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QFC Tournament 687 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Jugger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohamed Lakhel (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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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Jugger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohamed Lakhel!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jugger shoots in but no luck this time.
Lakhel throws a counter combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jugger.
Lakhel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jugger swinging wildly here.
Lakhel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jugger clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lakhel manages to break the clinch.
Jugger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lakhel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jugger shoots for a double leg takedown but Lakhel sprawls well. He's pushed Jugger'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 James Jugger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jugger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lakhel counters by clinching up.
Lakhel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James Jugger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lakhel blocks a head kick by Jugger.
Jugger moves into the clinch.
Lakhel avoiding damage as Jugger throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lakhel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jugger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lakhel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jugger is trying to maintain a safe position but Lakhel gets an underhook and turns Jugger into the cage.
Lakhel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jugger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Lakhel. No joy for Jugger on that attempt.
Despite the aggression on Lakhel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jugger is breathing heavily.
Jugger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lakhel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lakhel.
Lakhel manages to break the clinch.
Lakhel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jugger.
Jugger with a poor takedown
and Lakhel counters by moving into the clinch.
Lakhel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jugger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lakhel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lakhel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakhel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jugger shoots in but no luck this time.
Lakhel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jugger fails with the takedown.
Jugger closes the distance and clinches.
Jugger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jugger fails with the takedown
and Lakhel counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lakhel breaks the clinch.
Jugger moves into the clinch.
Lakhel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jugger pushes Lakhel up against the cage in a clinch.
Lakhel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jugger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lakhel pinned against the cage. Lakhel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jugger with a poor takedown
and Lakhel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lakhel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Lakhel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jugger pushes Lakhel up against the cage in a clinch.
Jugger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lakhel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lakhel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jugger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jugger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jugger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lakhel counters with a left and a right that stings Jugger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Lakhel as Jugger shoots in.
Lakhel is looking for the big counter here.
Jugger throws a wild body kick that Lakhel sees coming a mile off.
Lakhel is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jugger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lakhel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice takedown defense from Lakhel. No joy for Jugger on that attempt.
Lakhel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jugger defends it well.
Jugger tries to bum rush Lakhel with a series of wild strikes but Lakhel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jugger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lakhel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A low kick from Jugger is predictable there
and Lakhel counters with a series of strikes. Jugger will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jugger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lakhel counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jugger misses with a takedown
and Lakhel moves into the clinch.
Lakhel breaks the clinch.
Mohamed Lakhel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jugger shoots in for a takedown but Lakhel shows good takedown defense.
Lakhel ducks under a wild hook from Jugger.
Jugger takes the fight into the clinch.
Lakhel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lakhel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Jugger. Those never looked like landing.
Jugger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jugger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lakhel as he jumps to the side.
Lakhel is looking for the big counter here.
Jugger rushes Lakhel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lakhel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jugger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lakhel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lakhel stuffs the takedown.
Lakhel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jugger defends it well.
Jugger throws a head kick but Lakhel moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lakhel in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jugger shoots and misses
and Lakhel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lakhel breaks the clinch.
Jugger has his takedown stuffed
and Lakhel counters by clinching up.
Lakhel breaks the clinch.
Lakhel gets tackled into the cage by Jugger. Jugger maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Lakhel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jugger moves into the clinch.
Lakhel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lakhel avoids the head kick by Jugger.
Lakhel tries to keep at a distance but Jugger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jugger breaks from the clinch.
Lakhel gets tackled into the cage by Jugger. Jugger maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jugger manages to break the clinch.
James Jugger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jugger misses with a takedown attempt
and Lakhel counters by moving into the clinch.
Lakhel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jugger closes the distance and clinches up with Lakhel, looking for a takedown. Jugger pushes Lakhel against the cage but Lakhel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jugger darts in looking for a takedown but Lakhel gets double underhooks and turns Jugger into the cage.
Lakhel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jugger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jugger with a poor takedown
and Lakhel counters by moving into the clinch.
Lakhel breaks the clinch.
Jugger instigates a clinch.
Jugger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lakhel breaks the clinch.
Jugger clinches up with Lakhel and pushes him back against the cage.
Lakhel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lakhel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jugger.
Lakhel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jugger has closed the distance and engaged Lakhel in a clinch.
Lakhel breaks the clinch.
Jugger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jugger looking to slow down the pace here.
Lakhel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jugger misses with a few strikes there.
Lakhel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jugger rushes Lakhel and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lakhel manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jugger looks to land a body kick but Lakhel moved away.
Jugger closes the distance and clinches.
Lakhel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jugger moves into the clinch.
Lakhel manages to break the clinch.
Jugger rushes Lakhel and presses him up against the cage.
Lakhel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jugger drives through and clinches with Lakhel against the cage.
Lakhel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jugger shoots and misses
and Lakhel counters with a two punch combo.
Jugger throws a sloppy head kick and Lakhel moves out of range easily.
Lakhel is looking for the big counter here.
Jugger moves into range and clinches up with Lakhel.
Lakhel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lakhel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jugger.
Lakhel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mohamed Lakhel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jugger closes the distance and clinches.
James Jugger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mohamed Lakhel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lakhel breaks the clinch.
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 James Jugger.
I think Lakhel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Mohamed Lakhel!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Mohamed Lakhel!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Mohamed Lakhel!
Mohamed Lakhel wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Simon (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
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kyle Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patrick Simon!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lee defends well and Simon ends up having to push Lee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lee looks to clinch
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Simon won't allow it.
Lee is trying to break free.
Simon manages to break the clinch.
Lee with a poor takedown
and Simon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simon is defending well for now.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Simon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lee stalling in the clinch but Simon improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Simon is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Kyle Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Simon.
Simon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Simon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lee trying to control but Simon is working from the bottom.
Simon throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee pushes down on Simon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simon pushes Lee off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Simon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simon avoids it really well and circles away.
Lee looks for a takedown but Simon sprawls well.
Simon takes the fight into the clinch.
Simon breaks the clinch.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Simon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lee or perhaps it was just good defense by Simon, which made it look bad.
Simon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simon clinches up against the cage.
Simon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Simon tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Simon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Simon.
A body shot lands from Simon.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee is trying to force a seperation but Simon has the dominant position.
Simon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simon moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Simon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simon blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Simon dominated that round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Simon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simon somewhat.
Lee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Simon feints the counter takedown.
Lee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Simon counters with a straight right hand.
Simon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simon somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
Lee is looking to break free of the clinch but Simon has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon pulls guard effortlessly.
Simon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Simon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simon stops Lee from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Simon passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Simon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee pushes Simon off looking to stand but Simon dives back in and keeps control.
Simon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simon stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Lee goes for a double leg but Simon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Simon continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon drags the fight down to the ground.
Simon pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Simon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simon is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture.
Simon looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Simon's legs - danger averted.
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.
Simon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee tries for a takedown but Simon circles away easily
and Simon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Simon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Patrick Simon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Simon passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Simon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Simon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Simon works his way into full mount!
Lee is looking to improve his position but Simon isn't that keen on the idea.
Simon lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Simon content just to control the position here.
Simon landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lee defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Simon.
Simon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lee has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lee!
Simon has his hands on Lee's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simon's guard.
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.
Simon managing to control the position.
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Patrick Simon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Simon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simon 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 Patrick Simon!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Patrick Simon!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Patrick Simon!
Patrick Simon wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wazza The Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Bower (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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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wazza The Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Bower!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bower avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bower closes the distance and clinches.
Bower is pressed up against the cage. The Kid has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bower down to the mat. Bower avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Kid really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bower scores with a takedown into The Kid's guard.
The Kid keeping moving, preventing Bower from controlling successfully.
Bower postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bower prevents The Kid from getting back to his feet.
Bower wants to control from the top but The Kid keeps moving.
The Kid will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bower pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Kid is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bower trying to control but The Kid is working from the bottom.
Bower content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because The Kid has locked up a guillotine! The Kid's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Bower is holding on here and The Kid must be using up a lot of energy. Bower has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! The Kid gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wazza The Kid!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Nigmanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alyx Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hall is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Get Got. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Nigmanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alyx Hall!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nigmanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hall counters by clinching up.
Nigmanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nigmanov throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.
Nigmanov throws a right and a left that Hall avoids nicely.
As Nigmanov backs off Hall throws a huge counter combo but Nigmanov manages to avoid it all.
Nigmanov misses with a wild combination.
Nigmanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nigmanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hall counters by clinching up.
Nigmanov tries to break the clinch but Hall is controlling the position.
Nigmanov breaks the clinch.
Hall moves into the clinch.
Hall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nigmanov has him pressed against the cage.
Nigmanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Hall clinches up with Nigmanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Nigmanov breaks from the clinch.
Nigmanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Ruslan Nigmanov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nigmanov throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.
Hall with the counter takedown but Nigmanov avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nigmanov throws a right and a left that Hall avoids nicely.
Hall is looking for the big counter here.
Nigmanov is breathing heavily.
Nigmanov walks straight into a right hand from Hall - that's dropped him! Hall jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Nigmanov from any more punishment! Nigmanov complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alyx Hall!
A less than humble Alyx Hall misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bran Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bubba Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bran Snow!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Snow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Snow tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Bubba Jones has been cut.
Snow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snow lands a big shot that drops Jones! Can he finish him?
Jones is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Snow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Snow being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Snow is looking to stand back up but Jones counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Snow.
Snow tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Jones manages to move to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Snow defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones.
Snow wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jones looking to isolate an arm here. Snow doesn't see it coming and as Jones extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bubba Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renly Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Schlesinger (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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265 lbs
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Renly Baratheon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elijah Schlesinger!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baratheon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schlesinger did well to prevent Baratheon getting side control.
Baratheon not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baratheon winds up and cracks Schlesinger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Baratheon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schlesinger's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schlesinger is trying to maintain the position but Baratheon is very close to passing his half guard.
Baratheon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baratheon controlling the action here.
Baratheon prevents Schlesinger from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baratheon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Schlesinger is looking to improve his position.
Baratheon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlesinger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baratheon.
Schlesinger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schlesinger trying to keep a closed guard but Baratheon is proving a slippery customer.
Baratheon postures up and lands a big shot to Schlesinger's brow.
Baratheon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schlesinger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baratheon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baratheon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baratheon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schlesinger on the ground.
Baratheon working some strikes from top position.
Baratheon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Baratheon wants to pass the guard but Schlesinger is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlesinger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schlesinger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baratheon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baratheon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baratheon preventing the sweep.
Schlesinger being controlled here, momentarily.
Baratheon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Baratheon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baratheon stays in close to Schlesinger's body and controls the position.
Schlesinger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baratheon defends well.
Baratheon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlesinger is trying to control the position but Baratheon postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Baratheon content to stall in guard here.
Baratheon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baratheon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Baratheon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schlesinger tries to roll over but Baratheon keeps him under control.
Baratheon content to control rather than advance.
Schlesinger manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baratheon sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renly Baratheon 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.
Baratheon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Schlesinger to the ground. Baratheon is now in Schlesinger's guard.
Baratheon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baratheon is in close to Schlesinger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Baratheon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baratheon 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.
Schlesinger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baratheon content to stall in guard here.
Schlesinger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Baratheon lands a couple of elbows.
Baratheon 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.
Baratheon tries to free his leg and advance position but Schlesinger is retaining full guard.
Baratheon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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.
Schlesinger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baratheon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baratheon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baratheon tries to free his leg and advance position but Schlesinger is retaining full guard.
Baratheon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Baratheon lands a couple of digs.
Baratheon tries to free his leg and advance position but Schlesinger is retaining full guard.
Baratheon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Baratheon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Baratheon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schlesinger can do to turn this around?
Schlesinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baratheon is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon lands a couple of digs.
Schlesinger keeping full guard, as Baratheon tries to pass.
Baratheon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baratheon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schlesinger.
Schlesinger drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schlesinger is breathing heavily.
Baratheon pulls Schlesinger in close to prevent any damage.
Schlesinger scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schlesinger trying to control but Baratheon is working from the bottom.
Schlesinger preventing the sweep.
Baratheon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Baratheon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baratheon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schlesinger is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renly Baratheon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Baratheon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Renly Baratheon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schlesinger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Baratheon stays in close to Schlesinger's body and controls the position.
Schlesinger has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Baratheon doesn't defend quickly enough and Schlesinger has managed to lock this one up! Can Baratheon escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Schlesinger on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Elijah Schlesinger!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Lannister (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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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamie Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lannister to the ground. Dela Cruz is now in Lannister's guard.
Lannister wants to stand but Dela Cruz is controlling the position.
Dela Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lannister wants to get back to his feet but Dela Cruz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dela Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Lannister is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lannister manages to kick Dela Cruz off! Dela Cruz jumps back into Lannister's guard.
Dela Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Lannister is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lannister manages to kick Dela Cruz off! Dela Cruz jumps back into Lannister's guard.
Lannister wants to stand but Dela Cruz is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Lannister is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lannister manages to kick Dela Cruz off! Dela Cruz jumps back into Lannister's guard.
Dela Cruz advances position into side control!
Lannister wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lannister has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dela Cruz tries for a kimura but Lannister is defending well.
Lannister is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dela Cruz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dela Cruz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dela Cruz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lannister, who protects the arm well.
Lannister is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dela Cruz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dela Cruz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lannister is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lannister is trying to get back to his feet.
Dela Cruz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dela Cruz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dela Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lannister is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dela Cruz tries for a kimura but Lannister is defending well.
Dela Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lannister is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dela Cruz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lannister, who protects the arm well.
Lannister is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dela Cruz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz tries for a kimura but Lannister is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Cruz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dela Cruz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lannister, who protects the arm well.
Dela Cruz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dela Cruz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz prevents Lannister from escaping the position.
Lannister 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.
Dela Cruz tries for a kimura but Lannister is defending well.
Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lannister has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dela Cruz is breathing heavily.
Dela Cruz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dela Cruz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lannister wants to get back to his feet.
Dela Cruz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Dela Cruz 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.
Lannister throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dela Cruz on the side of the head.
It looks like Juan Dela Cruz has been cut.
Lannister keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lannister lands a nice looking body shot.
Lannister connects with a right hand. Dela Cruz shakes it off.
Lannister pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dela Cruz back to the cage. Lannister follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice body punch from Lannister.
Good standup being displayed there by Lannister as he connects with a hook.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Lannister has cracked Dela Cruz with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Lannister lands another huge swinging hook and Dela Cruz tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Dela Cruz, before Lannister can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jamie Lannister!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Chinchaladze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kled Divon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Chinchaladze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kled Divon!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chinchaladze bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chinchaladze looks up at the clock and then as Divon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chinchaladze smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Divon dodges the ground and pound from Chinchaladze.
Chinchaladze has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Divon is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Divon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chinchaladze connects with a decent elbow.
Chinchaladze wants to control but Divon is keeping him busy.
Chinchaladze landing strikes.
Chinchaladze wants to control but Divon is keeping him busy.
Chinchaladze scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chinchaladze is trying to get an arm triangle but Divon is defending well.
Divon is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinchaladze prevents Divon from escaping the position.
Divon tries to bench press Chinchaladze off him but Chinchaladze keeps the position.
Divon dodges the ground and pound from Chinchaladze.
Divon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Divon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chinchaladze off and has taken his back!
Divon keeps control of the position as Chinchaladze tries to break free.
Divon scores with strikes from the back.
Chinchaladze tries to roll but Divon sticks to his back.
Chinchaladze is trying to get back to his feet but Divon has full control of the position and if anything, Chinchaladze has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Divon punishes Chinchaladze with strikes from the back mount.
Divon is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Chinchaladze up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinchaladze rolls, trying to escape but Divon keeps control of the position.
Divon lands strikes to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chinchaladze is trying to break free.
Chinchaladze is breathing heavily.
Chinchaladze fending off the submission attempt from Divon.
Chinchaladze could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Divon looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
It looks like Alexander Chinchaladze has been cut.
Divon gets his hands free as Chinchaladze looks to control.
Divon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chinchaladze is defending well though. Divon let's go of the attempt for now.
Divon scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divon is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chinchaladze knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chinchaladze for a finish.
Divon scores with punches to the body.
Divon controlling well, preventing Chinchaladze from escaping the position.
Chinchaladze rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Divon drops an elbow to the side of Chinchaladze's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Divon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chinchaladze is looking to escape.
Divon looks to land a strike but Chinchaladze avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chinchaladze is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chinchaladze sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chinchaladze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chinchaladze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chinchaladze makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Divon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Divon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chinchaladze wants to control from the top but Divon keeps moving.
Chinchaladze is really struggling to control Divon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Divon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chinchaladze's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kled Divon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Chinchaladze's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chinchaladze 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.
Divon is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Chinchaladze presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Divon lands a takedown into guard.
Kled Divon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chinchaladze doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Divon advances to half guard.
Chinchaladze is trying to maintain the position but Divon is very close to passing his half guard.
Chinchaladze gets full guard.
Divon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Divon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Divon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Divon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chinchaladze wants to stand but Divon is controlling the position.
Chinchaladze wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinchaladze trying to control the position here.
Divon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chinchaladze is keeping the position for now.
Chinchaladze pulls Divon in to control the position.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Chinchaladze trying to keep a closed guard but Divon is proving a slippery customer.
Chinchaladze throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Divon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chinchaladze wants to sweep but no luck.
Divon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two 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.
Chinchaladze pulls Divon in to control the position.
Chinchaladze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Divon is one step ahead there.
Divon works over Chinchaladze with some ground and pound from guard.
Divon throws a strike but Chinchaladze rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Divon is looking to stand up but Chinchaladze isn't so interested in that idea.
Divon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Divon keeps trying to improve his position.
Divon keeping moving, preventing Chinchaladze from controlling successfully.
Chinchaladze postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divon has momentary wrist control but Chinchaladze slips an elbow through the middle.
Chinchaladze lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chinchaladze chips away with some ground and pound.
Divon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chinchaladze 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.
Chinchaladze works over Divon with some ground and pound from guard.
Divon wants to sweep here but Chinchaladze controlling him for the moment.
Divon wants to stand but Chinchaladze is controlling the position.
Chinchaladze trying to control but Divon is working from the bottom.
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.
Chinchaladze preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexander Chinchaladze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chinchaladze moves into range and clinches up with Divon.
Chinchaladze gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chinchaladze lands a nice short elbow.
Chinchaladze is trying to control the action in half guard but Divon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chinchaladze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Divon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chinchaladze's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chinchaladze's back!
Divon doesn't have the hooks in and Chinchaladze manages to turn into his guard.
Chinchaladze trying to control but Divon is working from the bottom.
Chinchaladze throwing strikes from guard but Divon blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kled Divon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexander Chinchaladze's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Chinchaladze moves into the clinch.
Divon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chinchaladze can't fight it off and eventually Divon manages to take the fight to the floor. Chinchaladze looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Divon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chinchaladze is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Divon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chinchaladze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chinchaladze is trying to control the position but Divon postures up.
Divon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Divon stops Chinchaladze from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chinchaladze is trying to keep Divon in close.
Divon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinchaladze is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Divon wants to pass the guard but Chinchaladze is keeping the position.
Chinchaladze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Divon defends it easily.
Divon advances position into side control!
Chinchaladze is looking to regain half guard here but Divon keeps moving and retains side control.
Chinchaladze is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Chinchaladze takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Divon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chinchaladze!
Divon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Divon is landing with some decent strikes but Chinchaladze is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chinchaladze is trying desperately to improve position.
Divon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Divon breaks from Chinchaladze's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Chinchaladze bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinchaladze won't allow Divon to get back to his feet.
Chinchaladze wants to control from the top but Divon keeps moving.
Chinchaladze preventing the sweep.
Chinchaladze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chinchaladze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chinchaladze trying to control but Divon is working from the bottom.
Chinchaladze won't allow Divon to get back to his feet.
Chinchaladze preventing the sweep.
Chinchaladze trying to control the position from guard on top but Divon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Divon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kled Divon 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.
Chinchaladze trying to control the position from guard on top but Divon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chinchaladze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Divon wants to stand and escape but Chinchaladze is having none of it.
Chinchaladze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chinchaladze stopping the sweep attempt from Divon.
Divon controls Chinchaladze momentarily but Chinchaladze frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Divon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chinchaladze is trying to improve his position.
Chinchaladze manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kled Divon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Divon 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 Kled Divon!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Kled Divon!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Kled Divon!
Kled Divon wins by unanimous decision!
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