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QFC Tournament 477 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Field (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adlan Amagov (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
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Jake Field!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adlan Amagov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Field.
It looks like Adlan Amagov has been cut.
Field cracks Amagov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Field misses its intended target.
Amagov feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Field. Amagov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amagov throws a sloppy head kick and Field moves out of range easily.
Amagov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Amagov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Amagov showed some decent athleticism there.
Field is trying to get back to full guard.
Field trying to control here.
Amagov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Field defending well though.
Field is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amagov controlling the pace.
Field knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Amagov on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Field is looking to control Amagov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Field avoid being mounted?
Field is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Amagov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Field tries to sprawl but Amagov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field wants to control but Amagov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Field is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Amagov is taking a breather. Field says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Amagov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Field tries to get to full guard but Amagov has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amagov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Field keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Field gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Amagov pushing down on Field's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Amagov decides to stand and escape the position.
Field tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Amagov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Field.
Amagov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Amagov showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amagov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Field wants to control but Amagov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Amagov seems content to control.
Amagov prevents Field from improving his position.
Amagov controlling the pace.
Field wants to control but Amagov is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Amagov in particular looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adlan Amagov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adlan Amagov's cut.
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.
Field thows a left - swing and a miss!
Field misses with a looping left.
Amagov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Field.
Field waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amagov.
Amagov gets the takedown into side control.
Amagov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Field prevents Amagov from improving position.
Amagov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Amagov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Field tries to buck Amagov off but Amagov is having none of it.
Amagov taking a breather here.
Amagov working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Field being controlled for a moment.
Adlan Amagov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Field tries to control but Amagov manages to take his back.
Amagov is cranking Field's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Field! He's tightened the choke and Field is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adlan Amagov!
A victorious Adlan Amagov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Avelar (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 light 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, Billy Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodrigo Avelar!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe moves into the clinch successfully.
Avelar is trying to pull guard but Joe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Avelar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Avelar looks to clinch
and Joe counters with a series of strikes. Avelar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Joe shoots in and drives through. Avelar sprawls well.
Joe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joe wants it to stay on the feet.
Joe pushes Avelar up against the cage in a clinch.
Joe blocks an elbow strike from Avelar.
Joe throws an elbow but it misses.
Joe has Avelar pressed against the cage, preventing Avelar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Joe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Avelar prevents Joe from breaking the clinch.
Joe misses with a knee to the head.
Joe has Avelar pressed against the cage, preventing Avelar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Joe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avelar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Avelar stopping the sweep attempt from Joe.
Joe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Avelar wants to stand and escape but instead Joe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Joe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Joe controlling from the top position.
Joe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avelar throws a big shot that misses.
Joe dives in and grabs Avelar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Avelar pushes down on Joe's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe drives through and clinches with Avelar against the cage.
Joe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Joe goes for a takedown attempt but Avelar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Avelar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Avelar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joe's head.
Joe throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Avelar is looking to stall here but Joe recovers full guard.
Joe looking for a sweep. Not yet Joe, not yet.
Avelar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joe has his takedown stuffed
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Avelar counters with a stiff right hand.
Joe throws a looping overhand right but Avelar ducks down to avoid it.
Joe clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe tries for a takedown but Avelar manages to get underhooks.
Avelar is trying to pull guard but Joe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Joe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Avelar breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Avelar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joe slaps away a takedown attempt from Avelar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Avelar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joe avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avelar misses with a double jab.
Avelar throws a combination that misses
and Joe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Joe 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joe.
Joe has managed to clinch.
Avelar jumps guard but Joe stands there with Avelar around his waist. Avelar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Come on Avelar - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Avelar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Avelar is trying to break the clinch but Joe is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avelar manages to pull guard.
Avelar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Joe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe throwing strikes from guard but Avelar blocks nicely.
Avelar trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Joe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avelar can do to turn this around?
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rodrigo Avelar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Joe slips a jab and a cross from Avelar.
Avelar dives in and scores a takedown into Joe's guard.
Joe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joe has his foot on Avelar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Avelar works his way back into a safe position though.
Joe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Joe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Joe tries to pass to full mount but Avelar defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Joe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Avelar wants to hold on but Joe pushes him away.
Joe looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe working for a guillotine from mount but Avelar is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Joe misses with a head shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poor strikes thrown by Joe there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Joe controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Joe dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Avelar is looking to clinch.
Avelar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joe pinned against the cage. Joe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joe tries to counter with a takedown but Avelar is quick to defend against it.
Joe swats away the attempt to clinch by Avelar.
Joe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Avelar avoids it really well and circles away.
Joe doesn't manage to clinch there - Avelar circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avelar blocks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Avelar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Avelar tries to clinch but Joe is having none of it.
Avelar scores with a one two! Joe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Avelar.
Avelar wants to clinch but Joe slips to the side
and Joe counters with a series of strikes. Avelar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Avelar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Billy Joe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joe manages to get to full guard.
Joe wants to sweep here but Avelar controlling him for the moment.
Avelar trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Joe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Avelar defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avelar trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Joe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Avelar looking to sit in guard and control but Joe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Joe postures up.
Joe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four 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.
Avelar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joe shoots in for a takedown but Avelar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joe instigates a clinch.
Avelar is working for takedown but Joe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Avelar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Joe gets control of Avelar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Joe will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Avelar wants to stand but Joe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Avelar trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avelar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joe wants to sweep here but Avelar controlling him for the moment.
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 Billy Joe.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joe, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Billy Joe!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Billy Joe!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Billy Joe!
Billy Joe wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Alberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Tiger (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 light 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, Luiz Alberto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alberto gets a clinch.
Tiger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alberto lands a nice shot to the body.
Alberto prevents a body shot from Tiger.
Tiger can't find room to land a body shot as Alberto controls the action.
Tiger swings wildly with an uppercut but Alberto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiger scores with a shot to the side of Alberto's head.
Tiger is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alberto blocking some punches.
Alberto stalling against the cage.
Alberto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alberto darts in and clinches Tiger up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tiger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alberto scores with a shoulder strike.
Tiger keeps control of Alberto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tiger misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tiger fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alberto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiger can't find room to land a body shot as Alberto controls the action.
Tiger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tiger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiger tries to work over Alberto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alberto blocking some punches.
Tiger is leaning against Alberto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alberto wants to get back to striking at distance but Tiger won't allow it.
Tiger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alberto.
Tiger struggles to land a body shot inside as Alberto controls his hands.
Tiger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tiger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiger pushes Alberto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alberto being controlled against the cage.
Alberto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tiger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alberto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alberto.
Tiger lands a body punch.
Tiger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tiger throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Tiger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiger.
Tiger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alberto breaks from the clinch.
Alberto misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Tiger to counter with a crisp jab.
Alberto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alberto misses with a combination
and Tiger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alberto is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger lands the left hand.
Alberto has closed the distance and engaged Tiger in a clinch.
Tiger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tiger scores with a shot to the side of Alberto's head.
Tiger prevents a body shot from Alberto.
A shot in the inside from Tiger.
Tiger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alberto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alberto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tiger misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tiger.
Tiger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Tiger scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Tiger.
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!
Tiger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alberto prevents a body shot from Tiger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alberto.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tiger.
Tiger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tiger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tiger tries to work over Alberto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tiger scores with a shot to the side of Alberto's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tiger.
A short right from Tiger.
Tiger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Tiger.
A bit of stalling here from Tiger.
Tiger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tiger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiger throws a head punch that misses.
Tiger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Tiger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tiger closes the distance and pushes Alberto back into the cage.
Tiger lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Tiger.
Alberto can't break the clinch.
Alberto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiger throws a head punch that misses.
Tiger scores with a shot to the side of Alberto's head.
Tiger lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tiger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tiger swings wildly with an uppercut but Alberto uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Tiger.
Tiger working aggressively here.
Alberto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger misses with some punches.
Alberto is trying to force a seperation but Tiger has the dominant position.
Alberto tries to stall but Tiger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tiger swings wildly with an uppercut but Alberto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alberto wants to stall.
The Tiger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiger.
Tiger scores with a shoulder strike.
Tiger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alberto is trying to break the clinch but Tiger is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tiger.
Tiger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alberto's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Tiger.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Tiger.
Tiger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alberto backwards.
Tiger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tiger working aggressively here.
Tiger lands a hook that snaps the head of Alberto backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tiger lands a nice uppercut.
Alberto tries to break free but Tiger pushes him back against the cage.
Alberto blocks an uppercut.
Tiger pushes Alberto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tiger is working Alberto over against the cage.
Tiger scores with a shoulder strike.
Tiger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Tiger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tiger.
Alberto tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiger lands a hook that snaps the head of Alberto backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Tiger.
Alberto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiger effectively controlling the action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Tiger.
Alberto tries to break free but Tiger pushes him back against the cage.
Tiger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tiger cracks Alberto with a nice body shot.
Tiger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alberto backwards.
Tiger lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tiger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alberto breaks the clinch.
A big left from Alberto misses.
Luiz Alberto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good standup being displayed there by Tiger as he connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Alberto misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiger pushes Alberto up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tiger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tiger lands a nice shot to the body.
Tiger lands an uppercut.
Tiger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tiger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tiger gets through Alberto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tiger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tiger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Tiger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tiger has closed the distance and engaged Alberto in a clinch.
Tiger lands an uppercut.
Tiger tries to throw a body punch but Alberto avoids it by throwing Tiger back against the cage.
Tiger scores with a shot to the side of Alberto's head.
Tiger misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Tiger.
Alberto is looking to break free of the clinch but Tiger has double underhooks.
Tiger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tiger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiger lands with a short shot to the head.
Tiger tries to work over Alberto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alberto trying to stall but Tiger improves his position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tiger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alberto's elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tiger stalls.
Tiger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alberto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alberto blocks an uppercut.
Tiger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tiger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alberto backwards.
Tiger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tiger.
Tiger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alberto or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tiger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tiger digs a right hand underneath Alberto's ribcage. Alberto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tiger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Albertos head.
Tiger lands with a short shot to the head.
Tiger lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Tiger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alberto is rocked!
Tiger slows down the pace here.
Oh Alberto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tiger lands a shoulder strike.
Tiger stalling in the clinch.
Alberto seems to have got his legs back now.
Tiger lands a shoulder strike.
Tiger scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tiger.
Tiger pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tiger scores with a shoulder strike.
Tiger misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Tiger.
Alberto has had enough of the clinch but Tiger keeps him there for the moment.
Tiger tries to throw a body punch but Alberto avoids it by throwing Tiger back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Tiger.
Tiger presses Alberto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tiger lands a left hand.
Luiz Alberto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tiger lands a nice uppercut.
Tiger scores with a hook to the body.
Tiger lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Tiger.
Tiger scores with a shot to the side of Alberto's head.
Tiger lands a nice uppercut.
Tiger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alberto or not.
Tiger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alberto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Tiger to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tiger.
Tiger digs a right hand into Alberto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alberto's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Tiger as the two fighters clinch.
Tiger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tiger works on Alberto's body with a couple of short punches.
Tiger works on Alberto's body with a couple of short punches.
Tiger avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Tiger - that landed with a thud.
Tiger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Albertos head.
Alberto blocks a body shot from Tiger.
Tiger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Tiger.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tiger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Tiger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tiger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for The Tiger!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for The Tiger!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for The Tiger!
The Tiger wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arjun Batar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Vansart (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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215 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Arjun Batar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Vansart!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batar fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Vansart misses.
Vansart throws a right hand that Batar ducks under and follows up with a left that Batar also avoids with ease.
A nice combination there by Vansart.
It looks like Arjun Batar has been cut.
Batar scores with a takedown into Vansart's guard.
Batar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vansart manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Batar has Vansart in his guard.
Batar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vansart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vansart engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vansart wanted to stand there but Batar had control of the position.
Vansart throws a big elbow that misses.
Vansart wants to stand but Batar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vansart throwing strikes from guard but Batar blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vansart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vansart throws an elbow that misses. Batar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vansart's guard. Nice move by Batar!
Batar wants to pass the guard but Vansart is keeping the position.
Batar wants to control from the top but Vansart keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vansart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vansart is looking to stand up but Batar isn't so interested in that idea.
Vansart striking off his back but it's not causing Batar any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vansart is looking for a triangle but Batar pushes his legs off easily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Batar trying to control the position from guard on top but Vansart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A combination from Vansart does no damage.
Vansart looks for the body kick but Batar saw that one coming.
Batar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vansart napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Batar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vansart has escaped the position, nice work there.
Batar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vansart is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Batar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Batar wants to control but Vansart is keeping him busy.
Vansart manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batar trying to hold on to Vansart's head to control him but Vansart postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Vansart will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arjun Batar's cut.
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.
Batar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vansart!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vansart regains half guard, as Batar was trying to land strikes.
Vansart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Batar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vansart is refusing to be controlled, as Batar sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vansart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Batar.
Batar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vansart has managed to free his arm - good work.
Batar is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Batar seems to be working for a kimura but Vansart defends the submission attempt.
Batar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Batar tries to pass to full mount but Vansart defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vansart punching from the bottom.
Vansart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Batar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vansart is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Batar, into his guard.
Vansart throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four 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.
Batar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vansart stands up from Batar's guard - Vansart perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vansart closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vansart pushes Batar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Batar goes for a takedown attempt but Vansart pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vansart throws a combination. Batar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vansart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vansart looks to land a combination. Batar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vansart swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Vansart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arjun Batar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Vansart misses with a two punch combination.
Batar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vansart defends it nicely.
Vansart steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Batar.
Vansart misses with a two punch combination.
Batar tries to counter with a takedown but Vansart is quick to defend against it.
Batar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A left lands for Vansart.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Batar showed some decent athleticism there.
Vansart wants to improve his position but Batar is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batar is looking for a kimura but Vansart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Batar to get the leverage.
Batar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vansart's head.
Vansart kicks off Batar and gets to his feet.
Vansart darts in and clinches Batar up against the cage.
Vansart gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vansart postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Batar to stand up.
Batar fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjun Batar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vansart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vansart's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vansart duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Batar tightens his grip and picks Vansart up, before dumping him to the ground. Vansart manages to land in guard.
Batar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vansart throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Vansart trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Vansart has his foot on Batar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Batar works his way back into a safe position though.
Batar trying to control but Vansart is working from the bottom.
Batar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Arjun Batar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Batar preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batar won't allow Vansart to get back to his feet.
Batar postures up in Vansart's guard and throws a big left but Vansart blocks it.
Batar advances position into side control!
Check out the look on Batar's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Batar trying to control the action but Vansart is working from the bottom.
Vansart is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Batar asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Batar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Batar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Arjun Batar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Vansart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The strikes coming from Batar are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Vansart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vansart winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Vansart!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Steve Vansart!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Steve Vansart!
Steve Vansart wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashid Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramsey Rodman (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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137 lbs
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205 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Rashid Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramsey Rodman!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Rodman pushes him off.
Magomedov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rodman trying to control the position here.
Magomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov is looking to stand up but Rodman won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodman is on top in guard.
Rodman wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Rodman throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Magomedov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rodman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rodman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rodman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rodman lands strikes from half guard.
Rodman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Magomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magomedov tries to get out of the position.
Rodman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Magomedov!
Rodman controlling from the full mount.
Rodman has hold of Magomedov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Magomedov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
BOOM! Rodman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
A nice elbow there by Rodman.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rodman breaks from Magomedov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Magomedov is rocked!
Rodman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Magomedov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Magomedov seems to have got his legs back now.
It looks like Rodman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rodman unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodman lands a big shot there that rocks Magomedov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov taking shots to the head.
It looks like Rashid Magomedov has been cut.
Rodman cracks Magomedov with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramsey Rodman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagemedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Deverux (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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155 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Khabib Nurmagemedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Deverux!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deverux lands with a straight right. Nurmagemedov didn't see that one coming.
Nurmagemedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Deverux's guard.
Deverux wants to stand up but Nurmagemedov is controlling him.
Nurmagemedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Deverux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagemedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurmagemedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Deverux wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nurmagemedov manages to pass to side control.
Nurmagemedov not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deverux wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov content to control rather than advance.
Nurmagemedov trying to control from half guard but Deverux is working away.
Well, if Nurmagemedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nurmagemedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Deverux!
Nurmagemedov controlling the pace for now.
Nurmagemedov looking to control but Deverux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nurmagemedov controlling from mount.
Deverux wants to try and get back to his feet.
Nurmagemedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nurmagemedov controlling the pace for now.
Nurmagemedov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nurmagemedov wants to control the pace but Deverux is squirming around nicely.
Nurmagemedov has hold of Deverux's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Deverux manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Deverux is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deverux is bucking up trying to escape but Nurmagemedov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagemedov content just to control the position here.
Deverux is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nurmagemedov wants to control the pace but Deverux is squirming around nicely.
Nurmagemedov controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Nurmagemedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nurmagemedov controlling his opponent.
Nurmagemedov tries to control but Deverux wriggling away.
Nurmagemedov won't let Deverux get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deverux is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nurmagemedov looking to control but Deverux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagemedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice straight punches there by Deverux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Deverux.
The crowd cheers as Deverux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nurmagemedov doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Khabib Nurmagemedov has been cut.
Nurmagemedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Deverux tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Deverux is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nurmagemedov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nurmagemedov trying to control but Deverux is having none of it.
Nurmagemedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Nurmagemedov.
Nurmagemedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nurmagemedov controlling the pace for now.
Nurmagemedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Deverux taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deverux is squirming around, avoiding Nurmagemedov's attempts to control the action.
Nurmagemedov controlling the pace for now.
Deverux wants to try and get back to his feet.
Nurmagemedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deverux can do to turn this around?
Nurmagemedov lands a heavy elbow.
Nurmagemedov controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov cracks Deverux with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nurmagemedov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Deverux is trying to stand.
Nurmagemedov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Deverux has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nurmagemedov controlling the pace for now.
Nurmagemedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nurmagemedov controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deverux is squirming around, avoiding Nurmagemedov's attempts to control the action.
Deverux is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Nurmagemedov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nurmagemedov punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You get the feeling that Deverux really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Nurmagemedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nurmagemedov lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagemedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagemedov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nurmagemedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Deverux is trying to defend but Nurmagemedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nurmagemedov not doing much here.
Nurmagemedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nurmagemedov controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagemedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Deverux is looking to escape.
Deverux wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov with the ground and pound from mount.
Deverux in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Khabib Nurmagemedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagemedov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nurmagemedov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Deverux?
Nurmagemedov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Deverux wants to try and get back to his feet.
Nurmagemedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Deverux is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nurmagemedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Deverux is in a horrible position here. Nurmagemedov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Deverux wants to try and get back to his feet.
Nurmagemedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nurmagemedov trying to control but Deverux is having none of it.
Deverux really wants to buck Nurmagemedov off and get back to his feet.
Nurmagemedov controlling his opponent.
Nurmagemedov wants to finish this one by submission but Deverux is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nurmagemedov.
Khabib Nurmagemedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurmagemedov controlling the pace for now.
Deverux trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nurmagemedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nurmagemedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Deverux for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagemedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nurmagemedov, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Khabib Nurmagemedov!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Khabib Nurmagemedov!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Khabib Nurmagemedov!
Khabib Nurmagemedov wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Khabib Nurmagemedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Ogor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Declan Early (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 light 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, Tomasz Ogor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Declan Early!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Early darts in looking for a takedown but Ogor gets double underhooks and turns Early into the cage.
Ogor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ogor gets a clinch.
Early is trying to drag Ogor to the mat but Ogor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ogor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ogor!
Ogor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ogor wants it to stay on the feet.
Tomasz Ogor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Declan Early.
Ogor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ogor works over Early's head and body with a nice combination.
Ogor slaps away a takedown attempt from Early, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Early tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ogor is able to avoid easily.
No luck for Early with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogor misses with a head kick.
Ogor moves into range and clinches up with Early.
Early tries to circle away but Ogor has him pinned against the cage.
Ogor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ogor misses with a series of wild punches.
Ogor connects with an inside leg kick.
Early fails with a takedown attempt.
Ogor connects with a solid leg kick.
Early shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ogor but Ogor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ogor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ogor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Early circles away.
Ogor instigates a clinch.
Early wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ogor has him pressed against the cage.
Early is looking to break free of the clinch but Ogor has double underhooks.
Early has Ogor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ogor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Early looks winded!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Early has Ogor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ogor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ogor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ogor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ogor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ogor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Ogor. Those never looked like landing.
Early feints the counter takedown.
Ogor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ogor wants to stand but Early is controlling his arm.
Early is looking for a sweep.
Ogor decides to stand back up.
Ogor closes the distance and clinches.
Ogor gets underhooks to prevent Early's takedown attempt.
Ogor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ogor moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ogor.
Ogor wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Early has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ogor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ogor breaks the clinch.
A combination from Ogor does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Early moves out of range of the body kick from Ogor.
Ogor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ogor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ogor wants to free his trapped foot but Early is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Ogor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Early avoids the head kick by Ogor.
Early shoots in for a takedown but Ogor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Early dodges the punch combination from Ogor.
Ogor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Early back to the cage. Ogor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ogor clinches with his opponent.
Early is trying to break the clinch but Ogor has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Early's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Early trying to control the position but instead, Ogor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Early into the cage.
Ogor turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ogor manages to end up in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Early wants to get back to his feet but Ogor drags him back down.
Ogor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Early is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ogor wants to control for a moment but Early uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Early trying to control here.
Ogor wants to stand but Early has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Ogor slows the pace down in half guard.
Ogor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Early on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ogor is trying to work for a kimura but Early is defending well.
Tomasz Ogor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ogor is looking to advance position but Early won't allow it.
Early wants to control but Ogor is keeping busy.
Ogor moves nicely into side control.
Early is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ogor asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Early trying to control but Ogor flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Early preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ogor.
Ogor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Early can do to turn this around?
Early fending off the submission attempt from Ogor.
Ogor is not going to allow Early to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Early defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ogor's arms.
Early is trying to defend against the choke here but Ogor has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Ogor Tightens the hold and Early taps out furiously! Ogor displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tomasz Ogor!
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