QFC Tournament 1105 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Corbyn (ranked 4618 p4p, 3172 weight class) and Henry Callwell (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.

Corbyn
vs
Callwell

175 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
24
195
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Daniel Corbyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Callwell!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Corbyn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Corbyn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Callwell wants a takedown but no success here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Callwell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Corbyn.

Callwell manages to break the clinch.

Callwell lands a big head kick that sends Corbyn tumbling to the mat! Callwell takes a step backwards and waves Corbyn back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The fight stays on the outside here - Corbyn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Callwell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Callwell counters with a huge left! Corbyn is in big trouble! He's backing up but Callwell isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Corbyn from any more damage. A dominating finish by Callwell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Callwell!

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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Gad (ranked 4558 p4p, 4715 weight class) and Victor Morgan (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.

Gad
vs
Morgan

176 cm
18
200
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
25
240
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Raymond Gad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Morgan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Gad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Morgan stalls from top position.
Let's hope that Morgan 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.
Gad struggling a bit here.
Gad is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan is controlling the pace.
Gad taking some punishment here, with Morgan in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gad is trying to stand.
Gad gets back to full guard.

Morgan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morgan has managed to get both his arms back between Gad's legs - danger averted.
Gad could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Morgan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Morgan stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Gad has managed to clinch.
Morgan scores a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Morgan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Morgan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Morgan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gad wants to control but Morgan is keeping busy.
Morgan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Morgan is trying to work for a kimura but Gad is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gad trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Morgan manages to pass to mount!
Morgan looking to control but Gad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gad slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Morgan is working for a kimura but Gad is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan is keen to just control but Gad is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Morgan 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.
Gad is trying to stand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Morgan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Morgan tries to clinch there but Gad circles away.

Morgan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gad did well to prevent Morgan getting side control.

Morgan is working for a kimura but Gad is defending it quite comfortably.
Gad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gad is trying to escape back to his feet but Morgan uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Morgan lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gad is trying to get back to half guard.
Morgan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan trying to control the position but Gad is working away.

Morgan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Morgan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Morgan wants to take a breather but Gad manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Morgan.
Gad is trying to keep Morgan in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.

Gad looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Morgan has picked Gad up and slammed him! Gad can't keep hold of the triangle and Morgan manages to pass to side control!
Morgan working away.
Gad wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Morgan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morgan landing a few strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gad can't do much from the bottom here.
Gad tries to buck Morgan off but Morgan is having none of it.
Gad is not content to let Morgan control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Morgan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gad or perhaps it was just good defense by Morgan, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Gad gets caught flat footed, as Morgan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Morgan trying to control but Gad is working from the bottom.
Gad is trying to control the position but Morgan postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Gad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morgan is fending him off so far but Gad persists. Nope, Morgan circles away and we're back to standing.
Morgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gad throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
Gad shoots for a double leg takedown but Morgan sprawls well. He's pushed Gad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Morgan clinches.
Gad wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Gad. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Gad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Morgan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gad can't keep his opponent in guard - Morgan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Morgan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gad is looking to control Morgan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gad avoid being mounted?
Gad taking some punishment here, with Morgan in his half guard.
Morgan prevents Gad from improving his position.
Morgan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Morgan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

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.

Morgan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gad to get to his feet.

Morgan instigates a clinch.

Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morgan closes the distance and clinches up with Gad, looking for a takedown. Morgan pushes Gad against the cage but Gad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gad takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gad pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick from Gad.

Morgan has closed the distance and engaged Gad in a clinch.
Morgan has Gad pressed against the cage, preventing Gad from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gad connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Gad.

Morgan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morgan tries to advance to mount but Gad denies him.
Gad is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morgan prevents Gad from improving his position.
Gad trying to control but Morgan postures up.
Gad is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Raymond Gad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victor Morgan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gad throws a strike from the bottom but Morgan passes into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morgan 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Victor Morgan!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Victor Morgan!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Victor Morgan!

Victor Morgan wins by unanimous decision!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Canburg (ranked 4562 p4p, 4617 weight class) and Isaiah Holdsworth (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.

Canburg
vs
Holdsworth

200 cm
25
265
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
150
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Scott Canburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Isaiah Holdsworth!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Holdsworth enables Canburg to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Holdsworth manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Canburg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Canburg passes into half guard.

Canburg seems to be working for a kimura but Holdsworth defends the submission attempt.
Holdsworth throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holdsworth tries to get to full guard but Canburg has control of the leg.
Holdsworth is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Canburg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Holdsworth!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holdsworth tries to hold on but Canburg pushes him away.
Canburg working Holdsworth over with strikes here.
Canburg controlling from mount.
Holdsworth is looking to improve his position but Canburg isn't that keen on the idea.
Holdsworth in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

It looks like Isaiah Holdsworth has been cut.
Canburg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Holdsworth is rocked!
Canburg is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Holdsworth goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Canburg!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Scott Canburg!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kari Parisyen (ranked 4642 p4p, 4583 weight class) and Black Beard (ranked 532 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.

Parisyen
vs
Beard

188 cm
25
205
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
25
260
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Nutritional Shaved Ice

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Kari Parisyen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Black Beard!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parisyen looks to score with a jab to the body but Beard is just out of range.
Beard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck for Beard with that takedown attempt.
Parisyen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beard moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beard is defended easily by Parisyen.
A quick step to the side and Parisyen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parisyen slaps away a takedown attempt from Beard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Parisyen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kari Parisyen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Beard.
Beard tries for a takedown but Parisyen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Parisyen misses its target.
A head kick misses from Beard.

Beard forces Parisyen back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beard avoiding damage as Parisyen throws knees to the body.

Beard breaks from the clinch.
Parisyen is looking to wear down Beard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Parisyen scores with a hook to the body. Beard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Parisyen keeps the fight on the outside.
Parisyen digs a good hook to Beard's body.
Beard looks winded!
Parisyen throws a shot to the body.
Parisyen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Parisyen rushes Beard with punches - Beard moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Beard goes down! Parisyen follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kari Parisyen!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Tight (ranked 4548 p4p, 4835 weight class) and Cody Lake (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.

Tight
vs
Lake

196 cm
25
280
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
265
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Tony Tight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cody Lake!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lake momentarily.

It looks like Cody Lake has been cut.
Lake goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Tony Tight has been cut.
Tight misses the shot to the body.
Tight pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lake back to the cage. Tight follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tight was well out of range. Poor timing from Lake.
Tight seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lake displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tight.
Lake stalks Tight and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tight's face. Tight staggers backwards, shaken.
Lake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lake misses with a double jab.
Tight scores with a nice right hand.
Tight on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tight slips under a jab from Lake.
Tight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lake.
Lake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lake ducks under a wild hook from Tight.
Tight listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lake looks to land a left hand but Tight moved out of range nicely.
Lake misses with a wild combination.
Tight seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tight connects with a jab.

Lake is rocked!
Tight connects with a superb combination that knocks Lake out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Tight before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Lake!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony Tight!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bednar (ranked 4614 p4p, 4563 weight class) and Mark Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bednar comes to the cage accompanied by Poison. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bednar
vs
Smith

185 cm
25
186
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
255
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Michael Bednar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Smith!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bednar goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.

Bednar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Bednar pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.

Bednar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick from Bednar lands but Smith takes it in his stride.

Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bednar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Bednar's guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bednar pulls Smith in to control the position.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Bednar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Bednar!

Bednar wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bednar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Smith is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bednar frees his head nicely. Oh but Smith has switched to an armbar! Bednar is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mark Smith!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theron Roark (ranked 4547 p4p, 3116 weight class) and Shannon Hood (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.

Roark
vs
Hood

191 cm
25
206
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
200
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Theron Roark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shannon Hood!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hood moves into the clinch successfully.

Hood decides to pull guard.

Roark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roark trying to control but Hood is working from the bottom.
Roark won't allow Hood to sweep him here.
Hood keeping moving, preventing Roark from controlling successfully.
Hood trying to keep a closed guard but Roark is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Roark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Roark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hood wants to sweep but no luck.
Roark stands and throws Hood's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hood struggling a bit here.
Roark has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hood!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roark wants to control the pace but Hood is squirming around nicely.

Roark is working for a guillotine from mount but Hood frees his head quite easily.

Roark is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hood to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hood shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Roark working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Hood looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Roark! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Theron Roark!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Hoeskins (ranked 3190 p4p, 4790 weight class) and Dave Peters (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.

Hoeskins
vs
Peters

192 cm
25
265
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
185
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Bob Hoeskins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Peters!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoeskins takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Peters has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hoeskins stalling in the clinch but Peters improves position.
Hoeskins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Peters gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Peters is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Peters wants a takedown.
Peters tries to break the clinch but Hoeskins is controlling the position.
Hoeskins is trying to break the clinch but Peters has him pressed against the cage.

Peters jumps guard and drags Hoeskins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Peters is looking for a triangle but Hoeskins pushes his legs off easily.
Peters wants to sweep but no luck.
Peters manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoeskins manages to get himself to full guard.

Hoeskins can't keep his opponent in guard - Peters advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters prevents Hoeskins from improving his position.
Peters is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hoeskins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peters is working away from the top position though.
Hoeskins is staying active underneath Peters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Peters throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hoeskins trying to control but Peters postures up.

That's two 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.
Peters trying to mount his opponent but Hoeskins defends it.
Hoeskins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Peters is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hoeskins is looking for a sweep. Peters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Peters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoeskins sees it coming and defends easily.
Hoeskins has hold of Peters's hands but Peters slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Peters has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peters is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoeskins is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hoeskins is looking to improve his position but Peters isn't that keen on the idea.

Peters working for a submission but Hoeskins is keeping him at bay.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Peters cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hoeskins wants to control but Peters is having none of it.
Peters unloading with bombs!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Peters working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Peters content just to control the position here.
Peters avoids the attempt from Hoeskins to control.
Hoeskins gets back to half guard.

Peters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoeskins sees it coming and defends easily.
Hoeskins trying to control here.
Hoeskins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peters on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoeskins is controlling Peters's trapped leg to prevent Peters from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Peters dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Hoeskins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Peters to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hoeskins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peters passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Peters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Peters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hoeskins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Peters grinds an elbow into Hoeskins's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peters landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peters throws an elbow but Hoeskins slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hoeskins!
Hoeskins is desperately trying to improve his position but Peters has a good base and remains in mount.

Peters has control of Hoeskins's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hoeskins regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hoeskins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peters controlling from the full mount.
Hoeskins tries to hold on but Peters postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Peters cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoeskins is desperately trying to improve his position but Peters has a good base and remains in mount.

Peters working for a guillotine from mount but Hoeskins is in no mood to give up.
Peters tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Peters wants to control the pace but Hoeskins is squirming around nicely.

Peters is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hoeskins can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hoeskins tries to hold on but Peters postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters controlling from the full mount.
Hoeskins is squirming around, avoiding Peters's attempts to control the action.
Peters avoids the attempt from Hoeskins to control.
Hoeskins is trying to escape the mount but Peters keeps good control and instead manages to take Hoeskins's back.
Peters has good solid back control here.

Peters is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Hoeskins with him. Hoeskins is trying to defend but Peters has an arm under the chin now! Hoeskins grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dave Peters!