QFC Tournament 735 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Archie Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Binadam (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.

Sanford
vs
Binadam

183 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanford misses with a body shot.

Binadam gets a double leg takedown into Sanford's guard.
Binadam being controlled here momentarily.
Binadam trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sanford's guard.
Binadam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binadam wants to control from the top but Sanford keeps moving.
Sanford keeping full guard, as Binadam tries to pass.
Binadam must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Binadam trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sanford is trying to control the position but Binadam postures up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Binadam tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanford defends well and Binadam ends up having to push Sanford into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Binadam blocks the body kick.

Sanford scores with a takedown into Binadam's guard.
Sanford trying to control the position from guard on top but Binadam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Binadam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanford wants to control from the top but Binadam keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binadam working a defensive guard here.
Sanford controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanford wanted to stand there but Binadam had control of the position.
Binadam keeping moving, preventing Sanford from controlling successfully.

Binadam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binadam lands a jab to the head.

Binadam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sanford looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sanford is looking for a sweep.
Binadam working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanford trying to control but Binadam flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Binadam trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Binadam is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sanford is trapped and Binadam is scoring with shots to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binadam is hanging on to Sanford's back as he tries to escape.
Sanford prevents Binadam from getting a body triangle.
Sanford rolls, trying to escape but Binadam keeps control of the position.

Binadam looking for the choke but no joy.
Sanford trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sanford checks a low kick from Binadam.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Sanford jumps into guard, dragging Binadam to the mat.
Binadam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanford is keeping the position for now.
Binadam stopping the sweep attempt from Sanford.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Binadam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford keeping moving, preventing Binadam from controlling successfully.
Binadam might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sanford haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Binadam with a nice head shot there.
Abel Binadam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Binadam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sanford trying to control the position.

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

Binadam moves into the clinch successfully.

Sanford has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Binadam clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Binadam grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Binadam looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Binadam's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sanford gets his hands free as Binadam looks to control.

Binadam defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sanford's arms.
Binadam looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binadam tries to escape but Sanford has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Binadam manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sanford's guard. Nice work there by Binadam.
Binadam wants to stand and escape but instead Sanford has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Binadam looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Binadam 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binadam controls Sanford momentarily but Sanford frees himself.
Sanford with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Binadam looking to control.
Sanford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanford being controlled here momentarily.
Sanford keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Binadam's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archie Sanford dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sanford forces Binadam back against the cage and clinches.

Sanford successfully pulls guard.
Binadam trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sanford had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Binadam defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanford trying to keep a closed guard but Binadam is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford keeping moving, preventing Binadam from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanford looking for a guillotine here but Binadam defends easily.
Sanford wants to sweep here but Binadam controlling him for the moment.
Binadam looking to pass the guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sanford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Binadam avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sanford changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Binadam tries to avoid it but Sanford manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Binadam to the ground. Binadam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Binadam misses the shot to the body.
Sanford is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Binadam gets the takedown into side control.
Sanford holds on to Binadam's head and controls the position momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanford is looking for a sweep.
Sanford wants to control but Binadam postures up.

Binadam working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Binadam grinds an elbow into Sanford's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binadam passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sanford!
Sanford is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Binadam is landing with some decent strikes but Sanford is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Binadam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanford is looking to escape.
Sanford keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binadam looking to control but Sanford is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanford is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sanford tries to hold on but Binadam pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Binadam controlling the pace for now.
Sanford tries to lock up and control but Binadam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abel Binadam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Binadam 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Abel Binadam!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Abel Binadam!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Abel Binadam!

Abel Binadam wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DJ Rinky Dink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazarus Fu (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.

Rinky Dink
vs
Fu

193 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

Good takedowns
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, DJ Rinky Dink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lazarus Fu!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rinky Dink connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Rinky Dink lands a big right hand that sends Fu crashing to the mat! Rinky Dink stays standing though and waves Fu back to his feet!

Fu is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fu loses concentration momentarily and Rinky Dink pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Fu crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Rinky Dink finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). DJ Rinky Dink!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Yurgnittu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (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.

Yurgnittu
vs
Pacquiao

179 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tristan Yurgnittu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yurgnittu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pacquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yurgnittu looks up at the clock. Bad move! Pacquiao lands a right hand from hell, dropping Yurgnittu. Pacquiao pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Pacquiao!
Our winner, Manny Pacquiao, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Show (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Jager (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.

Show
vs
Jager

184 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Show!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artur Jager!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Jager darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Show 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Show closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Show misses.
Jager connects with a good right hand that stumbles Show. Show circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Show takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Show is rocked!
Jager closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Show out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artur Jager!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derka Dur (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.

Johnson
vs
Dur

190 cm
18
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dur. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Dur manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Dur scores with a four punch combination!
Dur walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Dur jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dur should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Johnson with a hook.
Dur misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Dur misses its intended target.

Johnson cracks Dur with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dur looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Johnson finish him?

Dur is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dur connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
A cross from Dur lands.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Dur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dur throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson slips under a jab from Dur.

Johnson sends Dur crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Johnson is motioning to the referee to let Dur up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Dur is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Dur dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Dur seems to have recovered his senses.
Dur blocks a jab.
Dur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson lands a jab to Dur's midsection.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dur misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dur under the eye.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Johnson drops Dur with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Dur! Johnson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Per Jeremiassen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conley Fisher (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.

Jeremiassen
vs
Fisher

190 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fisher moves into the clinch.

Jeremiassen manages to pull guard.
Fisher sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeremiassen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fisher puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jeremiassen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Fisher is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jeremiassen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fisher trying to control the action but Jeremiassen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Jeremiassen actively working from the bottom here.
Fisher passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jeremiassen is trying to reverse the position but instead Fisher has taken his back - oops!
Jeremiassen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jeremiassen tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremiassen breaks Fisher's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Jeremiassen from controlling successfully.
Fisher punching to the body, from the bottom.
Jeremiassen stops Fisher from standing up.
Jeremiassen trying to control but Fisher is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is trying to control the position but Jeremiassen postures up.
Fisher throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fisher wants to sweep here but Jeremiassen controlling him for the moment.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Jeremiassen from controlling successfully.

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

Jeremiassen moves into the clinch.
Jeremiassen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fisher to keep the fight standing.
Jeremiassen blocks an elbow strike from Fisher.

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.

Fisher pulls guard effortlessly.
Jeremiassen is looking to pass into half guard but Fisher pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fisher is in guard.

Jeremiassen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fisher slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Jeremiassen has an active guard here but Fisher has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fisher gets a clinch.
Fisher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jeremiassen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fisher tries to stall but Jeremiassen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Jeremiassen jumps guard.

Jeremiassen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fisher passes into side control.
Jeremiassen struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher controlling from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jeremiassen keeps working.
Fisher wants to stand but Jeremiassen has his arm trapped.

Fisher tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fisher has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jeremiassen wants to control but Fisher postures up.
Fisher slows the pace down.

Fisher tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fisher has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jeremiassen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Jeremiassen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fisher pulls his head out easily.
Jeremiassen wants to sweep but Fisher has passed to side control!
Fisher happy to just control the position for now.
Jeremiassen wants to control but Fisher postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jeremiassen's face as Fisher controls the position.
Fisher is looking to take a break and control but Jeremiassen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

Fisher rushes Jeremiassen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jeremiassen lands an elbow that stopped Fisher in his tracks for a moment.

Fisher wants the takedown. Jeremiassen is fighting it off but Fisher persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jeremiassen's guard against the cage.
Jeremiassen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Fisher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jeremiassen is aware though and is defending well.
Fisher is breathing heavily.
Jeremiassen wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.

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

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Fisher is posturing up here but Jeremiassen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Fisher tries to roll out but it's too tight and Fisher has to tap! Slick submission there by Jeremiassen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Per Jeremiassen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Karasiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Garrix (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.

Karasiev
vs
Garrix

185 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Karasiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Garrix!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karasiev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garrix to score with a decent uppercut.

Karasiev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karasiev taking a breather here.
Karasiev trying to control the action but Garrix is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Karasiev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Karasiev has hold of Garrix's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Garrix tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Karasiev cranks the arm and Garrix screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Garrix, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alexei Karasiev!
Luis Garrix was interviewed post fight and said 'I Want to kiss you slowly!'.