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QFC Tournament 1037 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Lehman (ranked 4422 p4p, 4648 weight class) and Ryan Mckendrick (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, Chris Lehman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Mckendrick !
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lehman moves into the clinch.
Lehman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lehman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lehman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mckendrick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mckendrick trying to control but Lehman is working from the bottom.
Lehman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mckendrick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehman keeping moving, preventing Mckendrick from controlling successfully.
Mckendrick throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckendrick is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mckendrick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lehman looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mckendrick moves in looking to clinch but Lehman pushes him off.
Mckendrick avoids the body shot from Lehman.
Mckendrick drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mckendrick is looking to take a break and control but Lehman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehman throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Lehman tries to improve position but can't.
Lehman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mckendrick has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lehman tries to improve position but can't.
Mckendrick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lehman is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckendrick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lehman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lehman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mckendrick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mckendrick tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lehman is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lehman is trying to control Mckendrick 's posture but Mckendrick avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mckendrick is trying to get an arm triangle but Lehman is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mckendrick wants to stand but Lehman has his arm trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Mckendrick will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mckendrick tries to clinch up.
Mckendrick moves out of range of the body kick from Lehman.
Lehman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lehman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lehman drives through and clinches with Mckendrick against the cage.
Mckendrick wants a takedown but no success here.
Lehman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mckendrick fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lehman sprawls well initially but Mckendrick persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lehman is in trouble now - Mckendrick has advanced to mount!
Mckendrick scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lehman?
Mckendrick tries to control but Lehman wriggling away.
Lehman regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckendrick blocks the strikes from Lehman.
Lehman is controlling Mckendrick 's trapped leg to prevent Mckendrick from advancing to side control.
Lehman is trying to get back to full guard.
Lehman gets full guard.
Mckendrick trying to control but Lehman is working from the bottom.
Mckendrick throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Lehman has a closed guard, preventing Mckendrick from standing up.
Lehman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mckendrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lehman pulls Mckendrick in close to his closed guard and prevents Mckendrick from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckendrick tries to clinch but Lehman is having none of it.
Mckendrick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lehman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Mckendrick as Lehman shoots in.
Mckendrick is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mckendrick throws a head kick that misses.
Mckendrick clinches up against the cage.
Mckendrick tries to pull guard but Lehman won't allow it.
Mckendrick is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lehman to keep the fight standing.
Chris Lehman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Mckendrick .
Mckendrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mckendrick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lehman instigates a clinch.
Lehman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mckendrick is trying to keep an underhook but Lehman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mckendrick trying to hold on to Lehman's head to control him but Lehman postures up.
Lehman tries to stand and escape but Mckendrick is controlling the position.
Lehman 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.
Mckendrick wants to improve his position but Lehman is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chris Lehman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Lehman moves into range and clinches up with Mckendrick .
Lehman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mckendrick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lehman missing with knees to the body.
Mckendrick tries to break free but Lehman pushes him back against the cage.
Mckendrick stops a takedown attempt from Lehman.
Mckendrick gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mckendrick is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckendrick wants to control but Lehman is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehman is looking to improve his position.
Mckendrick content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mckendrick thows a huge punch but Lehman dodges it nicely.
Lehman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mckendrick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lehman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mckendrick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mckendrick looks to throw a body kick
and Lehman counters with a single leg into guard. Mckendrick didn't expect that.
Mckendrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lehman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lehman stops Mckendrick from standing up.
Lehman landing some decent shots from guard.
Lehman wants to control from the top but Mckendrick keeps moving.
Lehman working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehman slips nicely into half guard.
Lehman is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Lehman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mckendrick wants to control but Lehman is keeping busy.
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.
Lehman is trying to control. Mckendrick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mckendrick keeping control of the position.
Lehman wants to stand but Mckendrick has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mckendrick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lehman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lehman lands with a punch from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Lehman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lehman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Lehman!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Chris Lehman!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Chris Lehman!
Chris Lehman 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 Endel Niitsoos (ranked 4608 p4p, 4649 weight class) and Liam Nolan (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, Endel Niitsoos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liam Nolan!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nolan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Niitsoos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Niitsoos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nolan wants to get back to striking at distance but Niitsoos won't allow it.
Nolan tries to break free but Niitsoos pushes him back against the cage.
Nolan looking to stall.
Nolan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Niitsoos passes Nolan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nolan has a hand on Niitsoos's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Niitsoos takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Niitsoos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nolan is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Niitsoos.
 It looks like Liam Nolan has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That has opened up Liam Nolan's cut even more.
The referee warns Nolan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The cut above Liam Nolan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Niitsoos cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
 Nolan is rocked!
Liam Nolan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Liam Nolan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Endel Niitsoos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Nolan (ranked 4644 p4p, 4611 weight class) and Focal Point (ranked 0 p4p, 377 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, Dylan Nolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Focal Point!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Point gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Point stalls.
Nolan is trying to drag Point to the mat but Point just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nolan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Point just stands there and leans against the cage.
Point wants a takedown.
Nolan is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Nolan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Point wants the takedown. Nolan is fighting it off but Point persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nolan's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nolan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Point has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point landing strikes.
Nolan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nolan being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Point wants to control but Nolan is keeping him busy.
Point wants to stand but Nolan has his arm trapped.
Point decides to stand back up. Point steps back and let's Nolan get back to his feet.
Point gets a double leg takedown into Nolan's guard.
Nolan pushes Point off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Point as Nolan shoots in.
Point tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nolan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Point paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nolan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Point sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nolan somewhat.
Point clinches up against the cage.
Point has Nolan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Point pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nolan tumbling to the mat - Point dives into Nolan's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nolan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Point uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nolan wants to get back to his feet.
Point tries for a kimura but Nolan is defending well.
Nolan wants to control but Point postures up.
Nolan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nolan is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Point looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Point working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Point wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nolan, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Point taking a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Focal Point dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Point fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Point dives in and scores a takedown into Nolan's guard.
Point stopping the sweep attempt from Nolan.
Nolan pushes Point off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nolan avoids the body shot from Point.
Nolan dives in for a single leg takedown but Point sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nolan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Point has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nolan uses from the top position.
Nolan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nolan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Point has Nolan pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Point is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nolan is aware though and is defending well.
Point is controlling Nolan's posture.
Point utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Point trying to keep a closed guard but Nolan is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Point keeping moving, preventing Nolan from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nolan shoots in looking for a takedown. Point tries to sprawl out of it but Nolan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Point manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Point forces Nolan back against the cage and clinches.
Point has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nolan wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Point takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Point is stalling here.
Point jumps guard and drags Nolan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nolan wants to control from the top but Point keeps moving.
Nolan being controlled here momentarily.
Nolan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Point is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nolan stands up from Point's guard - Nolan perhaps looking for a knockout.
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.
Point pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Point shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nolan wants to sweep here but Point controlling him for the moment.
Point advances position into side control!
Point is breathing heavily.
Nolan wants to control but Point postures up.
Point is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nolan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Point's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Focal Point showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nolan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nolan fails with a takedown attempt.
Dylan Nolan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nolan tries a head kick but it misses.
Point gets a clinch.
Point jumps guard and drags Nolan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Point is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nolan won't allow Point to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Point to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nolan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Point pulls down on the head and he's put Nolan to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Focal Point!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnpaul Stokes (ranked 2971 p4p, 4641 weight class) and Jack Kelly (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, Johnpaul Stokes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stokes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stokes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stokes trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Stokes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kelly being controlled here, momentarily.
Kelly wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stokes trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly controlling Stokes's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stokes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kelly throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kelly is controlling Stokes's posture.
Stokes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kelly's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stokes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Jack Kelly has been cut.
Kelly closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stokes quickly recovers to half guard.
Stokes trying to control from the bottom.
Stokes tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.
Stokes is trying to stand.
Kelly slows the pace down in half guard.
Kelly is thwarting Stokes's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly wants to work for an arm triangle but Stokes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stokes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kelly content to control rather than advance.
Kelly trying to pass the guard but Stokes defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kelly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stokes throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kelly looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stokes!
Stokes is trying to escape the position but Kelly is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stokes trying his best to control but Kelly has mounted him.
Kelly landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stokes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johnpaul Stokes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Kelly's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kelly feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stokes trying to control the position.
Kelly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kelly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kelly slips nicely into half guard.
Stokes wants to get back to full guard but Kelly has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly tries for a kimura but Stokes is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly tries to stand but Stokes is controlling his head.
Kelly is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jack Kelly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stokes is looking to regain half guard here but Kelly keeps moving and retains side control.
Stokes seems a little lost for a moment, as Kelly dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stokes looking for a sweep but Kelly has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kelly controlling the position easily from mount.
Kelly lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stokes hang on?
Kelly content just to control the position here.
Stokes wants to hold on but Kelly pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Johnpaul Stokes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stokes throws a sloppy body shot
and Kelly holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kelly successfully pulls guard.
Stokes preventing the sweep.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Stokes from controlling successfully.
Stokes preventing the sweep.
Kelly is controlling Stokes's posture.
Kelly is trying to control the position but Stokes postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stokes wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Kelly trying to control the position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stokes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kelly tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stokes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kelly sprawls well initially but Stokes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stokes prevents Kelly from improving his position.
Stokes is working for a kimura but Kelly is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stokes throwing shots but Kelly is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Kelly's cut.
That's time! Stokes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kelly pushes Stokes up against the cage in a clinch.
Kelly tries to pull guard but Stokes holds him up against the cage and eventually Kelly drops back down to his feet.
Kelly is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stokes to keep the fight standing.
Kelly is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kelly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stokes's efforts to push away.
Kelly prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly is struggling to control the position.
Kelly prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly keeps control of Stokes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kelly gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Stokes is looking to sweep but instead, Kelly has passed into half guard.
Stokes actively working from the bottom here.
Stokes actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kelly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kelly looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stokes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Kelly.
Stokes wants to get back to his feet.
Kelly tries to pass to full mount but Stokes defends it.
Kelly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stokes tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.
Stokes is trying to stand up here but Kelly is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kelly feints and as Stokes raises his hands in defense, Kelly changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stokes wants to get back to his feet but Kelly passes into half guard.
Stokes is trying to maintain the position but Kelly is very close to passing his half guard.
Kelly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Kelly has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stokes sees it coming and defends easily.
Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stokes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stokes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Kelly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kelly 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jack Kelly!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Jack Kelly!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Jack Kelly!
Jack Kelly wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tay Shotzz (ranked 4612 p4p, 4365 weight class) and Marvin Jackson (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, Tay Shotzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marvin Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shotzz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Donk. Jackson catches Shotzz right on the button with a cross.
Shotzz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson punishes Shotzz's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson scores with a jab. Shotzz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shotzz moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Shotzz covering up! Jackson comes in with a big uppercut and Shotzz goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marvin Jackson!
An out of breath Marvin Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuya Hattori (ranked 4298 p4p, 4573 weight class) and John Mauer (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, Tatsuya Hattori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Mauer!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hattori misses with a wild combination.
Hattori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hattori walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mauer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mauer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hattori.
Good work by Hattori as he checks the leg kick.
Mauer tries for a takedown but Hattori sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hattori tried to counter with a leg kick but Mauer avoided it.
Hattori finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hattori pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauer has managed to clinch.
Mauer letting Hattori take a breather here.
Hattori is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauer has had enough of the clinch but Hattori keeps him there for the moment.
Hattori manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mauer wants a takedown.
Mauer manages to break the clinch.
Hattori throws a sloppy head kick
and Mauer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mauer is standing up over Hattori. Hattori looks to escape but Mauer dives into side control.
Mauer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hattori is trying to get back to his feet.
Mauer working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
 It looks like Tatsuya Hattori has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mauer tries to advance to mount but Hattori denies him.
Mauer landing a few strikes.
Mauer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hattori some visible discomfort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mauer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mauer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hattori keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Hattori's face as Mauer controls the position.
Mauer working the head with strikes.
Mauer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mauer working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mauer has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mauer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mauer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tatsuya Hattori's cut is getting worse.
Mauer postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Hattori in real trouble here! The ref calls for Hattori to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Mauer!
A pretty intense looking John Mauer took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Celeste Glasgow (ranked 4371 p4p, 4595 weight class) and Amari Lewis (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, Celeste Glasgow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amari Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glasgow fails with the takedown.
Lewis raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Glasgow is looking to clinch but Lewis is avoiding it.
Lewis closes the distance and pushes Glasgow back into the cage.
Glasgow is trying to push Lewis away but Lewis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Glasgow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lewis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lewis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Glasgow pulls his leg out and moves away.
Glasgow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lewis tries to avoid it but Glasgow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lewis to the ground. Lewis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lewis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lewis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Glasgow, pushing him back against the cage.
Glasgow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis misses with a takedown attempt - Glasgow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lewis misses with a head kick.
Glasgow closes the distance and clinches up with Lewis, looking for a takedown. Glasgow pushes Lewis against the cage but Lewis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Celeste Glasgow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glasgow throws a right and a left that Lewis avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis looks for the body kick but Glasgow saw that one coming.
Lewis goes for a double leg but Glasgow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Glasgow continues to drive forward.
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glasgow was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Glasgow went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lewis looks for a takedown but Glasgow sprawls well.
Glasgow moves into the clinch.
Glasgow taking a breather.
Lewis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lewis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lewis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis moves into the clinch successfully.
Lewis working aggressively here.
Glasgow tries to break free but Lewis pushes him back against the cage.
Glasgow lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
Glasgow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lewis defending well though.
Lewis wants to improve his position but Glasgow is controlling well.
Glasgow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is looking for a sweep. Glasgow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Glasgow is stalling here. Lewis is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Glasgow seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lewis has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lewis stands up.
Glasgow clinches up with Lewis and pushes him back against the cage.
Lewis is trying to drag Glasgow to the mat but Glasgow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lewis prevents Glasgow from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glasgow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lewis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Lewis. No joy for Glasgow on that attempt.
Despite the aggression on Lewis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lewis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Glasgow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Glasgow closes the distance and clinches.
Glasgow is trying to maintain a safe position but Lewis gets an underhook and turns Glasgow into the cage.
Glasgow wants a takedown but no success here.
Glasgow is trying to pull guard but Lewis has him pressed against the cage.
Lewis fails to pull guard.
Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Amari Lewis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lewis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Glasgow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lewis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lewis gets caught napping as Glasgow dives in and scores a takedown. Lewis manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lewis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Glasgow looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis working for a triangle but Glasgow defends it easily.
Glasgow trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Glasgow has gone for a leg lock! Lewis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Glasgow's guard.
Glasgow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lewis trying to control but Glasgow is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lewis tries to stand but Glasgow is controlling from the bottom.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Glasgow keeps moving.
Lewis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Glasgow keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Glasgow tries to clinch up.
Glasgow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lewis was covering up waiting for the punch and Glasgow finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lewis uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lewis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Glasgow swivels and escapes.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Glasgow but Glasgow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Celeste Glasgow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amari Lewis.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Glasgow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lewis moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
Glasgow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lewis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Lewis tries to counter it with a takedown but Glasgow pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick misses from Glasgow.
Lewis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Glasgow tries to clinch but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lewis goes for a double leg but Glasgow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Glasgow continues to drive forward.
Celeste Glasgow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glasgow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Glasgow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Glasgow is looking to break free of the clinch but Lewis has double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glasgow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lewis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Amari Lewis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Glasgow doesn't manage to clinch there - Lewis circles away.
Lewis avoids a kick to the body.
Lewis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lewis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Glasgow successfully pulls guard.
Lewis stays in close to Glasgow's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis is continuing to stall.
Lewis gets to his feet - Glasgow follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Glasgow as he jumps to the side.
Glasgow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lewis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lewis dives in for a single leg takedown but Glasgow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Glasgow was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lewis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Glasgow shoots in for a takedown but Lewis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lewis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Glasgow defends it well.
No luck for Lewis with that takedown attempt.
Celeste Glasgow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amari Lewis.
A head kick misses from Glasgow.
Glasgow shoots in and drives through. Lewis sprawls well.
Glasgow tries to clinch up but Lewis circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glasgow clinches up with Lewis and pushes him back against the cage.
Lewis pulls guard successfully.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Glasgow from controlling successfully.
Lewis is adopting a defensive guard.
Glasgow trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lewis's guard.
Lewis is looking for a triangle but Glasgow pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glasgow prevents Lewis from getting back to his feet.
Glasgow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Glasgow trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Glasgow.
Glasgow throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lewis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Glasgow is in Lewis's guard.
Lewis can't keep his opponent in guard - Glasgow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Amari Lewis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lewis wants to control but Glasgow passes into side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Glasgow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Glasgow content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Glasgow has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lewis!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glasgow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lewis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Celeste Glasgow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lewis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Celeste Glasgow!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Celeste Glasgow!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Celeste Glasgow!
Celeste Glasgow wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Ariyanayakam (ranked 4406 p4p, 4610 weight class) and Oba Ziyad (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, Thomas Ariyanayakam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oba Ziyad!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Ariyanayakam or perhaps it was just good defense by Ziyad, which made it look bad.
Ariyanayakam throws a head kick that misses.
Ziyad tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ariyanayakam fails with the takedown.
Ziyad with the counter takedown but Ariyanayakam avoids it easily.
Ziyad misses with a head kick.
Ariyanayakam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Ariyanayakam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziyad shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ariyanayakam is trying to defend but Ziyad finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Ziyad is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ariyanayakam is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ariyanayakam taking some punishment here, with Ziyad in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziyad looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ariyanayakam with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ziyad scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ariyanayakam is looking to escape.
Ziyad working Ariyanayakam over with strikes.
It looks like Thomas Ariyanayakam has been cut.
Ziyad is nestled in close to Ariyanayakam, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ziyad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Ziyad.
Ariyanayakam trying to control but Ziyad postures up.
Ariyanayakam is breathing heavily.
Ziyad working over Ariyanayakam with some ground and pound. Ariyanayakam looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
 Ariyanayakam is rocked!
Ziyad scores with a big shot! Ariyanayakam's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Ariyanayakam! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oba Ziyad!
After winning the bout, Oba Ziyad thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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pop
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RATING
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