QFC Tournament 825 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rolen Bowles (ranked 5922 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wang Chung (ranked 6006 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bowles
vs
Chung

169 cm
22
169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rolen Bowles !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wang Chung!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chung fails with a takedown attempt.
Bowles lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chung backs up against the cage.

It looks like Wang Chung has been cut.
Chung looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Chung looks to move away, Bowles throws a big counter combo but Chung just gets out of the way.
Chung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chung takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowles tries to clinch up.

Chung moves into the clinch.
Chung wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bowles has him pressed against the cage.
Bowles prevents Chung from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chung's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bowles being controlled against the cage.
Chung wants to take the fight to the mat but Bowles manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bowles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chung backwards.
Bowles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chung is looking to break free of the clinch but Bowles has double underhooks.
Chung is trying to pull guard but Bowles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rolen Bowles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wang Chung.
Chung can't get the takedown.
Bowles lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Chung fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bowles .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowles wants to stall.
Bowles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Bowles .
Bowles has Chung pressed against the cage, preventing Chung from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chung tries to pull guard but Bowles holds him up against the cage and eventually Chung drops back down to his feet.
Chung tries for a takedown. No joy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bowles is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chung is keeping busy.
Maybe Bowles would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Chung has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bowles avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowles looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rolen Bowles .
A left and a right from Bowles both land. Nice combination.
Bowles moves in looking to clinch but Chung pushes him off.
Chung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bowles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Bowles takes the fight into the clinch.
Chung is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bowles lands a hook that snaps the head of Chung backwards.
Chung tries to pull guard but Bowles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chung wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bowles wants to stall.
Bowles works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chung has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bowles lands a body shot.
Bowles scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chung misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bowles .
With the fighters up against the cage, Chung throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chung looking to slow down the pace here.
Bowles lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rolen Bowles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wang Chung's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Chung misses with a takedown
and Chung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Chung.
Bowles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chung doesn't seem bothered though.
Bowles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chung shoots in looking for a takedown but Bowles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chung's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bowles wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowles digs a good hook to Chung's body.
Chung is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bowles darts in and clinches Chung up against the cage.
Chung is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rolen Bowles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wang Chung.
Bowles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chung is trying to pull guard but Bowles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bowles lands a body punch.
Chung tries to pull guard but Bowles holds him up against the cage and eventually Chung drops back down to his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bowles .
Chung looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bowles scores with a hook to the body.
Bowles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rolen Bowles has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chung's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Chung turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chung manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowles is looking to reverse the position.
Bowles is working hard here to advance position.
Bowles wants to get back to his feet but Chung is dominant here and he's now got Bowles 's back!
Chung keeps control of the position as Bowles tries to break free.
Chung has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bowles 's body.
Bowles trying to get back to his feet but Chung is in full control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowles tries to escape the position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Chung. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Bowles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chung on the ground.
Chung keeps control of the position easily here as Bowles tries to buck him off.
Bowles wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Bowles fending off the submission attempt from Chung.
Chung not allowing Bowles to control his hands.
Bowles tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chung gets his hands free as Bowles looks to control.
Chung controlling the position well here. Bowles rolled but Chung kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bowles is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rolen Bowles dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wang Chung's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Chung closes the distance and clinches.
Bowles is pressed up against the cage. Chung has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bowles down to the mat. Bowles avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bowles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chung with the counter takedown but Bowles avoids it easily.
Bowles throws a series of strikes that have Chung backpedaling.
Chung shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Chung clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bowles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chung can do to turn this around?
Chung jumps guard but Bowles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bowles is working Chung over against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chung is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bowles to keep the fight standing.
Rolen Bowles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wang Chung.
Bowles pushes Chung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Bowles .
Bowles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chung backwards.
Chung is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chung looking to slow down the pace here.
Chung tries to pull guard but Bowles holds him up against the cage and eventually Chung drops back down to his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chung wants a takedown.
Bowles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bowles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bowles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bowles scores with a shot to the side of Chung's head.
Bowles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bowles lands a shoulder strike.

Chung works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Chung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bowles working for a triangle but Chung defends it easily.
Wang Chung has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bowles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bowles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chung is aware though and is defending well.
Bowles has momentary wrist control but Chung slips an elbow through the middle.
Chung is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chung postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chung slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Bowles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chung sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bowles wants to clinch up but Chung keeps it at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chung throws a lazy head kick
and Bowles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wang Chung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rolen Bowles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chung tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bowles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chung somewhat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rolen Bowles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bowles , 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Rolen Bowles !
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Rolen Bowles !
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Rolen Bowles !

Rolen Bowles wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Nice (ranked 5627 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Oleinik (ranked 6000 p4p, 593 weight class). Mr Nice had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Nice
vs
Oleinik

166 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 2 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artem Oleinik!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice has his takedown stuffed
and Oleinik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Oleinik throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oleinik throws a nice looking combination but Nice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mr Nice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oleinik lands with a nice combination. Nice backs away looking to recover.
Oleinik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oleinik makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oleinik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oleinik stuns Nice with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oleinik throws a combination. Nice tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oleinik moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oleinik throws a series of strikes that have Nice backpedaling.
Oleinik connects with a body shot that sends Nice's belly button to the back.
Oleinik is working the combinations to good effect here.
Oleinik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oleinik digs a good hook to Nice's body.
Nice has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Oleinik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oleinik throws a combination. Nice tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oleinik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nice looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Oleinik misses.
Oleinik lands a glancing blow to the side of Nice's head.
Oleinik throws a right and a left that Nice avoids nicely.
Nice closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oleinik circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Nice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Oleinik.
Oleinik jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oleinik connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Oleinik scores with a four punch combination!
Oleinik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Oleinik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nice.
Oleinik throws a series of strikes that have Nice backpedaling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oleinik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nice stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oleinik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oleinik lands a jab to Nice's midsection.
Oleinik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Danga de danga de dang - Oleinik scores with a four punch combination!
Nice could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
No joy there for Oleinik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Oleinik.
Nice misses with a takedown
and Oleinik makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A punch combination from Oleinik misses.
Oleinik is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nice rather than just go for the knockout.
Oleinik shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nice eats them both and turns towards Oleinik to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oleinik defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice misses with a takedown
and Oleinik counters with a one-two to the body.
Oleinik scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nice.
Oleinik moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oleinik's waist but Oleinik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nice off to one side.
Oleinik fails to land with a series of punches.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Nice. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oleinik.
Oleinik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Oleinik!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oleinik lands a right hook to the body.
Oleinik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A left and a right from Oleinik both land. Nice combination.
Oleinik lands with a nice combination. Nice backs away looking to recover.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nice.
Oleinik throws a nice looking combination but Nice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oleinik counters with a series of strikes. Nice will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oleinik lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nice backs up against the cage.
Oleinik has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Oleinik feints a jab promting Nice to slip. Oleinik then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nice slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No luck for Nice with that takedown attempt.
Nice shoots and misses
and Oleinik counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artem Oleinik dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Oleinik moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Good shot there by Oleinik.
Artem Oleinik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left and a right from Oleinik both land. Nice combination.
Oleinik lands a slapping body shot.
Nice is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Oleinik.
Oleinik throws a nice looking combination but Nice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shoots and misses
and Oleinik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oleinik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oleinik's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nice under the eye.
Artem Oleinik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oleinik lands a slapping body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nice might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oleinik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oleinik scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oleinik scores with a one two! Nice had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oleinik lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oleinik lands a nice hook to Nice's body. Nice takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oleinik connects with a body shot that sends Nice's belly button to the back.
Nice takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice dives in and grabs Oleinik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oleinik pushes down on Nice's head and hops out.
Oleinik cracks Nice with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oleinik scores with a three punch combo!
Oleinik misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Nice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oleinik moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oleinik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice darts in looking for a takedown but Oleinik gets double underhooks and turns Nice into the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Oleinik scores with a four punch combination!
Oleinik moves into range and connects with a jab.
A lazy left from Oleinik finds it's target.
Nice looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oleinik is fending him off so far but Nice persists. Nope, Oleinik circles away and we're back to standing.
Oleinik appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oleinik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Oleinik.
Nice misses with a takedown attempt
and Oleinik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oleinik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oleinik digs a good body shot into Nice's ribs.
Oleinik lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oleinik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nice.
Nice shoots in for a takedown but Oleinik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oleinik lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nice.
Oleinik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oleinik connects with a body shot.
Oleinik stalks Nice and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nice's face. Nice staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice tries for a takedown but Oleinik circles away easily
and Oleinik counters with a three punch combo that has Nice backing up. Nice nods at Oleinik to acknowledge the strikes.
Oleinik misses with a few strikes there.
Artem Oleinik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oleinik is fending him off so far but Nice persists. Nope, Oleinik circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oleinik scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oleinik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nice thinking.
Oleinik throws a series of punches but Nice moves out of range.
Nice doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oleinik counters with a left to the body.
Oleinik throws a one two combo.
Nice looks for a takedown but Oleinik sprawls well.
Oleinik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oleinik throws a series of punches but Nice avoids them all with ease.
Oleinik misses with a two punch combination.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Oleinik enables Nice to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Oleinik manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Oleinik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Oleinik.
Nice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oleinik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nice.
Oleinik lands with a shot to the body.
Oleinik lands with a nice body punch.
Nice dodges the punch combination from Oleinik.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oleinik shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nice eats them both and turns towards Oleinik to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice slips a jab and a cross from Oleinik.
Nice doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shoots in for a takedown but Oleinik shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oleinik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice with a poor takedown
and Oleinik counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Nice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oleinik lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oleinik scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice fails with the takedown
and Oleinik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oleinik lands with a good body shot.
No luck for Nice with that takedown attempt.
Oleinik throws a counter combo.
Nice shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oleinik as he jumps to the side.
Oleinik lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Oleinik.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nice gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oleinik lands a jab to Nice's midsection.
Nice has a takedown stuffed.
Sloppy strikes from Oleinik. Those never looked like landing.
Oleinik is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oleinik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nice somewhat.
A combination from Oleinik does no damage.
Nice is looking to counter punch.
Oleinik throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oleinik throws a nice looking combination but Nice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Nice shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Oleinik napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oleinik is pushing Nice's head away, looking to escape. Nice manages to hold on to the position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oleinik can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oleinik is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nice has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nice lands some shots froms side control.
Oleinik pushes Nice away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nice gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nice landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oleinik on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nice lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oleinik is pushing Nice's head away, looking to escape. Nice manages to hold on to the position though.
Nice landing a few strikes.
Oleinik is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nice asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nice cracks Oleinik with a big right hand but Oleinik just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oleinik is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oleinik takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nice connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Oleinik some visible discomfort.
Nice throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Oleinik works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nice winds up and cracks Oleinik with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oleinik is trying to stand back up but Nice is controlling him
Nice thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oleinik's head.
Oleinik is looking to escape.
Nice scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Artem Oleinik!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Artem Oleinik!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Artem Oleinik!

Artem Oleinik wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Askren (ranked 5960 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alio Bah (ranked 5797 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Askren
vs
Bah

182 cm
22
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alio Bah!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Askren is looking for a counter combo.
Askren stuffs the takedown.
Bah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Askren circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Askren.

Askren shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bah on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Askren seems content to control.
Askren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bah wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bah manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Askren knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bah on the ground.

Bah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Askren is aware though and is defending well.
Askren landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bah trying to keep a closed guard but Askren is proving a slippery customer.
Askren controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren won't allow Bah to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren is stalling in the full guard.
Askren won't allow Bah to get back to his feet.
Askren engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Askren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Askren slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Askren content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Askren is working Bah over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Askren with a nice head shot there.
Askren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Askren keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bah's head.
Askren has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Askren scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bah trying to keep a closed guard but Askren is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Askren slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren'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.
Bah has momentary wrist control but Askren slips an elbow through the middle.
Askren is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Askren postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Askren tries to free his leg and advance position but Bah is retaining full guard.
Askren distracts Bah with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Askren with a nice head shot there.
Askren is working Bah over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Askren landing with the ground and pound.
Bah looks winded!
Askren landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Askren is in close to Bah's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Askren scoring with some ground and pound.
Askren distracts Bah with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Askren stands up over Bah, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Askren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Askren landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Askren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Askren landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Askren dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Askren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Askren misses with a hook.

Askren fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bah sprawls well initially but Askren persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bah is looking for a sweep. Askren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Askren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Askren.
Askren seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Askren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bah can do to turn this around?
Bah is looking to improve his position.
Askren lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Askren is taking a breather. Bah 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 one minute gone in the round.
Askren lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Askren lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bah is looking for a sweep. Askren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Askren working the head and body with strikes.

Bah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bah is breathing heavily.
Askren controlling the action here.
Askren working Bah over with strikes.
Jean Askren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bah is trying to stand back up but Askren is controlling him
Askren is nestled in close to Bah, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Askren works his foot free and advances to mount.
Askren controlling the position easily from mount.
Bah taking shots to the head.
Bah tries to lock up and control but Askren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Askren fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bah is bucking up trying to escape but Askren cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Askren postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bah looks a forlorn figure.
Askren working Bah over with strikes here.

Bah is rocked!
Askren content just to control the position here.
Askren lands with some strikes.
Askren controlling the pace for now.
Askren has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bah's face.
Askren content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren landing shots from mount.
Askren lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bah is still in real trouble! Can Askren finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bah is in a horrible position here. Askren smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Askren lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bah hang on?
A big strike lands for Askren! That's really hurt Bah and he's turned his back - Askren keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Askren jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Askren!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Punit Pathak (ranked 6119 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monte Casanova (ranked 5607 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Punit Pathak has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Pathak
vs
Casanova

188 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

160 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

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 1 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Monte Casanova!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Casanova gets the takedown into side control.
Pathak is trying to improve his position.
Casanova cracks Pathak with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Casanova should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Casanova lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Casanova has eaten all the pies!
Casanova is putting a hurting on Pathak here, landing some big shots from side control.
Casanova looks up at the clock and then as Pathak takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Casanova smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pathak is looking to reverse the position.
Casanova looks up at the clock and then as Pathak takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Casanova smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pathak is looking for a sweep.
Casanova has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Casanova landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Casanova scores with punches from side control.
Pathak is trying to get back to half guard.
Casanova scores with punches from side control.
Casanova lands a nice forearm strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Casanova landing strikes.
Casanova lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pathak down.
Pathak is looking for a sweep.
Casanova lands an elbow.
Casanova controls the position.
Casanova lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pathak down.
Casanova lands some shots froms side control.
Pathak taking punishment in the form of punches.
Casanova scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pathak takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Casanova controlling the position.
Pathak is breathing heavily.
Casanova creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Casanova moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pathak takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casanova scores with a couple of short elbows.
Casanova lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pathak taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pathak is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Casanova scoring with punches from side control.
Pathak is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Pathak is rocked!
Pathak on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oh Pathak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Casanova scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pathak to see if he's OK.
Casanova lands a strong strike to the head of Pathak. That's dazed him! Casanova looking to finish here. Pathak is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Casanova lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monte Casanova!