QFC Tournament 723 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barristan Hightower (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.

Bush
vs
Hightower

195 cm
22
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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, George Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Barristan Hightower!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hightower!
Bush gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Oooooh!!! Hightower has knocked Bush down with a huge combo! Hightower steps away and waves a wobbly Bush back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Bush is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hightower enables Bush to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hightower manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hightower preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hightower works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bush cracks Hightower with a solid left hand.

Hightower working for a triangle but Bush defends it easily.
Bush lands a couple of elbows.

Hightower working for a triangle but Bush defends it easily.
Bush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bush with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bush is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hightower looks winded!
Hightower has momentary wrist control but Bush slips an elbow through the middle.

Hightower is rocked!
Bush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bush postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Hightower covers up, he's hurt! Bush keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Bush and the ref steps in to end the fight! Bush can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Bush!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Adler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adler has chosen Brandenburg Concerto 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.

Lee
vs
Adler

198 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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, Matt Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Adler!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lee darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lee drops an elbow to the side of Adler's head.
Adler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Adler controlling Lee's posture.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Adler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adler 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.
Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Adler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Adler is working Lee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Adler scoring with some ground and pound.
Lee trying to control the position.
Adler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Adler trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adler is controlling him.
Adler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Adler lands a few punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Adler working the head and body with strikes.
Adler wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Adler cracks Lee with a big elbow.
Lee pushes Adler away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Adler gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lee takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Lee is rocked!
Adler slows the pace down.
Oh Lee is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Adler! That's hurt Lee! Will he recover? Adler fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Adler!
Stephen Adler was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Cass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cass has chosen Ba'da boom Realist guy in the Room 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.

Hammer
vs
Cass

183 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

214 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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, Jack Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Cass!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hammer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cass's guard.
Hammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cass bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hammer's guard.

Cass passes Hammer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hammer is refusing to be controlled, as Cass sits in half guard.
Cass working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hammer's thigh. Hammer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cass slips nicely into half guard.
Hammer tries to roll over but Cass keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cass content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Cass is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer wants to get back to full guard.
Hammer is refusing to be controlled, as Cass sits in half guard.
Cass moves nicely into side control.

Cass thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Cass tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Cass has hold of Hammer's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hammer seems comfortable defending it but Cass has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hammer is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hammer is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Cass couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Big Cass!
Big Cass decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaori Zenze (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.

Gray
vs
Zenze

221 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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, Luke Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaori Zenze!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zenze throws a one two combo.

Zenze darts in and clinches Gray up against the cage.
Zenze leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gray has Zenze pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zenze manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zenze has Gray pressed against the cage.
Gray prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gray has Zenze pressed against the cage, preventing Zenze from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zenze's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zenze holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gray really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zenze tries to pull guard but Gray holds him up against the cage and eventually Zenze drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gray has clasped his hands together around Zenze's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Zenze can't do much from the bottom here.
Zenze is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gray's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gray is looking to take a break and control but Zenze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Gray is trying to work for a kimura but Zenze is defending well.
Gray will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gray trying to control the action but Zenze is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray thows a huge punch but Zenze dodges it nicely.
Gray stalling away here and it's allowed Zenze to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gray stays in close to Zenze's body and controls the position.
Gray has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zenze is proving hard to escape from.
Gray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zenze trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Zenze 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.
Zenze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gray but Gray pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luke Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaori Zenze.
Nice takedown defense from Gray. No joy for Zenze on that attempt.

Zenze gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gray tries to free his leg and advance position but Zenze is retaining full guard.
Zenze trying to keep a closed guard but Gray is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zenze is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gray is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Zenze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zenze throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gray is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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

Gray shoots in and gets a takedown into Zenze's guard.
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 Luke Gray will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gray wants to clinch up but Zenze keeps it at a distance.
Gray takes one to the chin there.
Zenze is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gray is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zenze.
Gray tries to close the distance and clinch but Zenze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zenze throws a head kick but Gray moves out of range.
Gray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gray wants it to stay on the feet.
Zenze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gray swivels and escapes.

Gray looking to score a takedown here. Zenze is defending well but Gray drives through and ends up in Zenze's guard.
Zenze wants to get back to his feet but Gray passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gray looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zenze with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gray looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zenze is staying active underneath Gray, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gray not doing much here.
Gray trying to control from half guard but Zenze is working away.
Gray is really struggling to control Zenze but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gray is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Gray wants to work for an arm triangle but Zenze is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Luke Gray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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.
Zenze is trying to get back to full guard.
Gray tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zenze knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gray slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zenze on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gray prevents Zenze from standing back up.
Gray trying to pass the guard but Zenze defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray controlling the action here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Luke Gray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zenze moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zenze is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Gray. No joy for Zenze on that attempt.
Gray is looking for a counter combo.
Luke Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaori Zenze.

Gray decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Zenze has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gray is on him like a limpet, forcing Zenze back against the cage.
Zenze is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zenze drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gray pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zenze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gray but Gray pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gray tries to counter by clinching up but Zenze breaks away and moves out of range.

Gray gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Gray lands a takedown into guard.
Zenze is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gray dives into side control.

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

Luke Gray dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Zenze stuffs the takedown attempt from Gray. Gray gets slowly back to his feet.

Zenze clinches with his opponent.
Zenze fails to pull guard.
Zenze wants to get back to striking at distance but Gray won't allow it.
Gray working Zenze over with knees to the body.

Zenze pulls Gray into guard.
Zenze preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray cracks Zenze with a solid left hand.
Gray wants to control from the top but Zenze keeps moving.
Zenze wants to sweep here but Gray controlling him for the moment.
Zenze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray wants to control from the top but Zenze keeps moving.
Gray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zenze looking to control.

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

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.
Gray misses with a takedown
and Zenze counters with a series of strikes. Gray will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zenze dives in for a single leg takedown but Gray sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gray is defended easily by Zenze.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zenze shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gray as he jumps to the side.

Gray pushes Zenze up against the cage in a clinch.
Gray has Zenze pressed against the cage, preventing Zenze from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Gray has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zenze uses from the top position.
Gray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gray working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zenze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zenze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gray trying to control the position.
Gray wants to get back to his feet but Zenze is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Gray looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zenze trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.

Gray has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zenze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zenze won't allow Gray to sweep him here.
Gray wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zenze trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kaori Zenze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Zenze closes the distance and pushes Gray back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luke Gray.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gray, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Luke Gray!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Luke Gray!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Luke Gray!

Luke Gray wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Kilgore (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.

Halo
vs
Kilgore

190 cm
22
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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, Arthur Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Kilgore!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo gets cracked there but stands up to it.

It looks like Arthur Halo has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Kilgore. Those never looked like landing.
A lazy left from Kilgore finds it's target.

Kilgore lands a left and a right that send Halo crashing to the mat, dazed. Kilgore thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Halo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Halo.
Oh Halo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kilgore lands with a nice body punch.
Halo seems to have got his legs back now.
Kilgore drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Halo right on the button. Halo goes down! Kilgore follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kilgore gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Kilgore!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juca Pomba (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.

Stone
vs
Pomba

210 cm
21
232 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
18
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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, Sam Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juca Pomba!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pomba did well to prevent Stone getting side control.

Stone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pomba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stone.
Stone frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pomba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stone trying to control but Pomba is having none of it.
Stone lands a couple of good shots and Pomba has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone controlling well, preventing Pomba from escaping the position.
Stone lands punches and elbows.

Pomba is trying to defend against the choke here but Stone has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Stone Tightens the hold and Pomba taps out furiously! Stone displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sam Stone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pipita Furlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dio Genes (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.

Furlan
vs
Genes

183 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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, Pipita Furlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dio Genes!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Furlan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Furlan wants to pass the guard but Genes is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Genes is on top in guard.

Genes drops back looking for a leg! Furlan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Furlan manages to kick Genes off! Genes jumps back into Furlan's guard.
Furlan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Genes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Furlan is keeping the position for now.

Furlan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Genes defends it easily.
Furlan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Genes on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Genes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Furlan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Furlan has escaped and now he's on top!

Genes is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Genes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Furlan defends it easily.

Genes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Furlan defends it easily.
Furlan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Genes looking for a guillotine here but Furlan defends easily.
Furlan trying to control but Genes is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Genes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Furlan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

Genes has his foot on Furlan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Furlan works his way back into a safe position though.

Genes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Furlan is aware though and is defending well.
Furlan stopping the sweep attempt from Genes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Genes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Furlan is aware though and is defending well.
Furlan wants to control from the top but Genes keeps moving.
Furlan tries to free his leg and advance position but Genes is retaining full guard.

Genes looking for a triangle here. Furlan is fighting it but it looks tight! Genes pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Furlan is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dio Genes!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
35%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between AA McNee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Kadmon (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.

McNee
vs
Kadmon

190 cm
22
241 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

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, AA McNee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Kadmon!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kadmon shoots in for a takedown but McNee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kadmon tries to clinch but McNee moves out of range.
McNee is looking to counter punch.
Kadmon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McNee misses with a two punch combination.
Kadmon misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from McNee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kadmon is looking to clinch.
McNee throws a series of strikes that have Kadmon backpedaling.

It looks like Adam Kadmon has been cut.
Nice body punch from McNee.
Kadmon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNee was well out of range. Poor timing from Kadmon.
Kadmon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kadmon looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kadmon swings away with a body shot that misses
and McNee counters with a stiff right hand.
McNee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kadmon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McNee pinned against the cage. McNee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadmon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McNee swivels and escapes.
AA McNee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Kadmon.
McNee ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Kadmon out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). AA McNee!