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QFC Tournament 1181 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Kombate (ranked 4087 p4p, 4402 weight class) and Kaiden Hooper (ranked 0 p4p, 252 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kwame Kombate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaiden Hooper!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kombate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kombate.
Kombate misses with a two punch combination.
Hooper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kombate's waist but Kombate gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hooper off to one side.
Hooper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kombate defends it nicely.
Kombate pushes Hooper up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kombate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kombate looks to land a left hand but Hooper moved out of range nicely.
Hooper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kombate lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hooper circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Kombate misses.
Kombate misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kombate defends well and Hooper ends up having to push Kombate into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kwame Kombate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaiden Hooper.
A jab from Kombate finds it's way through Hooper's defenses.
Kombate misses with a wild combination.
Hooper only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kombate swinging wildly here.
Kombate stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kombate wants it to stay on the feet.
Kombate throws a series of punches but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper defending well as Kombate loads up on a big left hand.
Kombate throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hooper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kombate is breathing heavily.
Hooper fails with the takedown.
Kwame Kombate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kombate lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hooper circles away quickly and effectively.
Kombate fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Kombate. No joy for Hooper on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kombate misses with a wild combination.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown but Kombate shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Hooper closes the distance and clinches up with Kombate, looking for a takedown. Hooper pushes Kombate against the cage but Kombate circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kombate displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hooper.
Hooper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hooper tries for a takedown but Kombate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hooper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Kombate misses.
Hooper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hooper dives in for a single leg takedown but Kombate sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kombate displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hooper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kombate leaves Hooper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hooper shoots for a takedown but Kombate saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kombate rushes Hooper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kombate gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hooper.
Kombate breaks from the clinch.
Kombate fails to land with a series of punches.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kombate as he avoids it easily.
Hooper misses with a takedown attempt - Kombate sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper fails with a takedown attempt.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kombate sprawls well. Kombate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hooper gets slowly back to his feet.
Hooper shoots in but Kombate avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hooper looks for a takedown but Kombate sprawls well.
Kombate stuffs the takedown.
A punch combination from Kombate misses.
Hooper shoots in looking for a takedown but Kombate manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hooper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Kombate dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hooper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kombate.
Kombate throws a body punch but Hooper moves out of range.
Kombate lands a glancing blow to the side of Hooper's head.
Kwame Kombate is winning the standup battle so far.
Hooper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kombate pinned against the cage. Kombate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kombate looks to land a combination. Hooper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
 Hooper is rocked!
Kombate swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kombate throws an overhand right that lands on Hooper's shoulder, as Hooper tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kombate leaves Hooper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hooper is still on wobbly legs! Can Kombate finish him?
Hooper fails to land the takedown.
Kwame Kombate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaiden Hooper.
Kombate misses with an uppercut. Hooper saw that one coming.
Hooper seems to have recovered his senses.
Hooper looks for a takedown but Kombate sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hooper is defended easily by Kombate.
Sloppy strikes from Kombate. Those never looked like landing.
Kwame Kombate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kombate leaves Hooper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kombate throwing a counter right hand but Hooper manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kombate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hooper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hooper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kombate sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hooper somewhat.
Kwame Kombate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Kombate as Hooper shoots in.
Hooper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hooper looks for a takedown but Kombate sprawls well.
Kombate keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kombate looks to land a combination. Hooper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper shoots in looking for a takedown. Kombate tries to sprawl out of it but Hooper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kombate manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hooper fails with a takedown attempt.
Kombate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown but Kombate shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kombate as he avoids it easily.
Kombate was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hooper closes the distance and clinches up with Kombate, looking for a takedown. Hooper pushes Kombate against the cage but Kombate circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kombate tries to bum rush Hooper with a series of wild strikes but Hooper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hooper darts in looking for a takedown but Kombate gets double underhooks and turns Hooper into the cage.
Kombate swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown but Kombate shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hooper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kombate swivels and escapes.
Hooper goes for a double leg but Kombate avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kombate continues to drive forward.
Kombate scores with a jab to the body.
Kombate displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hooper.
Kombate throws a series of punches but Hooper avoids them all with ease.
No luck for Hooper with that takedown attempt.
Hooper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kombate sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kombate throws a series of punches but Hooper moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kombate tries to avoid it but Hooper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kombate to the ground. Kombate escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Kombate dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hooper shoots in looking for a takedown but Kombate manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hooper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kombate scores with a nice right hand.
Kombate tries to bum rush Hooper with a series of wild strikes but Hooper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hooper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kombate avoids it really well and circles away.
Kombate is looking to counter punch.
Kombate feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hooper sprawling to the canvas! Hooper rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kombate finish him?!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kombate! Hooper is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwame Kombate!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Azim Kaarduu (ranked 4062 p4p, 4500 weight class) and Vladimir Outin (ranked 0 p4p, 254 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Azim Kaarduu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Outin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaarduu closes the distance and clinches.
Kaarduu tightens his grip and picks Outin up, before dumping him to the ground. Outin manages to land in guard.
Kaarduu working some strikes from top position.
Kaarduu wants to control from the top but Outin keeps moving.
Kaarduu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Outin's head.
Kaarduu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Outin is rocked!
Kaarduu arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Outin's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Azim Kaarduu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johny Pontas (ranked 4140 p4p, 4173 weight class) and Fernando Aragon (ranked 389 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johny Pontas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fernando Aragon!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aragon.
Aragon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pontas is trying to escape the position but Aragon is controlling the position.
Aragon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pontas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aragon advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pontas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aragon on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pontas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aragon controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pontas is looking to get to half guard.
Aragon controlling the pace for now.
Pontas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aragon looking to control but Pontas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Pontas taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragon is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pontas can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Aragon trying to control but Pontas is having none of it.
Aragon controlling his opponent.
Aragon has control of Pontas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pontas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aragon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aragon unloading with bombs!
Aragon working for a guillotine from mount but Pontas is in no mood to give up.
Pontas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragon lands a big elbow.
Pontas is bucking up trying to escape but Aragon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pontas is in a horrible position here. Aragon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pontas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aragon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pontas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Aragon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pontas taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Aragon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pontas pushes Aragon up against the cage in a clinch.
Pontas lands an elbow inside that Aragon shrugs off.
Aragon takes an elbow to the temple.
Pontas trying to land knees to the body.
Aragon is trying to break the clinch but Pontas is controlling him.
Aragon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Aragon being controlled against the cage.
Aragon is looking for a takedown.
Pontas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pontas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aragon.
Aragon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pontas has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pontas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aragon's defenses.
Pontas crunches a lovely knee into Aragon's ribcage.
A frustrated look appears on Aragon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Pontas.
Pontas lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragon is trying to break the clinch but Pontas is controlling him.
Pontas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johny Pontas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Aragon.
Pontas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aragon is trying to pull guard but Pontas has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Pontas.
Pontas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pontas has Aragon pressed against the cage, preventing Aragon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pontas lands a damaging elbow.
Aragon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pontas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pontas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Aragon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aragon wants to take the fight to the mat but Pontas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aragon taking a breather.
Aragon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragon takes an elbow to the temple.
Aragon tries for a takedown but Pontas manages to get underhooks.
Pontas lands an elbow inside.
Aragon blocks an elbow strike from Pontas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aragon takes an elbow to the temple.
Pontas lands an elbow inside that Aragon shrugs off.
Aragon wants a takedown but no success here.
Pontas lands an elbow inside that Aragon shrugs off.
Aragon has had enough of the clinch but Pontas keeps him there for the moment.
Pontas lands an elbow inside.
Aragon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pontas trying to stall but Aragon improves his position.
Aragon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pontas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pontas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragon blocks an uppercut.
Pontas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aragon.
Aragon can't get the takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pontas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aragon's brow.
Aragon blocks an elbow strike.
Pontas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pontas is trying to maintain a safe position but Aragon gets an underhook and turns Pontas into the cage.
Aragon wants to break free but Pontas has control.
Aragon working hard to break the clinch.
Aragon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aragon is trying to break the clinch but Pontas is controlling him.
Pontas lands an elbow that stopped Aragon in his tracks for a moment.
Aragon jumps guard but Pontas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aragon blocks an elbow strike.
Aragon has had enough of the clinch but Pontas keeps him there for the moment.
Aragon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aragon is trying to maintain a safe position but Pontas gets an underhook and turns Aragon into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragon wants to break free but Pontas has control.
Aragon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pontas prevents it.
Pontas stops a takedown attempt from Aragon.
Pontas landing knees to the head.
Aragon wants to take the fight to the mat but Pontas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pontas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aragon can do to turn this around?
Aragon blocks an elbow strike from Pontas.
Aragon tries to pull guard but Pontas holds him up against the cage and eventually Aragon drops back down to his feet.
Aragon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pontas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aragon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aragon showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aragon seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Pontas dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Aragon shoots in for a double leg but Pontas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pontas has Aragon up against the cage in a clinch.
Aragon stalling in the clinch but Pontas improves position.
Nice elbow from Pontas.
Aragon tries to pull guard but Pontas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Pontas.
Aragon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pontas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aragon takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pontas misses with the head strike.
Aragon tries to pull guard but Pontas holds him up against the cage and eventually Aragon drops back down to his feet.
Johny Pontas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Aragon.
Aragon throws a punch but it's blocked by Pontas.
Pontas lands an elbow inside.
Pontas lands an elbow inside that Aragon shrugs off.
Johny Pontas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragon tries to break the clinch but Pontas is controlling the position.
Pontas has Aragon pressed against the cage, preventing Aragon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pontas swings wildly with an uppercut but Aragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pontas prevents Aragon from breaking the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pontas.
Pontas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aragon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pontas smiles and moves away.
Aragon throws an overhand right that lands on Pontas's shoulder, as Pontas tries to avoid the shot.
Pontas clinches.
Pontas has a couple of punches blocked by Aragon.
Pontas lands an elbow inside that Aragon shrugs off.
Aragon looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pontas.
Pontas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pontas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pontas lands an elbow inside that Aragon shrugs off.
Pontas has Aragon pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pontas lands an elbow inside.
Pontas can't find room to land a body shot as Aragon controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pontas lands a damaging elbow.
Aragon blocking some punches.
Pontas prevents Aragon from breaking the clinch.
Aragon blocks an elbow strike.
Pontas lands a nice elbow.
Aragon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pontas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice elbow from Pontas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pontas just leaning against Aragon, taking a breather.
Aragon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aragon is trying to pull guard but Pontas has him pressed against the cage.
Pontas lands an elbow inside.
Aragon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pontas walks away with a smile on his face. Aragon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johny Pontas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Aragon.
Aragon forces Pontas back against the cage and clinches.
Aragon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aragon wants to take the fight to the mat but Pontas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aragon tries to pull guard but Pontas holds him up against the cage and eventually Aragon drops back down to his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Aragon wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragon wants to break free but Pontas has control.
Pontas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pontas is trying to maintain a safe position but Aragon gets an underhook and turns Pontas into the cage.
Johny Pontas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aragon looking for a takedown.
Aragon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aragon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pontas.
Aragon tries to circle away but Pontas has him pinned against the cage.
Aragon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aragon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pontas lands a damaging elbow.
Pontas lands an elbow inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Pontas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pontas 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Johny Pontas!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Johny Pontas!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Johny Pontas!
Johny Pontas wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wisnu Bertarung (ranked 4061 p4p, 4170 weight class) and Michael Jones (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wisnu Bertarung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Jones!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Bertarung has knocked Jones down with a huge combo! Bertarung steps away and waves a wobbly Jones back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jones is rocked!
 It looks like Michael Jones has been cut.
Wisnu Bertarung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bertarung cracks Jones with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bertarung has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jones to stand back up!
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Bertarung finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bertarung throws an overhand right that has Jones reeling! Bertarung follows up with more punches and Jones is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wisnu Bertarung!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rony Shields (ranked 4299 p4p, 4060 weight class) and Mbuti Bayaka (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rony Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mbuti Bayaka!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Shields.
Mbuti Bayaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bayaka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shields as he avoids it easily.
Shields seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bayaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shields seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shields tries to keep at a distance but Bayaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bayaka has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shields regains guard immediately.
Bayaka lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shields manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bayaka manages to get himself to full guard.
Shields wanted to stand there but Bayaka had control of the position.
Shields wants to pass the guard but Bayaka is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bayaka 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.
Bayaka keeps trying to improve his position.
Shields trying to control but Bayaka is working from the bottom.
Shields wants to get up but he can't break Bayaka's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bayaka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bayaka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bayaka working Shields over with strikes.
Bayaka working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayaka working over Shields with some ground and pound. Shields looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bayaka prevents Shields from improving his position.
Bayaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bayaka trying to control the pace.
Shields taking some punishment here, with Bayaka in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bayaka connects with a nice short shot to Shields's temple.
Bayaka working Shields over with strikes.
Shields is looking to escape.
Bayaka looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bayaka is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayaka scoring with strikes to the body and head.
 Shields is rocked!
Shields slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bayaka works over Shields with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Shields is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shields wants to sweep here but Bayaka controlling him for the moment.
Shields seems to have got his legs back now.
Bayaka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shields is breathing heavily.
Bayaka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bayaka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shields's head.
Bayaka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bayaka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bayaka arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Shields's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mbuti Bayaka!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Junes Saki (ranked 4206 p4p, 4110 weight class) and Sinan Vrases (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junes Saki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sinan Vrases!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vrases gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vrases throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vrases stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vrases is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vrases continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Vrases unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Saki can't break the clinch.
Vrases wants a takedown but no success here.
Vrases connects with a knee to the head.
Saki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vrases can't get the takedown.
Vrases with a knee to the head.
Saki is rocked!
 It looks like Junes Saki has been cut.
Vrases throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saki blocks it with crossed arms.
Oh Saki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vrases landing knees to the head.
Vrases misses with a knee strike.
Saki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Saki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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!
Saki is adopting a defensive guard.
Saki seems to have got his legs back now.
Saki is looking to stand up but Vrases isn't so interested in that idea.
Vrases really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrases cracks Saki with a solid left hand.
Saki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vrases lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vrases got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vrases has managed to get both his arms back between Saki's legs - danger averted.
Vrases prevents Saki from getting back to his feet.
Saki thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Vrases scoring with some ground and pound.
Vrases with a nice head shot there.
Vrases postures up and lands a big shot to Saki's brow.
Saki is breathing heavily.
Vrases is looking to work some ground and pound but Saki has wrist control.
Vrases stands up over Saki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vrases is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrases throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vrases with a nice head shot there.
Saki wants to stand and escape but Vrases is having none of it.
Saki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saki is looking for a triangle but Vrases pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vrases landing with the ground and pound.
Vrases must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vrases landing some decent shots from guard.
Vrases throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Saki thows a huge punch but Vrases dodges it nicely.
Vrases wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vrases does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saki throwing shots but Vrases is blocking nicely.
Saki prevents Vrases from standing back up.
Saki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vrases's head.
Saki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vrases's head.
Saki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vrases doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saki.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Saki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four 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.
Saki controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saki shoots in but Vrases avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vrases sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vrases instigates a clinch.
Saki is looking to control Vrases's arms but Vrases gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saki has his back to the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrases misses with a knee strike.
Saki trying to stall but Vrases improves his position.
Saki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vrases is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sinan Vrases dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junes Saki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saki dives in and grabs Vrases's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vrases pushes down on Saki's head and hops out.
Vrases rushes Saki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vrases.
Saki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vrases landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Vrases.
Saki is trying to pull guard but Vrases has him pressed against the cage.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vrases landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vrases is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vrases has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vrases utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vrases crunches a lovely knee into Saki's ribcage.
Vrases lands a good knee to the midsection. Saki won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saki tries to break free but Vrases pushes him back against the cage.
Vrases dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Saki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vrases is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junes Saki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrases with a knee to the head.
Saki tries to stall but Vrases uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vrases unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Saki is trying to break the clinch but Vrases has him pressed against the cage.
Saki jumps guard but Vrases turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vrases landing knees to the body.
Saki is trying to break the clinch but Vrases is controlling him.
Vrases tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vrases obliges.
Saki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vrases is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Saki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vrases pulls his leg out and moves away.
Saki tries to keep at a distance but Vrases has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sinan Vrases seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vrases.
Vrases tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saki breaks the clinch.
Saki misses with a double jab.
Vrases takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saki misses with a body shot.
Vrases moves into the clinch successfully.
Vrases tries to land a knee to the head but Saki blocks with his arms.
Saki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vrases prevents it.
Vrases holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vrases lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vrases just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vrases tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saki wants to stall.
Saki looking to slow down the pace here.
Saki seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Vrases is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Vrases blocking some punches.
Saki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A knee to the head by Vrases.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vrases as Saki tries to tie him up.
Saki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vrases tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saki wants to take the fight to the mat but Vrases manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vrases manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Saki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saki is trying to break free.
Vrases displaying some good clinch control by pressing Saki up against the cage.
Saki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vrases gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vrases prevents a body shot from Saki.
Saki tries to break the clinch but Vrases is controlling the position.
The referee calls for Saki to work.
Vrases putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vrases tries a knee to the head but Saki blocks it.
Vrases keeps control of Saki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sinan Vrases showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Junes Saki's cut.
That's time! Saki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Vrases shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saki as he avoids it easily.
Vrases has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vrases drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vrases tries to clinch up.
Vrases darts in and clinches Saki up against the cage.
Vrases tries to land a knee to the head but Saki blocks with his arms.
Saki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vrases in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vrases with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Saki.
Vrases blocks an elbow strike from Saki.
A head punch on the inside from Saki fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saki tries to pull guard but Vrases won't allow it.
Saki jumps guard but Vrases turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Saki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vrases uses from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vrases manages to get himself to full guard.
Saki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrases working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saki.
Junes Saki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vrases works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saki throws a big elbow that misses.
Saki wants to control from the top but Vrases keeps moving.
Saki throwing strikes from guard but Vrases blocks nicely.
Vrases wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Saki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saki throws a big elbow that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vrases utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vrases tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saki clinches.
Saki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrases avoids it.
Saki tries to land knees in the clinch but Vrases avoids the damage to the body.
Saki tries to score a body lock takedown but Vrases shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junes Saki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vrases has him pressed against the cage.
Vrases unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Saki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vrases smiles and moves away.
Saki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vrases moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrases with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saki is trying to pull guard but Vrases turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Saki misses with a body punch.
Vrases stalling against the cage.
Saki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vrases pulls his leg out and moves away.
Saki closes the distance and clinches up with Vrases, looking for a takedown. Saki pushes Vrases against the cage but Vrases circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vrases looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Saki misses its target.
Saki lands a head kick. Vrases smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Saki throws a nice looking combination but Vrases bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vrases instigates a clinch.
Vrases looking to throw knees to the head but Saki is blocking nicely.
Saki tries to break free but Vrases pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrases using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Saki is trying to push Vrases away but Vrases has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vrases lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vrases misses with a knee to the head.
Saki breaks from the clinch.
Sinan Vrases is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saki clinches up with Vrases and pushes him back against the cage.
Saki working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saki tries to land knees in the clinch but Vrases avoids the damage to the body.
Vrases controlling the action here for a moment.
Saki is trying to force a seperation but Vrases has the dominant position.
Junes Saki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vrases drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saki pulls his leg out and moves away.
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 Junes Saki.
I think Vrases has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Sinan Vrases!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Sinan Vrases!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Sinan Vrases!
Sinan Vrases wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tournament Fighter (ranked 4160 p4p, 4043 weight class) and Falco Leadfoot (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tournament Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Falco Leadfoot!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leadfoot is looking to slow Fighter down with leg kicks.
Leadfoot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leadfoot throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leadfoot thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fighter if he has to take too many more of those.
Fighter connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Falco Leadfoot has been cut.
Leadfoot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leadfoot lands a high kick!
Fighter shoots in for a double leg but Leadfoot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leadfoot moves into range and clinches up with Fighter.
Leadfoot is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A knee to the head by Leadfoot.
Leadfoot landing knees to the head.
Leadfoot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leadfoot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fighter's sensitive parts.
Leadfoot moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leadfoot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fighter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leadfoot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Leadfoot content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Leadfoot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leadfoot lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Leadfoot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leadfoot fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leadfoot moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fighter manages to break the clinch.
Fighter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leadfoot defends it nicely.
A nice leg kick from Leadfoot, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leadfoot lands a leg kick that knocks Fighter off balance momentarily.
Leadfoot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leadfoot looks winded!
Leadfoot avoids the body shot from Fighter.
Leadfoot swats away the attempt to clinch by Fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leadfoot has closed the distance and engaged Fighter in a clinch.
Fighter tries to work over Leadfoot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leadfoot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Leadfoot as Fighter tries to tie him up.
Leadfoot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fighter is trying to drag Leadfoot to the mat but Leadfoot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tournament Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter is looking to clinch.
Leadfoot only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fighter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leadfoot throws a sloppy head kick and Fighter moves out of range easily.
Fighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Leadfoot is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter shoots for a takedown but Leadfoot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leadfoot.
Fighter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leadfoot throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fighter throws a head kick that misses.
Leadfoot lands with a thumping leg kick.
Leadfoot dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fighter. That did some damage!
Fighter tries to clinch up.
Leadfoot was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Leadfoot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leadfoot tries to clinch but Fighter is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Leadfoot as Fighter shoots in.
Fighter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fighter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leadfoot is fending him off so far but Fighter persists. Nope, Leadfoot circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leadfoot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fighter.
Fighter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leadfoot is looking to slow Fighter down with leg kicks.
Leadfoot swats away the attempt to clinch by Fighter.
Fighter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Leadfoot's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter stands up and waves to Leadfoot to follow him.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch but Leadfoot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fighter tries to clinch up but Leadfoot circles away and keeps his distance.
Fighter moves into the clinch successfully.
Fighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Falco Leadfoot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Falco Leadfoot's cut.
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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fighter.
Fighter moves into full mount!
Leadfoot is looking to get to half guard.
Fighter connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter working Leadfoot over with strikes here.
Fighter controlling the pace for now.
Leadfoot is breathing heavily.
Fighter has isolated one of Leadfoot's arms. Leadfoot looking to fight him off but Fighter twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tournament Fighter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demon Kaine (ranked 4340 p4p, 4169 weight class) and Maverick Sincic (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Demon Kaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maverick Sincic!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sincic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kaine to the ground. Sincic is now in Kaine's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sincic controlling from the top position.
Sincic trying to control but Kaine is working from the bottom.
Sincic tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaine is retaining full guard.
Kaine on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kaine tries to get out of the position.
Sincic wants to control from the top but Kaine keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sincic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sincic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sincic wants to control from the top but Kaine keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sincic takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Maverick Sincic has been cut.
Kaine scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sincic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaine finds it's way round the side to connect with Sincic's head.
Sincic is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Kaine engages and cracks Sincic with a massive lead left hook - Sincic tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Kaine is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demon Kaine!
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