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QFC Tournament 1181 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Azim Kaarduu (ranked 3940 p4p, 3949 weight class) and Kwame Kombate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwame Kombate has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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 1 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kwame Kombate!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kombate has Kaarduu up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaarduu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kombate after a bit of a struggle.
Kombate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaarduu has him pressed against the cage.
Kaarduu tries to throw a body punch but Kombate avoids it by throwing Kaarduu back against the cage.
Kombate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kaarduu slowing the pace effectively.
Kaarduu gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kombate regains guard.
Kaarduu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaarduu distracts Kombate with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kaarduu throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaarduu wants to pass the guard but Kombate is keeping the position.
Kaarduu scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaarduu trying to control the position from guard on top but Kombate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaarduu throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaarduu throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaarduu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kombate working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaarduu.
Kaarduu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kaarduu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaarduu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaarduu trying to control the position from guard on top but Kombate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaarduu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaarduu stopping the sweep attempt from Kombate.
Kaarduu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kaarduu landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaarduu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaarduu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kombate keeping moving, preventing Kaarduu from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kombate trying to keep a closed guard but Kaarduu is proving a slippery customer.
Kaarduu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kaarduu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kombate is trying to control the position but Kaarduu postures up.
Kaarduu throws a big elbow that misses.
Kombate looks winded!
Kaarduu chips away with some ground and pound.
Kaarduu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kombate can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kombate throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kombate preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kombate keeping moving, preventing Kaarduu from controlling successfully.
Kaarduu is working Kombate over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kaarduu throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaarduu trying to control but Kombate is working from the bottom.
Kaarduu chips away with some ground and pound.
Kombate is looking to stand back up but Kaarduu counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kombate.
Kaarduu wants to control but Kombate is keeping him busy.
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. Kaarduu connects with a nice short shot to Kombate's temple.
Kombate taking some punishment here, with Kaarduu in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaarduu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kaarduu lands a nice short elbow.
Kaarduu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kombate is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kaarduu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kaarduu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kombate with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Kaarduu.
Kombate on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaarduu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kaarduu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Azim Kaarduu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kombate scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kombate lands with a nice combination. Kaarduu backs away looking to recover.
 It looks like Azim Kaarduu has been cut.
Kombate keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaarduu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kombate's half guard.
Kombate taking some punishment here, with Kaarduu in his half guard.
Kombate taking some punishment here, with Kaarduu in his half guard.
Kaarduu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kombate with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kombate trying to control from the bottom.
Kaarduu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kaarduu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kaarduu is controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Kaarduu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaarduu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kaarduu working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kombate taking some punishment here, with Kaarduu in his half guard.
Kombate is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kaarduu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kaarduu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kaarduu lands with a punch from half guard.
Kombate on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Kaarduu there.
Kaarduu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kombate can do to turn this around?
Kaarduu slips a nice elbow through Kombate's hands, connecting with Kombate's forehead.
Kaarduu slips a nice elbow through Kombate's hands, connecting with Kombate's forehead.
Kaarduu lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaarduu trying to control from half guard but Kombate is working away.
Kaarduu lands strikes from half guard.
Kaarduu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kombate blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaarduu.
Kombate trying to control here.
Kaarduu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kaarduu drops an elbow to the side of Kombate's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaarduu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kombate is refusing to be controlled, as Kaarduu sits in half guard.
Kaarduu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kombate is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kombate is looking for a sweep. Kaarduu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaarduu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kombate really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaarduu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kombate is trying to stand.
Kaarduu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kaarduu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kaarduu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaarduu drops an elbow to the side of Kombate's head.
Kaarduu throwing shots but Kombate is blocking nicely.
Kaarduu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kaarduu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kaarduu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kaarduu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kombate has hold of Kaarduu's hands but Kaarduu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kaarduu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kombate with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kaarduu trying to mount his opponent but Kombate defends it.
Kombate is looking for a sweep. Kaarduu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Azim Kaarduu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Azim Kaarduu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kombate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kombate gets tackled into the cage by Kaarduu. Kaarduu maintains the clinch.
Kaarduu has Kombate pressed against the cage, preventing Kombate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kombate scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Kaarduu.
Nice body punch from Kaarduu - that landed with a thud.
Kombate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kaarduu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kombate clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kaarduu is punishing Kombate with some ground and pound.
Kaarduu landing with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaarduu lands punches and elbows.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kaarduu. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaarduu has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kombate.
Kaarduu scores with strikes from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaarduu scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Kombate is keeping busy.
Kaarduu connects with a big shot to the side of Kombate's head.
Kaarduu lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Kaarduu landing with strikes.
Kombate is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kombate is trying to remain composed but Kaarduu is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Kaarduu loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kombate hold on?
Kaarduu has Kombate flattened out and is raining down punches.
Kombate is covering up but some of the strikes from Kaarduu are getting through and doing damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kombate is taking damage to the body and head.
Kombate can't escape the position.
Kaarduu is working the ground and pound. Can Kombate escape?
Kaarduu is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kaarduu gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kaarduu gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kaarduu apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kombate tries to keep at a distance but Kaarduu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kaarduu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kaarduu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kombate keeps working.
Kaarduu working the head with strikes.
Kaarduu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kaarduu grinds an elbow into Kombate's temple.
Kaarduu working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kombate taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kaarduu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kombate keeps working.
Kombate takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kwame Kombate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaarduu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kombate can't do much from the bottom here.
Azim Kaarduu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaarduu grinds an elbow into Kombate's temple.
Kaarduu lands an elbow.
Kombate trying his best to control but Kaarduu has mounted him.
Kombate is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaarduu unloading with bombs!
Azim Kaarduu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kombate is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kaarduu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kaarduu dominating with strikes here.
Kaarduu with shots to the head and body - Kombate looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kaarduu looking to finish Kombate with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kombate!
Kombate is in a horrible position here. Kaarduu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaarduu controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azim Kaarduu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaarduu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Azim Kaarduu!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Azim Kaarduu!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Azim Kaarduu!
Azim Kaarduu wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wisnu Bertarung (ranked 3935 p4p, 3963 weight class) and Johny Pontas (ranked 0 p4p, 384 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident |
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Good elbows
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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 1 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johny Pontas!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurstr�m and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pontas tries to clinch there but Bertarung circles away.
Pontas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bertarung.
Pontas moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice elbow from Pontas.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pontas.
Bertarung is leaning against Pontas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pontas lands an elbow inside.
Bertarung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pontas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bertarung tries to break free but Pontas pushes him back against the cage.
Pontas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pontas lands an elbow just above Bertarung 's eye.
Pontas lands an elbow just above Bertarung 's eye.
Bertarung scores with a shot to the side of Pontas's head.
Pontas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good body shot from Bertarung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pontas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pontas lands a nice elbow.
Bertarung can't break the clinch.
Pontas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bertarung lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pontas backwards.
Bertarung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bertarung dodges an elbow strike from Pontas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertarung taking a breather.
Bertarung looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pontas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bertarung is working Pontas over against the cage.
Pontas throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Bertarung.
Pontas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bertarung avoids a wild elbow strike from Pontas.
Bertarung is trying to force a seperation but Pontas has the dominant position.
Bertarung is trying to break the clinch but Pontas has him pressed against the cage.
Bertarung scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pontas is trying to maintain a safe position but Bertarung gets an underhook and turns Pontas into the cage.
Pontas looks winded!
Pontas takes a shot to the head.
Bertarung lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bertarung can't break the clinch.
Pontas has Bertarung pressed against the cage, preventing Bertarung from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bertarung lands a shoulder strike.
Pontas misses with an elbow over the top.
Bertarung lands a hook that snaps the head of Pontas backwards.
Bertarung can't break the clinch.
Bertarung lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertarung managing to block the knees to the body from Pontas.
Bertarung softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bertarung.
A short right from Bertarung on the inside.
Bertarung has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bertarung lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pontas backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bertarung.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bertarung takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bertarung blocks the elbow strike.
Bertarung pushes Pontas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bertarung lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bertarung.
Bertarung can't find room to land a body shot as Pontas controls the action.
Bertarung lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bertarung avoids the elbow strike from Pontas, against the cage.
Bertarung pushes Pontas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pontas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bertarung's efforts to push away.
Bertarung lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertarung lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bertarung digs a right hand underneath Pontas's ribcage. Pontas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pontas prevents Bertarung from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bertarung lands a hook that snaps the head of Pontas backwards.
Bertarung lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bertarung lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bertarung is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bertarung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bertarung trying to stall but Pontas improves his position.
Bertarung throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pontass head.
Bertarung wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pontas has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Pontas.
A right handed body shot lands from Bertarung.
Bertarung is trying to stall.
Bertarung makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertarung lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pontas backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Bertarung on the inside.
Bertarung lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pontas backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bertarung is looking to break free of the clinch but Pontas has double underhooks.
Pontas blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Bertarung.
Bertarung misses with a body punch.
Pontas with a knee to the head.
Pontas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pontas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bertarung slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pontas lands a nice elbow.
Bertarung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bertarung wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wisnu Bertarung 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.
Pontas closes the distance and clinches.
Pontas working aggressively here.
Bertarung is trying to break free.
Pontas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Bertarung.
Pontas lands a damaging elbow.
Bertarung throws a head punch that misses.
Bertarung wants to get back to striking at distance but Pontas won't allow it.
Bertarung digs a right hand into Pontas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pontas's gas tank.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pontas as Bertarung tries to tie him up.
Bertarung wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pontas takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pontas lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bertarung.
Bertarung lands a nice uppercut.
Bertarung looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice elbow from Pontas.
Bertarung is trying to break the clinch but Pontas is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pontas throws a punch but it's blocked by Bertarung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pontas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bertarung is defending well for now.
Bertarung misses with a punch to the body.
Bertarung takes an elbow to the temple.
Bertarung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pontas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bertarung avoids it.
Pontas lands a damaging elbow.
Bertarung scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bertarung blocks the elbow strike.
Bertarung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pontas can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Bertarung.
Bertarung lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bertarung pushes Pontas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pontas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bertarung lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pontas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bertarung blocks an elbow strike.
Bertarung stalling the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pontas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pontas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pontas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pontas prevents a body shot from Bertarung.
Bertarung digs a right hand into Pontas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pontas's gas tank.
Pontas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bertarung is trying to break free.
Bertarung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bertarung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pontas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bertarung.
Pontas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pontas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bertarung. That did some damage!
A punch combination from Bertarung misses.
Bertarung scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pontas looks to score with a jab to the body but Bertarung is just out of range.
It looked like Bertarung was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pontas with a nice calf kick.
Pontas lands a high kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertarung throws a right hand that Pontas ducks under and follows up with a left that Pontas also avoids with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bertarung darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bertarung clinches with his opponent.
Pontas lands a knee to the body.
Bertarung misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pontas misses with an elbow strike.
Pontas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bertarung can't find room to land a body shot as Pontas controls the action.
Bertarung has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bertarung presses Pontas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pontas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bertarung working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pontas lands a damaging elbow.
Bertarung takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bertarung wants to break free but Pontas has control.
Bertarung is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bertarung blocks a body shot from Pontas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertarung wants to break free but Pontas has control.
Pontas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bertarung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bertarung swings wildly with an uppercut but Pontas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pontas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bertarung avoids the elbow strike from Pontas, against the cage.
Pontas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pontas prevents Bertarung from breaking the clinch.
Pontas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pontas tries to land a knee to the head but Bertarung blocks with his arms.
Pontas lands an elbow that stopped Bertarung in his tracks for a moment.
Pontas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bertarung has had enough of the clinch but Pontas keeps him there for the moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Bertarung.
Pontas misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johny Pontas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bertarung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pontas misses the jab.
Wisnu Bertarung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bertarung swats away the attempt to clinch by Pontas.
Bertarung will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pontas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bertarung goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bertarung keeps the fight on the outside.
Bertarung throws a big counter combination but Pontas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bertarung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johny Pontas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bertarung uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pontas tries to clinch but Bertarung moves out of range.
Pontas avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Pontas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pontas has managed to clinch.
Pontas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bertarung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pontas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pontas keeps control of Bertarung as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bertarung tries to throw a body punch but Pontas avoids it by throwing Bertarung back against the cage.
Pontas trying to control the position but instead, Bertarung has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pontas into the cage.
Pontas misses with an elbow strike.
Pontas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pontas blocking some punches.
Pontas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pontas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pontas throws an elbow but misses.
Bertarung is trying to break the clinch but Pontas is controlling him.
Bertarung blocks an elbow strike.
Bertarung blocks an elbow strike from Pontas.
Pontas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wisnu Bertarung has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Bertarung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertarung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pontas lands an elbow inside that Bertarung shrugs off.
Bertarung dodges an elbow strike from Pontas.
Bertarung avoiding damage as Pontas throws knees to the body.
Bertarung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bertarung tries to break free but Pontas pushes him back against the cage.
Bertarung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bertarung dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bertarung breaks from the clinch.
Pontas tries to clinch there but Bertarung circles away.
No joy there for Bertarung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pontas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pontas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bertarung scores with a three punch combo!
Pontas takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pontas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pontas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pontas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pontas pushes off an throws an elbow but Bertarung leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bertarung.
Pontas misses with a knee strike.
Pontas lands a nice elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bertarung lands a nice shot to the body.
Bertarung tries to throw a body punch but Pontas avoids it by throwing Bertarung back against the cage.
Bertarung misses with a punch on the inside.
Bertarung blocks the elbow strike.
Pontas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pontas lands a damaging elbow.
Bertarung stalling.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pontas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bertarung's brow.
Pontas lands an elbow that stopped Bertarung in his tracks for a moment.
Johny Pontas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertarung lands a nice shot to the body.
Pontas throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bertarung fails to land.
Bertarung lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pontas or not.
A short right from Bertarung.
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!
Pontas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bertarung is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bertarung.
Wisnu Bertarung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pontas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bertarung tries to stall but Pontas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pontas blocking some punches.
Pontas is pushing Bertarung up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bertarung swings wildly with an uppercut but Pontas uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Wisnu Bertarung.
Well Bertarung 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Wisnu Bertarung!
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight for Wisnu Bertarung!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Wisnu Bertarung!
Wisnu Bertarung wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sinan Vrases (ranked 3953 p4p, 3937 weight class) and Mbuti Bayaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good knees
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sinan Vrases!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mbuti Bayaka!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vrases fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bayaka, pushing him back against the cage.
Bayaka is trying to stall.
Bayaka is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vrases is defending well.
Vrases tries to score a body lock takedown but Bayaka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A knee to the head by Vrases.
 It looks like Mbuti Bayaka has been cut.
Vrases tries a knee to the head but Bayaka blocks it.
Bayaka throws a head punch that misses.
Vrases lands a knee to the body.
Vrases blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vrases goes for a takedown attempt but Bayaka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bayaka rushes Vrases and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayaka tries for a takedown but Vrases manages to get underhooks.
A short left from Bayaka.
Bayaka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vrases gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sinan Vrases has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mbuti Bayaka.
Bayaka avoiding damage as Vrases throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrases is pushing Bayaka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vrases wants to stall.
Vrases looking to slow down the pace here.
Maybe Vrases would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bayaka as Vrases tries to tie him up.
Vrases using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vrases lands a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sinan Vrases.
Vrases tries to keep at a distance but Bayaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vrases lands a knee to the body.
Vrases tries to land knees in the clinch but Bayaka avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayaka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vrases prevents it.
Bayaka looks winded!
Vrases is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vrases utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vrases landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vrases is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bayaka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vrases tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vrases tries to land knees in the clinch but Bayaka avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bayaka fails to land.
Bayaka is pushing Vrases up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bayaka.
Bayaka misses with some punches.
Bayaka misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bayaka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vrases blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vrases misses with a knee to the head.
Bayaka lands a takedown into guard.
Vrases wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bayaka's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bayaka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bayaka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vrases knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bayaka on the ground.
Bayaka 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.
Bayaka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bayaka throwing strikes but missing.
Bayaka won't allow Vrases to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bayaka is in close to Vrases's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bayaka passes into half guard.
Bayaka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vrases's head.
Bayaka is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bayaka lands with a punch from half guard.
Bayaka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bayaka lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bayaka lands with a punch from half guard.
Vrases avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bayaka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sinan Vrases will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mbuti Bayaka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bayaka pushes Vrases up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vrases.
Vrases is looking for a takedown.
Vrases has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bayaka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bayaka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vrases pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bayaka misses with a body punch.
Bayaka stops a takedown attempt from Vrases.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sinan Vrases. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrases blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vrases lands a nice knee to the body.
Bayaka can't get the takedown.
Bayaka trying to stall but Vrases improves his position.
Vrases is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bayaka is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrases tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vrases blocking some punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vrases trying to stall but Bayaka improves his position.
Bayaka scores with a shot to the side of Vrases's head.
Bayaka lands a nice uppercut.
Vrases with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrases prevents a body shot from Bayaka.
Bayaka is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vrases can't fight it off and eventually Bayaka manages to take the fight to the floor. Vrases looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bayaka working some strikes from top position.
Bayaka scoring with some ground and pound.
Bayaka landing some decent shots from guard.
Bayaka landing with the ground and pound.
Bayaka throwing strikes from guard but Vrases blocks nicely.
Bayaka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayaka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bayaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrases is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bayaka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bayaka cracks Vrases with a solid left hand.
Bayaka throwing strikes but missing.
Bayaka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vrases controls Bayaka momentarily but Bayaka frees himself.
Bayaka stopping the sweep attempt from Vrases.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayaka throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bayaka closes the distance and clinches.
Bayaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vrases is keeping busy.
Vrases stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vrases is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bayaka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knees to the body from Vrases.
Vrases with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vrases tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bayaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrases is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bayaka is defending well.
Bayaka managing to block the knees to the body from Vrases.
Bayaka tries to work over Vrases's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bayaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Bayaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vrases is looking to control Bayaka's arms but Bayaka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vrases has his back to the cage.
Bayaka is trying to stall.
Bayaka letting Vrases take a breather here.
Vrases scores a nice knee to the body.
Bayaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Vrases.
Vrases landing knees to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bayaka.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrases just leaning against Bayaka, taking a breather.
Bayaka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bayaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vrases connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bayaka's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mbuti Bayaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mbuti Bayaka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bayaka moves into the clinch.
Bayaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vrases blocks an uppercut.
Vrases prevents a body shot from Bayaka.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bayaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bayaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vrases connects with a knee to the head.
Vrases connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bayaka's face.
Vrases unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bayaka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bayaka misses with a body punch.
Vrases misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrases looking to stall.
Bayaka controlling the action here for a moment.
Vrases stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bayaka misses with a punch to the body.
Bayaka is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sinan Vrases has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bayaka misses with the head strike.
Bayaka misses with some punches.
Bayaka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vrases gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vrases slowing the pace effectively.
Bayaka tries a body shot but Vrases blocks it.
Vrases with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vrases lands a good knee to the midsection. Bayaka won't want to take too many of those.
Bayaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vrases stalling.
Bayaka tries a body shot but Vrases blocks it.
Vrases throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vrases gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bayaka is trying to maintain the position but Vrases is very close to passing his half guard.
Mbuti Bayaka has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrases missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bayaka works his way to full guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vrases trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bayaka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Vrases 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 throwing strikes but missing.
Bayaka lands a couple of digs.
Bayaka postures up and lands a big shot to Vrases's brow.
Bayaka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayaka throws a big elbow that misses.
Vrases keeping moving, preventing Bayaka from controlling successfully.
Bayaka is stalling in the full guard.
Bayaka distracts Vrases with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vrases avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bayaka is in close to Vrases's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bayaka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bayaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vrases swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
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.
Bayaka stands up over Vrases, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bayaka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bayaka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bayaka misses the jab.
Vrases moves into the clinch.
Vrases leaning against his opponent.
Bayaka misses with the head strike.
Vrases working Bayaka over with knees to the body.
Bayaka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sinan Vrases has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mbuti Bayaka.
Vrases trying to land knees to the body.
Bayaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vrases trying to land knees to the body.
Vrases goes for a takedown attempt but Bayaka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bayaka gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mbuti Bayaka.
I think Bayaka 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 Minnem�ki scores the fight for Mbuti Bayaka!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Mbuti Bayaka!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Mbuti Bayaka!
Mbuti Bayaka wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demon Kaine (ranked 4072 p4p, 3972 weight class) and Tournament Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demon Kaine had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Excellent MT
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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 1 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tournament Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kaine.
Kaine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fighter.
Fighter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Kaine there.
Kaine throws a series of punches but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fighter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fighter moves out of range as Kaine strikes.
Fighter blocks a low kick nicely.
Fighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaine.
Fighter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
 Fighter is rocked!
Jab, jab by Kaine - just one landing.
Fighter is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaine finish him?
Kaine lands an uppercut, right on the button! Fighter tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demon Kaine!
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