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QFC Tournament 893 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Herman Pekkarinen (ranked 5249 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Ain Habbawe (ranked 5471 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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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Herman Pekkarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Al Ain Habbawe!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Habbawe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pekkarinen's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Habbawe is working Pekkarinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pekkarinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Habbawe defends it easily.
Pekkarinen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pekkarinen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Habbawe stacks Pekkarinen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Habbawe!
Pekkarinen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Habbawe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pekkarinen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Habbawe pulls his head out easily.
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.
Pekkarinen gets back to full guard.
Pekkarinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Habbawe defends it easily.
Habbawe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pekkarinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekkarinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pekkarinen keeping moving, preventing Habbawe from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Habbawe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Habbawe trying to control but Pekkarinen is working from the bottom.
Pekkarinen working for a triangle but Habbawe defends it easily.
Pekkarinen looking to control but Habbawe passes into half guard.
Habbawe wants to control but Pekkarinen is keeping him busy.
Pekkarinen wants to control but Habbawe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Habbawe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habbawe prevents Pekkarinen from improving his position.
Pekkarinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Habbawe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Habbawe is trying to control the action in half guard but Pekkarinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Habbawe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Habbawe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pekkarinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Habbawe working Pekkarinen over with strikes.
Pekkarinen is looking to control Habbawe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pekkarinen avoid being mounted?
Habbawe controlling the action here.
Habbawe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Habbawe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Habbawe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Habbawe is trying to control. Pekkarinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Habbawe drops an elbow to the side of Pekkarinen's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habbawe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Habbawe is thwarting Pekkarinen's attempts to control the position.
Habbawe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Habbawe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Habbawe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pekkarinen tries to roll over but Habbawe keeps him under control.
Habbawe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Habbawe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Habbawe lands strikes from half guard.
Habbawe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pekkarinen is rocked!
Habbawe winds up and cracks Pekkarinen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh Pekkarinen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pekkarinen trying to control from the bottom.
Habbawe 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.
Habbawe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pekkarinen wants to control but Habbawe is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pekkarinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Habbawe working Pekkarinen over with strikes.
Habbawe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Habbawe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Habbawe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Habbawe is trying to control the action in half guard but Pekkarinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pekkarinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Habbawe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pekkarinen wants to control but Habbawe is keeping busy.
Habbawe drops an elbow to the side of Pekkarinen's head.
Pekkarinen taking some punishment here, with Habbawe in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pekkarinen is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Habbawe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Ain Habbawe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Habbawe closes the distance looking for a takedown. Pekkarinen stuffs it but Habbawe still has hold of him. Habbawe picks Pekkarinen up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Habbawe slams Pekkarinen to the floor and that's really hurt Pekkarinen - he doesn't know where he is! Habbawe throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Ain Habbawe!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Loretto (ranked 5565 p4p, 353 weight class) and Drogo Khan (ranked 5476 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 Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bryan Loretto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Drogo Khan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loretto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Khan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Loretto scrambles back to his feet.
Khan lands the left hand.
Khan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Loretto has time to react.
Khan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Loretto's head.
Khan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Loretto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Loretto throws a body kick that misses.
Loretto misses with a kick to the body
and Loretto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Loretto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Khan.
Khan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Loretto, pushing him back against the cage.
Khan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Loretto tries to pull guard but Khan holds him up against the cage and eventually Loretto drops back down to his feet.
Khan has had enough of the clinch but Loretto keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan lands a nice uppercut.
Khan breaks the clinch.
Khan connects with a body shot that sends Loretto's belly button to the back.
Loretto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Loretto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khan.
Loretto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Khan tries to bum rush Loretto with a series of wild strikes but Loretto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Loretto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Loretto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Khan finds it's target.
Khan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khan punishes Loretto's body with a nice straight punch.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loretto takes one on the button.
Loretto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Khan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Khan lands the left hand.
Khan sizes up Loretto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Khan scores with a hook.
Loretto is rocked!
A jab from Khan finds it's way through Loretto's defenses.
Oh Loretto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khan lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drogo Khan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fred Antunes (ranked 5484 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demitrious Johnson (ranked 5486 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fred Antunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Demitrious Johnson !
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Antunes throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Antunes works over Johnson 's head and body with a nice combination.
Antunes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Antunes sets himself, and Johnson steps forward looking for the clinch! Antunes avoids it this time.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Antunes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Antunes misses with a wild combination.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Antunes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Antunes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Antunes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Antunes counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson is rocked!
Antunes throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Antunes circles away.
Antunes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Antunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Antunes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Antunes holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Fred Antunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demitrious Johnson .
Antunes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Antunes has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson has Antunes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Antunes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson wants to stall.
A short right from Antunes on the inside.
Johnson is struggling to control the position.
Antunes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnson .
Antunes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson manages to pull guard.
Antunes wants to get up but he can't break Johnson 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Antunes postures up.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Antunes controlling him for the moment.
Antunes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from.
Antunes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Antunes wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Antunes clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Antunes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Antunes's efforts to push away.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson has Antunes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Antunes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Antunes as the two fighters clinch.
Antunes scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Antunes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Antunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Antunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Antunes misses with the combination.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Antunes circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fred Antunes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Antunes feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. Antunes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Antunes rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Antunes keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Antunes prevents it.
Johnson jumps guard but Antunes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee calls for Antunes to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fred Antunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demitrious Johnson .
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Antunes up against the cage.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Antunes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Antunes is struggling to control the position.
Antunes is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fred Antunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Antunes has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson is trying to drag Antunes to the mat but Antunes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Antunes just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Antunes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fred Antunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Antunes does no damage.
Antunes throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Antunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Antunes misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Antunes as he avoids it easily.
Antunes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Antunes misses.
Johnson shoots in but Antunes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Johnson looks to move away, Antunes throws a big counter combo but Johnson just gets out of the way.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Antunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Antunes instigates a clinch.
Antunes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson 's efforts to push away.
Antunes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Antunes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antunes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Come on Antunes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Antunes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson leaning against his opponent.
Antunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fred Antunes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson jumps guard but Antunes stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Antunes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but Antunes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Antunes dominated that second round.
That's time! Antunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson .
A punch combination from Antunes misses.
Johnson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Antunes swinging wildly here.
Antunes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Antunes throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Antunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson .
As Antunes backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Antunes manages to avoid it all.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Antunes throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Antunes avoids it really well and circles away.
Antunes throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Antunes moves out of range easily.
Antunes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Antunes throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Antunes.
Johnson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Antunes lands an overhand right.
No joy there for Antunes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Antunes avoids the body shot from Johnson .
Johnson tries to clinch but Antunes is having none of it.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Antunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Antunes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antunes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fred Antunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Antunes tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Antunes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Antunes throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Antunes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fred Antunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demitrious Johnson .
Antunes misses with a two punch combination.
Antunes fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Antunes looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Antunes misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Antunes misses.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Antunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Antunes circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters by clinching up.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Antunes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Antunes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Antunes won't allow it.
Johnson has Antunes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Antunes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Antunes lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Antunes to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Antunes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Antunes.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Antunes has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Antunes keeps him there for the moment.
Antunes is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Antunes stalling the fight.
Antunes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Antunes tries to tie him up.
Demitrious Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Antunes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Antunes, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Fred Antunes!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Fred Antunes!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Fred Antunes!
Fred Antunes wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy Pierre (ranked 5294 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Wilkinson (ranked 5472 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkinson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pierre sprawls well initially but Wilkinson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wilkinson prevents Pierre from improving his position.
Wilkinson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pierre tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Wilkinson manages to move to mount!
Wilkinson prevents Pierre from getting the reversal.
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.
Wilkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pierre is looking to escape.
Pierre tries to hold on but Wilkinson pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wilkinson content just to control the position here.
Pierre prevents Wilkinson from taking his back.
Pierre throwing hammer fists to the chest of Wilkinson. What's that going to do exactly?
Wilkinson looking to finish with strikes here!
Wilkinson wants to control the pace but Pierre is squirming around nicely.
Wilkinson has hold of Pierre's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pierre manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pierre is looking to escape.
Wilkinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson controlling his opponent.
Pierre slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pierre on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pierre tries to get out of the position.
Wilkinson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pierre wants to control but Wilkinson is keeping busy.
Wilkinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Pierre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wilkinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wilkinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pierre defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre is trying to stand up here but Wilkinson is controlling him well.
Pierre is controlling Wilkinson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wilkinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pierre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pierre preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wilkinson trying to pass the guard but Pierre defending well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Wilkinson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pierre throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilkinson was covering up waiting for the punch and Pierre finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wilkinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilkinson looking to control.
Pierre lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pierre lands a couple of digs.
Wilkinson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pierre.
Pierre landing some decent shots from guard.
Wilkinson looking to control.
Pierre distracts Wilkinson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pierre working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pierre defends it easily.
Wilkinson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bill Wilkinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pierre keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wilkinson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson 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! Pierre rolls with it to try and escape but Wilkinson cranks on the arm and Pierre is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Wilkinson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zarikk Yezonunikov (ranked 5164 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Bryans (ranked 3452 p4p, 265 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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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zarikk Yezonunikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy Bryans!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryans tries for a takedown but Yezonunikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yezonunikov misses with a takedown attempt - Bryans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bryans slaps away a takedown attempt from Yezonunikov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bryans gets tackled into the cage by Yezonunikov. Yezonunikov maintains the clinch.
Bryans trying to land knees to the body.
Yezonunikov blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Yezonunikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yezonunikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yezonunikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bryans defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zarikk Yezonunikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yezonunikov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bryans is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yezonunikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yezonunikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yezonunikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yezonunikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Bryans stuffs the takedown attempt from Yezonunikov. Yezonunikov gets slowly back to his feet.
Bryans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yezonunikov misses with a few strikes there.
Bryans with the counter takedown but Yezonunikov avoids it easily.
Yezonunikov shoots in but no luck this time.
Bryans closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yezonunikov is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yezonunikov tries to improve position but can't.
Bryans decides to stand up, so the ref orders Yezonunikov to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yezonunikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yezonunikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bryans sprawls and moves away.
Bryans doesn't manage to clinch there - Yezonunikov circles away.
Yezonunikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yezonunikov shoots in for a double leg but Bryans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bryans closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yezonunikov's guard.
Bryans has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yezonunikov is proving hard to escape from.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bryans's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bryans advances position into side control!
Bryans decides to stand up, so the ref orders Yezonunikov to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yezonunikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bryans defends it nicely.
As Yezonunikov backs off Bryans throws a huge counter combo but Yezonunikov manages to avoid it all.
Bryans moves in looking to clinch but Yezonunikov pushes him off.
Bryans gets a clinch.
Yezonunikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yezonunikov looks for a takedown but Bryans sprawls well.
Bryans instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryans decides to pull guard.
Yezonunikov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bryans is proving hard to escape from.
Bryans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yezonunikov is one step ahead there.
Bryans is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bryans has Yezonunikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Bryans looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yezonunikov passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Bryans dominated that round.
That's time! Yezonunikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yezonunikov clinches up with Bryans and pushes him back against the cage.
Yezonunikov is looking for a takedown.
Bryans pulls Yezonunikov into guard.
Yezonunikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bryans being controlled here, momentarily.
Yezonunikov wants to control from the top but Bryans keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryans is pulling down on Yezonunikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Yezonunikov, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bryans is on top in guard.
Yezonunikov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bryans passes into side control.
Bryans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yezonunikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yezonunikov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bryans's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yezonunikov tries to get to full guard but Bryans has control of the leg.
Bryans is thwarting Yezonunikov's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yezonunikov tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bryans manages to move to mount!
Yezonunikov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Yezonunikov is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yezonunikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Bryans tries to pass to full mount but Yezonunikov defends it.
Bryans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yezonunikov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yezonunikov is looking to escape.
Yezonunikov has one foot on Bryans's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yezonunikov pinned against the cage. Yezonunikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yezonunikov scores with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bryans closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yezonunikov to the mat! Yezonunikov manages to get full guard.
Bryans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yezonunikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yezonunikov controlling Bryans's posture.
Yezonunikov is trying to control the position but Bryans postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andy Bryans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Yezonunikov tries for a takedown but Bryans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bryans throws a lazy head kick
and Bryans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zarikk Yezonunikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Bryans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yezonunikov staying out of range there.
Bryans moves into the clinch successfully.
Yezonunikov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bryans is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Yezonunikov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Yezonunikov tries to score a body lock takedown but Bryans shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yezonunikov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yezonunikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bryans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yezonunikov shoots in but Bryans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zarikk Yezonunikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yezonunikov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zarikk Yezonunikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryans is looking to land body kicks.
As Bryans tries to get set, Yezonunikov tries to push him back and clinch up but Bryans manages to avoid the attempt.
Bryans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yezonunikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bryans shoots in and drives through. Yezonunikov sprawls well.
Bryans gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yezonunikov counters with a straight right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yezonunikov.
Yezonunikov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bryans.
Yezonunikov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bryans gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Yezonunikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryans lands a nice forearm strike.
Bryans trying to control the position but Yezonunikov is working away.
Bryans lands some shots froms side control.
Yezonunikov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryans trying to control the action but Yezonunikov is working from the bottom.
Yezonunikov is looking to regain half guard here but Bryans keeps moving and retains side control.
Bryans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yezonunikov keeps working.
Bryans is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Yezonunikov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Yezonunikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bryans off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Yezonunikov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yezonunikov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bryans is defending well though. Yezonunikov let's go of the attempt for now.
Bryans tries to escape but Yezonunikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bryans breaks Yezonunikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bryans gets to his feet. Yezonunikov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Zarikk Yezonunikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryans fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andy Bryans.
I've got Bryans 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Andy Bryans!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Andy Bryans!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Andy Bryans!
Andy Bryans wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Tran (ranked 5422 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Jones (ranked 5271 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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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Tran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tran changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tran working the strikes but Jones uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tran is working away from the top position though.
Tran is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tran is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tran wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Tran.
Jones flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tran.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Tran is very close to passing his half guard.
Tran throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tran looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Tran from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tran is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Tran circles away and we're back to standing.
Tran motions for Jones to come forward. Tran throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jonny Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tran tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Tran's guard.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones is working Tran over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tran's head.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tran's head.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Tran is breathing heavily.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones wants to control from the top but Tran keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones cracks Tran with a solid left hand.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Tran has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tran keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Tran keeps moving.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tran keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tran!
Jones is working to tighten his grip on Tran's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Tran has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jones is really squeezing tight and eventually Tran passes out! Jones breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jonny Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kile Jr V (ranked 5487 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lonnie Graham (ranked 5160 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kile Jr V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lonnie Graham!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham fails to land the takedown.
Jr V fails to land with a series of punches.
Graham slaps away a takedown attempt from Jr V, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Graham slaps away a takedown attempt from Jr V, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Graham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jr V.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kile Jr V. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jr V fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Graham drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jr V defends it well.
Jr V dives in and grabs Graham's left leg, looking for a takedown. Graham pushes down on Jr V's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Jr V, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Graham stuffs the takedown.
Graham shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jr V defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham misses with a combination
and Jr V counters with a series of strikes. Graham will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jr V tries to bum rush Graham with a series of wild strikes but Graham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jr V shoots for a double leg takedown but Graham sprawls well. He's pushed Jr V's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Graham with that takedown attempt.
Jr V looks to land a combination. Graham sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jr V shoots in but Graham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jr V fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr V avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jr V shoots for a takedown but Graham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jr V throws a combination. Graham tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graham scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jr V is looking to get back to is feet but Graham passes into side control.
Graham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Graham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Graham looks winded!
Graham trying to control the action but Jr V is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr V is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Graham has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Graham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jr V is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jr V is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Graham is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham trying to control the action but Jr V is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jr V is trying to get back to his feet.
Graham throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jr V is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Graham asserts his dominance and retains side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jr V on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jr V tries to get out of the position.
Graham is looking to take a break and control but Jr V is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham throws a sloppy head kick and Jr V moves out of range easily.
Jr V fails to land with a series of punches.
Jr V shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Graham as he avoids it easily.
Graham tries to counter with a clinch but Jr V shakes him off and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kile Jr V will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jr V pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Graham back to the cage. Jr V follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kile Jr V is winning the standup battle so far.
Jr V rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Graham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Graham steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jr V.
Graham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Graham wants it to stay on the feet.
Jr V swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jr V closes the distance and clinches.
Jr V is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jr V has Graham pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr V lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham is trying to drag Jr V to the mat but Jr V just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Graham fails to pull guard.
Graham drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jr V pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kile Jr V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lonnie Graham.
Jr V shoots in for a double leg but Graham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jr V shoots in but no luck this time.
Jr V tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Graham defends well and Jr V ends up having to push Graham into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Graham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jr V is looking for a counter combo.
Graham is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham shoots in but Jr V avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jr V fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jr V!
Graham stuffs the takedown.
Jr V fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jr V throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Graham dodges the punch combination from Jr V.
Jr V sets himself, and Graham steps forward looking for the clinch! Jr V avoids it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jr V rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Graham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kile Jr V is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr V throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Graham on the side of the head.
Jr V is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graham can do to turn this around?
Jr V shoots for a takedown but Graham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jr V lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Jr V. That snapped Graham's head back.
Jr V fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Graham.
Graham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jr V.
Nice shot by Jr V.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr V misses with a double jab.
Jr V shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Graham defends it nicely.
Jr V lands a nice looking body shot.
Jr V scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jr V shoots for a takedown but Graham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jr V lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Graham circles away quickly and effectively.
Graham feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kile Jr V dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jr V punishes Graham's body with a nice straight punch.
Graham dodges the punch combination from Jr V.
Jr V throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Graham.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jr V.
Jr V looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr V fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kile Jr V. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graham shoots in and drives through. Jr V sprawls well.
Kile Jr V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jr V shoots in for a double leg but Graham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham slips a jab and a cross from Jr V.
Jr V moves into the clinch.
Jr V slowing the pace effectively.
Graham goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jr V prevents it.
Graham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jr V smiles and moves away.
Jr V shoots in for a double leg but Graham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Graham avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr V swinging wildly here.
Graham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jr V as he jumps to the side.
Jr V gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Graham can't get the takedown.
Lonnie Graham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Jr V.
A short uppercut from Jr V.
Jr V lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Graham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Jr V to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jr V.
Jr V just leaning against Graham, taking a breather.
Graham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Jr V.
Jr V lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Graham.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jr V - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jr V lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr V just leaning against Graham, taking a breather.
Graham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jr V is defending well for now.
Jr V dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Graham takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Jr V.
Jr V presses Graham against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jr V.
Jr V leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jr V lands a body punch.
Kile Jr V is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jr V lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kile Jr V showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jr V, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Kile Jr V!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Kile Jr V!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Kile Jr V!
Kile Jr V wins by unanimous decision!
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