QFC Tournament 523 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lorne Greenebaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Cusack (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.

Greenebaum
vs
Cusack

165 cm
24
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lorne Greenebaum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Cusack!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Greenebaum misses.

Greenebaum throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cusack tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Greenebaum is in Cusack's guard.
Greenebaum stands and throws Cusack's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cusack being controlled for a moment.
Greenebaum moves into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenebaum with good strikes from the mount here!
Cusack wants to hold on but Greenebaum pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenebaum tries to control but Cusack wriggling away.
Greenebaum lands a heavy elbow.

Cusack is rocked!
Greenebaum lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Cusack! Greenebaum sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Cusack and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lorne Greenebaum!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Balestra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Loveslo (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.

Balestra
vs
Loveslo

165 cm
24
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fernando Balestra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gordon Loveslo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balestra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loveslo moves away.
Balestra connects with a high kick.

It looks like Gordon Loveslo has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Loveslo.
A head kick from Loveslo lands but Balestra takes it in his stride.

Balestra is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Loveslo's half guard.
Balestra prevents Loveslo from standing back up.
Balestra trying to control the action but Loveslo is working from the bottom.
Loveslo won't allow Balestra to pass to mount.
Loveslo wants to get back to full guard.
Balestra trying to pass the guard but Loveslo defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveslo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Loveslo tries to get to full guard but Balestra has control of the leg.
Balestra trying to mount his opponent but Loveslo defends it.
Loveslo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Balestra stopping the sweep attempt from Loveslo.
Balestra wants to control from the top but Loveslo keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Loveslo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balestra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Loveslo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab from Balestra.
Loveslo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Balestra's sensitive parts.
Balestra fails to land with a series of punches.

Loveslo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Loveslo trying to advance position but Balestra counters by regaining guard.
Loveslo wants to control from the top but Balestra keeps moving.
Loveslo is looking to stand up but Balestra won't let him.
Loveslo wants to control from the top but Balestra keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balestra wants to get back to his feet but Loveslo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Balestra has control of Loveslo's left arm, preventing Loveslo from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Balestra keeping moving, preventing Loveslo from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Balestra fails with the takedown.
As Balestra backs off Loveslo throws a huge counter combo but Balestra manages to avoid it all.

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.
Balestra moves in looking to clinch but Loveslo pushes him off.

Balestra drives through and clinches with Loveslo against the cage.

Balestra manages to break the clinch.
Balestra blocks a head kick by Loveslo.
Loveslo tries for a takedown but Balestra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Loveslo fails to land the takedown.
Loveslo stuffs the takedown.

Balestra closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Loveslo did well to prevent Balestra getting side control.
Loveslo won't allow Balestra to pass to mount.
Loveslo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Loveslo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Balestra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gordon Loveslo's cut.
That's time! Balestra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Balestra tries to clinch there but Loveslo circles away.
Loveslo with the counter takedown but Balestra avoids it easily.
Loveslo circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Loveslo.
Balestra seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Loveslo or perhaps it was just good defense by Balestra, which made it look bad.
Balestra attempts a counter takedown but Loveslo avoids it well and moves away.
Balestra swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Balestra looking to score a takedown here. Loveslo is defending well but Balestra drives through and ends up in Loveslo's guard.
Balestra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loveslo can do to turn this around?
Balestra wants to control from the top but Loveslo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balestra preventing the sweep.
Fernando Balestra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Balestra stays in close to Loveslo's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveslo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Balestra is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Balestra with a nice head shot there.
Balestra trying to control but Loveslo is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Balestra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fernando Balestra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Loveslo.

Balestra throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Loveslo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Balestra is in Loveslo's guard.

Loveslo looking for a guillotine here but Balestra defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balestra wants to control from the top but Loveslo keeps moving.

Loveslo is looking for a triangle but Balestra pushes his legs off easily.

Balestra stands and steps away. Loveslo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Balestra lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Loveslo fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balestra doesn't manage to clinch there - Loveslo circles away.
Loveslo shoots in for a takedown but Balestra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Loveslo is breathing heavily.

Loveslo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Balestra was covering up waiting for the punch and Loveslo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Balestra has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Balestra is on top in guard.

Loveslo keeping full guard, as Balestra tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balestra stopping the sweep attempt from Loveslo.
Balestra sitting in guard here, content to control.
Balestra trying to control the position from guard on top but Loveslo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balestra is pushing down on Loveslo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Loveslo is fighting to maintain full guard but Balestra has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Balestra dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gordon Loveslo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Balestra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balestra dives in for a single leg takedown but Loveslo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Loveslo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Balestra keeping moving, preventing Loveslo from controlling successfully.
Loveslo postures up in Balestra's guard and throws a big left but Balestra blocks it.
Balestra keeping moving, preventing Loveslo from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveslo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Balestra working for a triangle but Loveslo defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveslo preventing the sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Loveslo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Balestra's guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Loveslo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Balestra moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Balestra working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveslo trying to move into half guard but instead Balestra has managed to sweep!

Loveslo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Balestra makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Balestra tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Loveslo defends well and Balestra ends up having to push Loveslo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Loveslo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Balestra. No joy for Loveslo on that attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Loveslo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Loveslo showed some decent athleticism there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveslo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Balestra.
Loveslo thows a huge punch but Balestra dodges it nicely.
Balestra is trying to stand up here but Loveslo is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loveslo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Loveslo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Balestra punching from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Balestra trying to control from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Balestra. Loveslo shrugs it off though.
A head kick misses from Loveslo.
Balestra appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Loveslo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Loveslo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Loveslo shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Balestra was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balestra tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Loveslo defends well and Balestra ends up having to push Loveslo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Loveslo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Balestra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loveslo tries to clinch up.
Balestra is looking to counter the offense by Loveslo and move into the clinch.
Gordon Loveslo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernando Balestra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Loveslo throws a lazy head kick
and Balestra counters with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Loveslo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Balestra 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Fernando Balestra!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Fernando Balestra!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Fernando Balestra!

Fernando Balestra wins by unanimous decision!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Connor McGregoire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marito Moons (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.

McGregoire
vs
Moons

177 cm
24
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Connor McGregoire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marito Moons!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McGregoire closes the distance and clinches.

Moons breaks the clinch.

Moons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregoire, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from McGregoire.
McGregoire stops a takedown attempt from Moons.
Moons is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGregoire to keep the fight standing.
Moons taking a breather.
Moons tries to land knees in the clinch but McGregoire avoids the damage to the body.
Moons tries to pull guard but McGregoire won't allow it.
Connor McGregoire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marito Moons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGregoire as Moons tries to tie him up.
Moons tries to pull guard but McGregoire won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregoire landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moons wants to take the fight to the mat but McGregoire manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Moons breaks from the clinch.
McGregoire tries to clinch up.

McGregoire drives through and clinches with Moons against the cage.
Moons jumps guard but McGregoire stands there with Moons around his waist. Moons gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moons tries to pull guard but McGregoire won't allow it.
McGregoire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moons lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moons wants a takedown but no success here.
McGregoire utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Moons manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGregoire rushes Moons and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGregoire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGregoire landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGregoire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregoire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGregoire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moons.
Moons tries to score a body lock takedown but McGregoire shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moons fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGregoire unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moons has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGregoire is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Moons wants a takedown but no success here.
Moons trying to stall but McGregoire improves his position.
Knees to the body from McGregoire.

Moons manages to break the clinch.

McGregoire takes the fight into the clinch.
Moons is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGregoire to keep the fight standing.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGregoire obliges.
McGregoire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moons tries to pull guard but McGregoire forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGregoire.
McGregoire unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGregoire landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Moons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

McGregoire pushes Moons up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moons stalling in the clinch but McGregoire improves position.
McGregoire utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moons has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGregoire after a bit of a struggle.
McGregoire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGregoire utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregoire dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McGregoire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moons throws a counter combo.

Moons has closed the distance and engaged McGregoire in a clinch.
McGregoire unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGregoire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moons lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moons is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McGregoire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from McGregoire.
McGregoire trying to land knees to the body.
Connor McGregoire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGregoire putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moons in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGregoire prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregoire gets underhooks to prevent Moons's takedown attempt.
McGregoire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moons avoids it.

Moons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moons changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGregoire tries to avoid it but Moons manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGregoire to the ground. McGregoire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Connor McGregoire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marito Moons.

McGregoire has Moons up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregoire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Moons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moons shoots in looking for a takedown but McGregoire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moons's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McGregoire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGregoire clinches.
McGregoire lands a good knee to the midsection. Moons won't want to take too many of those.
McGregoire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moons is defending well for now.
McGregoire lands a good knee to the midsection. Moons won't want to take too many of those.
Moons fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGregoire missing with knees to the body.
McGregoire crunches a lovely knee into Moons's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moons taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGregoire obliges.
McGregoire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moons lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

McGregoire closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGregoire obliges.
McGregoire unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moons wants to take the fight to the mat but McGregoire manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGregoire.
McGregoire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moons lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGregoire utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moons is trying to stall.
Moons fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregoire utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGregoire.
McGregoire utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregoire utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGregoire working Moons over with knees to the body.
Moons has a couple of punches blocked by McGregoire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregoire dominated that second round.
That's time! McGregoire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Moons throws a jab but it's blocked by McGregoire.
Connor McGregoire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McGregoire moves into the clinch.
Moons jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGregoire walks away with a smile on his face. Moons gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

McGregoire instigates a clinch.
Moons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGregoire obliges.
Knees to the body from McGregoire.

Moons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moons swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregoire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGregoire crunches a lovely knee into Moons's ribcage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregoire unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moons tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGregoire smiles and moves away.

McGregoire moves into range and clinches up with Moons.
McGregoire lands a good knee to the midsection. Moons won't want to take too many of those.
Moons is working for takedown but McGregoire is calmly controlling the position for now.
Connor McGregoire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marito Moons.

Moons breaks the clinch.
McGregoire tries to clinch but Moons is having none of it.

McGregoire has managed to clinch.
McGregoire lands a knee to the body.
McGregoire trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregoire is pressed up against the cage. Moons has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGregoire down to the mat. McGregoire avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

McGregoire moves into the clinch.
Moons takes a knee to the side of the body.
Moons is trying to pull guard but McGregoire turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McGregoire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moons.
Moons tries a knee to the head but McGregoire blocks it.
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!
McGregoire working Moons over with knees to the body.
McGregoire lands a nice knee to the body.
Moons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregoire lands a nice knee to the body.
McGregoire working Moons over with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregoire unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGregoire using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Moons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Moons tries to keep at a distance but McGregoire has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moons jumps guard but McGregoire stands there with Moons around his waist. Moons gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moons can't get the takedown.
McGregoire lands a knee to the body.

Moons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGregoire gets a clinch.
McGregoire landing knees to the body.
Moons tries for a takedown. No joy.
Moons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moons jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGregoire walks away with a smile on his face. Moons gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGregoire lands a nice knee to the body.
Connor McGregoire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!

Moons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregoire fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGregoire doesn't manage to clinch there - Moons circles away.

McGregoire has Moons up against the cage in a clinch.
Marito Moons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moons misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McGregoire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGregoire, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Connor McGregoire!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Connor McGregoire!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Connor McGregoire!

Connor McGregoire wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Connor McGregoire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aishy Moitomyie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Bark (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.

Moitomyie
vs
Bark

166 cm
23
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aishy Moitomyie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Bark!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moitomyie fails to land the takedown.

Bark feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bark won't allow Moitomyie to get back to his feet.
Bark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bark postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moitomyie is on top in guard.

Moitomyie trying to control but Bark is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moitomyie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Moitomyie trying to control but Bark is working from the bottom.
Bark has his hands on Moitomyie's head, controlling the position.
Bark is continuing to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Moitomyie trying to control but Bark is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bark shoots in and bounces Moitomyie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Moitomyie keeping full guard, as Bark tries to pass.
Moitomyie being controlled here, momentarily.
Moitomyie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bark is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moitomyie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bark controls the pace.
Bark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moitomyie is keeping the position for now.

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.
Bark controls from within his opponent's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Moitomyie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moitomyie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Moitomyie takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bark throws a wild body kick that Moitomyie sees coming a mile off.
Moitomyie shoots in looking for a takedown. Bark tries to sprawl out of it but Moitomyie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moitomyie shoots for a double leg takedown but Bark sprawls well. He's pushed Moitomyie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aishy Moitomyie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bark on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Bark dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bark darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Moitomyie is staying active underneath Bark, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Moitomyie tries to get to full guard but Bark has control of the leg.
Bark wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moitomyie is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bark thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moitomyie's head.
Bark controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Moitomyie gets back to full guard.
Moitomyie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bark is one step ahead there.

Moitomyie is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bark rolls with it to try and escape but Moitomyie cranks on the arm and Bark is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aishy Moitomyie!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Fin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anistavio Sousa (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.

Fin
vs
Sousa

165 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcos Fin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anistavio Sousa!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sousa!

Fin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sousa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fin advances to full mount.
Sousa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sousa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fin is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fin is looking to take a break and control but Sousa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa trying to hold on to Fin's head to control him but Fin postures up.
Sousa is in trouble now - Fin has advanced to mount!
Sousa throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Fin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sousa 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.
Fin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sousa is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sousa has worked his arm free - good work by Sousa!
Sousa is looking for a sweep.
Sousa looking for a sweep but Fin has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sousa tries to reverse the position but Fin maintains control.
Fin cracks Sousa with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fin wants to control the pace but Sousa is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fin lands a big elbow.
Sousa wants to control but Fin is having none of it.
Fin looking to control but Sousa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sousa tries to hold on but Fin pushes him away.
Sousa stops Fin from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sousa looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sousa is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sousa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fin trying to control but Sousa is having none of it.
Sousa tries to lock up and control but Fin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Fin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sousa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sousa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Fin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sousa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sousa is in Fin's guard.
Fin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sousa can do to turn this around?
Fin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marcos Fin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sousa is standing up over Fin. Fin looks to escape but Sousa dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fin is trying to control Sousa's posture but Sousa avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa trying to control the position but Fin is working away.
You can see the frustration on Fin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fin regains half guard.
Fin trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sousa trying to control the action but Fin is working from the bottom.
Fin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Sousa decides to stand and escape the position.
Fin is looking to clinch but Sousa is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fin throws a chopping leg kick but Sousa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marcos Fin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fin fails with the takedown.
Sousa darts in trying to clinch
and Fin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Sousa dives in and scores a takedown into Fin's guard.
Sousa postures up in Fin's guard and throws a big left but Fin blocks it.
Sousa content to stall in guard here.
Sousa passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fin is trying to maintain the position but Sousa is very close to passing his half guard.
Fin is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Sousa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fin trying to control but Sousa postures up.
Fin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sousa is keen to just control but Fin is a slippery customer.

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.
Sousa blocks the strikes from Fin.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sousa defends well and Fin ends up having to push Sousa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sousa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sousa tries to clinch up
and Fin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sousa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sousa tries to clinch up but Fin circles away and keeps his distance.

Fin clinches with his opponent.
Sousa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fin managing to block the knees to the body from Sousa.
A short right from Fin on the inside.
Fin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sousa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anistavio Sousa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Fin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sousa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fin fails with the takedown.
Fin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sousa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fin is looking to slow Sousa down with leg kicks.
Sousa shoots in looking for a takedown but Fin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sousa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sousa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sousa wants to counter the offense by Fin and move into the clinch position.
Sousa tries to clinch there but Fin circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fin lands a jab to the nose.

Fin clinches up with Sousa and pushes him back against the cage.
Fin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fin prevents the takedown attempt.
Fin keeps control of Sousa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Fin breaks from the clinch.
Fin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Fin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sousa shoots in for a takedown but Fin shows good takedown defense.

Sousa looking to score a takedown here. Fin is defending well but Sousa drives through and ends up in Fin's guard.
Sousa looking to pass the guard.
Fin keeping moving, preventing Sousa from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Fin trying to control from half guard but Sousa is working away.
Sousa wants to control but Fin is keeping busy.
Fin trying to control the action but Sousa is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fin winds up and cracks Sousa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sousa wants to get back to full guard.
Sousa is not content to let Fin control the position.
Sousa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fin content to stall in guard here.
Fin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sousa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Fin forces Sousa back against the cage and clinches.
Fin taking a breather.
Sousa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Fin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Sousa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fin to the mat! Fin manages to get full guard.
Anistavio Sousa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcos Fin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fin is pulling down on Sousa's head. It's preventing any offense from Sousa, at least for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Fin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fin 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Marcos Fin!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Marcos Fin!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Marcos Fin!

Marcos Fin wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Telo Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Yuas (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.

Castillo
vs
Yuas

177 cm
24
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
24
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Telo Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carl Yuas!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo moves in looking to clinch but Yuas pushes him off.
Yuas circles away from the clinch attempt

and Yuas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yuas controlling the action here.
Castillo wants to control but Yuas is keeping busy.

Yuas stands up out of the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Yuas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Castillo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Castillo prevents Yuas from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuas controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that Yuas has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Yuas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Castillo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yuas cracks Castillo with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Castillo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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.
Castillo trying to remain calm as Yuas controls from the top position.
Castillo wants to control but Yuas postures up.

Yuas is trying to get an arm triangle but Castillo is defending well.
Castillo is trying to control Yuas's posture but Yuas avoids it.
Castillo is looking to get back to his feet here but Yuas is keeping cool and he's managed to take Castillo's back.
Yuas has good solid back control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuas not allowing Castillo to control his hands.
Yuas has the hooks in. Castillo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Yuas is riding his opponent, not letting Castillo buck him off.
Yuas controlling well, preventing Castillo from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Castillo is trying to get back to his feet but Yuas has full control of the position and if anything, Castillo has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Yuas is punishing Castillo with strikes - can he finish him?!

Yuas looking for the choke but no joy.
Yuas really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Castillo.
Yuas lands punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castillo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Yuas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Castillo wants to clinch.

Castillo clinches.
Yuas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Yuas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Yuas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carl Yuas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yuas tries to free his leg and advance position but Castillo is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Yuas stands up from Castillo's guard - Yuas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Castillo tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Yuas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nice strikes from Yuas there.
Yuas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo is looking to control Yuas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Castillo avoid being mounted?
Yuas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yuas is continuing to stall.

Yuas decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Castillo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yuas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Castillo is looking to clinch.
Yuas circles away from the clinch attempt

and Yuas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yuas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Castillo wants to stand up but Yuas is controlling him.
Yuas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Castillo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yuas 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Castillo trying to keep a closed guard but Yuas is proving a slippery customer.
Castillo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yuas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Castillo tries to clinch

and Yuas counters with a takedown into side control.
Yuas lands an elbow.
Yuas controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Castillo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuas throws a strike aimed at the side of Castillo's head but Castillo avoids it well.
Yuas happy to just control the position for now.
Yuas is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Yuas decides to stand back up. Yuas steps back and let's Castillo get back to his feet.
Telo Castillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castillo tries to clinch up but Yuas circles away and keeps his distance.
Yuas keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Yuas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Yuas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Castillo clinches.
Castillo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yuas taking a breather.
Yuas looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Yuas wants the takedown. Castillo is fighting it off but Yuas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Castillo's guard against the cage.
Castillo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Castillo wants to stand and escape but Yuas is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Yuas.
Yuas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castillo is keeping the position for now.
Yuas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yuas lands a couple of digs.
Castillo trying to keep a closed guard but Yuas is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Castillo tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Yuas counters with a single leg into guard. Castillo didn't expect that.
Castillo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yuas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yuas throwing strikes but missing.
Castillo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yuas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuas postures up.
Yuas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yuas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yuas looking to pass the guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Castillo tries to clinch up.

Castillo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yuas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo is looking to stand up but Yuas isn't so interested in that idea.
Yuas advances position into side control!
Telo Castillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Yuas stands up and beckons Castillo to his feet.

Yuas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yuas in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yuas blocks the strikes from Castillo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Yuas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yuas 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 Carl Yuas!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Carl Yuas!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Carl Yuas!

Carl Yuas wins by unanimous decision!