QFC Tournament 881 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni Versace (ranked 3498 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Smesher (ranked 5270 p4p, 0 weight class). Smesher has chosen Final Credits by Midland as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Versace
vs
Smesher

187 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giovanni Versace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Smesher!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Versace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Versace looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smesher is fending him off so far but Versace persists. Nope, Smesher circles away and we're back to standing.

Smesher drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Smesher controls the position.
Versace struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Smesher 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.
Versace taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smesher in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Versace tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smesher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smesher controls the position.
Versace gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Smesher sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smesher is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Smesher!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bobby Smesher!
Bobby Smesher made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Is that ass I can smell?'.

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A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Ortega (ranked 5365 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jac Lyon (ranked 5519 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.

Ortega
vs
Lyon

202 cm
19
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

King Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Ortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jac Lyon!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lyon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ortega's guard.

Ortega is looking for a triangle but Lyon pushes his legs off easily.
Ortega utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lyon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ortega is looking to stand up but Lyon isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lyon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon trying to move into half guard but instead Ortega has managed to sweep!

Ortega has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ortega trying to control but Lyon is working from the bottom.

Lyon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ortega stopping the sweep attempt from Lyon.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ortega avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Lyon is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ortega rolls with it to try and escape but Lyon cranks on the arm and Ortega is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jac Lyon!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jac Lyon waved his t-shirt featuring King Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.

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hype
A | B

pop
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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Brown (ranked 5467 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jones (ranked 5554 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.

Brown
vs
Jones

200 cm
24
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

King Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Jones!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Jones takes one on the button.
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brown moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Brown scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brown closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice shot lands for Brown.
Brown scores with a nice strike.
Brown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brown is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
A lazy left from Brown finds it's target.
Brown throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jab, jab by Brown - just one landing.
Brown tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Jones throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brown is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brown misses with a hook.
Jones throws a counter combo.
Brown tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brown digs a good hook to Jones's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Brown bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones slips under a jab from Brown.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Brown lands an overhand right.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown throws a one two combo.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
Brown lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Bobby Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Danga de danga de dang - Brown scores with a four punch combination!
Brown lands a head shot.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Brown lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Brown bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bobby Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brown lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Brown misses with a hook.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Brown there.
Jab, jab by Brown - just one landing.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brown swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brown misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
Brown lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brown lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Brown throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brown works the jab nicely.
Nice shot lands for Brown.
Bobby Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown scores with a shot to the body.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Brown lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A nice combination there by Brown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
As Brown backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Brown manages to avoid it all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Brown bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Brown backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Brown manages to avoid it all.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Jones throws a counter combo.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Brown is working the combinations to good effect here.
A big left from Brown misses.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Brown bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice shot by Brown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a looping right.
As Brown backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Brown manages to avoid it all.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jones might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Brown has got the better of the exchanges.
A big left from Brown misses.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
James Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown misses the jab.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones staying out of range there.
A jab from Brown misses.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Brown bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Brown throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brown throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brown slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
A big left from Brown misses.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Brown bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones moves away from the strike by Brown.
As Brown backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Brown manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Brown dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Brown misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
Jones avoids the body shot from Brown.
Jones throws a counter combo.
Brown throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut there from Brown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown jabs at Jones's body.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jones slips a straight right by Brown.
Jones slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big right from Brown misses.
Nice shot lands for Brown.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brown misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Brown finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brown misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brown misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Brown bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Bobby Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
James Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones slips under a jab from Brown.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Brown bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bobby Brown!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Bobby Brown!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Bobby Brown!

Bobby Brown wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Riot (ranked 5752 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson Junior (ranked 5789 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson Junior is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rise. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Riot
vs
Tyson Junior

185 cm
24
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
21
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Riot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Tyson Junior!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson Junior fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyson Junior slips a jab and a cross from Riot.

Tyson Junior closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tyson Junior slows the pace down in half guard.
Riot pushes Tyson Junior off looking to stand but Tyson Junior dives back in and keeps control.

Riot manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Tyson Junior gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Riot counters with a crisp one two that drops Tyson Junior! Riot thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tyson Junior to his feet! Tyson Junior is in big trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riot cracks Tyson Junior's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Tyson Junior slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Riot can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Riot!
In defeat, Mike Tyson Junior stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back stronger!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Guerrieri (ranked 5284 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Cleaver (ranked 5716 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.

Guerrieri
vs
Cleaver

175 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
24
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Guerrieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Walter Cleaver!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrieri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Guerrieri looks for a takedown but Cleaver sprawls well.
Guerrieri misses with a two punch combination.
Cleaver feints the counter takedown.
Cleaver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guerrieri.
A telegraphed right hand from Cleaver misses the target.
Jab from Guerrieri.
A thudding body kick lands there by Guerrieri!

Cleaver shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cleaver showed some decent athleticism there.
Guerrieri knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cleaver on the ground.
Guerrieri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cleaver is working away from the top position though.
Cleaver controlling the action here.
Guerrieri trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleaver seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cleaver is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Guerrieri wants to get back to full guard.
Cleaver lands a big elbow - Guerrieri is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Cleaver!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Cleaver!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Gustav (ranked 5805 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Forbes (ranked 5620 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.

Gustav
vs
Forbes

176 cm
24
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Gustav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Forbes!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustav tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Forbes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Forbes is defended easily by Gustav.
Forbes shoots for a double leg takedown but Gustav sprawls well. He's pushed Forbes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Gustav forces Forbes back against the cage and clinches.
Forbes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gustav to keep the fight standing.
Karl Gustav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Forbes.
Forbes being controlled against the cage.
Gustav is struggling to control the position.
Gustav manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustav pushes off an throws an elbow but Forbes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustav lands an elbow inside that Forbes shrugs off.
Nice body punch from Gustav - that landed with a thud.
Gustav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Forbes's elbow.
Gustav throws an elbow that misses.
Gustav lands an elbow that stopped Forbes in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Matt Forbes has been cut.
Gustav works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gustav lands an elbow inside that Forbes shrugs off.
Forbes looks winded!
Forbes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gustav gets underhooks to prevent Forbes's takedown attempt.
Gustav is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gustav holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gustav.
Gustav gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Forbes.
Gustav lands an elbow just above Forbes 's eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forbes letting Gustav take a breather here.
Gustav lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gustav lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Forbes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Gustav.
Gustav slows down the pace here.
Gustav has Forbes pressed against the cage. He pushes Forbes back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Gustav throws a beautiful elbow that sends Forbes crashing to the floor! Gustav piles on the pressure with more strikes! Forbes is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Gustav!