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QFC Tournament 663 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Everett Hogdens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Oleau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
1 - 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Oleau!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogdens tries to keep at a distance but Oleau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hogdens could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hogdens.
Oleau breaks from the clinch.
Oleau throws out a loose jab but Hogdens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oleau tries to work over Hogdens's front leg with a kick but Hogdens checks it.
Hogdens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oleau changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hogdens shoots in but Oleau avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hogdens has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Oleau is trying to keep an underhook but Hogdens manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Oleau tries to get to full guard but Hogdens has control of the leg.
Hogdens is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oleau has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogdens is trying to control the action in half guard but Oleau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hogdens is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Oleau really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hogdens is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Oleau is surviving well by controlling Hogdens's body position as best he can.
Hogdens working for a guillotine from mount but Oleau is in no mood to give up.
Hogdens goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Oleau turns into him and now he's in Hogdens's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oleau showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogdens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oleau passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Oleau wants to control but Hogdens is keeping him busy.
Oleau working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oleau tries for a kimura but Hogdens is defending well.
Oleau controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogdens is not content to let Oleau control the position.
Hogdens being controlled for a moment.
Hogdens can't do much from the bottom here.
Hogdens is trying to escape the position but Oleau is controlling the position.
Hogdens wants to control but Oleau postures up.
Hogdens gets back to half guard.
Hogdens is refusing to be controlled, as Oleau sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oleau lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hogdens is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oleau pulls his head out easily.
Hogdens is breathing heavily.
Oleau wants to take a breather but Hogdens is having none of it.
Hogdens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oleau works his foot free and advances to mount.
Oleau lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oleau landing strikes from the mount and Hogdens is in trouble!
Oleau with a couple of short strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Oleau dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hogdens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hogdens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oleau avoids it really well and circles away.
Oleau pushes Hogdens up against the cage in a clinch.
Oleau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oleau misses with a looping right.
Oleau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oleau wants it to stay on the feet.
And Oleau tries to counter it with a takedown but Hogdens pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everett Hogdens. 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.
Hogdens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oleau circles away.
Oleau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hogdens.
Oleau throws a nice looking combination but Hogdens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oleau pushes Hogdens up against the cage in a clinch.
Hogdens tries to score a body lock takedown but Oleau shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oleau stalls.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hogdens avoiding damage as Oleau throws knees to the body.
Oleau gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hogdens regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oleau slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hogdens manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oleau's best efforts.
Oleau wants to control but Hogdens is keeping him busy.
Hogdens trying to control but Oleau postures up.
Hogdens is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oleau pulls his head out easily.
Oleau working over Hogdens with some ground and pound. Hogdens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oleau passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hogdens!
Oleau looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hogdens wants to hold on but Oleau pushes him away.
Oleau controlling from mount.
Oleau trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Oleau raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oleau cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogdens is trying desperately to improve position.
Oleau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Hogdens that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oleau landing punches.
Oleau lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hogdens hang on?
Oleau lands a heavy elbow.
Oleau pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hogdens really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oleau has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hogdens's face.
Oleau lands a big shot there that rocks Hogdens but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oleau controlling from the full mount.
Oleau pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogdens is in a horrible position here. Oleau smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oleau landing shots from mount.
Oleau trying to control but Hogdens is having none of it.
Hogdens is looking to get to half guard.
Hogdens in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oleau landing punches.
Hogdens tries to hold on but Oleau postures up.
Oleau with a couple of short strikes.
Oleau can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hogdens is looking to escape.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Oleau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hogdens staying out of range there.
Hogdens goes for a double leg but Oleau avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oleau continues to drive forward.
Oleau closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Oleau in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hogdens manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hogdens on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oleau scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oleau landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oleau connects with a nice short shot to Hogdens's temple.
Oleau is taking a breather. Hogdens says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Oleau working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hogdens is looking to improve his position.
Oleau looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hogdens with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hogdens manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Oleau connects with a couple of short punches.
Oleau wants to control from the top but Hogdens keeps moving.
Oleau looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oleau trying to control but Hogdens is working from the bottom.
Hogdens working a defensive guard but Oleau passes into half guard.
Hogdens wants to control but Oleau is keeping busy.
Hogdens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oleau frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hans Oleau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oleau sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hogdens working to try and regain half guard.
Oleau tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hans Oleau has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hogdens is desperately trying to improve his position but Oleau has a good base and remains in mount.
Hogdens is working hard here to advance position.
Oleau sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
BOOM! Oleau connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oleau avoids the attempt from Hogdens to control.
Oleau takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Oleau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oleau 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 Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight for Hans Oleau!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Hans Oleau!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Hans Oleau!
Hans Oleau wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Hans Oleau was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaden King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Yuotkonakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaden King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksandr Yuotkonakov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurstr�m.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King closes the distance and clinches up with Yuotkonakov, looking for a takedown. King pushes Yuotkonakov against the cage but Yuotkonakov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yuotkonakov dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Yuotkonakov's head and hops out.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yuotkonakov.
King shoots in looking for a takedown but Yuotkonakov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaden King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuotkonakov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Yuotkonakov trying to control the pace.
Yuotkonakov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yuotkonakov working King over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuotkonakov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
Yuotkonakov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yuotkonakov pulls his head out easily.
Yuotkonakov drops an elbow to the side of King's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yuotkonakov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yuotkonakov thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
Yuotkonakov trying to control the pace.
Yuotkonakov lands strikes from half guard.
Yuotkonakov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yuotkonakov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to improve his position.
Yuotkonakov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yuotkonakov trying to pass the guard but King defending well.
Yuotkonakov winds up and cracks King with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King is looking to improve his position.
Yuotkonakov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yuotkonakov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
King looking for submissions off his back.
King is breathing heavily.
Yuotkonakov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's four 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.
King looking for submissions off his back.
Yuotkonakov stalling.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
Yuotkonakov shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aleksandr Yuotkonakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuotkonakov shoots in looking for a takedown but King manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yuotkonakov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yuotkonakov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. King defends it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Yuotkonakov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yuotkonakov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yuotkonakov drops an elbow to the side of King's head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Yuotkonakov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
King gets a clinch.
King scores a nice knee to the body.
King prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yuotkonakov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King has Yuotkonakov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yuotkonakov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yuotkonakov is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yuotkonakov tries for a takedown but King manages to get underhooks.
Jaden King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Yuotkonakov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuotkonakov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but King is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuotkonakov wants a takedown.
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yuotkonakov quickly recovers to half guard.
Yuotkonakov is controlling King's trapped leg to prevent King from advancing to side control.
Yuotkonakov is not content to let King control the position.
Yuotkonakov is concentrating on defense, preventing King from advancing position.
King wants to take a breather but Yuotkonakov is having none of it.
Aleksandr Yuotkonakov has got the better of the ground game so far.
King is trying to work for a kimura but Yuotkonakov is defending well.
King is working for a kimura but Yuotkonakov is defending it quite comfortably.
Yuotkonakov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuotkonakov is trying to maintain the position but King is very close to passing his half guard.
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yuotkonakov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King.
Yuotkonakov won't allow King to pass to mount.
Yuotkonakov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Yuotkonakov wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yuotkonakov wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
Yuotkonakov is controlling King's trapped leg to prevent King from advancing to side control.
King is trying to work for a kimura but Yuotkonakov is defending well.
Yuotkonakov trying to hold on to King's head to control him but King postures up.
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.
Yuotkonakov controlling the position for now.
King is trying to control the action in half guard but Yuotkonakov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yuotkonakov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King.
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.
Yuotkonakov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yuotkonakov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yuotkonakov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. King is working away from the top position though.
Yuotkonakov controlling the position well.
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yuotkonakov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yuotkonakov connecting with a few gentle strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaden King dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Yuotkonakov tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yuotkonakov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yuotkonakov tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yuotkonakov to the ground. Yuotkonakov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yuotkonakov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaden King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from King as Yuotkonakov shoots in.
Yuotkonakov fails with the takedown.
Yuotkonakov fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King shoots in and drives through. Yuotkonakov sprawls well.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yuotkonakov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yuotkonakov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
King closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yuotkonakov quickly recovers to half guard.
Yuotkonakov is refusing to be controlled, as King sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is trying to work for a kimura but Yuotkonakov is defending well.
King is looking to take a break and control but Yuotkonakov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yuotkonakov is defending against the submission attempts here by King.
Yuotkonakov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
King is looking to stand up but Yuotkonakov won't let him.
Yuotkonakov pulls King in to control the position.
Yuotkonakov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Yuotkonakov is pulling down on King's head. It's preventing any offense from King, at least for the moment.
King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
King wants to control from the top but Yuotkonakov keeps moving.
King is really struggling to control Yuotkonakov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yuotkonakov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? King is fending him off so far but Yuotkonakov persists. Nope, King circles away and we're back to standing.
Yuotkonakov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
King is trying to escape the position but Yuotkonakov is controlling the position.
King wants to control but Yuotkonakov postures up.
King being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuotkonakov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Yuotkonakov scores with punches from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
King wants to control but Yuotkonakov postures up.
Yuotkonakov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
King thumps Yuotkonakov with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yuotkonakov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for King!
Yuotkonakov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused King some visible discomfort.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aleksandr Yuotkonakov.
I think Yuotkonakov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight for Aleksandr Yuotkonakov!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Jaden King!
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight for Aleksandr Yuotkonakov!
Aleksandr Yuotkonakov wins by split decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyron King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakari Sonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyron King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakari Sonni!
The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King shoots in but Sonni avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sonni gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Sonni as the two fighters clinch.
Sonni gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sonni lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sonni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sonni is working King over against the cage.
Sonni lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Sonni.
Sonni working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sonni manages to break the clinch.
Sonni clinches up against the cage.
Sonni gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonni lands with a right to the head.
Sonni lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Sonni.
King is breathing heavily.
Sonni lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sonni breaks the clinch.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sonni rushes King and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Sonni.
Still in the clinch, Sonni scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sonni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Sonni on the inside.
A short right from Sonni on the inside.
Sonni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sonni lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonni lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sonni lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sonni is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Sonni.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King tries to clinch up but Sonni circles away and keeps his distance.
King lands with a cross.
Sonni connects with a single shot there.
King misses with a combination
and Sonni counters with a nice right hand that sends King toppling to the canvas! King scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sonni finish him?!
Sonni lands a body shot.
Sonni misses with a body shot.
Sonni moves into the clinch successfully.
Sonni lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
Sonni lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sonni.
Sonni lands a right hand.
Sonni scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Sonni lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King is rocked!
Sonni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sonni drives through and clinches with King against the cage.
A hook to the body from Sonni.
Sonni scores with a shoulder strike.
Sonni lands with a right to the head.
Sonni displaying some good clinch control by pressing King up against the cage.
Sonni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Sonni.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Sonni counters with a crisp one two that drops King! Sonni thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves King to his feet! King is in big trouble!
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sonni throws an overhand right that drops King like a sack of potatoes! Sonni dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 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 Devon Thorton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jahli Oka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Devon Thorton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jahli Oka!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorton digs a good hook to Oka's body.
Thorton wants to clinch up but Oka keeps it at a distance.
Thorton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thorton wants it to stay on the feet.
Thorton is looking for a counter combo.
Thorton has managed to clinch.
Thorton misses with the head strike.
Oka is trying to pull guard but Thorton has him pressed against the cage.
Thorton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oka managing to block the knees to the body from Thorton.
Stalling in the clinch from Oka.
Thorton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oka wants a takedown but no success here.
Devon Thorton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jahli Oka.
Thorton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oka's defenses.
It looks like Jahli Oka has been cut.
Thorton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oka successfully pulls guard.
Oka seems keen to control Thorton's posture.
Thorton landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oka 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.
Oka looks winded!
Thorton wants to control from the top but Oka keeps moving.
Thorton stays in close to Oka's body and controls the position.
Oka wants to sweep but no luck.
Oka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thorton chips away with some ground and pound.
Thorton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Thorton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oka is keeping the position for now.
Thorton postures up in Oka's guard and throws a big left but Oka blocks it.
Oka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thorton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thorton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thorton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thorton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thorton wants to control from the top but Oka keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thorton throws a sloppy head kick and Oka moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thorton but Thorton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oka dives in and grabs Thorton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thorton pushes down on Oka's head and hops out.
Thorton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Oka manages to circle out of the way.
Thorton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thorton is working Oka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thorton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thorton chips away with some ground and pound.
Oka is pulling down on Thorton's head to control his posture.
Thorton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thorton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thorton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thorton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oka has momentary wrist control but Thorton slips an elbow through the middle.
Oka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thorton is in close to Oka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thorton prevents Oka from getting back to his feet.
Thorton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thorton is one step ahead there.
Thorton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thorton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thorton lands a couple of elbows.
Thorton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thorton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thorton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Thorton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jahli Oka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thorton takes the fight into the clinch.
Thorton has Oka pressed against the cage, preventing Oka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thorton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oka.
Thorton gets underhooks to prevent Oka's takedown attempt.
Thorton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thorton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oka stalling the fight.
Oka has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Thorton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Thorton is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Oka off. It looks like it's working - Oka slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Thorton displaying calm under pressure there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Thorton.
Oka is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Thorton does it's job there.
Oka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thorton but Thorton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thorton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Devon Thorton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Oka scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Thorton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Oka sprawls and moves away.
Thorton connects with a right hand. Oka shakes it off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thorton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oka, pushing him back against the cage.
Thorton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Devon Thorton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jahli Oka.
Thorton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thorton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thorton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thorton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thorton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thorton lands with a good body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Oka as Thorton shoots in.
Thorton scores with a decent looking hook.
Thorton is looking to clinch.
Oka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Oka has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorton fails to land with a series of punches.
Thorton tries to keep at a distance but Oka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oka jumps guard but Thorton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oka throws a hook but Thorton blocks it.
A good leg kick by Thorton.
Thorton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oka can do to turn this around?
Oka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oka tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorton lands with a nice body kick.
Thorton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oka goes for a double leg but Thorton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thorton continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorton clinches up with Oka and pushes him back against the cage.
Oka avoiding damage as Thorton throws knees to the body.
Oka manages to break the clinch.
Thorton closes the distance and clinches up with Oka, looking for a takedown. Thorton pushes Oka against the cage but Oka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thorton throwing a counter right hand but Oka manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Thorton. Those never looked like landing.
Thorton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oka can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thorton as he jumps to the side.
As Oka tries to get set, Thorton tries to push him back and clinch up but Oka manages to avoid the attempt.
Thorton is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thorton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Thorton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jahli Oka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Oka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thorton throws a head kick that misses.
Oka keeps Thorton at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Thorton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Oka avoids the head kick by Thorton.
Devon Thorton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thorton is fending him off so far but Oka persists. Nope, Thorton circles away and we're back to standing.
Thorton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oka tries to clinch up.
Thorton tries to counter with a takedown but Oka is quick to defend against it.
Oka drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oka is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thorton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thorton has escaped and now he's on top!
Thorton wants to control from the top but Oka keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thorton stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thorton is defended easily by Oka.
Thorton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thorton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oka to the mat! Oka manages to get full guard.
Thorton trying to control but Oka is working from the bottom.
Oka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thorton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thorton works over Oka with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oka wants to get back to his feet but Thorton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oka is trying to control the position but Thorton postures up.
Oka is looking to stand up but Thorton isn't so interested in that idea.
Thorton scoring with some ground and pound.
Thorton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thorton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Oka, up you get!
Thorton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oka takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oka dives in and grabs Thorton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thorton pushes down on Oka's head and hops out.
Devon Thorton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jahli Oka.
Thorton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorton fails with a takedown attempt.
Oka shoots for a double leg takedown but Thorton sprawls well. He's pushed Oka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thorton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oka but Oka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Devon Thorton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thorton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Oka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Oka.
Oka gets to his feet - Thorton follows without any prompting.
Thorton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thorton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Thorton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oka looking to control.
Thorton content to stall in guard here.
Devon Thorton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thorton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thorton with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thorton works over Oka with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Thorton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thorton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Devon Thorton!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Devon Thorton!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Devon Thorton!
Devon Thorton wins by unanimous decision!
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