karach has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karach tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tako defends well and Karach ends up having to push Tako into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tako shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karach but Karach pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tako darts in and clinches Karach up against the cage.
Tako using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Karach takes a knee right on the jaw!
Karach wants to get back to striking at distance but Tako won't allow it.
Joe Tako seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karach is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Karach is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tako has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Tako manages to break the clinch.
Karach tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tako defends well and Karach ends up having to push Tako into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tako fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tako goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tako plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tako shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karach but Karach pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Tako backs away, Karach returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tako shoots in but Karach avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karach shoots in for a double leg but Tako sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Karach darts in and clinches Tako up against the cage.

Tako's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karach could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tako circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Karach rushes Tako and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tako jumps guard but Karach turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Karach tries to work over Tako's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tako fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tako has Karach pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Karach manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tako stops a takedown attempt from Karach.

Tako manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Karach is looking to stand up but Tako won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karach pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tako is keeping the position for now.
Karach throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Tako showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Karach shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tako counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Karach fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tako lands a knee to the body.
Tako wants to take the fight to the mat but Karach manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tako taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tako.
Karach is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tako pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Karach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tako is trying to pull guard but Karach has him pressed against the cage.
Tako changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karach fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karach throws a body shot but no joy.
Karach moves in looking to clinch but Tako pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karach shoots in and drives through. Tako sprawls well.

Karach gets caught napping as Tako dives in and scores a takedown. Karach manages to retain guard.
Karach controls Tako momentarily but Tako frees himself.
Karach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tako trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tako controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Karach throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tako trying to control but Karach is working from the bottom.
Tako passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Karach trying his best to control but Tako has mounted him.
Karach is squirming around, avoiding Tako's attempts to control the action.
Karach can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karach tries to lock up and control but Tako gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tako controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tako throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tako thowing shots but they're missing.
Tako throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Karach because Tako loaded up on that one.
Tako sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

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.
Karach is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tako swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Karach is now in Tako's guard. A big mistake from Tako there, giving up the dominant position!
Tako not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karach throwing strikes from guard but Tako blocks nicely.
Sergey Karach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Tako is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Tako kicks Karach off and gets to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Tako comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tako has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Joe Tako!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Joe Tako!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Joe Tako!

Joe Tako wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamahl Jones (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.

Lawler
vs
Jones

188 cm
18
219 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
24
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Duncan Lawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamahl Jones!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawler tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.

Jones pushes Lawler up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Lawler tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones is pushing Lawler up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Lawler decides to pull guard.
Lawler is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Lawler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lawler is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to stand up but Lawler isn't so interested in that idea.
Lawler trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.

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

Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Lawler pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.

That's four 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.
Jones stays in close to Lawler's body and controls the position.

Jones gets to his feet - Lawler follows without any prompting.
Lawler is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Lawler down.
No joy there for Lawler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Lawler shoots in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones thows a body kick. Lawler tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lawler is breathing heavily.
Lawler shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamahl Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lawler stops Jones from passing to mount.
Jones in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawler seems a little lost for a moment, as Jones dominates the positioning.

Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Lawler is defending well.
Jones taking a break here but Lawler is having none of it and regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones wants to control from the top but Lawler keeps moving.

Lawler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones is working Lawler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

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.
Lawler is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Lawler is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

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

Jones stands up out of the half guard.
Jones shoots in but Lawler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lawler defends it well.
Jones misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lawler.
Jones dives in and grabs Lawler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lawler pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Lawler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lawler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lawler darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Lawler into the cage.
Lawler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lawler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Duncan Lawler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Lawler.

Jones pushes Lawler up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones manages to break the clinch.

Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Jones decides to stand up.

Jones closes the distance and pushes Lawler back into the cage.
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jones tightens his grip and picks Lawler up, before dumping him to the ground. Lawler manages to land in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lawler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamahl Jones 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! This is the final round!

Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Jones has closed the distance and engaged Lawler in a clinch.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lawler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Lawler's guard.
Jamahl Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lawler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawler trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Lawler looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lawler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duncan Lawler. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into Lawler's guard.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Lawler is retaining full guard.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.

Lawler is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lawler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Jones taking a breather here.
Lawler wants to control but Jones postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lawler to see if he's OK.
Duncan Lawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamahl Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Jones stands up and we're back to a striking position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamahl Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jamahl Jones!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jamahl Jones!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Jamahl Jones!

Jamahl Jones wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Hick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rooster Vondra (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.

Hick
vs
Vondra

176 cm
19
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vondra looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hick!
Hick wants to control but Vondra postures up.
Hick keeps Vondra under control for a moment.
Hick can't do much from the bottom here.

Vondra is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hick struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hick is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vondra is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hick sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vondra not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vondra stalling.
Vondra prevents Hick from improving his position.
Vondra wants to take a breather but Hick is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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.
Vondra goes for a double leg but Hick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hick continues to drive forward.

Hick bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vondra keeps working.
Hick is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vondra will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vondra keeps working.
Vondra gets back to half guard.
Vondra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vondra trying to control from the bottom.
Vondra is refusing to be controlled, as Hick sits in half guard.
Hick misses with a head shot. Vondra uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hick could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hick lands a couple of digs.
Vondra has a closed guard, preventing Hick from standing up.
Vondra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hick is one step ahead there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

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.
Hick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

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

Hick bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vondra managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hick.
Hick tries to stand but Vondra is controlling his head.
Vondra regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vondra trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vondra slips a jab and a cross from Hick.
Despite the aggression on Vondra's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
John Hick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hick closes the distance and clinches up with Vondra, looking for a takedown. Hick pushes Vondra against the cage but Vondra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vondra is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hick fails with the takedown.
Vondra doesn't manage to clinch there - Hick circles away.
Vondra lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like John Hick has been cut.
Vondra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hick but Hick pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Vondra gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hick to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vondra being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vondra keeping moving, preventing Hick from controlling successfully.
Hick wants to get up but he can't break Vondra's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Vondra is looking for a triangle but Hick pushes his legs off easily.
John Hick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vondra throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's two 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.
Vondra lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hick holds on and takes a little breather.

Hick looking for a guillotine here but Vondra defends easily.
Hick keeping moving, preventing Vondra from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vondra throws a sloppy head kick and Hick moves out of range easily.
It looked like Hick was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Hick gets the takedown into side control.
Hick wants to control but Vondra is keeping him busy.
Hick controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hick creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Hick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vondra has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vondra tries to improve position but can't.
Hick cracks Vondra with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vondra can do to turn this around?

Hick is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vondra is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vondra has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Hick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Hick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Vondra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hick.
Hick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vondra throws a head kick but Hick moves out of range.
Hick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Hick darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hick performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vondra is trying to stand.
Hick working Vondra over with strikes.
Vondra is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hick wants to take a breather but Vondra is having none of it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Hick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hick shoots in for a double leg but Vondra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

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.
Nice cross by Vondra.
Vondra with a poor takedown
and Hick counters with a right hand to the body.

Vondra has managed to clinch.
Vondra tries to break the clinch but Hick is controlling the position.
Vondra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hick jumps guard but Vondra turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vondra goes for a takedown attempt but Hick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vondra shoots for a double leg takedown but Hick sprawls well. He's pushed Vondra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vondra scores with a jab to the body.
Hick tries for a takedown but Vondra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hick keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hick closes the distance and clinches up with Vondra, looking for a takedown. Hick pushes Vondra against the cage but Vondra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vondra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vondra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hick swivels and escapes.
Hick jabs Vondra to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Vondra gets caught flat footed, as Hick shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hick sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hick trying to control but Vondra is working from the bottom.
Vondra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hick won't allow Vondra to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rooster Vondra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Hick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hick avoids the head kick by Vondra.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Hick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hick, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

John Hick wins by unanimous decision!