QFC Tournament 767 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filip Hansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas White (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.

Hansson
vs
White

175 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Filip Hansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonas White!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansson leaves White with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
White avoids the body shot from Hansson.
White changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

White gets a clinch.
Hansson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White walks away with a smile on his face. Hansson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Hansson rushes White and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hansson wants to break the clinch but can't.

Hansson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hansson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White circles away quickly and effectively.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Hansson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hansson misses with the combination.
White will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
White closes the distance and clinches up with Hansson, looking for a takedown. White pushes Hansson against the cage but Hansson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Filip Hansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas White.

That's one minute gone in the round.

White closes the distance and pushes Hansson back into the cage.

Hansson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

White looking for submissions off his back.

Hansson is trying to work for a kimura but White is defending well.

White looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
White tries to roll over but Hansson keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hansson stands up from half guard.

Hansson drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
White prevents the takedown attempt.
White prevents the takedown attempt.
White is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hansson to keep the fight standing.
Hansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Hansson manages to break the clinch.
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Hansson clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hansson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from White.
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Hansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Hansson moves into the clinch.
Hansson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee is keeping an eye on White - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
White prevents Hansson from breaking the clinch.
Hansson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hansson looking for a takedown.
Hansson has White pushed against the cage.
White missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White leaning against his opponent.

Hansson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hansson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hansson wants it to stay on the feet.
White clobbers Hansson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

White instigates a clinch.

Hansson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White shoots in for a takedown but Hansson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hansson checks a leg kick nicely.
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hansson feinted with a counter takedown.
White looks winded!
White shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hansson sprawls well. Hansson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. White gets slowly back to his feet.
White shoots in for a takedown but Hansson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hansson tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hansson wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
Filip Hansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White looks for a takedown but Hansson sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from White.
Hansson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but White defends well and Hansson ends up having to push White into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
White moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
White tries for a takedown but Hansson circles away easily
and Hansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Filip Hansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas White.
White misses with a body shot.
White is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hansson tries to avoid it but White manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hansson to the ground. Hansson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hansson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hansson gets slowly back to his feet.
Filip Hansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hansson tries to clinch there but White circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansson leaves White with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hansson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White's head backwards.
Hansson doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
White dives in for a single leg takedown but Hansson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A jab lands there for Hansson.

Hansson moves into the clinch.
Hansson digs a right hand underneath White's ribcage. White let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hansson lands a left hand.

Hansson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hansson fails in his attempt to clinch.
White is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A nice combination there by Hansson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansson scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hansson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hansson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by White.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Hansson! White is backing up but he can't get away as Hansson lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops White and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Filip Hansson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Bolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Gillian (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.

Bolt
vs
Gillian

170 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Rusty Bolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacob Gillian!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bolt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gillian, pushing him back against the cage.
Come on Bolt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bolt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gillian up against the cage.
Bolt misses with a punch to the body.
Gillian is trying to force a seperation but Bolt has the dominant position.

Bolt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bolt scores with a hook to the body. Gillian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Bolt gets a double leg takedown into Gillian's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bolt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bolt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bolt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Bolt gets to his feet - Gillian follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gillian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gillian shoots in but no luck this time.
Bolt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gillian misses with a hook
and Bolt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gillian looks winded!

Bolt gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Bolt jumps guard and drags Gillian to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bolt trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gillian wants to control from the top but Bolt keeps moving.

Bolt is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gillian is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rusty Bolt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Gillian.
Gillian jumps guard but Bolt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Bolt jumps guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gillian stops Bolt from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillian won't allow Bolt to sweep him here.
Gillian throwing strikes from guard but Bolt blocks nicely.
Bolt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gillian manages to get himself to full guard.

Bolt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bolt's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Bolt stands up from Gillian's guard - Bolt perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bolt catches Gillian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gillian tries for a takedown but Bolt circles away easily
and Bolt counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Gillian is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rusty Bolt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Czuje Zewygralem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aki Salo (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.

Zewygralem
vs
Salo

194 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Czuje Zewygralem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aki Salo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salo lands with a kick to the temple. Zewygralem shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zewygralem fails with a takedown attempt.
Zewygralem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Salo is fending him off so far but Zewygralem persists. Nope, Salo circles away and we're back to standing.
Salo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zewygralem tries to avoid it but Salo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zewygralem to the ground. Zewygralem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Zewygralem takes the fight into the clinch.

Zewygralem breaks from the clinch.
Zewygralem throws a sloppy head kick and Salo moves out of range easily.
Salo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zewygralem closes the distance and clinches up with Salo, looking for a takedown. Zewygralem pushes Salo against the cage but Salo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Czuje Zewygralem. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Zewygralem gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zewygralem is looking for a takedown.
Zewygralem lands a nice knee to the body.
Zewygralem lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zewygralem scores with a hook to the body.
Salo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Salo tries to pull guard but Zewygralem won't allow it.
Salo prevents the takedown attempt.
Zewygralem has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Salo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zewygralem is breathing heavily.

Salo drags the fight down to the ground.
Salo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zewygralem is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Salo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zewygralem trying to control the position from guard on top but Salo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zewygralem has gone for a leg lock! Salo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zewygralem's guard.

Zewygralem is looking to stand up but Salo isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salo trying to control but Zewygralem is working from the bottom.

Salo stands up from Zewygralem's guard - Salo perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salo lands a head kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salo.

Zewygralem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Salo, pushing him back against the cage.
Zewygralem tries to work over Salo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Salo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zewygralem goes for a double leg but Salo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salo continues to drive forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zewygralem moves into the clinch.
Zewygralem is looking for a takedown.

Zewygralem breaks the clinch.
Zewygralem wants to clinch up but Salo keeps it at a distance.
As Zewygralem backs off Salo throws a huge counter combo but Zewygralem manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salo is defended easily by Zewygralem.
Zewygralem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zewygralem moves in looking to clinch but Salo pushes him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zewygralem is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Salo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zewygralem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aki Salo 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.

Zewygralem tries to clinch but Salo moves out of range.

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

Zewygralem successfully pulls guard.

Salo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Zewygralem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salo counters with a one-two to the body.

Zewygralem gets a clinch.
Zewygralem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Zewygralem.
Zewygralem missing with knees to the body.

Salo manages to break the clinch.
Zewygralem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salo but Salo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zewygralem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zewygralem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salo as he avoids it easily.
Salo throws a head kick that misses.
Zewygralem darts in looking for a takedown but Salo gets double underhooks and turns Zewygralem into the cage.
Salo throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Czuje Zewygralem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Salo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zewygralem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Salo has Zewygralem up against the cage in a clinch.
Zewygralem tries to land a knee to the head but Salo blocks with his arms.

Salo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zewygralem tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salo connects with a high kick.
Zewygralem takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Salo keeps the fight on the outside.
Salo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salo scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salo shoots in looking for a takedown but Zewygralem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Salo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zewygralem tries to clinch there but Salo circles away.
Zewygralem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aki Salo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zewygralem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zewygralem.
A left and a right from Salo both land. Nice combination.
Salo fails with a takedown attempt.
Zewygralem tries to clinch up but Salo circles away and keeps his distance.
Zewygralem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zewygralem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salo connects with a single shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zewygralem is looking to clinch.
Salo keeps the fight on the outside.
Zewygralem sets himself, and Salo steps forward looking for the clinch! Zewygralem avoids it this time.
Zewygralem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zewygralem tries to bum rush Salo with a series of wild strikes but Salo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zewygralem but Zewygralem pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zewygralem fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Salo avoids it really well and circles away.
Salo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Salo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zewygralem but Zewygralem pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Salo looks to move away, Zewygralem throws a big counter combo but Salo just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aki Salo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Zewygralem closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salo circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zewygralem.
Salo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Salo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zewygralem.

Salo closes the distance and pushes Zewygralem back into the cage.
Zewygralem throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Zewygralem scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Zewygralem fails to land.

Zewygralem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zewygralem misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zewygralem misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Czuje Zewygralem. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Salo rushes Zewygralem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zewygralem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zewygralem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zewygralem throws a head punch that misses.
Zewygralem misses with a punch to the body.
Zewygralem is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Salo to keep the fight standing.
Salo taking a breather.
Salo wants a takedown but no success here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Salo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salo wants to counter with a clinch but Zewygralem pushes him away.
Salo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zewygralem as he jumps to the side.
Zewygralem misses with an attempted mid kick.
Salo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Czuje Zewygralem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Salo moves into the clinch.
Zewygralem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Salo just stands there and leans against the cage.

Salo pulls guard effortlessly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zewygralem wants to stand and escape but instead Salo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Salo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Salo throws a head kick that misses.
Zewygralem is looking for a counter combo.
Zewygralem is looking to clinch but Salo is avoiding it.
Salo shoots for a takedown but Zewygralem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zewygralem fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zewygralem leaves Salo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Salo moves into range and clinches up with Zewygralem.

Salo manages to break the clinch.
Zewygralem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Salo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salo keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salo misses with a few strikes there.
Zewygralem tries to clinch but Salo moves out of range.
Czuje Zewygralem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aki Salo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zewygralem throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aki Salo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Salo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aki Salo!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Aki Salo!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Aki Salo!

Aki Salo wins by unanimous decision!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silly Billy (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.

Mercier
vs
Billy

174 cm
24
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Francis Mercier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Silly Billy!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Billy.
A head kick by Billy misses

and Mercier counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mercier forces his way into half guard.
Billy trying to control but Mercier postures up.
Mercier is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Mercier quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Mercier but it's paid off an Billy is forced to tap! Nice work by Mercier.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francis Mercier!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ice Wizard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dap Rordondo (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.

Wizard
vs
Rordondo

175 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Ice Wizard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dap Rordondo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rordondo looks to land a body kick but Wizard moved away.

Wizard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rordondo to the mat! Rordondo manages to get full guard.
Rordondo is wriggling around but Wizard manages to pass to half guard.

Wizard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rordondo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Wizard seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rordondo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wizard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Wizard postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rordondo to stand up.
Ice Wizard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Wizard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wizard advances nicely into full mount.
Wizard controlling from mount.
Wizard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rordondo is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wizard working for a guillotine from mount but Rordondo is in no mood to give up.
Rordondo is trying desperately to improve position.
Wizard content just to control the position here.
Rordondo is trying to escape the mount.
Rordondo tries to lock up and control but Wizard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wizard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wizard lands a big shot there that rocks Rordondo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wizard controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Wizard.
Wizard lands a couple of good shots and Rordondo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wizard has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rordondo's body.

Wizard has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rordondo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rordondo just trying to survive but Wizard is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can Rordondo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wizard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rordondo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wizard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rordondo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wizard is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rordondo tries to get to full guard but Wizard has control of the leg.
Ice Wizard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Wizard decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wizard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rordondo to the mat! Rordondo manages to get full guard.

Wizard stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Wizard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Rordondo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rordondo wants to control but Wizard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wizard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rordondo can do to turn this around?

Wizard decides to stand and escape the position.

Rordondo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rordondo lands in his opponent's guard.

Wizard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rordondo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Wizard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Wizard decides to stand back up. Wizard steps back and let's Rordondo get back to his feet.

Wizard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rordondo's guard.
Wizard controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rordondo keeping full guard, as Wizard tries to pass.
Wizard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rordondo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wizard preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wizard with a nice head shot there.

Wizard stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Wizard gets a double leg takedown into Rordondo's guard.
Wizard is stalling in the full guard.
Wizard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rordondo keeping full guard, as Wizard tries to pass.

Wizard drops back looking for a leg! Rordondo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rordondo manages to kick Wizard off! Wizard jumps back into Rordondo's guard.
Wizard is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ice Wizard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Rordondo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rordondo trying to control but Wizard is working from the bottom.

Wizard is working an open guard so Rordondo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Rordondo gets caught flat footed, as Wizard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wizard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rordondo wants to stand but Wizard is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wizard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wizard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wizard is looking to work some ground and pound but Rordondo has wrist control.
Wizard passes into half guard.
Wizard not doing much here.
Wizard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Rordondo looking for submissions off his back.

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.
Rordondo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wizard wants to pass the guard but Rordondo is defending well.
Wizard prevents Rordondo from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wizard lands a nice short elbow.
Rordondo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Wizard manages to pass to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wizard controlling his opponent.
Rordondo tries to lock up and control but Wizard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rordondo taking shots to the head.
Wizard lands a big shot there that rocks Rordondo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wizard controlling the pace for now.
Wizard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wizard jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rordondo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rordondo and Wizard has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Wizard lands a decent elbow from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rordondo bucks up and tries to throw Wizard off but instead Wizard has got his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ice Wizard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wizard, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Ice Wizard!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Ice Wizard!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Ice Wizard!

Ice Wizard 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noam Dar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Voitto Lottonen (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.

Dar
vs
Lottonen

175 cm
23
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Noam Dar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Voitto Lottonen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lottonen throws a head kick but Dar moves out of range.
Lottonen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Lottonen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dar is trying to defend but Lottonen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Lottonen is looking for a kimura but Dar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lottonen to get the leverage.
Dar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lottonen looks to land a strike but Dar avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dar is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lottonen has his hands clasped together but Dar extends and breaks Lottonen's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dar.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Noam Dar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeste Zwycinzco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Battle Ram (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.

Zwycinzco
vs
Ram

193 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Jeste Zwycinzco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Battle Ram!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zwycinzco misses with a takedown attempt
and Ram counters with a right hand to the body.
Ram ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zwycinzco tries to land a leg kick but Ram saw it coming and moves away.

Zwycinzco looking to score a takedown here. Ram is defending well but Zwycinzco drives through and ends up in Ram's guard.
Zwycinzco throws a big right hand that misses.

Zwycinzco drops back looking for a leg! Ram is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ram manages to kick Zwycinzco off! Zwycinzco jumps back into Ram's guard.
Zwycinzco lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ram wants to stand and escape but Zwycinzco is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zwycinzco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zwycinzco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zwycinzco prevents Ram from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ram scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ram lands a body shot.

Zwycinzco scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ram is trying to stand.
Zwycinzco looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Zwycinzco wants to work for an arm triangle but Ram is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ram looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zwycinzco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Zwycinzco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ram looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zwycinzco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ram has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zwycinzco is nestled in close to Ram, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zwycinzco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Zwycinzco there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zwycinzco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ram defending well though.
Zwycinzco winds up and cracks Ram with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zwycinzco is breathing heavily.
Ram wants to get back to his feet.
Ram really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zwycinzco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Ram is defending against the submission attempts here by Zwycinzco.
Zwycinzco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ram blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zwycinzco.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zwycinzco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zwycinzco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ram wants to get back to his feet.
Zwycinzco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Ram has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Zwycinzco is on him like a limpet, forcing Ram back against the cage.
Zwycinzco tries to score a body lock takedown but Ram shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ram gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zwycinzco.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeste Zwycinzco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ram stops a takedown attempt from Zwycinzco.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zwycinzco goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ram prevents it.
Ram holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ram stalling in the clinch.
Ram dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ram continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Zwycinzco tries to score a body lock takedown but Ram shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Ram.
Zwycinzco is working for takedown but Ram is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ram manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Battle Ram.
Ram jabs at Zwycinzco's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Battle Ram will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zwycinzco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ram scores with a jab to the body.
Zwycinzco shoots in looking for a takedown but Ram manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zwycinzco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ram displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zwycinzco.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ram, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zwycinzco shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ram manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ram wants to stand but Zwycinzco is controlling the position.

Ram pushes Zwycinzco off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jeste Zwycinzco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwycinzco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ram.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zwycinzco or perhaps it was just good defense by Ram, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeste Zwycinzco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zwycinzco dives in for a single leg takedown but Ram sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ram lands a nice shot to the body.
Ram bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zwycinzco's head backwards.
Ram scores with a jab to the body.
Ram cracks Zwycinzco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ram scores with a three punch combo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ram is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ram shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zwycinzco eats them both and turns towards Ram to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Battle Ram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Ram.
A right-left combo lands from Ram.
Zwycinzco takes one to the chin there.
Nice body punch from Ram.
Jeste Zwycinzco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Ram.
Ram ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ram feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zwycinzcos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ram changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Ram.
Ram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ram shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zwycinzco eats them both and turns towards Ram to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ram lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zwycinzco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zwycinzco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ram but Ram pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ram connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zwycinzco is defended easily by Ram.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ram scores with a jab to the head.
Ram lands a nice hook to Zwycinzco's body. Zwycinzco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zwycinzco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from Ram on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ram lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Battle Ram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ram comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zwycinzco shoots for a takedown but Ram saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ram is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zwycinzco with a body shot.
Zwycinzco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ram scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ram scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zwycinzco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ram counters with a left and a right that stings Zwycinzco.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeste Zwycinzco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Ram.
Ram bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ram tests Zwycinzco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zwycinzco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ram cracks Zwycinzco with a good jab.

Zwycinzco is rocked!
Ram throws an overhand right that drops Zwycinzco like a sack of potatoes! Ram dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Battle Ram!