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QFC Tournament 993 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reaver Main (ranked 4952 p4p, 2945 weight class) and Rodd Juscyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reaver Main!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodd Juscyk!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juscyk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
 It looks like Rodd Juscyk has been cut.
Main goes for a small jab and connects. Now Main goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Juscyk stumbles back but Main runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Juscyk to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Juscyk will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reaver Main!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sindre Pain (ranked 3025 p4p, 5169 weight class) and Pain Statement Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sindre Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pain Statement Jr!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Statement Jr works over Pain's head and body with a nice combination.
Statement Jr jabs at Pain's body.
Pain looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pain wants to free his trapped foot but Statement Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pain lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pain trying to control the pace.
Pain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Statement Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Statement Jr for as long as he can get away with.
Pain is looking for a kimura here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Pain looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Statement Jr. Pain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pain closes the distance and clinches.
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Statement Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pain closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Statement Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
Statement Jr is in trouble now - Pain has advanced to mount!
Pain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pain working for a guillotine from mount but Statement Jr is in no mood to give up.
Pain tries to control but Statement Jr wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain has control of Statement Jr's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Statement Jr regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pain looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pain wants to control the pace but Statement Jr is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pain is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Statement Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pain controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pain has control of Statement Jr's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Statement Jr regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sindre Pain dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Statement Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Statement Jr can do to turn this around?
Pain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pain is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Statement Jr to keep the fight standing.
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Statement Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Statement Jr misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Statement Jr.
Pain moves into the clinch.
Pain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Statement Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Pain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sindre Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Statement Jr throws a series of punches but Pain moves out of range.
Pain throws a big counter combination but Statement Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pain fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Statement Jr sprawls well initially but Pain persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pain prevents Statement Jr from standing back up.
Sindre Pain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pain escapes and gets back to his feet.
Statement Jr gets tackled into the cage by Pain. Pain maintains the clinch.
Pain will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Statement Jr up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Pain.
Pain breaks from the clinch.
Statement Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Statement Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pain gets to his feet. Statement Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pain closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Statement Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
Statement Jr is trying to maintain the position but Pain is very close to passing his half guard.
Pain trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statement Jr tries to roll over but Pain keeps him under control.
Pain decides to stand up.
Pain closes the distance and clinches.
Pain taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pain tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Statement Jr trying to stall but Pain improves his position.
Pain has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Statement Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pain moves into range and clinches up with Statement Jr.
Pain jumps guard and drags Statement Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pain wants to sweep here but Statement Jr controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sindre Pain dominated that second round.
That's time! Pain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Statement Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice side step and Statement Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pain moves out of range of the strikes.
Statement Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pain connects with a high kick.
Statement Jr throws a nice looking combination but Pain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Statement Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Pain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain fails to pull guard.
Pain will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Statement Jr up against the cage.
Pain is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Statement Jr can't fight it off and eventually Pain manages to take the fight to the floor. Statement Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Statement Jr wants to sweep here but Pain controlling him for the moment.
Pain won't allow Statement Jr to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Statement Jr looking to control.
Pain sitting in guard here, content to control.
Statement Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pain bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Statement Jr bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Pain scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Statement Jr tests Pain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pain shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statement Jr is looking for a sweep. Pain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Statement Jr is looking to improve his position.
Statement Jr is trying to stand back up but Pain is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Statement Jr defends it well.
Pain is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pain works his way into side control.
Pain Statement Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pain misses with the ground and pound.
Statement Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sindre Pain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pain decides to stand back up. Pain steps back and let's Statement Jr get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sindre Pain.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pain, 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 Sindre Pain!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Sindre Pain!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Sindre Pain!
Sindre Pain wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dereck Bold (ranked 5051 p4p, 4847 weight class) and Tourn Champ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dereck Bold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tourn Champ!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champ closes the distance and clinches.
Bold decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Champ preventing the sweep.
Champ slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Champ working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champ goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bold has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Champ but great work by Bold.
Bold trying to control the position but Champ is working away.
Champ is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bold off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champ not allowing Bold to control his hands.
Bold is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Champ gets his way!
Bold is trying to defend against the choke here but Champ has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Champ Tightens the hold and Bold taps out furiously! Champ displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tourn Champ!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evgeniy Sailor (ranked 4843 p4p, 5227 weight class) and Rapper Shoota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evgeniy Sailor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rapper Shoota!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sailor scores with a shot to the body.
Shoota fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sailor stuffs the takedown attempt from Shoota. Shoota gets slowly back to his feet.
Sailor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shoota looks for a takedown but Sailor sprawls well.
Evgeniy Sailor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rapper Shoota.
Sailor misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailor lands with a nice body punch.
Shoota walks into a left hand.
Shoota takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoota fails with the takedown.
Shoota walks straight into a right hand from Sailor - that's dropped him! Sailor jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Shoota from any more punishment! Shoota complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Evgeniy Sailor!
After the fight, Evgeniy Sailor was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Radke (ranked 5088 p4p, 5018 weight class) and Tony Fame (ranked 551 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronnie Radke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Fame!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fame is defended easily by Radke.
Fame takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Radke tries to clinch up.
Fame tries for a takedown but Radke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Radke leaves Fame with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ronnie Radke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Fame.
Radke keeps the fight on the outside.
Radke looks to land a right hand but Fame moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fame.
Radke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fame looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Radke is fending him off so far but Fame persists. Nope, Radke circles away and we're back to standing.
Ronnie Radke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fame takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radke breaks from the clinch.
Radke wants to clinch up but Fame keeps it at a distance.
Fame shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fame showed some decent athleticism there.
Fame is trying to control. Radke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fame looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Radke wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fame is taking a breather. Radke says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fame prevents Radke from standing back up.
Fame thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Radke's head.
Radke wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Radke throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Fame counter with a right hand.
Radke misses with a series of wild punches.
Radke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fame.
Radke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Radke tries to close the distance and clinch but Fame swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fame will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fame looks winded!
Fame shoots in and drives through. Radke sprawls well.
Radke looks to land a combination. Fame sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Tony Fame has been cut.
Radke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fame counters with a left and a right that stings Radke.
Radke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Radke looks to land a combination but Fame avoids it well.
A combination from Radke does no damage.
Radke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Radke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fame was well out of range. Poor timing from Radke.
Fame dives in and grabs Radke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Radke pushes down on Fame's head and hops out.
Radke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fame moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Radke throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radke throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Fame stumbling backwards into the cage! Fame bounces back off the cage towards Radke, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Radke lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Radke celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ronnie Radke!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Nuritdinov (ranked 4850 p4p, 3010 weight class) and Diogo Cunha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Omar Nuritdinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diogo Cunha!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuritdinov gets a double leg takedown into Cunha's guard.
Nuritdinov stays in close to Cunha's body and controls the position.
Nuritdinov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nuritdinov trying to control but Cunha is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nuritdinov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cunha keeping moving, preventing Nuritdinov from controlling successfully.
Cunha can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nuritdinov controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunha working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nuritdinov has passed into half guard!
Nuritdinov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nuritdinov trying to control the pace.
Cunha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nuritdinov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuritdinov drops an elbow to the side of Cunha's head.
Nuritdinov thows a huge punch but Cunha dodges it nicely.
Cunha wants to control but Nuritdinov is keeping busy.
Cunha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nuritdinov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nuritdinov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuritdinov wants to pass the guard but Cunha is defending well.
Nuritdinov winds up and cracks Cunha with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nuritdinov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nuritdinov wants to work for an arm triangle but Cunha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuritdinov not doing much here.
Cunha is trying is best to control the position here.
Cunha is refusing to be controlled, as Nuritdinov sits in half guard.
Cunha has hold of Nuritdinov's hands but Nuritdinov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nuritdinov is nestled in close to Cunha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nuritdinov connects with a nice short shot to Cunha's temple.
Nuritdinov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cunha has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuritdinov is nestled in close to Cunha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cunha gets full guard.
Cunha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nuritdinov defends it easily.
Nuritdinov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cunha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Nuritdinov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nuritdinov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cunha is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cunha trying to control from the bottom.
Nuritdinov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nuritdinov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cunha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nuritdinov connects with a nice short shot to Cunha's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuritdinov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nuritdinov lands a nice short elbow.
Cunha actively working from the bottom here.
Cunha is in trouble now - Nuritdinov has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuritdinov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cunha looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Nuritdinov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cunha is defending well though. Nuritdinov let's go of the attempt for now.
Cunha trying to control the hands but Nuritdinov won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuritdinov working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Cunha is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Nuritdinov has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Cunha taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Omar Nuritdinov!
After the fight, Omar Nuritdinov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Sanchez (ranked 4980 p4p, 4927 weight class) and Kai Xao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aaron Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kai Xao!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xao shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Xao showed some decent athleticism there.
Sanchez is concentrating on defense, preventing Xao from advancing position.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Xao is working away from the top position though.
Xao trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Xao is just content to waste time from the top position. Sanchez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Xao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Xao trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xao might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sanchez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Xao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xao as he jumps to the side.
Xao stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Xao gets the takedown into side control.
Xao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanchez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xao tries to move to mount but Sanchez blocks the move with his legs.
Xao wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Xao stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Xao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Xao.
Xao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanchez pinned against the cage. Sanchez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Xao.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xao as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xao takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Xao decides to pull guard.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Xao.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Xao can do anything to dispel that myth.
Xao working a defensive guard but Sanchez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xao is looking for a sweep.
Xao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanchez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Xao dominated that round.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Xao with that takedown attempt.
Sanchez is looking to counter with head kicks.
Xao shoots for a takedown but Sanchez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanchez stalls.
Xao is trying to pull guard but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Aaron Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Xao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xao is trying to pull guard but Sanchez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Xao has Sanchez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sanchez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sanchez manages to pull guard.
Sanchez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez has his foot on Xao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Xao works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Xao scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sanchez is looking to stand up but Xao isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Xao drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.
Xao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
Xao jumps guard but Sanchez stands there with Xao around his waist. Xao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Xao lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sanchez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xao throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xao missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Xao trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Xao controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Xao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez with a poor takedown
and Xao counters with a big head kick but Sanchez shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xao.
Xao's corner calls for a 1-2. Xao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Xao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanchez throws a counter high kick but Xao was just alert enough to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Xao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanchez as he avoids it easily.
Xao lands a right hook to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xao looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sanchez!
Sanchez sneaks out the side door and pushes Xao away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kai Xao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Xao pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Xao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Xao has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanchez sprawls well. Sanchez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xao gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanchez defends well and Xao ends up having to push Sanchez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanchez prevents the takedown attempt.
Aaron Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Xao.
Xao jumps guard but Sanchez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Xao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Xao uses from the top position.
Xao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Xao has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.
Xao engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Xao scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xao trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Xao makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Xao looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez pushes Xao up against the cage in a clinch.
Xao drags the fight down to the ground.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Xao keeps moving.
Sanchez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanchez has managed to get both his arms back between Xao's legs - danger averted.
Sanchez stands and steps away. Xao gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanchez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xao.
Sanchez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sanchez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xao throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Xao gets to his feet - Sanchez follows without any prompting.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xao scores with a nice head shot.
Sanchez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanchez wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Xao has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Aaron Sanchez!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Kai Xao!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Aaron Sanchez!
Aaron Sanchez wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hinski Grang (ranked 5263 p4p, 4926 weight class) and Nate Hurley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hinski Grang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate Hurley!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grang but Grang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hurley.
Hurley wants to clinch.
Grang misses with a hook.
Grang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Grang misses.
Hurley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grang as he avoids it easily.
Grang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grang cracks Hurley with a good jab.
Grang throws a lazy right hand but Hurley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hurley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grang's waist but Grang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hurley off to one side.
Grang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hinski Grang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Hurley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurley tries to clinch up but Grang circles away and keeps his distance.
Hurley throws a nice looking combination but Grang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Grang! Hurley is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hinski Grang!
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