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QFC Tournament 1213 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Karski (ranked 4094 p4p, 4076 weight class) and Dillon Dennie (ranked 0 p4p, 405 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Karski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dillon Dennie!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dennie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Karski bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dennie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dennie prevents Karski from standing back up.
Karski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dennie on the ground.
Dennie stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Dennie walks into a jab.
 It looks like Dillon Dennie has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karski cracks Dennie with an open hand slap.
Dennie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Karski was covering up waiting for the punch and Dennie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dennie gets to his feet - Karski follows without any prompting.
Karski really is a fat lump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karski misses with a double jab
and Dennie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Karski has one foot on Dennie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dennie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Karski!
Karski bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Karski is breathing heavily.
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!
Dennie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dennie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Karski stalks Dennie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dennie's face. Dennie staggers backwards, shaken.
Dennie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dennie lands in his opponent's guard.
Dennie stands and steps away. Karski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennie gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karski is trying to escape back to his feet but Dennie uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Dennie decides to stand back up. Dennie steps back and let's Karski get back to his feet.
Dennie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Karski sprawls well initially but Dennie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Karski tries to kick Dennie off in order to stand up. Dennie Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Dennie decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dennie showed some decent athleticism there.
Dennie decides to stand and escape the position.
Dennie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Karski tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Dennie is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Karski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dennie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dennie gets to his feet. Karski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennie takes the fight into the clinch.
Dennie manages to break the clinch.
Karski avoids the head kick by Dennie.
Karski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dennie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Karski was covering up waiting for the punch and Dennie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Karski is looking to stand up but Dennie isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dennie stands up and waves to Karski to follow him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Karski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dillon Dennie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dennie drives through and clinches with Karski against the cage.
Karski wants to get back to striking at distance but Dennie won't allow it.
Dennie has hold of one of Karski's legs. Karski is fighting the takedown attempt but Dennie gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Karski is working an open guard so Dennie takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karski.
Sloppy strikes from Karski. Those never looked like landing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dennie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dennie has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Karski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dennie.
Karski swings widly with a right hand
and Dennie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Karski!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dennie stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dennie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dennie is standing up over Karski. Karski looks to escape but Dennie dives into side control.
Dennie stands up and beckons Karski to his feet.
Karski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dennie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dennie gets to his feet - Karski follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennie gets the takedown into side control.
Karski bucks up and tries to throw Dennie off but instead Dennie has got his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karski is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dennie gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
Dennie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Karski pushes Dennie off looking to stand but Dennie dives back in and keeps control.
Dennie gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Karski gets caught napping as Dennie dives in and scores a takedown. Karski manages to retain guard.
Karski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dennie has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennie is trying to trip Karski. He has hold of a leg but Karski is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dennie persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Karski pushes Dennie off and scrambles back to his feet.
Karski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Karski duly obliges.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Karski enables Dennie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Karski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Karski manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karski has had enough of the clinch but Dennie keeps him there for the moment.
Dennie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Karski clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
What's going on here? Dennie has decided to give up on the ground game despite having his opponent's back!
Piotr Karski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dennie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Karski manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dennie keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dennie has clasped his hands together around Karski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Karski throws Dennie to one side and escapes!
Karski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Karski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dennie doesn't seem phased though.
Karski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dennie can do to turn this around?
Dennie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Karski pushes Dennie off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Karski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dillon Dennie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Karski throws a nice looking combination but Dennie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Karski misses.
Piotr Karski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karski looks to land a combination but Dennie avoids it well.
Dennie dives in and scores a takedown into Karski's guard.
Dennie stands up and waves to Karski to follow him.
Dennie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karski, pushing him back against the cage.
Dennie jumps into guard, dragging Karski to the mat.
Karski wants to stand and escape but instead Dennie has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dennie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dennie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennie decides to stand up, so the ref orders Karski to his feet.
Dennie dives in and scores a takedown into Karski's guard.
Dennie stops Karski from standing up.
Dennie gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Karski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dennie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dennie stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karski lands a glancing blow to the side of Dennie's head.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Karski enables Dennie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Karski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Karski is working an open guard so Dennie takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Karski misses with a double jab.
Piotr Karski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karski loads up on a big right hand but Dennie slips the punch.
Dennie gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dennie decides to stand and escape the position.
Dennie dives in and scores a takedown into Karski's guard.
Karski scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karski connects with a crisp jab.
Karski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dennie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Karski on his heels. He'll look to pass Karski's guard now, I'm sure.
Dennie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Karski misses with a wild combination.
Dennie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dennie escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Karski!
Dennie decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dennie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Karski to the ground. Dennie is now in Karski's guard.
Dennie stands up from Karski's guard - Dennie perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dennie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Karski's guard.
Karski pushes Dennie off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Karski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karski, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Piotr Karski!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Piotr Karski!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Piotr Karski!
Piotr Karski wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uli Mirzeski (ranked 3848 p4p, 2675 weight class) and Arnav Macias (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uli Mirzeski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnav Macias!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirzeski slaps away a takedown attempt from Macias, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mirzeski gets caught flat footed, as Macias shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mirzeski looking for a triangle here. Macias is fighting it but it looks tight! Mirzeski pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Macias is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Uli Mirzeski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamari Powell (ranked 3773 p4p, 4021 weight class) and Malchom X Factor (ranked 0 p4p, 436 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamari Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Malchom X Factor!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
X Factor walks into a straight right hand from Powell.
Powell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Powell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Powell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Powell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent X Factor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Powell thuds his right hand into X Factor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Powell lands with a cross.
Kamari Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell defending well as X Factor loads up on a big left hand.
Powell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell throws a looping overhand right but X Factor ducks down to avoid it.
X Factor slips a straight right by Powell.
X Factor lands the left hand.
X Factor scores with a hook.
X Factor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Powell.
Powell scores with a sloppy right hand. X Factor should have avoided that one.
Powell sizes up X Factor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
X Factor scores with a hook.
X Factor throws an overhand right that lands on Powell's shoulder, as Powell tries to avoid the shot.
Powell throws a looping overhand right but X Factor ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell throws a shot from downtown. X Factor moves away and avoids it.
X Factor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Powell throws a good cross that connects.
Powell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of X Factor's head.
 X Factor is rocked!
Powell knocks out X Factor with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Powell before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Powell picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kamari Powell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Shitter (ranked 4067 p4p, 3995 weight class) and Izayah Yurchon (ranked 358 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Shitter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Izayah Yurchon!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Shitter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
 It looks like Albert Shitter has been cut.
Shitter tries to clinch there but Yurchon circles away.
Shitter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shitter.
Yurchon drops Shitter with a big left hand! Shitter is injured, injured bad! Yurchon jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Izayah Yurchon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Fatih Salman (ranked 4043 p4p, 3857 weight class) and Dick Brower (ranked 0 p4p, 392 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Al Fatih Salman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dick Brower!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brower misses with a hook. Salman ducked under it nicely.
Salman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brower to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salman managing to control the position.
Salman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brower distracts Salman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Salman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brower.
Brower lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Salman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Salman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brower on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brower is looking to advance position but Salman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Brower has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brower is desperately trying to improve his position but Salman has a good base and remains in mount.
Salman controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brower regains half guard.
Salman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brower gets back to full guard.
Brower tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brower being controlled here, momentarily.
Salman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brower works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brower keeping moving, preventing Salman from controlling successfully.
Salman stopping the sweep attempt from Brower.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brower throws his legs up looking for a submission but Salman uses it to pass to side control.
Brower is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brower blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salman.
Brower manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Salman trying to control the position from guard on top but Brower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salman wants to pass the guard but Brower is keeping the position.
Brower is pulling down on Salman's head to control his posture.
Brower is trying to keep Salman in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brower is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Salman wants to get back to his feet.
Salman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Salman has his hands clasped together around Brower's back. He's all about the action.
Brower not doing much here.
Brower is trying for a kimura here. Salman looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Brower wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Brower!
Dick Brower bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Memphis Yurchon (ranked 3998 p4p, 3763 weight class) and Ronan Bird (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Memphis Yurchon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronan Bird!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yurchon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bird as he avoids it easily.
Bird is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yurchon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bird pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bird circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yurchon.
Bird tries to counter with a clinch but Yurchon shakes him off and moves away.
No luck for Bird with that takedown attempt.
Bird is looking to clinch.
Bird circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird shoots in but no luck this time.
Memphis Yurchon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronan Bird.
Bird throws a jab when Yurchon was well out of range.
Bird tries for a takedown but Yurchon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bird gets tackled into the cage by Yurchon. Yurchon maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird gets underhooks to prevent Yurchon's takedown attempt.
Yurchon has Bird pressed against the cage, preventing Bird from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yurchon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yurchon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yurchon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bird is defending well.
Yurchon gets underhooks to prevent Bird's takedown attempt.
Bird wants a takedown.
Yurchon wants to take the fight to the mat but Bird manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yurchon lands with a right to the head.
Yurchon lands a left hand.
Bird tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yurchon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bird is working for takedown but Yurchon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yurchon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yurchon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yurchon tries to score a body lock takedown but Bird shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yurchon is working for takedown but Bird is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yurchon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bird gets underhooks to prevent Yurchon's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bird tries to pull guard but Yurchon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bird's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bird's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yurchon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yurchon lands a hook that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Yurchon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bird wants a takedown.
Bird looks winded!
Bird looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bird gets underhooks to prevent Yurchon's takedown attempt.
Yurchon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bird avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bird is trying to pull guard but Yurchon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bird jumps guard but Yurchon stands there with Bird around his waist. Bird gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yurchon goes for a takedown attempt but Bird pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon blocks the body kick.
Bird tries to keep at a distance but Yurchon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yurchon goes for a takedown attempt but Bird pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yurchon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yurchon scores with a shot to the body.
Yurchon clinches up against the cage.
Bird's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yurchon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Bird is trying to break the clinch but Yurchon has him pressed against the cage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bird has eaten all the pies!
Yurchon goes for a takedown attempt but Bird pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bird shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yurchon defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bird tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yurchon swivels and escapes.
Yurchon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bird in his tracks.
Bird tries to clinch there but Yurchon circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yurchon or perhaps it was just good defense by Bird, which made it look bad.
Yurchon dives in for a single leg takedown but Bird sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bird looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yurchon lands a hook that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yurchon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yurchon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bird pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yurchon tries to score a body lock takedown but Bird shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yurchon is looking for a takedown.
Yurchon has Bird pressed against the cage, preventing Bird from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yurchon lands an elbow inside that Bird shrugs off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Memphis Yurchon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck for Yurchon with that takedown attempt.
Bird is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice shot by Yurchon.
Bird closes the distance and clinches up with Yurchon, looking for a takedown. Bird pushes Yurchon against the cage but Yurchon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bird is defended easily by Yurchon.
Ronan Bird is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yurchon clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird tries for a takedown. No joy.
Memphis Yurchon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronan Bird.
Yurchon is trying to drag Bird to the mat but Bird just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird stops a takedown attempt from Yurchon.
Bird is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bird taking a breather.
Yurchon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bird after a bit of a struggle.
Yurchon goes for a takedown attempt but Bird pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yurchon dodges the punch combination from Bird.
Yurchon swats away the attempt to clinch by Bird.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bird looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yurchon clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bird pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yurchon tries to clinch but Bird is having none of it.
Yurchon misses with a takedown attempt - Bird sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yurchon doesn't manage to clinch there - Bird circles away.
Bird tries to score with a low kick but Yurchon moves his leg out of the way.
Yurchon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bird tries to clinch but Yurchon is having none of it.
Yurchon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bird can do to turn this around?
Yurchon slaps away a takedown attempt from Bird, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bird shoots for a double leg takedown but Yurchon sprawls well. He's pushed Bird's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bird swats away the attempt to clinch by Yurchon.
Bird tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yurchon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yurchon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bird throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yurchon's waist but Yurchon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bird off to one side.
Memphis Yurchon is winning the standup battle so far.
Bird displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yurchon.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bird.
Bird tries to keep at a distance but Yurchon has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bird is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bird stops a takedown attempt from Yurchon.
Yurchon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Bird prevents the takedown attempt.
Yurchon is trying to drag Bird to the mat but Bird just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yurchon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bird pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yurchon pushes Bird back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yurchon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bird blocks it with crossed arms.
Bird is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yurchon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Memphis Yurchon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bird tries to clinch up but Yurchon circles away and keeps his distance.
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yurchon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bird looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yurchon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bird sprawls and moves away.
Yurchon lunges at Bird with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bird's hand.
Bird changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yurchon tries to avoid it but Bird manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yurchon to the ground. Yurchon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bird gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yurchon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bird, pushing him back against the cage.
Yurchon looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yurchon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yurchon has Bird pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bird manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yurchon wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Memphis Yurchon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yurchon is trying to drag Bird to the mat but Bird just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yurchon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bird.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurchon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birds head.
Yurchon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bird prevents it.
Bird is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Bird's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bird looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yurchon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bird fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bird stuffs the takedown attempt from Yurchon. Yurchon gets slowly back to his feet.
Bird avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bird slaps away a takedown attempt from Yurchon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird tries to clinch there but Yurchon circles away.
Bird is looking to clinch.
Bird fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bird is looking to clinch but Yurchon is avoiding it.
Bird doesn't manage to clinch there - Yurchon circles away.
Yurchon tries to clinch but Bird moves out of range.
Yurchon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bird sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yurchon stuffs the takedown attempt from Bird. Bird gets slowly back to his feet.
Bird avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Bird. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yurchon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bird sprawls and moves away.
Bird tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bird.
Yurchon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bird as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bird looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bird loads up on a big right hand but Yurchon slips the punch.
Yurchon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bird as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bird takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bird tries to clinch but Yurchon is having none of it.
Bird looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yurchon shoots in looking for a takedown but Bird manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yurchon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bird appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Bird. No joy for Yurchon on that attempt.
Bird looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Yurchon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bird stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bird displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yurchon.
As Yurchon backs off Bird throws a huge counter combo but Yurchon manages to avoid it all.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yurchon pinned against the cage. Yurchon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Memphis Yurchon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yurchon 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Memphis Yurchon!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Memphis Yurchon!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Memphis Yurchon!
Memphis Yurchon wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santiago McCormick (ranked 3815 p4p, 3813 weight class) and Donovan Glenn (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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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santiago McCormick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donovan Glenn!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glenn moves in looking to clinch but McCormick pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Glenn.
Glenn clobbers McCormick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Glenn wants to clinch.
As Glenn looks to move away, McCormick throws a big counter combo but Glenn just gets out of the way.
Glenn misses with a takedown attempt - McCormick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McCormick appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glenn doesn't manage to clinch there - McCormick circles away.
Glenn shoots in for a takedown but McCormick shows good takedown defense.
Glenn throws a head kick that misses.
McCormick takes the fight into the clinch.
Glenn wants to break free but McCormick has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenn lands a knee to the body.
McCormick prevents the takedown attempt.
Santiago McCormick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donovan Glenn.
McCormick wants to break free but Glenn has control.
Glenn is pressed up against the cage. McCormick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Glenn down to the mat. Glenn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Glenn shoots for a takedown but McCormick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Glenn misses with a series of wild punches.
McCormick misses with a wild combination.
McCormick has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCormick jumps guard.
McCormick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McCormick pulls Glenn in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCormick keeping moving, preventing Glenn from controlling successfully.
McCormick pulls Glenn in to control the position.
McCormick wants to stand and escape but Glenn is having none of it.
Glenn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Glenn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCormick will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Glenn trying to control but McCormick is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
McCormick has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Glenn off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
McCormick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCormick with a poor takedown
and Glenn counters with a right hand to the body.
McCormick rushes Glenn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Glenn should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Glenn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McCormick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glenn darts in looking for a takedown but McCormick gets double underhooks and turns Glenn into the cage.
McCormick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Glenn swivels and escapes.
Glenn misses with a takedown
and McCormick counters by clinching up.
Glenn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCormick walks away with a smile on his face. Glenn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Glenn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenn is looking to clinch.
McCormick has closed the distance and engaged Glenn in a clinch.
McCormick gets control of Glenn's arms and successfully pulls guard. McCormick will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McCormick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCormick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCormick wants to stand and escape but Glenn is having none of it.
McCormick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Glenn wants to pass the guard but McCormick is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glenn trying to control the position from guard on top but McCormick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago McCormick dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Glenn tries to keep at a distance but McCormick has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCormick jumps guard.
Glenn trying to control the position from guard on top but McCormick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCormick pulls Glenn in close to prevent any damage.
Glenn trying to control the position from guard on top but McCormick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCormick pulls Glenn in close to his closed guard and prevents Glenn from doing any damage or advancing position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Glenn has eaten all the pies!
McCormick keeping moving, preventing Glenn from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormick is controlling Glenn's posture.
McCormick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Glenn's guard.
McCormick's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Glenn working a defensive guard here.
McCormick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Glenn's head.
McCormick sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Glenn's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCormick perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCormick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McCormick controlling the action here.
Glenn is trying to control but can't.
McCormick wants to free his trapped foot but Glenn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCormick perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Glenn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCormick is working away from the top position though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCormick tries to counter with a takedown but Glenn is quick to defend against it.
Horrible takedown attempt by McCormick or perhaps it was just good defense by Glenn, which made it look bad.
McCormick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glenn can do to turn this around?
Glenn cracks a nice hook into McCormick's ribs.
Glenn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCormick as he avoids it easily.
McCormick is looking for a counter combo.
Glenn throws an off balance right hand
and McCormick counters by moving into the clinch.
McCormick has Glenn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Glenn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Glenn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCormick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Santiago McCormick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donovan Glenn.
Glenn is trying to push McCormick away but McCormick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Glenn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McCormick to keep the fight standing.
Glenn keeps control of McCormick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenn working hard to break the clinch.
Good body shot from McCormick.
Glenn is trying to pull guard but McCormick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McCormick presses Glenn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Glenn lands a nice shot to the body.
McCormick taking a breather.
McCormick tries for a takedown. No joy.
McCormick avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCormick tries to pull guard but Glenn won't allow it.
Glenn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago McCormick dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Glenn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCormick is fending him off so far but Glenn persists. Nope, McCormick circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Glenn.
Santiago McCormick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Glenn fails to land the takedown.
Santiago McCormick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donovan Glenn.
Glenn tries to keep at a distance but McCormick has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCormick just leaning against Glenn, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCormick misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Santiago McCormick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Glenn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenn decides to pull guard.
McCormick wants to get up but he can't break Glenn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McCormick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glenn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Glenn wants to get back to his feet but McCormick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McCormick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McCormick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McCormick stands up over Glenn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McCormick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCormick landing some decent shots from guard.
McCormick sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Glenn's guard.
McCormick content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McCormick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Glenn trying to hold on to McCormick's head to control him but McCormick postures up.
McCormick keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago McCormick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Glenn is in trouble now - McCormick has advanced to mount!
McCormick with shots to the head and body - Glenn looks very uncomfortable down there.
McCormick lands a big elbow.
McCormick controlling the position easily from mount.
McCormick raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCormick manages to capitalize on a mistake by Glenn to take his back!
McCormick scores with punches to the body.
McCormick looking for the choke from the back.
McCormick is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Glenn grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCormick controlling well, preventing Glenn from escaping the position.
Donovan Glenn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santiago McCormick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago McCormick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCormick, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Santiago McCormick!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Santiago McCormick!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Santiago McCormick!
Santiago McCormick wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Lift (ranked 3941 p4p, 4042 weight class) and Khalid Mustofa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wayne Lift!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Khalid Mustofa!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lift scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Lift lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mustofa doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Khalid Mustofa has been cut.
Mustofa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lift was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mustofa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wayne Lift seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mustofa shoots in for a double leg but Lift sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lift lands a left and a right that send Mustofa crashing to the mat, dazed. Lift thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mustofa is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustofa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mustofa is still on wobbly legs! Can Lift finish him?
Mustofa fails with a takedown attempt.
Wayne Lift has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Mustofa.
Mustofa closes the distance and clinches up with Lift, looking for a takedown. Mustofa pushes Lift against the cage but Lift circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lift is looking to counter punch.
Mustofa tries a head kick but it misses.
Mustofa seems to have recovered his senses.
Lift lands a big right hand that sends Mustofa crashing to the mat! Lift stays standing though and waves Mustofa back to his feet!
Mustofa looks winded!
Lift weaves into range and cracks Mustofa right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Mustofa goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Lift is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wayne Lift!
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