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QFC Tournament 663 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Kovalev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Oleau (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.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anton Kovalev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Oleau!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oleau takes a swing at Kovalev's ribcage but misses.
Kovalev with a jab.
Oleau throws the kick towards the body but Kovalev avoids it.
Oleau on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oleau scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kovalev tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Oleau tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oleau with shots to the head and body - Kovalev looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oleau looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oleau unloading with bombs!
Kovalev is rocked!
Kovalev wants to get back to his feet.
Oh Kovalev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oleau postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Kovalev badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Oleau around the waist but Oleau pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Oleau is the winner by TKO! Oleau jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Oleau!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Everett Hogdens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vander Ricardo (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.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Everett Hogdens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vander Ricardo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricardo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hogdens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hogdens shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ricardo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hogdens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ricardo is defending against the submission attempts here by Hogdens.
Hogdens is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ricardo sees it coming and defends easily.
Hogdens seems to be looking for submissions.
Hogdens prevents Ricardo from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogdens is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ricardo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ricardo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Hogdens is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricardo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hogdens's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hogdens struggling a bit here.
Ricardo is looking to take a break and control but Hogdens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hogdens is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hogdens manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ricardo is refusing to be controlled, as Hogdens sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo wants to improve his position but Hogdens is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogdens is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ricardo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hogdens.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hogdens is trying to work for a kimura but Ricardo is defending well.
Hogdens has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hogdens working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo regains half guard.
Hogdens is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ricardo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hogdens.
Hogdens is working for a submission of some sort.
Ricardo is defending against the submission attempts here by Hogdens.
Hogdens in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ricardo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hogdens!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Everett Hogdens!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Yuotkonakov (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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oleg Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksandr Yuotkonakov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuotkonakov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Romanov to the ground. Yuotkonakov is now in Romanov's guard.
Romanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yuotkonakov with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yuotkonakov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Romanov is trying to control the position but Yuotkonakov postures up.
Yuotkonakov scoring with some ground and pound.
Yuotkonakov works over Romanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Yuotkonakov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yuotkonakov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Romanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Romanov pulls Yuotkonakov in close to his closed guard and prevents Yuotkonakov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yuotkonakov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yuotkonakov landing with the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Romanov holds on and takes a little breather.
Yuotkonakov stands up over Romanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuotkonakov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov is trying to keep Yuotkonakov in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yuotkonakov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Romanov is trying to control the position but Yuotkonakov postures up.
Romanov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Romanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yuotkonakov is aware though and is defending well.
Romanov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Romanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Romanov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yuotkonakov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Romanov's guard.
Romanov trying to hold on to Yuotkonakov's head to control him but Yuotkonakov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuotkonakov slows the pace down in half guard.
Yuotkonakov is nestled in close to Romanov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yuotkonakov working over Romanov with some ground and pound. Romanov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yuotkonakov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yuotkonakov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Romanov trying to control from the bottom.
Yuotkonakov content to control rather than advance.
Romanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Romanov actively working from the bottom here.
Romanov trying to control here.
Yuotkonakov trying to control the action but Romanov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov trying to control here.
Yuotkonakov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yuotkonakov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Romanov is trying to control but can't.
Romanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Romanov has hold of Yuotkonakov's hands but Yuotkonakov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Romanov wants to control but Yuotkonakov is keeping busy.
Yuotkonakov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yuotkonakov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yuotkonakov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Romanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yuotkonakov controlling the action here.
It looks like Yuotkonakov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuotkonakov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Romanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Yuotkonakov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yuotkonakov trying to control the pace.
Yuotkonakov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Romanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Romanov trying to control but Yuotkonakov postures up.
Romanov tries to get to full guard but Yuotkonakov has control of the leg.
Yuotkonakov content to control rather than advance.
Romanov looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Yuotkonakov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yuotkonakov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Romanov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romanov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yuotkonakov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yuotkonakov trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Romanov has his foot on Yuotkonakov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yuotkonakov works his way back into a safe position though.
Romanov is trying to control the position but Yuotkonakov postures up.
Yuotkonakov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuotkonakov stands up over Romanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yuotkonakov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Romanov keeping moving, preventing Yuotkonakov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuotkonakov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Romanov looking for a guillotine here but Yuotkonakov defends easily.
Yuotkonakov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Romanov controls Yuotkonakov momentarily but Yuotkonakov frees himself.
Yuotkonakov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yuotkonakov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Romanov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Romanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Romanov working for a triangle but Yuotkonakov defends it easily.
Yuotkonakov is working Romanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yuotkonakov wants to control from the top but Romanov keeps moving.
Yuotkonakov lands a couple of digs.
Yuotkonakov trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Romanov trying to control the position.
Yuotkonakov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Romanov keeping moving, preventing Yuotkonakov from controlling successfully.
Yuotkonakov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Romanov pulls Yuotkonakov in close to prevent any damage.
Yuotkonakov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuotkonakov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yuotkonakov stays in close to Romanov's body and controls the position.
Yuotkonakov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Romanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Romanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yuotkonakov working some strikes from top position.
Romanov trying to keep a closed guard but Yuotkonakov is proving a slippery customer.
Yuotkonakov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Romanov looking to control.
Romanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yuotkonakov is aware though and is defending well.
Yuotkonakov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Romanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yuotkonakov is aware though and is defending well.
Yuotkonakov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yuotkonakov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Romanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yuotkonakov has managed to get both his arms back between Romanov's legs - danger averted.
Romanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yuotkonakov defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yuotkonakov controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov has momentary wrist control but Yuotkonakov slips an elbow through the middle.
Romanov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yuotkonakov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yuotkonakov postures up.
Yuotkonakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yuotkonakov chips away with some ground and pound.
Yuotkonakov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Romanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yuotkonakov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yuotkonakov content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Yuotkonakov 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Yuotkonakov stuffs the takedown attempt from Romanov. Romanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Yuotkonakov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Romanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Romanov wants to control from the top but Yuotkonakov keeps moving.
Yuotkonakov pulls Romanov in close to prevent any damage.
Romanov trying to control but Yuotkonakov is working from the bottom.
Romanov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yuotkonakov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuotkonakov pulls Romanov in to control the position.
Romanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuotkonakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yuotkonakov has Romanov pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Yuotkonakov 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov wants to control from the top but Yuotkonakov keeps moving.
Romanov drops back looking for a leg! Yuotkonakov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yuotkonakov manages to kick Romanov off! Romanov jumps back into Yuotkonakov's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yuotkonakov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Romanov trying to control but Yuotkonakov is working from the bottom.
Yuotkonakov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Romanov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yuotkonakov trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Yuotkonakov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Romanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Romanov is looking for a triangle but Yuotkonakov pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuotkonakov lands a couple of elbows.
Yuotkonakov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yuotkonakov landing with the ground and pound.
Yuotkonakov controlling from the top position.
Romanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yuotkonakov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yuotkonakov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yuotkonakov is working Romanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yuotkonakov lands a couple of digs.
Romanov has momentary wrist control but Yuotkonakov slips an elbow through the middle.
Romanov looking for a guillotine here but Yuotkonakov defends easily.
Yuotkonakov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aleksandr Yuotkonakov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov looking for a guillotine here but Yuotkonakov defends easily.
Yuotkonakov controlling from the top position.
Yuotkonakov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yuotkonakov stays in close to Romanov's body and controls the position.
Yuotkonakov scoring with some ground and pound.
Yuotkonakov lands a couple of elbows.
Romanov is looking for a triangle but Yuotkonakov pushes his legs off easily.
Romanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yuotkonakov defends it easily.
Yuotkonakov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Romanov's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuotkonakov connects with a couple of short punches.
Yuotkonakov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Romanov's head.
Romanov is rocked!
Yuotkonakov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh Romanov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romanov is looking for a triangle but Yuotkonakov pushes his legs off easily.
Yuotkonakov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yuotkonakov connects with a couple of short punches.
Yuotkonakov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Romanov's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aleksandr Yuotkonakov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Cutless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaden King (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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adrian Cutless !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaden King!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cutless changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. King tries to avoid it but Cutless manages to keep hold of a leg and drag King to the ground. King escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No joy there for Cutless , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King dives in and scores a takedown into Cutless 's guard.
King lands a couple of digs.
Cutless is rocked!
King arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Cutless 's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jaden King!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hobbes Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakari Sonni (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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hobbes Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakari Sonni!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonni scores with a hook.
It looks like Hobbes Thomas has been cut.
Thomas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thomas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sonni! But no joy.
Thomas looks up at the clock. Bad move! Sonni lands a right hand from hell, dropping Thomas. Sonni pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sakari Sonni!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyron King (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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyron King!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King lands a big right hand that sends Hawkins crashing to the mat! King stays standing though and waves Hawkins back to his feet!
Hawkins is rocked!
It looks like Josh Hawkins has been cut.
Hawkins slips a jab and a cross from King.
Hawkins is looking to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch.
Oh Hawkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King tries for a takedown but Hawkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
King closes the distance looking for a takedown. King picks Hawkins up and slams him brutally to the floor. Hawkins is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Tyron King!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jahli Oka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shavkat Ishpulatov (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.
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143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jahli Oka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shavkat Ishpulatov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ishpulatov tries to avoid it but Oka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ishpulatov to the ground. Ishpulatov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ishpulatov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Oka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ishpulatov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ishpulatov wants to get back to his feet but Oka is dominant here and he's now got Ishpulatov's back!
Ishpulatov is trying to get back to his feet but Oka has full control of the position and if anything, Ishpulatov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Oka controlling the position well here. Ishpulatov rolled but Oka kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ishpulatov is trying to shake Oka off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Oka won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Ishpulatov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oka manages to pull guard.
Ishpulatov content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Oka has locked up a guillotine! Oka's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ishpulatov is holding on here and Oka must be using up a lot of energy. Ishpulatov has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Oka gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jahli Oka!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eren Yeager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Thorton (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.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eren Yeager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Devon Thorton!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yeager decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yeager wants to control but Thorton is keeping him busy.
Yeager not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thorton wants to control but Yeager is keeping busy.
Thorton is not content to let Yeager control the position.
Yeager lands strikes from half guard.
Thorton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yeager is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeager thows a huge punch but Thorton dodges it nicely.
Thorton trying to control from the bottom.
Yeager controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorton is controlling Yeager's trapped leg to prevent Yeager from advancing to side control.
Yeager controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thorton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thorton showed some decent athleticism there.
Yeager tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Thorton manages to move to mount!
Thorton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yeager is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Yeager really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Yeager is trying desperately to improve position.
Thorton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Yeager is surviving well by controlling Thorton's body position as best he can.
Thorton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thorton landing strikes from the mount.
Yeager is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorton controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Yeager is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thorton postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Yeager bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Thorton and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Thorton!
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