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QFC Tournament 1169 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren Money (ranked 4110 p4p, 4386 weight class) and Nathan Lee (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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darren Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nathan Lee!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money has taken the fight to the clinch.
Money is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Lee has Money pressed against the cage, preventing Money from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee tries to pull guard but Money won't allow it.
Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but Money manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Money pressing his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Money has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Money prevents it.
Darren Money has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lee fails to pull guard.
Money tightens his grip and picks Lee up, before dumping him to the ground. Lee manages to land in guard.
Money throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money advances position into side control!
Money stands up and beckons Lee to his feet.
Lee tries to clinch there but Money circles away.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Money sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Money looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Money darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
Lee fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money breaks the clinch.
Money drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Money controls the position.
Money lands a few punches from side control.
Lee is working to avoid the ground and pound but Money connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee is letting Money control him for a moment.
Lee takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Money tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Money has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Money works to advance to full mount. Lee defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lee looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Money is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lee to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lee shrugs it off.
Money sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Money looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Money controlling the position easily from mount.
Money has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Money dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Money thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Lee is looking to clinch but Money is avoiding it.
Money displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
Lee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Darren Money has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Darren Money overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Money moves nicely into side control.
Lee is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lee's shoulder. That is not cool.
Money tries to score with some ground and pound. Lee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Money working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Money passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lee!
Money 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.
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.
Lee is trying to escape the mount.
Money controlling his opponent.
Money in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Money controlling the pace for now.
Lee has given up his back. Will we see Money going for some submissions?
Money looking to break Lee's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lee remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Money will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money looking for the choke from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Money.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Money.
Lee showing good submission defense here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Money controlling the positon.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Money. 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Money has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Money has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lee's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Money dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lee moves to clinch but Money breaks away
and Money counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lee won't be happy with that.
Lee tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Money is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lee has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Money controlling the position well here. Lee rolled but Money kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money missing with strikes.
Money is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Money will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Money'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.
Money looking to break Lee's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lee remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Money will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lee defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Money loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Lee hold on?
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but Money has full control of the position and if anything, Lee has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lee trying to control the hands but Money won't let him.
Money is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lee is defending well though. Money let's go of the attempt for now.
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.
Money is looking for the choke from the back position but Lee is controlling his hands well.
Good control from Money.
Money lands strikes to the head.
Money lands shots from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Nathan Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darren Money is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Money showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Money has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Darren Money!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Darren Money!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Darren Money!
Darren Money wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryant Wyatt (ranked 4147 p4p, 4266 weight class) and Broski Broski (ranked 0 p4p, 454 weight class). Wyatt comes to the cage accompanied by armed&dangerous. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bryant Wyatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Broski Broski!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyatt misses with a takedown attempt
and Broski counters with a crisp one two that drops Wyatt! Broski thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Wyatt to his feet! Wyatt is in big trouble!
Broski keeps the fight on the outside.
Broski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Broski delivers a nice body kick.
Broski pushes Wyatt up against the cage in a clinch.
Wyatt is trying to pull guard but Broski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wyatt really is a fat lump.
Wyatt is breathing heavily.
Broski manages to break the clinch.
Broski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wyatt, pushing him back against the cage.
Wyatt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Broski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wyatt backwards.
 It looks like Bryant Wyatt has been cut.
Broski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wyatt has Broski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Broski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryant Wyatt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Broski pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Broski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Broski 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wyatt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Broski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wyatt has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Broski tries for a takedown but Wyatt manages to get underhooks.
Wyatt wants a takedown.
Broski breaks the clinch.
Wyatt throws a wild body kick that Broski sees coming a mile off.
Broski goes for a double leg but Wyatt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wyatt continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Broski showed some decent athleticism there.
Broski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Broski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wyatt sees it coming and defends easily.
Broski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wyatt defending well though.
Broski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broski stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Wyatt to get to his feet.
Broski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wyatt to the ground. Broski is now in Wyatt's guard.
Wyatt is looking to stand back up but Broski counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wyatt.
Broski is working for a kimura but Wyatt is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broski stands up and beckons Wyatt to join him on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Broski as he connects with a hook.
Broski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Wyatt.
Nice body kick there by Broski.
Broski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice sprawl there from Wyatt as Broski shoots in.
Broski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Broski clinches with his opponent.
Broski tries to score a body lock takedown but Wyatt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Broski Broski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryant Wyatt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick by Wyatt misses
and Broski counters with a series of strikes. Wyatt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Broski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wyatt, pushing him back against the cage.
Broski successfully pulls guard.
Broski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Broski pulls Wyatt in to control the position.
Broski trying to keep a closed guard but Wyatt is proving a slippery customer.
Wyatt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wyatt is one step ahead there.
Broski keeps trying to improve his position.
Broski Broski has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Broski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Broski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wyatt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Broski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wyatt is keeping the position for now.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Broski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Broski postures up.
Wyatt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Broski controls the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Broski moves into the clinch.
Wyatt wants a takedown.
Broski manages to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broski is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wyatt presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Broski crunches a lovely knee into Wyatt's ribcage.
Broski tries for a takedown but Wyatt manages to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Broski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Broski closes the distance and clinches up with Wyatt, looking for a takedown. Broski pushes Wyatt against the cage but Wyatt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Broski lands an overhand right.
Broski Broski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Broski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Broski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Broski looks to move away, Wyatt throws a big counter combo but Broski just gets out of the way.
Bryant Wyatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Broski Broski.
Broski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Broski tries for a takedown but Wyatt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Broski.
Wyatt is looking to counter the offense by Broski and move into the clinch.
Wyatt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Broski sprawls well. Broski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wyatt gets slowly back to his feet.
Broski connects with a high kick.
Broski rushes Wyatt and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wyatt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Broski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Broski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Broski goes for a takedown attempt but Wyatt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Broski Broski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bryant Wyatt'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. This is the final round!
Wyatt darts in looking for a takedown but Broski gets double underhooks and turns Wyatt into the cage.
Wyatt is trying to push Broski away but Broski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wyatt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Broski tries for a takedown but Wyatt manages to get underhooks.
Wyatt tries to circle away but Broski has him pinned against the cage.
Broski is trying to drag Wyatt to the mat but Wyatt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wyatt has Broski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Broski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryant Wyatt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Broski lands a nice uppercut.
Wyatt prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broski manages to break the clinch.
Wyatt goes for a double leg but Broski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Broski continues to drive forward.
Broski jumps guard and drags Wyatt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Broski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Broski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wyatt looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Broski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Broski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Broski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Broski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Broski decides to return to a standing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broski scores with a head kick. Wyatt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wyatt misses the shot to the body.
Broski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wyatt sprawls well. Wyatt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Broski gets slowly back to his feet.
Broski clinches.
Broski decides to pull guard.
Broski doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Broski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wyatt manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Broski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wyatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wyatt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Broski pushes down on Wyatt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Broski stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Broski Broski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Broski 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Broski Broski!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Broski Broski!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Broski Broski!
Broski Broski wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan McLaughlin (ranked 4255 p4p, 4108 weight class) and Bantam Jon Jon (ranked 453 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan McLaughlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bantam Jon Jon!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Jon Jon's shoulder, as Jon Jon tries to avoid the shot.
And Jon Jon responds with a good body kick, but McLaughlin manages to step out the way in time.
McLaughlin cracks Jon Jon on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Jon Jon falls backwards against the cage. McLaughlin follows up with more strikes that drop Jon Jon to his knees. McLaughlin keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Jon Jon! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan McLaughlin!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Rojas (ranked 4122 p4p, 4221 weight class) and Alexander Borisov (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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Rojas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Borisov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borisov lands an overhand right.
It looks like Eddie Rojas has been cut.
Rojas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Borisov. Borisov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Borisov cracks Rojas with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Borisov!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lonnie Curry (ranked 4219 p4p, 4276 weight class) and Trevor Fitzgerald (ranked 488 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
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lonnie Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trevor Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Curry misses its target.
Curry slips a straight right by Fitzgerald.
A jab from Fitzgerald misses.
Fitzgerald throws a hook but Curry avoids it easily.
Curry is looking for a counter combo.
A big right from Fitzgerald misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Curry misses its target.
A swing and a miss from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald misses with a straight right.
Curry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curry is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Curry blocks a jab.
Fitzgerald throws a hook but Curry blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Curry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Fitzgerald misses.
Fitzgerald misses with a lunging right hand
and Curry counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Trevor Fitzgerald has been cut.
Fitzgerald throws an off balance right hand
and Curry counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzgerald throws an off balance right hand
and Curry counters with a straight right hand.
Curry staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Curry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzgerald missing with a left hand there. Curry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Fitzgerald misses its intended target.
Curry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Curry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curry appears to be looking for a big counter.
Curry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald throws a shot from downtown. Curry moves away and avoids it.
Curry throwing a counter right hand but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.
Fitzgerald throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curry slips a straight right by Fitzgerald.
Curry is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fitzgerald throws an off balance right hand
and Curry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curry moves away.
Fitzgerald throws a big shot that misses.
Curry is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgerald swings widly with a right hand
and Curry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald throws a lazy uppercut
and Curry counters with a nice right hand that sends Fitzgerald toppling to the canvas! Fitzgerald scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Curry finish him?!
 Fitzgerald is rocked!
Fitzgerald throws an off balance right hand
and Curry rattles Fitzgerald with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Fitzgerald tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Curry dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Fitzgerald stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lonnie Curry!
Lonnie Curry really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Northern Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maks Gang (ranked 4307 p4p, 4300 weight class) and Sam Copeland (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
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maks Gang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Copeland!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gang moves into the clinch.
Gang being controlled against the cage.
Copeland fails to pull guard.
Copeland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gang smiles and moves away.
Gang stuffs the takedown attempt from Copeland. Copeland gets slowly back to his feet.
Maks Gang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Copeland.
Copeland throws a head kick but Gang moves out of range.
Copeland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gang circles away.
Copeland throws a leg kick but Gang moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gang looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Copeland!
Gang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gang working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gang is trying to ground and pound but Copeland uses the momentary lack of control by Gang to regain half guard.
Gang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Copeland is looking for a sweep. Gang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Copeland knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Copeland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Copeland wants to control but Gang is keeping busy.
Gang seems to be working for a kimura but Copeland defends the submission attempt.
Copeland is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gang trying to pass the guard but Copeland defending well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Gang.
Gang connects with a jab.
Gang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Copeland has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Copeland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gang stuffs the takedown.
Copeland looks winded!
Gang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gang shoots for a takedown but Copeland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gang closes the distance and clinches.
Gang stalling in the clinch.
Copeland has Gang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Copeland tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gang rushes Copeland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Copeland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Copeland wants it to stay on the feet.
Gang rushes Copeland and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gang ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gang has his foot on Copeland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Copeland works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maks Gang dominated that round.
That's time! Gang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Copeland looks to land a body kick but Gang moved away.
Gang swats away the attempt to clinch by Copeland.
Copeland is looking to clinch.
Gang is looking to counter with head kicks.
Gang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Copeland can do to turn this around?
Copeland misses with a two punch combination.
Copeland slips a jab and a cross from Gang.
Gang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Copeland, pushing him back against the cage.
Gang breaks the clinch.
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Copeland looks to move away, Gang throws a big counter combo but Copeland just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Copeland tries to pull guard but Gang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Copeland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short body shot lands from Copeland as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gang breaks the clinch.
Copeland tries to clinch but Gang moves out of range.
Gang closes the distance and clinches up with Copeland, looking for a takedown. Gang pushes Copeland against the cage but Copeland circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Copeland throws a sloppy head kick and Gang moves out of range easily.
Copeland is breathing heavily.
Gang lands a body shot.
Gang shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maks Gang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gang looks to land a combination. Copeland sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gang shoots for a double leg takedown but Copeland sprawls well. He's pushed Gang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Copeland throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gang manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Copeland on his heels. He'll look to pass Copeland's guard now, I'm sure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Copeland is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gang'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gang postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Copeland looks to land a right hand but Gang moved out of range.
Gang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Copeland avoids it really well and circles away.
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.
Gang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gang shoots in for a takedown but Copeland shows good takedown defense.
Gang darts in looking for a takedown but Copeland gets double underhooks and turns Gang into the cage.
Copeland is looking for a takedown.
Gang is struggling to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gang stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maks Gang dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gang shoots in but Copeland avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Copeland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Copeland goes for a double leg but Gang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gang continues to drive forward.
Gang shoots in but no luck this time.
Copeland misses with a takedown attempt - Gang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Copeland or perhaps it was just good defense by Gang, which made it look bad.
Maks Gang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Copeland.
Copeland tries for a takedown but Gang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gang throws a right hand that Copeland ducks under and follows up with a left that Copeland also avoids with ease.
Copeland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gang drives through and clinches with Copeland against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gang.
Gang decides to pull guard.
Gang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Copeland is aware though and is defending well.
Gang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Copeland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gang is pulling down on Copeland's head. It's preventing any offense from Copeland, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Copeland defends it easily.
Gang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland feints and as Gang raises his hands in defense, Copeland changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gang has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Copeland off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Copeland misses with a takedown attempt
and Gang counters by moving into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gang is trying to pull guard but Copeland has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gang goes for a takedown attempt but Copeland pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Gang. No joy for Copeland on that attempt.
Gang throws a push kick but Copeland slaps the foot to one side.
Gang gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Copeland takes an elbow to the temple.
Gang leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Copeland after a bit of a struggle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maks Gang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Maks Gang!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Maks Gang!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Maks Gang!
Maks Gang wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Benjamin (ranked 4389 p4p, 4245 weight class) and Mirsad Nepobjedivi (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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dante Benjamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirsad Nepobjedivi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjamin throws a solid leg kick but Nepobjedivi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benjamin.
Nepobjedivi feints the counter takedown.
Benjamin tries for a takedown but Nepobjedivi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nepobjedivi gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nepobjedivi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Benjamin punching from the bottom.
Nepobjedivi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nepobjedivi is taking a breather. Benjamin 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.
Benjamin is trying to maintain the position but Nepobjedivi is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nepobjedivi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nepobjedivi is looking for a kimura but Benjamin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nepobjedivi to get the leverage.
Nepobjedivi trying to control the action but Benjamin is working from the bottom.
Benjamin tries to roll over but Nepobjedivi keeps him under control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nepobjedivi working Benjamin over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Benjamin trying to control from the bottom.
Nepobjedivi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benjamin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Benjamin tries to roll over but Nepobjedivi keeps him under control.
Nepobjedivi not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nepobjedivi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benjamin, pushing him back against the cage.
Nepobjedivi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Benjamin.
Nepobjedivi breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nepobjedivi tries to sprawl but Benjamin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nepobjedivi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nepobjedivi is looking to escape.
Nepobjedivi is positioning himself well to prevent Benjamin advancing to mount.
Nepobjedivi is looking to escape.
Nepobjedivi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benjamin wants to pass the guard but Nepobjedivi is defending well.
Benjamin trying to control from half guard but Nepobjedivi is working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nepobjedivi tries a head kick but it misses.
Benjamin feinted with a counter takedown.
Nepobjedivi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Benjamin on his heels. He'll look to pass Benjamin's guard now, I'm sure.
Nepobjedivi stopping the sweep attempt from Benjamin.
Benjamin striking from the bottom.
Nepobjedivi stops Benjamin from standing up.
Benjamin working for a triangle but Nepobjedivi defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nepobjedivi wants to stand but Benjamin is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mirsad Nepobjedivi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Benjamin misses with a takedown
and Nepobjedivi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benjamin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nepobjedivi is trying to defend but Benjamin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nepobjedivi is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Nepobjedivi wants to improve his position but Benjamin is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin is thwarting Nepobjedivi's attempts to control the position.
Nepobjedivi tries to roll over but Benjamin keeps him under control.
Nepobjedivi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Benjamin is working away from the top position though.
Benjamin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nepobjedivi trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Benjamin lands a nice short elbow.
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.
Nepobjedivi controlling the position for now.
Benjamin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Benjamin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nepobjedivi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Benjamin content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin trying to control the position from guard on top but Nepobjedivi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benjamin pushing down on Nepobjedivi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Benjamin tries to stand and escape but Nepobjedivi is controlling the position.
Nepobjedivi manages to get to full guard.
Benjamin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
Benjamin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Benjamin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nepobjedivi wants to stand and escape but Benjamin is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nepobjedivi clobbers Benjamin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Dante Benjamin has been cut.
Benjamin tries to clinch there but Nepobjedivi circles away.
Benjamin gets caught flat footed, as Nepobjedivi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Benjamin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nepobjedivi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Benjamin's guard.
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 Dante Benjamin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dante Benjamin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Benjamin has Nepobjedivi up against the cage in a clinch.
Nepobjedivi pulls guard effortlessly.
Benjamin working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nepobjedivi trying to control the position here.
Nepobjedivi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benjamin defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nepobjedivi is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nepobjedivi lands a couple of elbows.
Benjamin keeping full guard, as Nepobjedivi tries to pass.
Benjamin working for a triangle but Nepobjedivi defends it easily.
Nepobjedivi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nepobjedivi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benjamin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nepobjedivi has managed to get both his arms back between Benjamin's legs - danger averted.
Nepobjedivi stays in close to Benjamin's body and controls the position.
Benjamin controls Nepobjedivi momentarily but Nepobjedivi frees himself.
Nepobjedivi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benjamin is pulling down on Nepobjedivi's head. It's preventing any offense from Nepobjedivi, at least for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nepobjedivi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Benjamin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Benjamin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nepobjedivi is controlling him.
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.
Nepobjedivi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Benjamin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nepobjedivi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nepobjedivi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nepobjedivi stopping the sweep attempt from Benjamin.
Nepobjedivi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nepobjedivi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benjamin controls Nepobjedivi momentarily but Nepobjedivi frees himself.
Nepobjedivi wants to pass the guard but Benjamin is keeping the position.
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 Dante Benjamin.
I think Benjamin 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 Dante Benjamin!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Mirsad Nepobjedivi!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Dante Benjamin!
Dante Benjamin wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demtrius Hollands (ranked 4151 p4p, 4220 weight class) and Idris De Vries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollands comes to the cage accompanied by i get active. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Demtrius Hollands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Idris De Vries!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollands gets caught napping as De Vries dives in and scores a takedown. Hollands manages to retain guard.
Hollands wants to hit a sweep here but De Vries passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hollands there!
Hollands takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
De Vries controlling from mount.
De Vries blocks Hollands's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
De Vries controlling the pace for now.
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.
De Vries is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hollands can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
De Vries scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hollands tries to lock up and control but De Vries gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollands working to try and regain half guard.
De Vries putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
De Vries postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hollands looks a forlorn figure.
De Vries controlling the position easily from mount.
De Vries working away from the top, dropping strikes.
De Vries controlling from the full mount.
De Vries wants to finish this one by submission but Hollands is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from De Vries.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vries controlling from the full mount.
Hollands wants to control but De Vries is having none of it.
De Vries working Hollands over with strikes here.
Hollands really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Vries lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
De Vries controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hollands is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vries landing shots from mount.
De Vries controlling from the full mount.
Hollands tries to hold on but De Vries pushes him away.
De Vries is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hollands knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Vries on the ground.
De Vries connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
 Hollands is rocked!
De Vries postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Hollands bigstyle! Two more strikes land for De Vries and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Idris De Vries!
In his post fight interview, Idris De Vries started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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