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QFC Tournament 825 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tangerine Sky (ranked 5953 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolen Bowles (ranked 6105 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tangerine Sky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rolen Bowles !
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sky misses with a combination
and Bowles counters by moving into the clinch.
Bowles lands an uppercut.
Bowles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It looks like Tangerine Sky has been cut.
Sky is trying to stall.
Bowles digs a right hand into Sky's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sky's gas tank.
Sky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bowles just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowles scores with a hook to the body.
Sky is trying to push Bowles away but Bowles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stalling in the clinch from Bowles .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bowles - that landed with a thud.
Bowles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sky jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bowles walks away with a smile on his face. Sky gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice shot by Bowles .
Tangerine Sky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sky moves into the clinch.
Bowles presses Sky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bowles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sky or not.
Bowles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bowles stalls.
Bowles content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Bowles 's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tangerine Sky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowles dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bowles lands an uppercut.
Come on Bowles - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good body shot from Bowles .
Sky can't get the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowles controlling the action here for a moment.
Bowles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sky or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bowles scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee calls for Bowles to work.
Sky manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bowles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bowles stands and steps away. Sky gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Bowles has knocked Sky down with a huge combo! Bowles steps away and waves a wobbly Sky back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sky is defended easily by Bowles .
Bowles cracks Sky on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Sky falls backwards against the cage. Bowles follows up with more strikes that drop Sky to his knees. Bowles keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Sky! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rolen Bowles !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Chash (ranked 5696 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Oleinik (ranked 5994 p4p, 589 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitry Chash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artem Oleinik!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Oleinik!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chash.
Despite the aggression on Oleinik's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oleinik lands with a cross.
Oleinik leaves Chash with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oleinik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oleinik misses with a two punch combination.
Oleinik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chash counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chash is defended easily by Oleinik.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Chash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chash tries to clinch there but Oleinik circles away.
Oleinik lands a slapping body shot.
Chash moves forwards but Oleinik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chash has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oleinik scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oleinik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chash takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chash goes for a double leg but Oleinik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oleinik continues to drive forward.
Chash misses with the combination.
Chash shoots in for a takedown but Oleinik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chash takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chash fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chash is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Oleinik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chash doesn't seem phased though.
No luck for Chash with that takedown attempt.
Oleinik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chash at a distance.
Chash throws a head kick that Oleinik semi-blocks.
Chash really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chash walks into a straight right hand from Oleinik.
Oleinik throws a combination. Chash tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chash wants to clinch but Oleinik slips to the side
and Oleinik counters with a one-two to the body.
Oleinik scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oleinik is working the combinations to good effect here.
Oleinik scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chash with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oleinik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chash thinking.
Oleinik's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Oleinik duly obliges.
Oleinik scores with a three punch combo!
Oleinik scores with a jab to the body.
Chash takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oleinik lands a two punch combo.
Oleinik moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oleinik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oleinik feints a jab promting Chash to slip. Oleinik then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chash slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oleinik throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oleinik lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Oleinik.
Oleinik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chash has time to react.
Chash misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oleinik scores with a one two! Chash had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice jab there from Oleinik.
A left and a right from Oleinik both land. Nice combination.
Oleinik shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chash eats them both and turns towards Oleinik to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oleinik lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chash's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oleinik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chash scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oleinik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oleinik lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Oleinik dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Oleinik jabs at Chash's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chash.
Oleinik scores with a one two! Chash had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chash looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Oleinik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chash looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oleinik pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chash back to the cage. Oleinik follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chash tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Oleinik counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oleinik lands a nice hook to Chash's body. Chash takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chash fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Chash.
Artem Oleinik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chash thows a leg kick but Oleinik checks it
and Oleinik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oleinik scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oleinik scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chash drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oleinik pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chash back to the cage. Oleinik follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Oleinik throws a combination. Chash tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Oleinik scores with a four punch combination!
Chash tries to clinch up but Oleinik circles away and keeps his distance.
Oleinik is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oleinik lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chash tries to close the distance and clinch but Oleinik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oleinik throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oleinik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chash takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oleinik works over Chash's head and body with a nice combination.
Oleinik scores with a three punch combo!
Oleinik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oleinik works the jab nicely.
Oleinik lands with a right hand.
Oleinik misses with a two punch combination.
Oleinik fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chash takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oleinik scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oleinik lands a nice hook to Chash's body. Chash takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chash has closed the distance and engaged Oleinik in a clinch.
Oleinik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oleinik wants to break free but Chash has control.
Chash tries to pull guard but Oleinik won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Chash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oleinik has had enough of the clinch but Chash keeps him there for the moment.
Chash keeps control of Oleinik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oleinik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chash missing with knees to the body.
Chash breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Oleinik.
A shot to the liver by Oleinik. Beautiful body shot.
Oleinik lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A jab from Oleinik finds it's way through Chash's defenses.
Oleinik scores with a hook to the body. Chash takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oleinik looks to land a combination. Chash sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Artem Oleinik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oleinik throws a combination. Chash tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oleinik closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oleinik scores with a one two! Chash had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chash takes one on the button.
Chash thows a body kick. Oleinik tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Oleinik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Chash slips a jab and a cross from Oleinik.
Chash has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oleinik finds it's way round the side to connect with Chash's head.
Chash has closed the distance and engaged Oleinik in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Chash scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chash stalls.
Chash misses with a knee strike.
Chash misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oleinik working hard to break the clinch.
Oleinik gets underhooks to prevent Chash's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chash tries to pull guard but Oleinik won't allow it.
Oleinik has had enough of the clinch but Chash keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chash fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Chash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oleinik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oleinik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chash slows down the pace here.
Oleinik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chash keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oleinik's efforts to push away.
Chash is trying to drag Oleinik to the mat but Oleinik just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oleinik is looking to break free of the clinch but Chash has double underhooks.
That's two 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.
Oleinik is trying to force a seperation but Chash has the dominant position.
Chash is looking for a takedown.
Oleinik is trying to break free.
Oleinik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oleinik is trying to break free.
Oleinik wants to get back to striking at distance but Chash won't allow it.
Oleinik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chash has Oleinik pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oleinik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oleinik gets underhooks to prevent Chash's takedown attempt.
Oleinik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oleinik tries to circle away but Chash has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chash keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oleinik's efforts to push away.
Oleinik tries to circle away but Chash has him pinned against the cage.
Chash is trying to pull guard but Oleinik turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oleinik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chash prevents Oleinik from breaking the clinch.
Oleinik wants to break free but Chash has control.
Oleinik has had enough of the clinch but Chash keeps him there for the moment.
Chash has Oleinik pressed against the cage, preventing Oleinik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oleinik wants to get back to striking at distance but Chash won't allow it.
Chash keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oleinik's efforts to push away.
That's four 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.
Chash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oleinik moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oleinik closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oleinik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oleinik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oleinik lands with a shot to the body.
Oleinik works over Chash's head and body with a nice combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Oleinik scores with a four punch combination!
Oleinik lands a jab to Chash's midsection.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chash is looking to clinch but Oleinik is avoiding it.
Dmitry Chash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oleinik pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chash back to the cage. Oleinik follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artem Oleinik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oleinik 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Artem Oleinik!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Artem Oleinik!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Artem Oleinik!
Artem Oleinik wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Nice (ranked 5803 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Davies (ranked 6101 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Nice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Davies!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Davies is trying to defend but Nice finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Davies kicks off Nice and gets to his feet.
Davies tries to sprawl but Nice drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Davies trying to control from the bottom.
Nice knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davies on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davies makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Davies.
Nice is looking to work some ground and pound but Davies has wrist control.
Nice postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Davies has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nice landing some decent shots from guard.
Davies is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davies utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nice throwing strikes from guard but Davies blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nice's guard.
Davies throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Davies throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nice works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nice is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davies is controlling him.
Nice wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Davies manages to pass to side control.
Nice is trying to stand back up but Davies is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nice keeps working.
Nice is looking to escape.
Nice trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Davies thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nice's head.
Nice could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nice is not content to let Davies control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Davies tries to clinch but Nice is having none of it.
Nice looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Davies trying to control but Nice postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies has hold of Nice's hands but Nice slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nice connects with a nice short shot to Davies's temple.
Davies looks winded!
Nice slips a nice elbow through Davies's hands, connecting with Davies's forehead.
Davies has hold of Nice's hands but Nice slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice working Davies over with strikes.
Nice scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Davies is rocked!
Nice working the head and body with strikes.
Davies is still in real trouble! Can Nice finish him?
Nice lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice 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.
Nice working Davies over with strikes.
Davies on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice scores with a big shot! Davies's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Davies! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Nice!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alio Bah (ranked 5761 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Hero (ranked 5814 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alio Bah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Hero!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero lands an overhand right.
Bah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hero circles away.
Bah shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hero counters by clinching up.
Hero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bah looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hero is trying to force a seperation but Bah has the dominant position.
Bah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hero to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alio Bah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hero is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bah is defending well.
Bah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero 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.
Hero slaps away a takedown attempt from Bah, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hero is defended easily by Bah.
Bah is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bah looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hero is fending him off so far but Bah persists. Nope, Hero circles away and we're back to standing.
Bah closes the distance and clinches up with Hero, looking for a takedown. Bah pushes Hero against the cage but Hero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hero tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bah defends well and Hero ends up having to push Bah into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hero throws a head kick that misses
and Bah counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hero won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Hero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bah trying to control the position but Hero is working away.
Hero tries to improve position but can't.
Hero wants to control but Bah postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bah throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hero struggling a bit here.
Bah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hero keeps working.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bah wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bah cracks Hero with a big elbow.
Bah decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hero to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bah tries to clinch but Hero moves away
and Hero counters with a series of strikes. Bah will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hero finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hero somewhat.
Hero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hero doesn't manage to clinch there - Bah circles away.
Hero dives in and grabs Bah's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bah pushes down on Hero's head and hops out.
Bah throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hero avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bah has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hero finds it's way round the side to connect with Bah's head.
Hero shoots in for a takedown but Bah shows good takedown defense.
Hero looks winded!
Bah fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hero steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bah.
Hero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bah throws a lazy right hand but Hero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hero wants to counter with a clinch but Bah pushes him away.
Bah darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Hero will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hero has managed to clinch.
Bah tries to work over Hero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bah is trying to force a seperation but Hero has the dominant position.
Hero controlling the action here for a moment.
Bah tries to pull guard but Hero forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bah is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hero working hard to break the clinch.
Bah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good leg kick by Bah there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hero pushes Bah up against the cage in a clinch.
Bah unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hero manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bah working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hero's head.
Hero wants to sweep here but Bah controlling him for the moment.
Bah pushes down on Hero's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero is controlling Bah's trapped leg to prevent Bah from advancing to side control.
Bah is thwarting Hero's attempts to control the position.
Hero is staying active underneath Bah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alio Bah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hero is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bah trying to mount his opponent but Hero defends it.
Bah is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hero stuffs the takedown attempt from Bah. Bah gets slowly back to his feet.
Bah clinches up against the cage.
That's four 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.
Hero decides to pull guard.
Hero lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hero controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hero is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Hero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bah but Bah pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hero moves into range and clinches up with Bah.
Bah has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hero after a bit of a struggle.
Knees to the body from Bah.
Hero wants a takedown.
Hero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bah is trying to pull guard but Hero has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bah after a bit of a struggle.
Alio Bah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Hero.
Bah displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hero up against the cage.
Bah letting Hero take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bah smiles and moves away.
Hero clinches.
Bah wants a takedown but no success here.
Hero is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bah to keep the fight standing.
Bah drags the fight down to the ground.
Hero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hero tries to free his leg and advance position but Bah is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bah is keeping the position for now.
Hero slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hero postures up in Bah's guard and throws a big left but Bah blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ivan Hero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bah scores with a push kick.
Hero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hero shoots for a double leg takedown but Bah sprawls well. He's pushed Hero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bah.
Hero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bah is fending him off so far but Hero persists. Nope, Bah circles away and we're back to standing.
Bah seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hero but Hero pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bah drives through with a takedown into Hero's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bah avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bah trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bah is really struggling to control Hero but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hero 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alio Bah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hero 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Ivan Hero!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Alio Bah!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Alio Bah!
Alio Bah wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vicente Gogh (ranked 6008 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Askren (ranked 6129 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vicente Gogh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Askren!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gogh throws the left hand but Askren avoids the punch easily.
Gogh fails to land the takedown.
And Askren tries to counter it with a takedown but Gogh pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gogh dives in and grabs Askren's left leg, looking for a takedown. Askren pushes down on Gogh's head and hops out.
Gogh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Askren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Askren with the counter takedown but Gogh avoids it easily.
Askren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vicente Gogh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Askren enables Gogh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Askren manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Gogh from controlling successfully.
Askren controlling Gogh's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gogh trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gogh chips away with some ground and pound.
Gogh is in close to Askren's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Askren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gogh passes Askren's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Askren is looking for a sweep. Gogh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gogh wants to pass to mount but Askren is defending the position.
Askren avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gogh.
Askren is trying to maintain the position but Gogh is very close to passing his half guard.
Gogh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gogh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Askren on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Askren is looking for a sweep. Gogh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gogh controlling the action here.
Gogh working Askren over with strikes.
Gogh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Askren is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gogh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gogh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Askren's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Askren can do anything to dispel that myth.
Askren is trying to get back to full guard.
Gogh prevents Askren from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren is not content to let Gogh control the position.
Gogh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gogh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gogh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Askren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gogh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Askren is looking for a sweep. Gogh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gogh trying to control the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gogh lands strikes from half guard.
Askren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Gogh is looking to take a break and control but Askren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gogh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gogh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gogh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gogh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gogh is looking to take a break and control but Askren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gogh winds up and cracks Askren with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gogh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Gogh.
Gogh lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vicente Gogh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck for Gogh with that takedown attempt.
Askren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gogh defends it well.
Askren misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gogh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Askren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gogh somewhat.
Askren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gogh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gogh moves out of range of the strikes.
Askren looks to score with a jab to the body but Gogh is just out of range.
Askren misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gogh is defended easily by Askren.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vicente Gogh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gogh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Askren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gogh somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren throws a nice looking combination but Gogh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gogh dives in for a single leg takedown but Askren sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gogh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gogh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Askren but Askren pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Askren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Askren wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Askren. No joy for Gogh on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Askren drives through with a takedown into guard.
Askren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gogh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Askren working some strikes from top position.
Gogh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Askren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gogh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gogh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Askren postures up in Gogh's guard and throws a big left but Gogh blocks it.
Askren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Gogh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gogh trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren throws an elbow that misses. Gogh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Askren's guard. Nice move by Gogh!
Gogh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Askren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gogh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Askren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gogh throwing strikes from guard but Askren blocks nicely.
Gogh trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gogh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gogh shoots for a double leg takedown but Askren sprawls well. He's pushed Gogh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Askren showed some decent athleticism there.
Gogh wants to get back to full guard.
Askren wants to take a breather but Gogh is having none of it.
Gogh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Askren is working away from the top position though.
Askren is taking a breather. Gogh says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren wants to take a breather but Gogh is having none of it.
Gogh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Askren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Askren 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!
Askren swings for the body but Gogh moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Askren as Gogh shoots in.
Gogh throws a solid leg kick but Askren takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gogh.
Askren scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gogh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Askren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gogh has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Askren trying to control but Gogh is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gogh trying to keep a closed guard but Askren is proving a slippery customer.
Askren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gogh keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Askren wants to control from the top but Gogh keeps moving.
Gogh is trying to control the position but Askren postures up.
Askren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Askren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gogh.
Gogh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Askren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gogh defends it well.
Gogh darts in looking for a takedown but Askren gets double underhooks and turns Gogh into the cage.
Jean Askren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gogh.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vicente Gogh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gogh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Askren avoids it really well and circles away.
Askren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gogh.
Gogh dives in for a single leg takedown but Askren sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Askren is looking to chop away at Gogh's legs.
Askren moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gogh takes one to the side of the head.
Jean Askren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gogh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Askren's waist but Askren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gogh off to one side.
Askren throws a counter combo.
Askren scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gogh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Askren tries to avoid it but Gogh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Askren to the ground. Askren escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vicente Gogh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Still in half guard, Askren seems content to control.
Gogh is staying active underneath Askren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Askren is controlling the pace.
Askren working over Gogh with some ground and pound. Gogh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Askren not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gogh tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Askren trying to pass the guard but Gogh defending well.
Askren is trying to control the action in half guard but Gogh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gogh to the mat! Gogh manages to get full guard.
Gogh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Askren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Askren has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jean Askren!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Jean Askren!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Jean Askren!
Jean Askren wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivar Olsen (ranked 6177 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monte Casanova (ranked 5683 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivar Olsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Monte Casanova!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen dives in for a single leg takedown but Casanova sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Olsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Casanova defends well and Olsen ends up having to push Casanova into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Casanova shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Olsen is trying to defend but Casanova finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Olsen is controlling Casanova's trapped leg to prevent Casanova from advancing to side control.
Well, if Casanova is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Casanova's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Casanova slips a nice elbow through Olsen's hands, connecting with Olsen's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casanova 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.
Casanova lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Casanova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Casanova is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Casanova connects with a nice short shot to Olsen's temple.
Casanova drops an elbow to the side of Olsen's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Casanova lands a nice short elbow.
Olsen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Casanova scores with a couple of nice shots.
Casanova slows the pace down in half guard.
Casanova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Olsen has hold of Casanova's hands but Casanova slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Casanova is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen tries to roll over but Casanova keeps him under control.
Casanova trying to pass the guard but Olsen defending well.
Olsen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Casanova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Casanova lands with a punch from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Casanova lands a nice short elbow.
Casanova content to control rather than advance.
Olsen is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Casanova in particular looking to stall.
Casanova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Olsen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Casanova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Olsen is doing well to control the position and prevent Casanova from advancing to side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Casanova has eaten all the pies!
Casanova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Casanova lands a nice short elbow.
Casanova is taking a breather. Olsen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casanova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Casanova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Casanova not doing much here.
Let's hope that Casanova has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Casanova might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Casanova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Olsen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Casanova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Olsen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Casanova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Casanova dominated that round.
That's time! Olsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Casanova shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Olsen's guard.
Olsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Casanova stays in close to Olsen's body and controls the position.
Casanova is pushing down on Olsen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Olsen is fighting to maintain full guard but Casanova has managed to sneak the leg through.
Casanova is controlling the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Casanova.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Casanova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen trying to control but Casanova postures up.
Casanova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Olsen wants to control but Casanova passes into side.
Casanova taking a breather here.
Yet more stalling tactics from Casanova.
That's two 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.
Casanova lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Casanova controlling the position.
Casanova lands a nice forearm strike.
A lull in the action here as Casanova stalls from top position.
More stalling from Casanova.
Casanova scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen trying to remain calm as Casanova controls from the top position.
Casanova with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Casanova cracks Olsen with a big elbow.
Casanova is working Olsen over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen being controlled for a moment.
Casanova working the head with strikes.
Olsen being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Casanova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Olsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Casanova scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Casanova just content to control the position.
Olsen taking a bit of punishment here - Casanova scoring with strikes.
Casanova controls the position from side control.
Casanova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Casanova working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casanova lands an elbow.
Olsen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Casanova has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Casanova controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casanova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Casanova slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Casanova 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.
Casanova is taking a breather. Olsen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nice strikes from Casanova there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casanova with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Olsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Casanova slows the pace down in half guard.
Olsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Casanova controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Olsen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Casanova to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Casanova is stalling in the full guard.
Ivar Olsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monte Casanova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Casanova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Casanova has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Monte Casanova!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Monte Casanova!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Monte Casanova!
Monte Casanova wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Punit Pathak (ranked 6185 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chang Sun Lee (ranked 6103 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Punit Pathak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chang Sun Lee!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sun Lee gets tackled into the cage by Pathak. Pathak maintains the clinch.
Pathak looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pathak is pressed up against the cage. Sun Lee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pathak down to the mat. Pathak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sun Lee blocks the body kick.
Sun Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pathak feints a jab promting Sun Lee to slip. Pathak then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sun Lee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sun Lee moves out of range of the body kick from Pathak.
Pathak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pathak wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sun Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Pathak is trying to break the clinch but Sun Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Pathak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pathak is looking to break free of the clinch but Sun Lee has double underhooks.
Sun Lee keeps control of Pathak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pathak wants to break free but Sun Lee has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pathak looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sun Lee is looking for a takedown.
Sun Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sun Lee dodges the punch combination from Pathak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pathak rushes Sun Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pathak working hard to break the clinch.
Sun Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Punit Pathak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chang Sun Lee.
Pathak has had enough of the clinch but Sun Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Sun Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pathak scores with a three punch combo!
Pathak rushes Sun Lee and presses him up against the cage.
Pathak working hard to break the clinch.
Pathak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pathak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pathak wants to break free but Sun Lee has control.
Sun Lee manages to break the clinch.
Pathak has closed the distance and engaged Sun Lee in a clinch.
Pathak wants to get back to striking at distance but Sun Lee won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pathak tries to circle away but Sun Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Pathak working hard to break the clinch.
Sun Lee missing with knees to the body.
Sun Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sun Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but Pathak manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pathak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sun Lee looks for a takedown but Pathak sprawls well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pathak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pathak tries to close the distance and clinch but Sun Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Pathak.
Pathak is breathing heavily.
Sun Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sun Lee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sun Lee fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pathak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sun Lee.
Pathak fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pathak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pathak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sun Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sun Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pathak tries to avoid it but Sun Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pathak to the ground. Pathak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pathak gets a clinch.
Pathak tries to break the clinch but Sun Lee is controlling the position.
Pathak is trying to break the clinch but Sun Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Pathak is trying to force a seperation but Sun Lee has the dominant position.
Sun Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pathak avoids it.
Sun Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pathak prevents it.
Pathak breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pathak throws a chopping leg kick but Sun Lee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pathak tries to clinch but Sun Lee is having none of it.
Pathak tries to clinch but Sun Lee is having none of it.
Sun Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sun Lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pathak.
A punch combination from Pathak misses.
Pathak tries to clinch up but Sun Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Sun Lee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sun Lee shoots in but Pathak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pathak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sun Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sun Lee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pathak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pathak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Sun Lee responds with a good body kick, but Pathak manages to step out the way in time.
Sun Lee rushes Pathak and presses him up against the cage.
Sun Lee manages to pull guard.
Sun Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punit Pathak dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sun Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pathak.
Sun Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from Pathak.
Pathak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sun Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pathak darts in trying to clinch
and Sun Lee counters with a nice leg kick.
Pathak wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sun Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pathak sprawls well. Pathak wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sun Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Pathak wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sun Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pathak avoids it really well and circles away.
Punit Pathak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chang Sun Lee.
Sun Lee is breathing heavily.
Sun Lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pathak.
Pathak moves in looking to clinch but Sun Lee pushes him off.
Pathak misses with a series of wild punches.
Pathak tries to clinch but Sun Lee is having none of it.
Sun Lee tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pathak doesn't manage to clinch there - Sun Lee circles away.
Punit Pathak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pathak is looking to score with low kicks.
Pathak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sun Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pathak throws a combination. Sun Lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sun Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Pathak.
Pathak gets tackled into the cage by Sun Lee. Sun Lee maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sun Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pathak prevents it.
Pathak prevents the takedown attempt.
Pathak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pathak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pathak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sun Lee.
Pathak lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sun Lee backs up against the cage.
Pathak misses with a two punch combination.
Sun Lee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pathak looks to land a combination but Sun Lee avoids it well.
A punch combination from Pathak misses.
Pathak tries to clinch up but Sun Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from Pathak. No joy for Sun Lee on that attempt.
Sun Lee gets tackled into the cage by Pathak. Pathak maintains the clinch.
Punit Pathak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sun Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pathak closes the distance and clinches.
Pathak tries to break the clinch but Sun Lee is controlling the position.
Pathak prevents the takedown attempt.
Sun Lee has Pathak pressed against the cage, preventing Pathak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pathak is trying to break free.
Sun Lee stalling in the clinch.
Sun Lee pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sun Lee keeps control of Pathak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sun Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pathak just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pathak manages to break the clinch.
Pathak is looking to clinch but Sun Lee is avoiding it.
Pathak doesn't manage to clinch there - Sun Lee circles away.
Pathak has closed the distance and engaged Sun Lee in a clinch.
Pathak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sun Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pathak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pathak wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pathak gets underhooks to prevent Sun Lee's takedown attempt.
Pathak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sun Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Pathak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punit Pathak 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!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pathak!
Pathak closes the distance and pushes Sun Lee back into the cage.
Pathak is trying to break the clinch but Sun Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Sun Lee stalling in the clinch.
Pathak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pathak is trying to force a seperation but Sun Lee has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Pathak's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pathak manages to break the clinch.
Pathak throws a nice looking combination but Sun Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pathak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pathak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sun Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pathak moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sun Lee pulls guard.
Sun Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sun Lee tries to strike from the bottom.
Pathak trying to control but Sun Lee is working from the bottom.
Pathak won't allow Sun Lee to sweep him here.
Pathak slips nicely into half guard.
Sun Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pathak is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Sun Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Pathak sits in half guard.
Sun Lee tries to kick Pathak off but Pathak keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Punit Pathak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pathak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pathak sets himself, and Sun Lee steps forward looking for the clinch! Pathak avoids it this time.
Sun Lee misses with a looping left.
Sun Lee connects with a leg kick. Pathak looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sun Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sun Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pathak as he avoids it easily.
Pathak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sun Lee can do to turn this around?
A combination from Pathak does no damage.
Pathak moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSun Lee.
Pathak throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pathak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sun Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pathak gets tackled into the cage by Sun Lee. Sun Lee maintains the clinch.
Sun Lee tries to pull guard but Pathak forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Punit Pathak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chang Sun Lee.
Sun Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pathak misses with a wild combination.
Pathak shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sun Lee eats them both and turns towards Pathak to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sun Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sun Lee has Pathak pressed against the cage, preventing Pathak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pathak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sun Lee has Pathak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pathak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sun Lee prevents Pathak from breaking the clinch.
Pathak is trying to break free.
Sun Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pathak smiles and moves away.
Pathak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Punit Pathak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sun Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pathak misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sun Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pathak throws a big counter combination but Sun Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pathak misses with a few strikes there.
Sun Lee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chang Sun Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Punit Pathak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sun Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Pathak off balance momentarily.
Pathak throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Punit Pathak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pathak, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Punit Pathak!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Punit Pathak!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Punit Pathak!
Punit Pathak wins by unanimous decision!
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